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Black Flexfit Hat
$30.00 - Clean Flexfit hat with a solid feel and an easy everyday fit. Built to look good without trying too hard.
I build things that work - in the shop, on the screen, and out in the field.
I’m Chris Follin. I’ve spent more than 20 years in fabrication, problem-solving, and building systems that make work run better. This site pulls all of that together - projects, code, camp notes, gear, and tools that have actually held up in real use.
Metal Fab & Welding
CAD & 3D Modeling
Web Design
Graphic Design
Coding
Camping & Outdoors
Built work
Projects
Real projects, real constraints, and actual finished work - from fabrication builds to websites and event systems that had to function in the real world, not just look good in a screenshot.
The best way to understand what I do is to start here.
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Systems and automation
Code & Automation
This is the digital side of the same mindset. I use code when it solves a real problem - quoting faster, tracking work better, cleaning up shop workflow, or making information easier to use.
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Get Outside
Camp
A running log of places I’ve camped and would go back to. Real conditions, honest notes, and the details that actually matter once you get there - wind, shade, bathrooms, spacing, and whether it’s worth the trip.
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Camp Map
See where the camps are laid out before you start digging through cards.
What earns its place
Camp Gear
The gear that actually earns its place in the pack. I’ve tried ultralight, overbuilt, and everything in between. These are the pieces I’d buy again because they work, not because they photograph well.
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Useful, not decorative
Tools & Resources
Field-tested references and quick calculators I actually use. These are here to save time, reduce mistakes, and make the next step easier - whether that’s in the shop or getting ready for a trip.
Fabrication Tools
| Resource | Description | Link |
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| Quick gauge ⇄ thickness lookup across common alloys. Cuts down errors and speeds up quoting. | Open | |
| NPS sizes with OD, wall, and ID. A fast reference for fittings, flow, and weight estimates. | Open | |
| Stick count, cut sequence, and waste in one pass. Great for quick pulls and material planning. | Open | |
| How many parts fit per sheet and what the waste looks like. Simple nesting for flat parts. | Open |
Camping Tools
| Resource | Description | Link |
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| Clean, category-based list that saves your checks. Dialed for overnight to weekend trips. | Open | |
| Everything for a solid basecamp - shelter, kitchen, site gear, lighting, safety, and extras. | Open | |
| Field-proven recipes with clear directions. Filter by meal & method, tick off ingredients, and print a copy for camp. | Open | |
| Interactive Google map with state, county, and amenity filters. Quickly spot everything from RV parks to backcountry pullouts. | Open | |
| Quick ID cards with do’s & don’ts for Arizona’s desert hazards. Includes first-aid steps. | Open |
Small batch
Store
When they’re gone, they’re gone.
Limited runs of things I actually wanted to make. No filler, no mass-produced junk.
Ships from Phoenix. Packed by hand.
New
Van Logo Sticker
$5.00 - Matte die-cut vinyl of the Follincraft van. Clean, bold, and built to hold up on coolers, bins, trucks, and whatever else earns it.
Contact
Let's see what we can do for each other. Send me a message and I'll get back to you right away.