About
I'm Anders Ahlberg, a multi-disciplinary maker working out of a garage shop in Madison, Wisconsin. I design and build things that sit at the intersection of craft, technology, and problem-solving.
My work spans woodworking, electronics, acoustics, CNC fabrication, sewing, leather, and CAD modeling. The common thread is that every project starts in CAD — I model the problem before I cut anything. This design-first approach makes sure we are on the same page for what a solution is before anything gets made.
I gravitate toward problems that don't have off-the-shelf solutions: a PA amplifier that replaces a 100-pound rack unit, a storefront sign that weathers Wisconsin winters, a modular shelf that fits an exact wall. The fun is in figuring out how to make things that have not been built yet.
What I Work With
Woodworking & Joinery
Traditional joinery with hand tools.
CAD & 3D Modeling
CAD for every project. Model the problem before cutting material so we are on the same page.
Electronics, Acoustics & DSP
Speaker and Amplifier builds, signal processing.
CNC (Shaper Origin)
Handheld CNC for precision cuts on large-format work or on site.
Sewing & Soft Goods
Technical soft goods and leather.
3D Printing
Prototyping fixtures, jigs, and functional parts.
Design-First Process
Every project starts as a 3D model. Here's what that looks like in practice — CAD renders and design options alongside the finished piece.
