Beware damp plastic. Nylon and ABS are buggers for it. You can find as the ram comes out of the barrel, the granules come out like a shot gun with steam behind them. Dry your plastic in the oven on the highest temp that doesn't melt it for several HOURS! Happened to my dad, glasses protected him, but he grew a beard like father Christmas while all the cuts healed up. It was a Manumold machine. Have fun everyone. And stay safe.

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

THIS. 💯 I try to keep everything sealed with descant in it, but this is a big deal. I've since added some more protective shielding and a pellet feeder, but making sure everything is dry is super important!

@markpitts5194

Жыл бұрын

@@retrotechjournal Can i contact you directly such that you can give some safety pointers to you viewers? Injection moulding is safe, but some combinations of plastics are bad, make gas etc. mitigating things. Having had mum burnt, and dad face blasted (one accident each over 20 years), i feel I have something to add to the soup.

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

@@markpitts5194 If you'd like to write something up as a thoughtful comment here I'd be happy to pin it. That might be the most effective way to get the word out. Although I have added some safety features I haven't been working on a video about them, so a pinned comment is going to be more timely than "Some points that may appear in some not-for-sure-happening future video" If I do make such a video I'd be sure to include your tips, but I have no idea when that might happen. Maybe I should do a short video about the pellet feeder/safety shield but it would have to wait until I finish my current video.

@markpitts5194

Жыл бұрын

@@retrotechjournal Dear Mr Retro (my name is Mark). I will write some safety tips over the weekend. My father is no longer with us, but mum is next door (and she did most of the moulding, dad was the tool maker). I will have lunch with mum and come up with some safety points. The Manumolds are not much bigger than your home made one (if you google you will see) , so I think most points will apply . By the way, I do love your design. I was looking as mum is now 84, but i want an injection moulder back in my life. I can see that your mould is blowing open on injection. The Manumold machine had twice the diameter ram to hold the mould shut (the vice) , as to inject the plastic. I believe you must have had a lot of 'flash' , clamping pressure will fix it.

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

@@markpitts5194 Thank you so much for doing this! What a great resource. The mold doesn't actually open that much under normal usage. I had done a long shot of that operation and I didn't want to bump the camera/move things around by tightening up the clamp very much, so on that one shot the mold opens a lot, but under normal use with the big hand wheel to close it up tight it stays shut fine/no flash. I probably should have re-shot that but I didn't really notice until much later and it seemed silly to re-shoot it.

I clicked on this just out of curiosity. I had low expectations, since I had worked in injection molding for over a decade. I planned on bailing after a few minutes, but was immediately mesmerized by your MAGNIFICENT BEARD. Not only did I not bail, but had to pick my jaw up off the floor after viewing your editing. I had to stop the vid half way through to check on ... how many MILLIONS or at least HUNDREDS of K's of subscribers, this channel that I had never heard of, had. Dude my jaw dropped a second time when I saw your sub count. After watching this fully I am AWED at the QUALITY of this vid. It was interesting, humorous, educational and pure entertainment, sir you are the equal of This Old Tony. I don't think I've ever subbed to a channel before based on one video so congratulations from your NEWEST subscriber.

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the positive feedback. Welcome aboard! I don't know why my channel is suddenly getting some traction. I think I've gotten more subs in the last 2 days than I have in the last 6 months. It takes forever to make the videos so my posting rate is very very low, so I assumed I'd never get much traction. Which is fine. This is just something I do because it's fun. Still it's been great to see an up tick views/comments.

@RPRosen-ki2fk

Жыл бұрын

@@retrotechjournal KZread is suggesting your video to people. Without intending to, it ticked all their boxes and they bestowed the magical YT algorithm anointment on it. Please don't succumb to the YT slave trade. Keep it FUN and stay the captain of your own ship. I look forward to watching whatever you decide to put out next, WHENEVER that may be, meanwhile I've started on your previous works. Congratulations on all the recognition you're receiving.

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

@@RPRosen-ki2fk No worries. This is just a hobby, so I make whatever videos I think are fun at the time. I do think people trying to be professional KZreadrs have to struggle with the analytics effecting content since they need views/have sponsors/etc. I don't have to worry about any of that. I figure if it was fun to make then maybe for someone it'll be fun to watch (for someone out there).

