https://www.franklou.com/work daily 1.0 2021-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1614850963373-T7LKNOK237CQZ1N0BRH5/IMG_2242.jpeg Work This piece began its life as a flat piece of sheet metal. Desiring to create something with dimensionality despite its humble origins, I plotted out the final shape onto the original sheet, and bent the metal to achieve the form that I wanted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1614850963475-HRT6K1I1JN151ZE43A3P/IMG_2244.jpeg Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1614850964454-SX9R35QVHOSF32ZS1RVF/IMG_2245.jpeg Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1614851701095-0010CH7JR42CAL6SKHSS/IMG_2256.jpg Work This piece expressed my frustrations with the nature of the ongoing pandemic. The arms of the ring reach out in an embrace, but never quite touch, instead circling around each other and creating a sense of tension. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1614851839822-PCUNBYB21J3K2X2DQS6I/IMG_2248.jpg Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1617177017021-3SE1NT2UBX7569XVJWKN/1616396284.661802+%281%29.jpg Work Our landlord doesn’t allow us to own pets, so I crafted this small dinosaur friend as a substitute for a real one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1617177209403-7508V6L6D21ZFOVGIQD2/1616396321.875988+%281%29.jpg Work This ring was made as a gift for my mother. There’s a saying in Mandarin that a mother’s blood flows through her children, and this ring was meant to capture the spirit of a heartbeat. As a result of quarantine, I have not seen in my parents in over a year, but I wanted to use this piece to communicate that despite the distance, we remained together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1617784787829-1G9DB77P8ATCTGG9FLK4/IMG_2460+%282%29.JPEG Work Iteration 2 of my birdfeeder! The main design changes were to strengthen the member thickness, smooth out the mesh, and to add a feeding dish/ledges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1617784779622-GCF06SHX2J2V0KNI6XSL/IMG_1145.JPEG Work The first iteration of my birdfeeder. Rest in peace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1617784857323-AVNGOLOQD6TRM5YZDDS8/nTop.PNG Work A screenshot from my nTopology workflow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1617785812535-0ZLPLX24TPI9DDO27QVF/IMG_2457.JPEG Work Iteration 2, fresh off its 33 hour print. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1555395173551-I01J45U4N4835NDCMERT/112.png Work - Our final robot, lovingly christened Stevie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1555395257533-U8NDE3CVSUR54PP7MIR5/Gear.PNG Work - My design for a gear system along with a release mechanism hook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1555395821718-0A25GPFTBLV71999BCBV/pulley.PNG Work - My design for a 3D printed pulley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1555392931265-0A2IZO07VGFNJCB4UVG9/_DSC0036.jpg Work - Final Shot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1555392955274-4HB9VD5O6OT2R548X4SD/Image+2018-06-07_18-46-32-575+%281%29.jpeg Work - Using the lathe to turn down the edges and hollow out the interior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1555393609054-GLQ0F2F8PVN96MKI1QLX/IMG_0917+%282%29.jpg Work - Sand casting pattern, post-sealing with shellac https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1555394638337-38ZKNRCA3M4ZO7OW0O75/IMG-2387.JPG Work - Final Shot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1555394754284-K33F9UIMV37BKZNH1HH5/IMG-2375.JPG Work - Maze, post-CNC milling but pre-sandblasting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1555394717670-ZEGTQIFC3CEZ6NMGDYBE/road+trip.PNG Work - My CAD design for the maze https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1623968188957-T1424TSSG55RDVJW7OBG/IMG_6001.jpg Work - Final Shot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1555354301175-6YYUC40MZOR8LCEE2XHW/Image_4+2018-12-11_18-04-51.jpeg Work - Bottom side of the pieces, post wax/part flip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1555354530610-ARHCR88MSKRBU6SPONGH/Image_6+2018-12-11_18-04-51.jpeg Work - Design of the board, pre-seal with linseed oil. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1555394082609-Q9Y2YJNQUJI5Z64CJ556/IMG-3439+%281%29.JPG Work - Final shot, featuring good fortune red envelopes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1555394087302-ZHBGBZAZIG6EIJ76EW7U/IMG-3353.JPG Work - Mold design, post CNC milling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1555394092854-D9SQE6DUTC959QUE1XAN/IMG-3376.JPG Work - An array of parts, featuring still-attached sprue/runner system https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1555387124387-3G6R7RBF989U49E0S6JY/Cupper+Photo.png Work - Final Shot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1555387198766-QAHQWTVGJ5OVJIR84BJF/IMG-3677.JPG Work - Individual part, pre-assembly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1555387214587-RMDO2PFPS4X3U40WBD93/IMG-3640.JPG Work - CNC milled bottom side of the mold https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1555650686827-TL01HISXU64TAYU14M82/IMG-4272.JPG Work - Final Shot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1555650699983-MORUAV4UDRLFJ52RE5VZ/IMG-4249.JPG Work - Modulan pattern, post-CNC routing. The pattern was nailed to sacrifice stock, which itself was clamped to the router bed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1559947841886-SRWWXXUDENN822YP6TFD/pour.png Work - Metal pouring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1559947065245-ETVHXW6VBYWWFHC7N9QH/Vino.png Work - Final Shot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1559947145006-V5CDJEVQ943QQV7FQBZP/Vino2.png Work - Alternate Angle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1559947139238-47IJ4F41MDDXHWLNZCF0/Vino3.png Work - Center of Mass Analysis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1559947575504-AFE4E428RH6WSOPPVMUZ/Flow.png Work - Filling Simulation, courtesy of Altair Inspire Cast https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1624648707497-2SN58EKXVU2OJ4SO6D5T/IMG_6509.jpg Work Series I