"It's a Twister! It's a Twister!"

I created a piece called "The Twister" for my thesis project at MICA. It was featured in the 2015 MICA Commencement Exhibition.

I built this machine from the ground up using both new and recycled / re-purposed parts. This machine allows me to twist metal by simply applying manual pressure via the hand-crafted spinning wheel. I've also added the option of fire, which heats the metal for ease of use, but the machine can still operate without it. 

I've tested it to twist up to 1/2 inch square stock cold and up to 1 inch hot. My twisted metal pieces can be used for a variety of projects including decorative art installations, gates, door handles, and much more. 

Products of The Twister

Products of The Twister

Click here to play the video of The Twister in action! 

Come See my Work at the Timonium Motorcycle Show February 6 - 8, 2015

I'll be showing some of my bikes this weekend at the Timonium Motorcycle Show at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium. Stop by and say hi!

Click here for more info and directions to the show. You can even print out a coupon for $5 off your ticket!

Welcome to My Site!

Mike Fieden, Jr. welds a bike in his garage / studio.

Mike Fieden Jr. is a graduate of MICA (Maryland Institute College of Art) with a BFA in Interdisciplinary Sculpture. His work strives to take design to a new level of thought, while still holding true to the vintage heritage of custom motorcycle and car history.

The goal of his work is to update the classics without losing the “old soul” of vintage design.