@lewerim

Жыл бұрын

Ditto. On everything except the injection molding experience. 😉 Very well done. And you sure earned my subscription...

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

@@lewerim Thanks! Welcome!

This is incredibly inspirational, Kurt!!!!!

@retrotechjournal

2 жыл бұрын

OMG I'm so happy you watched it. As I was working on it I thought "The Crafsman will appreciate this shot." lol You're my target audience. 😄

@Visible.Friend

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for recommending this CrafsMan, what a wonderful film! Love it, Kurt! hUgz, Lee

@retrotechjournal

2 жыл бұрын

@@Visible.Friend I'm glad you liked it! Man, It has gotten more views in the last 4 hours than it's had since I published it! I guess that's some CrafsMan magic right there.

@MrStudioso

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you crafsman for recommending this!

@Mr-Highball

2 жыл бұрын

You've got a new subscriber. Appreciate the recommendation crafsman

You not only have sufficient engineering skills, you make creative, fun to watch detailed videos. The honesty is appreciated as well!

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's unfair that in editing one can always seem to make no mistakes, but it's also not that interesting to see all the mistakes in exhaustive detail. So I try to cut some middle road. I'm glad you liked it.

The production value on this video is stunning! I had a blast watching you modify these machines. Outstanding work!

@markkrick8602

Жыл бұрын

Very well done. Now here's a new monkey for your wrench. Inject jewelers wax and transform your molds to bronze silver or go for gold with lost wax casting!

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Sorry for the slow reply. I don't have any power right now. I love it when folks call out the production values since I put in a bunch of time trying to make these things nice, so it's great when people notice. I think sometimes folks just take that for granted.

@dwang085

Жыл бұрын

The production is off the charts! It’s like a professional TV series

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

@@dwang085 Thanks! I've really learned a lot about filming/editing/video production from doing these videos. It really is amazing what one can achieve these days with fairly basic equipment.

@To-mos

Жыл бұрын

The cuts, sound effects, POV shots, stop-motion, transitions, b-roll, it's all sublime.

This video is 1 part This Old Tony, 1 part The Secret Life of Machines and 10 parts great.

@retrotechjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I should frame this comment. I can't think of a higher complement. Thank you! TSLofM achievement unlocked! I'm glad you liked the video.

@nikitanugent7165

2 жыл бұрын

Seconded! I was trying to remember what other channel these videos remind me of, and The Secret Life of Machines is definitely it!

@retrotechjournal

2 жыл бұрын

@@nikitanugent7165 God Rex and @timhunkin are my heros! I still remember the first episode I ever saw. The one about a fax and I started watching it thinking "Oh no, another show about Tech that doesn't actually tell you anything." And a few seconds later Rex and Tim were BEING a fax machine and I was hooked forever. I still have the whole series on VHS (purchased from the BBC!) Under the house somewhere. His The Secret Live of Components series recently has been great! see: kzread.info/dash/bejne/o2hn1rxvdM3beag.html

@TheCrafsMan

Жыл бұрын

Fantastic comment!

@pedroperenne

Жыл бұрын

yeah! good template!

You did an amazing job! So entertaining to watch. I’m so happy to be a catalyst for people jumping down the injection molding rabbit holes. Great work.

@retrotechjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sending me down this crazy road. It's been lots of fun, and a great excuse to get better at CAM. You definitely were the one that kicked this whole thing off. Thank you for the great work you've been doing in the DIY Injection Molding community!

Dude, I'm Brazilian and my English sucks, but you made me come here on google translate just to say how much I appreciate your work! You are an artist with a lot of talent in many areas, I was mesmerized watching! I wish you the best of luck on your channel, congratulations and God bless you!

@retrotechjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate the kind words. The translation looks perfect to me. :]

Never thought I'd see an actual wizard on KZread. Such a cool project and man, the editing is incredible! Absolutely captivating, thank you!

Wow, this is incredible. Thanks for taking the time to document the process and for posting the files. That earplug trick alone was worth the watch.

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Oh I'm glad you liked it. It's always a bit tricky deciding how much detail to include, but I included the earplugs thing just because that was something I'd wish I'd figured out years ago.

@pedroperenne

Жыл бұрын

@@retrotechjournal and the detail of the "use the safety eyewar"... nice and subbtle touch...

