Ben.builds.stuff
@brassenginestudio.bsky.social
He/him, 40, Craftsman, laser enthusiast, lover of all things pop culture. Leftist, and everything that goes with it 🩵
Stuff I make: Brassengine.studio
Stuff I make: Brassengine.studio
Man, they sure are trying real hard to turn a stochastic terrorist into a martyred hero. Not surprised, just exhausted.
September 13, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Man, they sure are trying real hard to turn a stochastic terrorist into a martyred hero. Not surprised, just exhausted.
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The conversation we’re not ready to have yet is that having empathy for a white supremacist is part of what upholds white supremacy.
And by that measure alone, it fails to be empathy at all.
And by that measure alone, it fails to be empathy at all.
September 10, 2025 at 10:37 PM
The conversation we’re not ready to have yet is that having empathy for a white supremacist is part of what upholds white supremacy.
And by that measure alone, it fails to be empathy at all.
And by that measure alone, it fails to be empathy at all.
I have empathy for the oppressed, never for the oppressors
September 11, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I have empathy for the oppressed, never for the oppressors
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I wish Democrats spoke out against kids getting shot with the same vigor they speak out about Nazis getting shot.
September 10, 2025 at 8:54 PM
I wish Democrats spoke out against kids getting shot with the same vigor they speak out about Nazis getting shot.
Me: The movie was ok, but I didn't enjoy this one aspect of it. It was kinda boring.
Them: You must not really 'get' the movie. Let me sum up the plot.
Me: No, I 'got' it. I just didn't like it.
Them: I hate you and you're dumb.
#shingodzilla
Them: You must not really 'get' the movie. Let me sum up the plot.
Me: No, I 'got' it. I just didn't like it.
Them: I hate you and you're dumb.
#shingodzilla
August 18, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Me: The movie was ok, but I didn't enjoy this one aspect of it. It was kinda boring.
Them: You must not really 'get' the movie. Let me sum up the plot.
Me: No, I 'got' it. I just didn't like it.
Them: I hate you and you're dumb.
#shingodzilla
Them: You must not really 'get' the movie. Let me sum up the plot.
Me: No, I 'got' it. I just didn't like it.
Them: I hate you and you're dumb.
#shingodzilla
Trying out some new ID cutout wallets. I'm already working on even more characters lol. #lordoftherings
August 10, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Trying out some new ID cutout wallets. I'm already working on even more characters lol. #lordoftherings
Took a few tries, but I finally got electric etching down! Switched to electrical tape as a resist, and then painted the etched part black for contrast.
August 7, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Took a few tries, but I finally got electric etching down! Switched to electrical tape as a resist, and then painted the etched part black for contrast.
A quick overview of what it took to make my favorite bag commission...which has turned into a product line now lol. The sewing part was definitely the most time spent, even though it looks really short in the video. #starwars #handmade #leathercraft #howitsmade #jedifallenorder
June 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
A quick overview of what it took to make my favorite bag commission...which has turned into a product line now lol. The sewing part was definitely the most time spent, even though it looks really short in the video. #starwars #handmade #leathercraft #howitsmade #jedifallenorder
June 6, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Learning a new skill - electric etching (what's shown is just step 2...not etched yet) I want to make tags for the Star Wars bags to show they are limited edition, high quality, and have my logo on it
Next step: Experiment with electric etching using salt water and a car battery charger
Next step: Experiment with electric etching using salt water and a car battery charger
June 4, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Learning a new skill - electric etching (what's shown is just step 2...not etched yet) I want to make tags for the Star Wars bags to show they are limited edition, high quality, and have my logo on it
Next step: Experiment with electric etching using salt water and a car battery charger
Next step: Experiment with electric etching using salt water and a car battery charger
I loved this commission so much that I'm working on different sizes and color schemes for this bag #leathercraft #starwars
June 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I loved this commission so much that I'm working on different sizes and color schemes for this bag #leathercraft #starwars
@buildwithtori.com @skylight.social I've run into a weird bug with uploading videos from skylight. When I select a video and it finishes exporting, it sends me back to the login page. I've tried it with videos under 30 seconds and videos just over 60 seconds.
