I’ve spent close to twenty years as a mechanical design draftsman, working on high‑voltage mining equipment, engineered access, dewatering systems, and a wide range of fabrication‑focused projects and practical design solutions.
I’m currently available for drafting and mechanical design engagements.
My motorcycle and adaptive engineering projects have moved to 1xARM.com.au.
Mechanical Design Drafting — Practical, Precise, Built for Real‑World Fabrication
Nearly 20 years drafting for mining, engineered access, dewatering, and fabrication teams across Queensland.
My focus is on using drawings as an effective form of communication. Every link in the production chain — planning, engineering, fabrication, installation — should have the information they need without confusion or guesswork. Having worked in different workshops with a wide range of fabricators, I tailor my drawings to suit the people using them. The best results come from understanding how the bloke on the tools likes the drawings presented.
Where I’ve Worked & What I’ve Solved
I’ve spent nearly two decades drafting for mining operations, fabrication shops, and engineering teams across Queensland. My work has ranged from high‑voltage mining equipment to engineered access systems, dewatering solutions, and custom fabrication projects.
Large Project Experience
High‑voltage mining equipment assemblies
Engineered access platforms and load‑bearing structures
Dewatering systems and pump infrastructure
Fabrication‑ready redesigns for workshop teams
Multi‑stage industrial projects with tight deadlines
Problem‑Solving Examples
Resolved clashes between structural steel and pipework.
Reverse‑engineered worn components for fabrication replacement.
Redesigned brackets to reduce machining time and cost.
Converted rough sketches into clear, fabrication‑ready drawings.
Improved access systems for safer maintenance and operation.
How I Work
My drafting approach is simple: clarity, accuracy, and practicality. I draw things the way fabricators think — no ambiguity, no guesswork, no surprises on the workshop floor. I work closely with engineers and fabrication teams to make sure every drawing is buildable and every solution fits the real‑world constraints of the job.
What I Deliver
I provide practical drafting and mechanical design services for fabrication shops, engineers, contractors, and industrial operations.
2D Drafting
Fabrication drawings, assemblies, sections, details, revisions, compliance updates.
3D Modelling
Solid models for fabrication, machining, CNC, and design validation.
Reverse Engineering
Accurate reproduction of existing components, assemblies, brackets, frames, and equipment.
Redesign & Improvements
Fixing unclear drawings, resolving clashes, improving manufacturability, reducing fabrication time.
Mechanical Design
Concept‑to‑completion design for brackets, frames, access systems, tooling, and custom equipment.
Documentation
BOMs, cut lists, weld notes, fabrication instructions, and project documentation.
Project Support
Working directly with engineers, fabricators, and site teams to keep projects moving without delays.
Who I Am
I’m Shane, a mechanical design draftsman based in Mackay, Queensland. I’ve been drafting for almost twenty years, working across mining, engineered access, dewatering, and fabrication‑driven design.
My Approach
I focus on practical, workshop‑ready drawings that solve problems rather than create them. My background in mining and fabrication environments means I understand the consequences of unclear drawings — downtime, rework, and cost blowouts — and I design to avoid all of that.
Adaptive Engineering
As an amputee, I’ve built and modified equipment to overcome physical limitations, and that mindset carries into my drafting: problem‑solving, adaptability, and designing things that work in the real world. If you’re curious about my adaptive motorcycle engineering work, you can see more at 1xARM.com.au.
