Finnish Meat Axe Restoration
Restoration of a historic Finnish meat axe for a local hunting club.
Guitar Strap Prototype
Our guitar strap prototype is finished and is now awaiting field testing.
Piano Seat Restoration
Restoration of a piano seat for the local music school.
The Drawer Full of Shelved Projects
Is it normal to have a drawer full of shelved projects?
The Invisible Shift in Value
From Mystic to Machinehand and Back Again: The Craftsman's Journey Across Time
The Hammer and the AI
A meditation on how lineage, memory, and intentional use may shape not only tools—but the soul of an AI assistant born in a forest workshop.
Letting Go of Old Things
A personal reflection on closing two old business ventures and stepping into a new path of integrity, craft, and resonance. From digital marketing to leatherwork and AI tinkering under the northern sky — this is the story of letting go to find my true way.
Why We Moved to Finland
In 2020, life took a dramatic turn for us. We made the decision to pack up everything—our belongings, our dreams, and even our cat and dog—and start fresh in Finland. Here's the story of how and why we left Germany to build a new life in the wilderness of Northern Karelia.