iteration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1624649342410-BK9ZTY5SHEGJO48YSAQM/IMG_2883.jpg Work Series II iteration. The constellation pattern has been modified to feature my own birthday’s patterning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1624648445963-TYCR20AV5BVXMOI8WKMH/IMG_2884.JPEG Work The back of the Series II iteration, showing the internal movement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1624648887828-W4CAQXSD16VBQTOD81RQ/IMG_6469.JPEG Work Exposed case body, featuring the internal movement and the custom movement ring/seal that I designed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1624648629974-E2XZZ53492MWE5IUWTNR/IMG_6302.JPEG Work In-progress machining photo, featuring machinable wax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1624649110778-NQIA8K2ON0PKCUAD8PNE/PXL_20210603_220519552.MP+%281%29.jpg Work Caught in the act of doing some repairs to the watch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1581415748742-NR27GBYE1KKKKTGI0EDI/DSC_0039.JPG Work - Final Shot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1581416255063-C9O75Z0X3GSIPNCOLH0K/IMG_0237.jpeg Work - Coating the chair in boiled linseed oil as a finish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1581416287526-9CXXYU77EPKUJ895GJAC/IMG_0222.jpeg Work - All of the dowels I drilled for slat alignment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1624745170972-6I5HQE3PY6PCADOD036V/dino.jpg Work A stegosaurus toy that I designed with interlocking hinges. Thanks to fuyuan’s model on Thingiverse for serving as an initial reference! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1624750248734-5DPGXE6MCHDDQRTAOM62/speaker.jpg Work A passive speaker for your phone. It amplifies the noise without needing any electricity! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1624745404538-8CJZRYM9YGZADWR5S7BT/pencil.png Work A pencil holder I designed in the shape of the Stanford Product Realization Lab’s logo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1624745171251-N6M6VN9ASZPUKEQTTORT/dice.jpg Work A dice tray/holder for tabletop games. Features a dovetail slide for the lid. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1602049192932-ZQ7DH28A10H6C01VKPUN/Final+Chair+Render.JPG Work Final chair render. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1596514585182-RZ84BZTJ7HM24DL67M59/steam-bending.jpg Work Steam bending in action. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1596514585360-4EZO410GAPPV3OA7G6KR/Buck.jpg Work Plywood lamination buck, in progress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1626853161659-LZWWBYEU3SZLDBKRUKRR/IMG_2858%281%29.JPEG Work Plywood lamination setup, clamped and mid-epoxy cure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1626853178014-YAVQES0X2C28PANLNPC6/IMG_2930.JPEG Work Preparing the surface and cleaning off tape residue with a surface treatment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1626853044110-FC1KMKII9RX75H9ZSJK8/PXL_20210611_212905273.MP.jpg Work Showing off the final product. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1626852947190-6KDEJATTLI2W2DTX0SNB/IMG_3003.JPEG Work A proud chairmaker, enjoying the fruits of his labor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1617178867633-QW17F5Z862XG9NVL3BED/1614156294.1655889.jpg Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1617785710731-XD4PCG4FG73D86ITI2LP/IMG_2460+%282%29.JPEG Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1555395173551-I01J45U4N4835NDCMERT/112.png Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1555392931265-0A2IZO07VGFNJCB4UVG9/_DSC0036.jpg Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1555394638337-38ZKNRCA3M4ZO7OW0O75/IMG-2387.JPG Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1623968188957-T1424TSSG55RDVJW7OBG/IMG_6001.jpg Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1555394082609-Q9Y2YJNQUJI5Z64CJ556/IMG-3439+%281%29.JPG Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1555387124387-3G6R7RBF989U49E0S6JY/Cupper+Photo.png Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1555650686827-TL01HISXU64TAYU14M82/IMG-4272.JPG Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1559947065245-ETVHXW6VBYWWFHC7N9QH/Vino.png Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1624649342410-BK9ZTY5SHEGJO48YSAQM/IMG_2883.jpg Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1581415748742-NR27GBYE1KKKKTGI0EDI/DSC_0039.JPG Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1624745170972-6I5HQE3PY6PCADOD036V/dino.jpg Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1602049192932-ZQ7DH28A10H6C01VKPUN/Final+Chair+Render.JPG Work https://www.franklou.com/fun-stuff daily 0.75 2022-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1627845130720-NPBAW778L2M9Z2EZSG17/image-asset.jpeg Fun Stuff https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1627845130720-NPBAW778L2M9Z2EZSG17/image-asset.jpeg Fun Stuff https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1617179205756-LEO3OL9TRE134HNYE9MF/IMG_1305.JPEG Fun Stuff https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1617179205504-RBRXTJTSOR4MABSJK4K0/IMG_1260.JPEG Fun Stuff https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1555392233993-K8XJXGTDSRPOWGQE2CB0/IMG-3847.JPG Fun Stuff https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1555391886769-B15E3UVPT7LICI7MISF1/IMG-0162.JPG Fun Stuff https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1555392220415-YPJJGSQJAXL14C320Q7H/IMG-1959.JPG Fun Stuff https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1555392630842-JS63TG8ZNZLRNZ4R0QPU/IMG-1967.JPG Fun Stuff https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1617179726594-1R5QK6CYS0WH1NGRSCN6/IMG_3838.JPG Fun Stuff https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1555392632332-N1FJP483L4IPJL20AXY1/IMG-8422.JPG Fun Stuff https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1555392234509-HL0IYPS8K4JX2BA8MHGC/IMG-9217.JPG Fun Stuff https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1555392238643-7MCHDUIURQ5KX10Q93SY/IMG-9249.JPG Fun Stuff https://www.franklou.com/about daily 0.75 2021-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cb4c854856fed00014e6d09/1555374758418-B7O3I4UK3MWKJOI1PP3M/IMG-3314.jpg About Me