So now I have a new machine running a fancy new GPU with a whopping 32gb of VRAM available and a fresh install of Ubuntu 26.04! Now the […]
Local LLM Upgrades: Part 1 (Hardware)
I’ve been experimenting with running large-language-models on my own hardware for a few months now. Up until this point I’ve been getting by with an older Dell Optiplex […]
Re-threading Inline Skate Frames
One of my hobbies, among many, is inline skating. One of my sets of skates has a pair of NN Dragon frames, a very nice set of aluminum […]
Front Porch
When I moved into my house the front door opened up to a small concrete pad that’s an awkward height from the door, and then a further awkward […]
Automating WordPress Backups
I intended this website to act as a “showcase” for different personal projects I’ve worked on, and over time it’s grown to have a small but decent collection […]
SSH Key Updates with Jenkins and Ansible
My homelab has a number of different servers, and they all require SSH keys to log into them. When a key gets rotated the public side of the […]
Workshop Storage Tote Organizer
I make heavy use of these “shoebox” plastic storage totes, they’re excellent for helping separate out different pieces and components. However, my organizational method for the totes themselves […]
Illuminated House Numbers
A while ago, I purchased a small CNC router for doing some small woodworking projects, and this was the very first one I wanted to complete! The idea […]
Floating Dressers
My old dresser was not my favorite piece of furniture, an old, beat up particle-board (with thin veneer) chest that looks very out of place and stuck back […]
Woodshop Air Filter
I wanted to get an air filter for the workshop, commercial options are available and not too expensive but still more expensive than I’d like to spend money […]