You're putting so much effort and quality into your videos, Keep up the good work, you'll go far!

Absolutely loving your video. From the subject to the montage/script to your knowledge and your own personality. Everything is a true pleasure to watch and learn. Keep doing those incredibly high quality videos!

@retrotechjournal

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it!

The efforts made by you on the video editing is as insane as your main project!! Total delight to watch!!!

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Hurray! I'm glad you liked it. Mission accomplished!

@Watchmaker_Gereon-Schloesser

Жыл бұрын

@@retrotechjournal I loved the Lego hero a lot! The lever and his bulldozer... GREAT! Editing must have been A LOT of work.... Huuuuh... Stop motion filming. Thanks a lot for sharing this project! Kind regards and cordially, géréon

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

@@Watchmaker_Gereon-Schloesser I’m glad you liked it. At one point I was thinking. “I spent multiple weekends just filming the removal of 4 cap screws. I’m never going to finish this thing!“ 😆

The music, editing, your humor, the calm vibe and humble demeanor, the shots and sound effects, everything is so cool! Im totally captivated by your work. Also i love you beard. Mush love

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Oh thanks! I do think I'm basically an up beat person and I'm just trying to make "something I'd enjoy watching" with some ideas and humor. I'm glad you like it.

What a cool project! A lot of knowledge, abridged but clearly recognizable, on display throughout the entire process and presented in a entertaining way. Thank you for taking the time to step through this. Amazing beard!

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you liked the video! It’s always nice to hear from folks we enjoyed it.

This was seriously impressive, loved the editing, looking forward to more!

Wonderful to watch! Appreciate all the effort that went in to editing as well. Stop motion, sound effects and cool cuts. Nice job! Subscribed!

@retrotechjournal

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it. I approach my video projects just like my regular projects, with comedic amount of attention to detail. ;] Welcome aboard.

This is so awesome! Please do more videos, I love your style!

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I am almost always working on a video. They just take a long time...

I love the stop motion in your video not to mention the skill level of machinist, 3d printing advice. Thanks for sharing, hope you have more on the way !

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Oh thanks! Yup I’m working on one now.

Really enjoyed listening to you tell the story of your adventure.

So cool, love all the development desktop injection moulding has gotten this past year, can't imagine where it will be in a few more!

@retrotechjournal

2 жыл бұрын

I know. It's crazy. My theory is the advances and lowering of price in the CNC space/3D printing space has suddenly made it a thing people can actually make use of at home. I was originally going to release this video after the MLK long weekend (but I got sick) after that weekend both Action Box and Buster Beagle 3D posted videos about pneumatic injection molding! So Crazy. It's definitely part of the current Maker Zeitgeist.

I finally got the opportunity to watch this and I was not disappointed. Definitely a project to consider. I'd absolutely love to get into injection molding, but I think maybe I need to work on the CNC mill part first.

@retrotechjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I'm excited about the opportunities this tiny mill has opened up for me. Not just for making injection molding dies. I'm going to add some more work holding options, a Z axis probe thing, and maybe a pendant control of some sort. lol. So it'll be all fancy. I really should re-work it to provide a bit more Z axis head room. I left enough room in the enclosure for that. It would be nice to have a bigger CNC, but this one has been great for learning, and can do some interesting things even at this size. I'm already pressed for space in the shop, so a bigger one may be a long time coming... Good luck!

Your video and project are so high quality! You deserve way more attention

This is really one of the most wonderful mod videos I have ever seen! If I were still teaching documentary filmmaking, this would be at the top of the list of "how to make an informative, entertaining How-To." Kudos! Keep 'em coming!

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Gosh thanks! Hopefully I'm getting better at this as I go. I still can only look at it and see all the problems/issues. lol. I guess that's my job though. Always being on the lookout for how to make it better. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

How have I never heard of this channel before? Great content and production value!

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. I put so much time into making the content that I don't think my channel will ever really get rolling. The algorithm isn't going to funnel a ton of people into a channel that produces only 1 or 2 videos a year. :] I am the safest notification source on KZread though, with my "Almost no new content each month" pledge. ;]

Amazing engineering work. Well done ! Oh, and amazing filming and presentation.

@retrotechjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The filming really slows down the engineering. Make 4 rods: 2 Hours. Film making 4 rods: Entire Weekend. lol. I'm glad you liked it.

