Project Showcase

Tell us about yourself:“I am a Maintenance Mechanic by trade but now have my own home renovation business. Since the purchase of my first power tool, which was many years ago, I was hooked on building and creating projects from scratch. My wife also changed careers and has made the transition from i...

"I'm a Heavy equipment operator that usually works in Alberta. The fact I have never built anything in my life, this was a true accomplishment for myself; if I had more time I would have built a dresser. I enjoy working on our Scalextric slot car race track: my son and I have a 7 foot x 42 inch wide...

My name is Neil Fleming. I am a writer-producer with Joe Media in Calgary. I have also spent many years in theatre and film building scenery and props. When asked if I knew anyone who could create the giant curling rigs for this commercial, I instantly said: "Someone to go on a shopping spree at Pri...

"I work at a hunting store for a living, but outside of work I enjoy inventing and building things that interest me." Propeller-driven snowmobiles are nothing new; the first ones appeared in Russia as far back as 1910 (even aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky toyed with them). They were basically a wood ...

Tell us about yourself:“I am a career pilot: Air Force, Airline etc. but a bush pilot at heart. I am very passionate about flying, and like to surround myself with equally passionate people.” A floatplane truck is often the front half of a pickup truck (converted to front wheel drive) fixed to a tra...

“I'm a Sales Manager for an RV company in Lethbridge, Alberta. Welding and metal fabricating is a hobby.” He’s big, imposing, and breathes fire. No, it’s not your uncle with a penchant for Habanero peppers… we’re talking about an impressive metal dragon sculpture that looks like it could eat garden ...

Tell us about yourself: “I love building anything with a small engine on it… from go-karts to scooters and small engine swaps.” The Bolens Hus-Ski and Diablo Rouge snow vehicles were a unique sight when they came out in the 1960s. Originally manufactured in Montreal, these twin-track machines were a...

Tell us about yourself: “I was raised with a bit of farm background and we always had snowmobiles around as a kid. I became a backyard tinkerer in my teens and was always dreaming up things mechanical; not all worked but I learned more as the years and failures progressed. So, when this old snowmob...

Tell us about yourself:“I'm a healthcare technician. I have a technical background and I love to make tech stuff.” Everybody knows that plants love sunshine, that’s a no-brainer. If yours have a tendency to lean towards the window and you sometimes forget to rotate them manually, you could consider ...

Tell us about yourself: “I am retired from the military electronic supplier business, also retired from 9 years of service to the Air Force Reserve/Cadet Instructor Cadre, an airplane builder and generally a tinkerer. I love fixing things.” In an age of 3D printers and the accurate results they prod...

Tell us about yourself:“I’m an incurable garage tinkerer.” If you once had a radio-controlled toy as a kid (or still do, hey that’s cool), then take a look at this. Bill constructed an impressive snow-clearing machine that makes an otherwise dull chore a little more entertaining. Cool project, Bill...

"I'm a semi-retired gunsmith, carpenter, mechanic, welder, electrician, boat builder, too many trades to talk about. I build guitars, houses, and fix my own cars. I build and try anything. Commission me for something and I'm sure I can do it. Warning: If anyone who tries to make one, do testing with...

Tell us about yourself: "I worked for the Provincial Health Department for 30 years. Now I’m retired and enjoy writing, tinkering in the garage, and being outside."