No laughing here! Just much respect. I've been machining for 30 years and I'm still learning everyday. Keep up the good work!

@TheMattc999

3 жыл бұрын

Same, 15 years manual machining myself, then self taught how to program everything from a robodrill to a VMC to robots, to a plc and the entirely automated machine cell it's controlling, and still learning every day.

@BeyondThePines0

3 жыл бұрын

And the thousands of tools we’ve broke lol

@generalleeloaded

3 жыл бұрын

I second that! 30+ years here.. The learning never stops because the CAD/CAM, machines and tooling keep advancing.

@tunafish3216

3 жыл бұрын

I have been maching

@tunafish3216

3 жыл бұрын

Well let’s try again, I have been machining for 50 years you name it I’ve ran it, and still learning. I’m retired now.great job.

I Worked cnc for a big corporation one spring quite a few years ago. Couple things I learned: don't use your ungloved fingers to clear chips, those things are razor sharp and will cut you to pieces before you realize it's an issue, the way I see it you wouldn't stick your hand I a knife drawer like that so don't stick your hand in a pile of chips. Second: having a coolant hose is much more effective at clearing chips than having compressed air, both have their places. The last thing I learned was don't call out of work sick, instead show up for work and camp out on the toilet, you'll keep your job and get paid to have diarrhea, though I don't think that applies here.

@amorton94

3 жыл бұрын

That last tip is gold! 😂😂

@Kenionatus

3 жыл бұрын

The thing I learned in my one year of apprenticeship (before dropping out) is that nothing beats your bare hands to remove tiny chips. There are a few rules tho. 1. Remove any bigger chips before you go in with your hands. (Compressed air, brush, vacuum cleaner or, as pointed out by OP, coolant hose.) 2. Don't use force, only lightly brush over the surface. 3. Never, ever put your hands near chips that are spinning or otherwise moving. That's not just a knife drawer, that's a spinning knife drawer. That stuff slices you open in a fraction of a second. I noticed Jeremy does all that in this video like a pro.

@troyna77

2 жыл бұрын

@@amorton94 golden poop ? isnt that a fans only genre ? lol...😁

It’s always a delight to watch your videos. You’re not afraid to show the warts in the learning process and your obvious pleasure at succeeding is infectious. Thank you, Jeremy for your teacher’s heart and your courageous soul. Beautiful family BTW. I love that you’re all engaged in worthwhile (learning) and fun activities together.

@hanslain9729

3 жыл бұрын

The man who makes no mistakes, never makes anything. 🙂

@CCCfeinman55

3 жыл бұрын

@@hanslain9729 yes, that’s right. Sadly many KZreadrs edit out the warts, leaving neophytes trying to do the same thing, wondering why their project didn’t go perfectly, like the video. Besides, the mistake are where learning happens. Thanks for the comment. 😃

@HDisNotSmart

3 жыл бұрын

Full agreement with your observation of Jeremy's enthusiasm for the work. It is infectious.

I wish I had gotten into this stuff at a much younger age. Took me too long to realize I was interested in it, even longer to realize I might have a passion for it. Better late than never! Lots to learn.

@IdeaBoxful

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. Am a software engineer in love with mechanical engineering at the age of 51. Ripe time to learn

@johnquigley5355

2 жыл бұрын

KUDO"S to you , Sir. I worked in a dirt floor Machine Shop that had overhead shafting and pulleys that drove the Lathes , Vertical drill presses , and old Cincinnati Milling machines . Most of the Machinists spoke German, Dutch or Italian. Best environment for a kid that wanted to work with hands . I wish you Good Health and Good Luck in the future . You have a beautiful Family. God Bless You .

One of the best and most inspirational engineering channels on KZread!

Jeremy, you absolutely blow me away with your videos. You're a natural educator. I look forward to each new video you release!

I wasn't a machinist's apprentice for very long, but two helpful tips I learned were: 1, slide fixtures and vices onto the mill, don't place them. That way if a chip happens to be on the table you'll push it out of the way or feel if one is in the way. If you plop it down on the table you'll never know if there's a chip and you'll just clamp it down. 2, when you're fixturing a complex or small part and you're worried clamps will get hit in the tool path, you can bolt the work piece down with nylon or aluminum bolts and it won't matter if the endmill nicks them a little.

When you are cutting the first part, rather than cut off the extra at the bandsaw, just have the mill do it. Instead of just contouring the outside of the part, mill away all the material around the part (with a rouging pass, like adaptive clearing if available), then take a .010" or so finish pass around the outside of the part. This will not only be easier on the mill (because it isn't slotting), but will also give you a nicer surface finish. It might take longer to cut, but you make back the time and labor by not having to manually cut it after, and can probably increase your feed rates because you are taking a lighter cut. Just make sure your vise jaws are lower than the lowest machined surface!

Every time I see your channel pop up you're working on something even more interesting and complex. Good work!!

After watching a handful of your videos, I am hooked! Thank you for sharing your lessons learned with us and please keep uploading!