@pedroperenne

Жыл бұрын

@@retrotechjournal and good editing, dubbing and music too... (btw: what rig does you use to shot & audio?)

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

@@pedroperenne I shot most of it on my iPhone XS using FilmicPro. (I also use a clip on macro lens) I record the voice over using a Rode NT1-A standing in a closet. I record foley stuff with a Zoom H4n pro. In a recent crazy hardware shift I did film all the Talking To Camera stuff with a Sony A7SIII, but that is really insane over kill. I'm still learning how to get the exposure/dynamic range I want out of that rig. his was my first use of that. With the new rig I'm like a pedestrian trying to use an F1 car. For rough and tumble close-to-machine tools kind of work I'm still just going to use my phone... Really almost all of this could have just been done with a decent mic and my iPhone. For the stop motion I use an iPad as the remote for my phone. A phone is great for dangling way off on the end of some C-Stand to get some difficult shot.

I just stumbled upon you channel, and i must say i'm amazed by the quality of your work and the the way you capture the whole process. I'm glad to live in a time where people like you can share their knowledge and passion with the world.

@retrotechjournal

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the nice comment! This kinds of videos are an insane amount of work, but it's nice that they keep giving, in terms of folks continuing to discover/enjoy them.

Wow, this video is incredible. Super informative and also very entertaining. I can't wait to watch more of your content

Man, you are a sound and stop motion genius, very clever use on this video. thanks!

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Sound design is such a delight. Both re-recording sounds and adding other stock swooshes and things. So fun. I even pan around the audio to make it more spacial even though I know basically no one is going to watch these things with headphones on. 🎧😁 I'm glad you liked it.

@guilhermebechtinger

Жыл бұрын

@@retrotechjournal I used a headphone, maybe thats why It get my attention. I Really liked the haunted sounds of the press box and the Lego!

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

@@guilhermebechtinger Awesome! You're my exact target audience! Whee. I knew there was at least one of you out there.

@alwayscensored6871

Жыл бұрын

@@retrotechjournal Put my headphones on. Great effects. Now I will make sure I watch all your vids with them

First time I see your channel and video. Here from Hackaday. You have some mad skills for video editing, creativity and shop skills in general!! Thank you for sharing. Subscribed!

@retrotechjournal

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!

Fantastic. I'm incredibly new to injection molding and plastic manufacturing which inevitably led me to the buster beagle machine, and then here. Glad I ended up here XD

Amazing work man! This was such a blast to watch too! Looking forward to more cool things Sir!

So this is what Santa does the other 364 days of the year. Jokes aside this was awesome.

This video is a gem. Besides the skills and ingenuity put in the build, the video production itself is amazing. A mix of Tim Burton's movies, Star Wars original trilogy and old school cartoons. Engaging storytelling, entertaining photography, great music selection and timing. If I could hit the like and Subscribe buttons faster and a dozen times to show even more appreciation, I would.

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Wow. That has to be one of the most generous comments I’ve ever gotten! Those are some of the most iconic movies/stop motion properties on the planet. I’m just a guy in his garage. I’m happy my weird flavor of maker content happened to be right up your alley. As a maker of these things all I can do is obsess about all the shortcomings and rough spots. Since that’s how you make things better but it’s nice to be reminded that it worked really well for some folks. Maybe I should print this comment out remind me of that. Thanks! 🥰

The quality of the video is just awesome! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us!

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Oh thanks! You're totally welcome. Thank you for the nice comment.

Impressed by the Machining skills you employ in your home shop, well done! I also enjoyed the humor you employed!

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed and employed. I love the rhythm. Thanks for the nice comment!

Very impressive! not just the beard but the injection molder too. The production quality of the video was superb, I'm surprised you don't have a bigger following. I think I shall stop by your channel a bit more often.

The cinematography and camera work on display here was an absolute masterclass, let alone the visual storytelling, narration and the actual work done. You posses an tremendous beard, my friend, and you did a tremendous job on this, *Chapeau bas* :)

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, you're too kind. 🙏

@sephrosemary

Жыл бұрын

@@retrotechjournal ^^

@franciscorompana2985

Жыл бұрын

It takes every day 📺 garbage by storm. Very nice.

This video is fantastic, not only was it a lot of work to make the Molding machine, but what a great job making this video as entertaining as it is. A lot of planning went into it. Thank you for all your work!

