I’ve been 3D printing since the original Stratasys patents expired—long enough to have lived through the RepRap era, the early Duplicator builds, and the wild days of Kickstarter printers. Over the years, I’ve built, bought, and modified nearly every type of machine, from open-source designs to closed-loop upgrades inspired by Teaching Tech, CNC Kitchen, and CHEP. I’m an enthusiast in every sense of the word. My passion is designing and printing one-off parts that make life better. I like hands-on experience with a constant drive to learn, refine, and create practical, original designs.