I’ve spent my life building—sometimes from scratch, sometimes from wreckage. From leather work to all aspects of plumbing, engineering, drafting, designing, and various creative projects to name a few, everything here is made with intention, patience, and respect for the craft. This is where my work lives.

Gruene Leather marked a season of learning, making, and refinement and with that said it has been retired, with respect.
The craft continues forward.
Birnbaum Iron & Leather
Handcrafted iron and leather goods built for work, wear, and the long road.
Hand-Forged. Hand-Built.

A collection of artwork created as exploration—ideas tested through form, texture, and process. Some pieces are finished, others are experiments, all of them driven by curiosity and making.

A selection of plumbing work focused on function, reliability, and doing the job right. Each project reflects practical experience, attention to detail, and systems built to last.