Hi Jeremy. Cool project. One tip I might give you on work holding is to think outside the box regarding the vise. A good example is at 14:46 where you clamp onto the two tiny points on that part. Not only is this prone to slipping out of the vise due to low contact, but you also run the risk of crushing features on your finished part. This would be an excellent place to use soft jaws instead of the stock jaws. You can machine a pocket in the jaws with relief for those pointy bits so you are gripping the flat portion between them. It is much more secure and you are less likely to damage your part. Also, since you machine the jaws in situ, you guarantee that the part is held parallel to the table, assuming there are no chips or burrs. I have a small machining channel focusing on instruction for beginners if you are interested. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or just want someone to bounce ideas off of. Take care and keep up the great work!

@charlesreid9337

2 жыл бұрын

I subscribed tx

You can work 40 years as a machinist and still learn something new every day .

That crowded shed with motors reclaimed from washing machines is not that far in the past. Suddenly you are building a robotic arm with your CNC in a nice large shop. I've enjoyed all of the videos you have made.

As a professional in the workholding industry, it was so refreshing to hear you talk about realizing how important workholding can be. Too often we have customers bring us parts with datum structures, tolerances, and machining processes that are either impossible or demand very complicated workholding. It's almost never a consideration in the manufacturing process, and often times, comes after they pick machines which causes even more problems. And for a beginner in a home shop, you definitely did a respectable job. My only suggestion, if you really want to maintain your sub 0.0005" accuracy, would be to check your tram after shifting the workpiece when your Z was too low.

Thank you for your inspiration! I began dabbling in fabrication, inventing,and repurposing when I was around 6-7 years old. By the age of ten I had my bedroom decked out with remote control lighting, door opened and closed, stereo volume, channels all mechanically actuated and remote controlled from my bed from R/C cars or other remote control items. Keep in mind I am 48 now so in the late 70’s and early 80’s remotes weren’t easy to tear into without getting the third degree from mom and dad. My father retired as a tool maker of 45years for Briggs(Snapper Power equipment), all the tools books and knowledge gained from him were invaluable. You sir are raising the next generation on a grand scale via the internet. 🤝

Mechanical engineer here: awesome job at explaining every step. I feel like I know the whole process but it’s the details that really mess you up until you try it yourself. Watching your video reminds me why I went into this field.

I love your enthusiasm for learning. A bright light. ❤️

@calholli

3 жыл бұрын

A flower of light in a field of darkness.

Very cool. Most guys aren't doing all the stages (design, CAM, machining, fabricating, welding) themselves. That's a LOT of hats to wear, and a LOT of skills to have under your belt.

You're one of the most brilliant people I've ever seen. I bet being your neighbor is awesome

This channel along with ThisOldTony, Stuff Made Here, and AvE. take up most of my time on youtube.

@bear8046

3 жыл бұрын

Ditto

@sergitolstolutskey9697

3 жыл бұрын

Double ditto

@veltruski

3 жыл бұрын

Triple...

@hgbugalou

3 жыл бұрын

Same + Abom.

@NOPetroleum

3 жыл бұрын

Someone beat me to this comment. AvE and Stuff Made Here are mostly entertaining, but I could see a collaboration with ThisOldTony!

You could also add an optional stop between different operations giving you the opportunity to check the G code before starting the next operation. Literally a life saver when proving out a program for the first time.

@jonahbrame7874

3 жыл бұрын

For sure! Also single block mode can be super helpful when paired with a clearance height and lowered rapids. Basically you get a chance to sanity check the z height the control thinks it’s at vs what your eyes are telling you before you get going. Just don’t run the whole program in single block it’ll wear out the tools and your thumb!

@grottyboots

3 жыл бұрын

I'd also add full stops (M0 on most controls) are very useful. They can be removed once the program is proven. I used to teach CNC operators that the #1 thing they need to be looking at is the DISTANCE-TO-GO display. There's nothing more important than what the CNC is about to move... Also: add comments to your NC code so you know what's going on. If you can edit your post processor, add the comments there. They're just as important as comments in other programming languages. Keep up the great videos, Jeremy! Cheers!

When I have to take my vise or rotary table or 90 degree plate on or off a lot I use these precision ground pieces of HSS that fit into the slots as a key to locate the vise. This doesn't necessarily get it dead nuts straight, but it gets you within a couple thou and you just indicate it in from there. Saves a lot of time in setup each time! HIGHLY recommend!! haha

I’ve never before felt better about watching or subscribing to a KZread channel, than this one. 💯❤ This is network TV, quality entertainment. I truly and honestly believe that.

Welder/Machinist for 15 years who works with artists who build custom 3D printers and robots. Aluminum welds will change the temper of the metal and cause it to get gummy. You said it but cleaning aluminum can never be over emphasized. The thing I say about aluminum is make sure you clean it real well and then make sure you clean it again. A hand held wire brush is good to use before you weld to help break up the oxides and make fore a cleaner weld. Keep up the good work and I love learning from your videos. Hoping to build a CNC table like the one you have.

