Portfolio Category: FABRICATION

At Housel Creative & Fabrication, we bridge the gap between digital design and physical manufacturing. We specialize in custom CNC fabrication in Youngstown and the surrounding Mahoning Valley. > Utilizing a high-precision plasma table, a 750mm CNC mill, and a K40 laser cutter, we engineer one-off solutions and small-batch prototypes. From heavy-duty custom metal signage and food branding irons for local restaurants, to precision-milled cutting boards and mechanical prototypes, we deliver industrial-grade results.

Flat-Pack Interlocking Fire Pit & Wood Rack

Interlocking slot-and-tab steel fire pit with custom geometric airflow grate.

True product engineering marries durability with ease of use. I designed and manufactured this custom flat-pack fire pit and accompanying wood rack to withstand heavy use while remaining entirely portable. The Engineering Challenge: Standard outdoor fire pits are often bulky, difficult to transport, and prone to structural failure at their weld points due to extreme […]

Custom Architectural Signage: Valley Kitchen

Valley Kitchen Entrance Sign

When Valley Kitchen expanded to their new Boardman location, I collaborated with Bliss 360 and designer Bobbi Mancino to engineer two distinct, large-scale physical brand assets for the interior space: a dimensional entrance sign and a backlit metal feature for the bar area. The Challenge: When Valley Kitchen expanded to their new Boardman location, they […]

Custom Thermal Branding Irons

Tra's Gourmet Branded Bun

Great branding often starts as an experiment. After developing the initial [visual identity and logo design] for The Concept: After creating Tra’s original logo, I wanted to extend the visual identity beyond print and vinyl. I engineered and CNC-milled custom thermal branding irons to sear the logo directly onto his signature sandwich buns. When Tra […]