Fun Things

When I’m not at work these are some of the fun things I like to do!

YouTube Channels

There are so many great people out there doing awesome things, and these are some of the ones I’m very glad share their work online. From makers to bakers, I’m inspired by all that they create!

@AlecSteele

Forging

@ThisOldTony

Satisfying machining

and metal-working

@FireballTool

Some of the

coolest tools

out there!

@colinfurze

Creative, and

only slightly

crazy inventions

@MikePatey

Experimental

aircraft design

@BDylanHollis

Baking Yesteryear

@CSaffitz

How to bake

lots of yummy

desserts

@feichannel

Fédération

Equestre

Internationale –

competitions and more

@nprmusic

Tiny Desk

Concerts

Axe Forging

While technical courses are fun, the Toronto Blacksmith axe workshop was one of the most rewarding learning experiences I’ve had. Starting with a solid block of steel, the axe shape was forged through many strikes of a sledgehammer and then the blade edge heat treated and sharpened. It’s not easy work to make metal move, but it sure is addicting!

Baking

When I have spare time or need a break from staring at computer screens, I love to get in the kitchen and do some baking! Even if they don’t turn out great the first time, I enjoy challenging myself with increasingly technical recipes.

Machining and Welding

UofT pairs with George Brown to offer introductory machining and welding courses to all engineering students, and I’m very glad to have enrolled. I got to learn how to use a lathe and milling machine in order to make a mini pneumatic engine, and got to practice stick welding and oxy-acetylene welding/cutting/brazing.