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! I like making the videos. I’m happy when folks that like them find them.

Lovely video especially the closeup work. Was amazed at how much the melt in inserts bounce back. 😀

Love your work!! And great camera work and editing!

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I is always wonderful to get a positive comment. ✨

Videos like yours are the reason I'm premium on KZread and happy to pay for them, deos like yours where someone shares their passions! Your videos should be going through the roof, they are super well tuned. Unfortunately KZread rewards the people who make trivial stuff every day and then advertise some junk products, but there are also gems like your videos 😊

@retrotechjournal

2 ай бұрын

I'm glad you liked it! I think the main problem is I don't/can't produce many videos. I think my channel is doing well for one that's only has 6 videos. ;] I'm glad you found it!

Wow, a lengthy project made 3x as long to video (with special effects even) all of it for us. Thanks. You certainly seem blessed with lots of goodies and freedom from time consuming obligations! Your living my dream tinkering in your shop instead of off to work on other's projects!

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

I have both a job and 2 kids so I’m not sure where you got the impression I got to spend all my time tinkering. :). Movie magic I guess. It is true I have more time now that my kids are teenagers. Now you know why I only put out one or two videos a year. I’m always tinkering even if it’s just in my head during the commute etc.

You did a brilliant job with both the incection molding machine and the video. Really entertaining and well explaned. Keep on doing this.

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Thanks I'm glad you liked it!

Incredible video. Great project, fantastic humor, amazing editing and presentation. Do you think you could use 3d resin printed molds in this? Maybe adding fiberglass to the resin or using the 3d print to cast a mold out of more resilient material like epoxy resin or concrete or ceramic/coldcast porcelain?

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

I've seen a lot of people doing short runs or test runs using 3D printed molds. I don't have a resin printer so I haven't tried it myself. A big part of this project was me wanting to learn more about CAM/CNC so going directly to metal molds was part of the fun.

Great job!!! I really hope that you put out more videos more frequently.

Your production quantity is nothing less than outstanding. That must take a lot of time and effort. Simply incredible. Well done!

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You are 💯 correct that it takes a crazy amount of time.

insanely impressive, well done sir

Your video creativity is amazing! The shots. The stop animation. The cuts. The sound effects. The music. So addictive!

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm pleased you found it so. When I realized it was going to be > 20 mins long I was aghast, and was worried no one watch all of that, but I couldn't bring myself throw out anything. lol

Stumbled onto the video, I can see how this would also be useful in many circumstances, Thanks also for posting the links for the parts you used!

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Sure. It was kind of painful to do a full cost breakdown of a project. I usually try to avoid facing that since if a project takes months to do and there are mostly small purchases along the way you can kind of Hope it wasn’t THAT much money. 😆

The way you make your videos, your voice and very interesting ideas you work on made me gain motivation to do more dyi things I have been neglecting before. Amazing work!

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

That is the best outcome I could hope for! 🥰

This video is so underrated, such a nice balance between entertainment and education

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I agonize over the education/entertainment thing a lot. Interesting that that is visible. I'm glad you liked it!

The best video&audio production in DIY videos I've ever seen!

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Oh thanks. I'm glad you liked it!

wasn't really into a Pneumatic Press but your personality and production of the video caught me

I just want to say that this video is one of the highest quality, entertaining, inspiring KZread I have seen in a long time i have never heard of your content and was glue to my screen, the little animation mixed in are brilliant and now I am starting my own injection moulding projects keep up the amazing work

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Great! I'm glad you liked it. Fun to hear other's are going down the injection molding rabbit hole. 🐰

I respect the amount of work that went into this... including the video production. Well done!

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It does take a crazy amount of time to make these videos. It’s nice that on KZread people seem to recognize that. 👋

You are living my dream, I've wanted to tackle this exactly the way you have for a long time. Amazing work!

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Oh thanks! I am happy that this project more-or-less went to plan (although I'd hoped to avoid machining any of the castings.) I'm glad you liked it!

The production value deserves a chef's kiss

@retrotechjournal

2 жыл бұрын

*beam*

The production value on these videos is so insanely high. Instant subscribe.

