https://www.garrettwalton.comRSS Feed for Garrett WaltonenWed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/ec266267-5614-45c8-944b-7ee1bb8b7a93.jpgWed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/ec266267-5614-45c8-944b-7ee1bb8b7a93.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/92f41f95-0794-4edf-8440-93fa3477f889.jpgWed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/92f41f95-0794-4edf-8440-93fa3477f889.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/d6da6e56-797d-427c-b6e6-3fc654df8fa7.jpgThis was the first "Light Sport" category airplane I've had the opportunity to fly, it was a great experience.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/d6da6e56-797d-427c-b6e6-3fc654df8fa7.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/49c20366-0c1c-456e-8aa9-e9b849a49510.jpgWed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/49c20366-0c1c-456e-8aa9-e9b849a49510.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/a6337f2f-1c52-41aa-a750-cbef2988fa19.jpgWed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/a6337f2f-1c52-41aa-a750-cbef2988fa19.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/1bc88d1f-0869-4048-b62f-27e893eead1b.jpgWed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/1bc88d1f-0869-4048-b62f-27e893eead1b.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/b215062d-8ec9-483d-8743-ec6733bb5fcb.jpgWed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/b215062d-8ec9-483d-8743-ec6733bb5fcb.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/29198fe1-37ff-4446-8a69-2eeda35a2035.jpgWed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/29198fe1-37ff-4446-8a69-2eeda35a2035.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/2ca3e9a9-a8f7-430e-bf9c-58b0663d0606.jpgPreliminary design for FPV quadcopterTue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/2ca3e9a9-a8f7-430e-bf9c-58b0663d0606.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/video/ad039862-a573-480c-b77e-c8eaae954193.movCustom designed and fabricated launch rail for high power rocketryTue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/video/ad039862-a573-480c-b77e-c8eaae954193.movhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/edce9bd4-8c0f-451b-8786-b40faaf4a2c8.jpgI was involved with the design of the 65J model's dual fuel system. This machine could run on either diesel or propane, allowing more flexibility for customers. I was primarily responsible for work on the propane system, including work with tanks, regulators, and other key components.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/edce9bd4-8c0f-451b-8786-b40faaf4a2c8.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/0e9257a1-770d-4967-9248-0ec42f05cfb0.jpgResponsible for authoring the Qualification Test Plan (QTP) for the newly-designed 45J machine, as well as the drafting of many manufacturing drawings for various sheet metal parts/weldments.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/0e9257a1-770d-4967-9248-0ec42f05cfb0.jpghttps://grizzly.shorthandstories.com/faces-of-california-military-departments-task-force-torch-national-mentoring-month-spotlights-garret-walton/index.html"For a lot of people, especially kids, real science is kind of intangible, so it's tough for them to see themselves doing this and having the confidence to pursue careers in STEM," Walton explained. "When students come to STARBASE, we aim to make learning really fun for them so that it opens a door for them." Receiving mentorship and guidance in STEM at a young age is crucial for demonstrating to youth that such pathways are not only accessible but also achievable, he said. "For me, being on tWed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://grizzly.shorthandstories.com/faces-of-california-military-departments-task-force-torch-national-mentoring-month-spotlights-garret-walton/index.htmlhttps://www.magzter.com/stories/Automotive/Car-and-Driver/Work-ShiftA new technology comes in, and what seemed like it had always been and always would be quickly becomes old-fashioned, unwanted, and a hard way to earn a living. Just ask your friendly neighborhood milkman or the owner of a corner Fotomat. In transportation, where change generally comes slowly, automakers' recent declarations that they plan to stop developing internal-combustion engines (ICE) and pivot to electrified lineups represent a real sea change. Arguably, the last radical move in the autoSat, 11 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.magzter.com/stories/Automotive/Car-and-Driver/Work-Shifthttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/00a1a939-795b-445a-9d0a-22885cf04043.jpgPrior to machining, the aluminum stock material was measured and prepared for lathe work.Sat, 11 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/00a1a939-795b-445a-9d0a-22885cf04043.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/a72d1f9a-da22-4372-81a6-02b2602bf4c8.jpgThe part was installed in the boat's driveline, and has been working perfectly!Sat, 11 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/a72d1f9a-da22-4372-81a6-02b2602bf4c8.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/666172ad-bafb-49b1-a8cb-20bf7f26ac60.pngCAD model of the housing.Sat, 11 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/666172ad-bafb-49b1-a8cb-20bf7f26ac60.pnghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/97a3483e-12f3-4c30-a9b9-e2f018476fcc.jpgBefore machining, the aluminum stock was measured and prepared for machine work.Sat, 11 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/97a3483e-12f3-4c30-a9b9-e2f018476fcc.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/5dda59c7-d22d-45bc-9a16-1d061e49aadd.jpgBearing housing partway through lathe operations.Sat, 11 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/5dda59c7-d22d-45bc-9a16-1d061e49aadd.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/9f07a390-a7a2-4d90-81f0-2ffd053bfc4a.jpgThe housing after lathe and mill operations, ready for finish work.Sat, 11 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/9f07a390-a7a2-4d90-81f0-2ffd053bfc4a.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/53f93caf-855d-4e6c-9bc3-bd6123b07388.jpgAfter coming back from the machine shop, the block was extensively cleaned and prepared for assembly.Fri, 10 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/53f93caf-855d-4e6c-9bc3-bd6123b07388.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/1eefd2d1-958e-4669-a685-bee0a6e6e8b2.jpgFri, 10 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/1eefd2d1-958e-4669-a685-bee0a6e6e8b2.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/443fc2b6-4284-47e8-b88b-6720653b1158.jpgFri, 10 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/443fc2b6-4284-47e8-b88b-6720653b1158.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/6ac81c35-d4aa-4ba4-8d2b-7063f63cede6.jpgFri, 10 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/6ac81c35-d4aa-4ba4-8d2b-7063f63cede6.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/0ac41d39-4548-4f13-afb9-27006a887ffc.jpgFri, 10 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/0ac41d39-4548-4f13-afb9-27006a887ffc.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/a74e7117-cc95-4a1a-8c9b-3c31171b885d.jpgFri, 10 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/a74e7117-cc95-4a1a-8c9b-3c31171b885d.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/1d5cd03e-847e-42ec-84f6-e63866569d99.jpgFri, 10 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/1d5cd03e-847e-42ec-84f6-e63866569d99.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/28a9db4f-cff0-4852-9732-1cdf016311bc.jpgFri, 10 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/28a9db4f-cff0-4852-9732-1cdf016311bc.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/8ad9d558-f059-40f9-9611-a4b849f98537.jpgReplacing the front differential with a bigger, limited slip unit.Fri, 10 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/8ad9d558-f059-40f9-9611-a4b849f98537.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/0431d38e-9a34-47d0-8c53-3a2c9a70c10b.jpgNewly assembled dashboard installed back in truck.Fri, 10 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/356785/images/0431d38e-9a34-47d0-8c53-3a2c9a70c10b.jpg