Introduction
It all started when… my arm fell off
Well, not literally. But it was close enough.
In 1998, I had a motorcycle accident that cost me my left arm above the elbow. It changed a lot of things, but it didn’t change the fact that I love motorcycles, engineering, or figuring out how to make things work when they shouldn’t.
I built my own prosthetic arm so I could get back on a bike. I didn’t do it to “prove anything,” but because riding is part of who I am. I’ve changed my bikes both electrically and mechanically to fit the way I ride now, and I keep making improvements. For me, it’s just problem-solving, like I’ve always done.
What I do for work
I spent more than a decade designing mechanical components for high-voltage mining equipment. It was heavy, technical work with lots of structural steel, sheet-metal design, and strict Australian standards. That experience shaped me as a designer and taught me how to solve problems under pressure.
Since then, my work has expanded to include access systems, industrial components, residential and commercial structures, and unique mechanical challenges that don’t fit into any category. I’ve worked in small teams where the pace is fast, the jobs are varied, and the pressure is real. The satisfaction is real too.
Right now, I’m open to new opportunities, whether that’s full-time work or subcontract drafting and design. I like taking a messy idea and turning it into something buildable. I’ve built my career on making drawings that fabricators can use without any trouble.
Why I share my story
I’m not here to inspire anyone or to preach. I just want to share what I’ve learned the hard way—about riding, rebuilding, and adapting when life doesn’t go as planned.
If something I’ve built or figured out helps someone else, that’s great. If someone sees that losing a limb doesn’t mean losing their hobbies, even better. I’m not trying to be a motivational speaker. I just want to show what’s possible if you’re stubborn enough to keep going.
Motorcycle safety matters to me
It’s not because I’m perfect—far from it—but because I’ve lived through the consequences. I’ve seen what happens when things go wrong, and I’ve spent decades rebuilding. I care about riders setting a better example for each other, not because of rules or campaigns, but because the cost of making a mistake is high.
Life outside the workshop.
I’m a single dad to a daughter who loves bikes as much as I do. We ride together whenever we can. It’s one of the best parts of my life.