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's nice when people recognize that I put a ridiculous amount of effort into the videos themselves. Since folks are awash is high production value media, and just sort of expect that as a default. It's great that the KZread audience seems to understand the effort behind it. Thank you for your nice comment.

You tell a good story, man. Straight from the heart. Great video

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

🙏 Thank you. I’m glad you liked it.

I apreciate all the effort put into this video

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Love your inventiveness, absolute joy watching this video. Your production skills are amazing as well. You got yourself a new subscriber. Thanks for sharing!

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Great! Thanks for joining! And thank you for taking the time to write a nice comment. When I get nice comments like this it always reminds me to write more positive comment on videos I love. Sharing the positivity.

First time coming across this channel and saw the words "build" and "machine," so i gave it a shot. I'm so glad i did. I love the way you explain things, and you're super entertaining. Im looking forward to seeing your other videos now - thank you and keep em coming!

@retrotechjournal

5 ай бұрын

Great! I’m glad you found my channel. Making things is who I am. Not in any particular area but all over the map.

Hey dude, thanks for putting in all the effort you did, these edit and camera angles aren't something any youtuber puts in everyday.

@retrotechjournal

8 ай бұрын

Oh thanks! Yes, I put a crazy amount of time/effort into these videos. I’m glad some folks can tell. You’re very welcome.

This video quality is just out of this world, I enjoyed every second.

@retrotechjournal

3 ай бұрын

Great! I’m glad you found it!

Please produce more videos like these. Such good videos are sooooo rare. What a bless to see those. Amazing skill. Both in designing and editing. Thanks for this enojoyable content.

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I am working on more videos. No worries.

Crafsman sent me your way and I’m glad he did! This is awesome!

The algo fed this to me due to researching injection molding. As a fellow YT'er, I was gobsmacked at the time you put into filming, camera positions, retakes, amazing edits, and effects. This is IN ADDITION to your amazing engineering skills. Bravo!

@retrotechjournal

16 күн бұрын

Oh thanks! When I first started, I was a bit worried that the effort would be invisible because everyone has been soaking in a zillion hours of high production video, but that is one of the great things about YT. Lots of viewers have also made videos so they can appreciate the insane amount of time I put into these things. I just spent all weekend producing 24 seconds of my current video project. Thank you for the kind comment, and good luck with your injection molding!

Love the details in editing and everything! Amazing talent for creating entertaining stuff in such a unique way.

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Wasn’t expecting much when I clicked on the video but gotta say I’m blown away by how well the video’s put together.

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

The soldering iron press was a genius move. Love your channel and the iconic stopmotion

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Oh thanks! I wrote a page up about doing that if you're interested: retrotechjournal.com/2016/06/21/soldering-iron-drill-press-adaptor/

This was such a fun video, thank you for sharing it! I loved all your little touches with the stop motion and your talking segments. I smiled the whole way through.

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Your so welcome. Putting a smile on people’s faces is the best!

Your editing and story telling is amazing. You just earned a new SUB!

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Woot! Welcome!

I was glued to your video production and the project, you're an awesome creator !

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! This one ended up being a bit longer than I'd originally intended so I'm glad I manage to keep you engaged. I tend to assume no one's going to click on something that's 27 mins long, but somehow this video has been doing better than I ever expected.

this is great. both the endeavor and the editing. thank you.

@retrotechjournal

6 ай бұрын

I’m glad you liked it!

Great Story about mashinery. 👍Nice work of an artist.

What a great looking machine! Thank you for sharing and putting so much work into your video.

@retrotechjournal

10 ай бұрын

Oh thanks! It is true I put a stupid amount of work into these videos. I'm glad you liked it! Mission accomplished.

Insanely good job on this video

Thank you for this amazing video, I look forward to your next projects!

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I'm sort of amazed/pleased there's an audience for things like this. lol. No one pitches "27 minutes about tinkering with injection molding" to HBO. ;]

Lowkey, discovered your channel from recommendations and I absolutely love your video style. Started with the robotic loom video and saw this one next. Really really great videos. Well shot, lit, directed. Super quality stuff. You're a maker in all the right ways.

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

I love the term Maker. It's so general and describes so well. I'm glad you discovered my videos. Thank you for the nice comment.

This was very cool, and I love how much fun you have with your videos (even when the projects taking longer than expected). 👍

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Which is good because nearly all projects take longer than expected. If I could count the number of Christmas eaves where I was up late still working on gifts it would be … most of them.