June 3, 2025 at 4:52 AM
@buildwithtori.com @skylight.social I've run into a weird bug with uploading videos from skylight. When I select a video and it finishes exporting, it sends me back to the login page. I've tried it with videos under 30 seconds and videos just over 60 seconds.
This was the most fun I've had on a commissioned leather bag #starwars #jedifallenorder
May 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
This was the most fun I've had on a commissioned leather bag #starwars #jedifallenorder
These are the coolest little accessory for hand stitching I've found yet. #leatherwork #handstitching
May 2, 2025 at 4:48 PM
These are the coolest little accessory for hand stitching I've found yet. #leatherwork #handstitching
Star Wars week continues for me. I watched EP 4 and 5. Tomorrow is EP 6, then the weekend for 7-9. I'm considering watching the supercut of EP 3 with clone wars scenes added. It looks really awesome.
May 2, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Star Wars week continues for me. I watched EP 4 and 5. Tomorrow is EP 6, then the weekend for 7-9. I'm considering watching the supercut of EP 3 with clone wars scenes added. It looks really awesome.
Rewatched EP 1 and 2, then Revenge of the Sith at the theater. Still awesome, of course. Then, downloaded the Patterson cut of Kenobi. It's a 2.5 hour movie that is a great follow up to ROTS. Sure, it's missing a lot of the extra bits in the show, but the meat of the story is incredibly focused.
April 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Rewatched EP 1 and 2, then Revenge of the Sith at the theater. Still awesome, of course. Then, downloaded the Patterson cut of Kenobi. It's a 2.5 hour movie that is a great follow up to ROTS. Sure, it's missing a lot of the extra bits in the show, but the meat of the story is incredibly focused.
Ready to work the booth at Anime St Louis! Made a few new things.... #animestl #laserengraving
April 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Ready to work the booth at Anime St Louis! Made a few new things.... #animestl #laserengraving
April 25, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Scalpers are literally the scum of the earth
April 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Scalpers are literally the scum of the earth
Here I was trying to preorder a switch 2 through retailers, losing against scalpers, and I completely forgot that I already registered with my Nintendo account to get one through the Nintendo store. I just have to wait for the email saying it's my turn to shop. First emails go out May 8 🤞
April 24, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Here I was trying to preorder a switch 2 through retailers, losing against scalpers, and I completely forgot that I already registered with my Nintendo account to get one through the Nintendo store. I just have to wait for the email saying it's my turn to shop. First emails go out May 8 🤞
Silly me, thinking I could preorder a switch 2 when the scalper bots are so much faster. Best buy and Walmart sold out last night in minutes. GameStop crashed in seconds and says the console is unavailable.
April 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Silly me, thinking I could preorder a switch 2 when the scalper bots are so much faster. Best buy and Walmart sold out last night in minutes. GameStop crashed in seconds and says the console is unavailable.
I created the pattern, then engraved and laser cut the pieces, hand dyed the leather and then hand stitched
April 17, 2025 at 7:01 AM
I created the pattern, then engraved and laser cut the pieces, hand dyed the leather and then hand stitched
Someone said I needed to make one based on Helldivers, but I wanted to avoid remaking the already popular meme liber-tea, so this is what I came up with #helldivers
April 16, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Someone said I needed to make one based on Helldivers, but I wanted to avoid remaking the already popular meme liber-tea, so this is what I came up with #helldivers
After a few tweaks, I finally got the laser to do full wraps with no visible seam. Put this design together based on a lot of Jedi Fallen Order references. #jedifallenorder #starwars #laserengraving
April 15, 2025 at 7:36 PM
After a few tweaks, I finally got the laser to do full wraps with no visible seam. Put this design together based on a lot of Jedi Fallen Order references. #jedifallenorder #starwars #laserengraving
Biker wallet in a Jedi: Fallen Order theme. Headed to the dye table. 🧶✂️ #laserengraving #lasercutting
April 8, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Biker wallet in a Jedi: Fallen Order theme. Headed to the dye table. 🧶✂️ #laserengraving #lasercutting