Category: Thoughts

  • DIY Push Block

    If you work with power tools, safety is important. A push block is a safety tool I should have had already, but… well… I have no excuse. Cutting rabbets and dadoes on a table saw or router is dangerous. So, let’s make a push block. Sure, they are super cheap to buy, but free is…

  • Lighted Sign – Portal Games Logo

    One of my jobs is working for the Polish board game publisher, Portal Games. Recently, we decided to change our logo and I thought it was a great time to build something special for the CEOs office. It starts with a piece of particle board, some poplar, a few LEDs, and a piece of plexiglass.…

  • Overhead Camera Setup

    Previously, I made a camera rig that attaches to my tripod. This makes for great handheld shots while also having the option to use my tripod. To complete the usefullness of this rig, I needed a way to shoot overhead shots for animations or demonstrations. So, in this video, I do  just that. In the…

  • Camera Rig With Quick Release

    A quick camera rig build for video shoots.

  • Oversize Meeples – Imperial Settlers

  • Me Booty! – Now For Sale!

    In 19 days, we celebrate my favorite holiday: International Talk Like a Pirate Day! Every year, around this time, I do something special. Traditionally it’s been to give away copies of Scallywags… but this year, it’s something a little bit different. Me Booty! is now for sale at thegamecrafter.com! Last year, I started a thing……

  • Gen Con, Hats, Maddness

    Last week is behind me. It was… an interesting week. This week will be a ton of work, but it’s mostly fun work.

  • Finding Me at Gen Con 2015

    This year, finding me at Gen Con will be way easier than last year… but I’m going to try to make it even easier!

  • Giveaway: Madder Than a Hatter

    Another year at Gen Con, another game to giveaway!