Enjoyable video. Thanks for making it.

I really enjoyed your video. This is the best "Build an Injection Molding Machine" that I've seen by far. Thanks for sharing.

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Oh great! I'm glad you liked it. I do think that I ended up with a pretty useful machine for not a huge ton of work. Although making the CNC + making the video was a ton of work. It would have been a bummer if the idea had totally failed!

Beautiful work I work as a mold technician at a small family owned company. We make around 70 different parts and also make parts for anyone who wants there ideas to come to life this was a pleasing video bravo 👏

@retrotechjournal

10 ай бұрын

Wow, awesome to hear form an actual mold technician. I hope my experimentation didn't make you cringe too much! I'm a avid dabbler in all things, but don't REALLY know what I'm doing in any area. ;] I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

Clever tool build. We shared this video on our homemade tools forum this week 😎

You have a fantastic style of story telling. I've watched a few of your videos several times over, quite enjoy the process you go through.

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh a repeat viewer! That's a amazing. I almost can't imagine it, lol. I always feel lucky when folks manage to watch all the way though one. :] I've been struggling with the story telling my most recent project. I seem to have pushed the story stack a time too many, and that's probably trouble. I have to edit my way out of this mess! lol. So it goes. I'm glad you like the results.

By far the the best video her on KZread I have seen for a while! All this camera shots, this awesome project. Just a pleasure to watch.

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it!

First time watcher here. The production quality is mind blowing. Haven't watched any of your other videos to know if they are all like that, but i will now. Awesome work.

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

I spend a stupid amount of time making the videos. Like my other projects I love getting down into the detail and trying to make everything super nice.

I just stumbled upon this channel randomly and I am blown away. Production quality and the project itself is amazing. This channel will become very popular for sure. I can’t wait to see it grow to over a million subs!

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Welcome! I don't think a million subs is in the cards, given my super slow "once or twice a year" posting rate, but I appreciate the nice comment, and that you like the content!

@agoogleuser7784

Жыл бұрын

@@retrotechjournal fair point but I just can’t believe the production and experiment quality you have pulled off. If you had more time for making videos I think a million would be easy. At the very least your videos deserve many many more views. Please don’t stop making videos, you have some amazing talent. And this is from a KZread addict that watches countless channels lol

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

@@agoogleuser7784 lol. Good to get a thumbs up from an expert! (I am downloading more footage from my phone even as we speak, so I am working on another video.)

What an underrated channel by subscriber count! Great transitions, music and on cam presence. Added to my subs!! Keep it up I enjoy the content

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m glad you liked it!

So well put together

This is my favorite channel. Every video I learn something new, and the jokes are great. Thank you so much for sharing your projects and knowledge with us can wait to see what you do next.

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you found my channel. Welcome aboard! I like it when folks like some of my less viewed videos then I know I’ve really found my audience. 👋

Genius at work, subscribed, top notch content.

What a cool idea! Looking forward to seeing what this enables you to make next

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

That is one of the great things about making machines that increase what you can make. I had to swear that off for a while because then you don’t end up making anything that has any relevance outside the shop, but after years of that I’m back to letting myself work on whatever I want. lol.

Fantastic editing sir!! Thanks for an amazing video. 👏👏👏

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

🙏 You’re welcome!

Super Rad🤙🏻 Praying for you and your Family.. STAY SAFE, STAY DRY and keep going for it!..

Was entertaining, satisfying, informative and inspirational at at once. Very well done, looking forwards to see more.

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

*blush* Thanks. That's as good a list of takeaways as I could ever hope for.

I haven't been this excited to produce something in a long time. Inspiring narrative, great KZread channel.

@retrotechjournal

15 күн бұрын

Great! Inspiration is the best possible outcome for a video. Good luck with your injection molding adventures!

What an amazing job you had. It certianly looked like fun, I'm sure it wasn't as fun to make as it was to watch. Thank you for sharing.🙂

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Yes, 💯 I just do all this stuff for fun. Every project has a few un-fun bits that you have to be able to get though, but the fun ratio is pretty high. I'm glad watching it was also fun.

Impressive, you can tell how much work went into this video and your love for video making

@retrotechjournal

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, I do love video making. So many things to learn, so many different flavors of creativity to fiddle with.