On a more personal note - Thanks MOM, One of my 1st design and builds Options

[Mikey914]

I typically don't go into much detail online about my personal life, but this really hit home today. I took a drive to visit my mom today.

My background was in drafting and engineering, and before I even started working for Hansen I did a project that was healing and cathartic.

My mom passed away when I was 25. Way too soon, but that's the had that was dealt. In dealing with her passing, I wound up having some issues getting her headstone made. What I did was to take this on as a passion project. I came up with a design that I knew she would love, but wasn't sure how to go about making it.

I learned the pattern making process for foundry and wound up making the design, using actual shells and some clay. I was able to cast it in a resin that is used in the foundry process. Along the way I met people that were willing to work with me and show me how things need to be done. I also met the owner of a small foundry that was very helpful and cast it for me.

I also chose a marble that was cut and polished and drew up the fabrication details so we could mount the plaque.

Little did I know that the people I met and worked with would later be associated with 914Rubber. Way before I even thought about making 914 parts, I was learning the skills and meeting the people that would help us make what we have today.

It hadn't dawned on me until I was up there today cleaning it off.


I'd trade it all in second for more time with her, but it made me what / who we are today....so thanks Mom.