Angle, C channel, tube, I beam are never square and usually not straight. Throw a square on them before machining so you know what you're dealing with. Also, removing material from them will cause them to warp and move. Try to remove equal amounts from both sides and if it's really important like this part, remove 80% of the material first all over then go back and finish it. It's pain to set up double but doing that way relieves most of the stress and strain in the material and lets it relax. It will maintain squareness better.

@alwaystinkering7710

3 жыл бұрын

That's true even if you don't weld it first! That can make it even worse!

Your success is inspirational! I remember an early video you made about negative comments and tossing it in. Look at what would have been lost if you would not persevered. Onward and upward!

It’s great to see your channel subscriptions going up so much over the last couple years. Great work you deserve it!

Out of all the KiwiCo sponsors I've seen, this sponsorship spot was by far the best. Showing your kids actually playing AND having a blast at the same time AND you are and wife had joined in (with the wife wanting a box herself 😜) was a great touch to the sponsorship. So many others don't actually show their kids, or them, playing with gadgets and having fun. Keep up the great fatherhood, and husbandhood, and live a long and happy life 😎😎

Brother your children are so blessed to have a smart father! You’re teaching them now no matter what they want to do in life they can do it. Great video as always brother.

Dude you would definitely be #1 on my list of youtubers to be stuck on an island with. You have vast knowledge in real world applications.

Amazing part Jeremy! The satisfaction you got after finishing really showed through the video. Looking forward to the next part of this series

Many thanks for this Mr Fielding. Your approach to the learning, the work, and the results - all very inspiring. Keep on it!

I love the sound made when it makes a perfect cut. It's almost like a music note in tune.

one if my favorite series so far!

I've never had a desire to get into this type of work, but I still enjoy watching how you work through the entire process. Your videos are some of the best at exploring and explaining this kind of engineering. Showing all of the learning moments you experience goes a long way in proving that no one is going to get it right the first time, and gives those who are hesitant to start a project like this more confidence, knowing that it's o.k. if you mess up now and then; just learn what and why something went wrong and try not to repeat that the next time. Bravo to you, Jeremy. I can't wait for the next video in this series.

Your infectious enthusiasm and skill conveying information about these super complicated concepts keeps me coming back for more! I've always been fascinated with robotic arms and watching you build one at this scale is awesome.

Excellent work, sir. Your enthusiasm for continued learning is cheering.

Watching your kids play and laugh made my day! Thank you.

Your positive attitude and character is contagious! We need more people like you in our world! Thanks for sharing.

Excited every time I see a new video from you and you never disappoint. Excellent as always.

Yessss! New video! I’ve been subscribed for a few months and you’re definitely one of my favorite content creators Jeremy

You are such a great dude Jeremy! You know SOO MUCH, yet you are so humble and thankful!

Thank you for making these videos! It is rare to see such expertise so well presented in a KZread video.

I love it, your interest in all this and noticing the different textures is great. Plus you are a 'real' person "Welp, I can't remember which side is next". Love it, and super relateable, sincere. You are a pleasure to watch and to learn from!!!!

This is pure gold. Thanks for sharing the learning process and the mistakes, this makes us learn too 😊

Very smart yet humble engineer , great videos to watch . Thanku very much . Hope many more to follow.

I went from start to end. Thumbs 👍up Jeremy. Greetings from Belgium 🇧🇪

Thanks for taking the time to share your creativity and thirst for knowledge with the rest of us.

I looooooove how you're documenting your work flow and thought process. It's severely undervalued

I love how you share every step of your process with us, including how you arrived at corrections. I'll probably never need/have the opportunity to machine anything myself, but I'm still enjoying learning from you, same as with all your design/repurpose projects.

You are an inspiration and I'm glad to have found your channel.

Setting up a CNC is great for making multiple parts... but for just one, its more of an educational experience than fast, and this was a great educational experience. Each, CNC, and manual shop, has its well deserved place. It sure is fun in the new shop! Jeremy has done well building things up, and getting back on youtube with great content. Getting kids engaged as young as possible is best. 👍👍.

You never fail to peak my interest. As a young student learning these machining and prototyping processes, I enjoy learning from you and others like you

Like Weld.com says, make every weld better than your last. You're amazing to watch in all the specialties that your videos cover.

I just stumbled upon your channel. I am an amature machinist ( maker, tinkerer, etc) and you have struck a chord with me. I love building and creating and your videos have lit that fire under my feet. Thank you so much for sharing your lamens terms and breaking your process down... I'm absorbing so much. I've subscribed and am binge watching your videos. Huge thumbs up. 👍🏼

I literally just finished my CNC and started machining things. You've somehow captured my experience with this video, the struggle is real! We will get it, just takes some repetition.

@gorak9000

3 жыл бұрын

I'm nearly finished scraping the old goo and chips out of my CNC machine - I anticipate at least a few busted tools at the beginning! Still painful to watch, especially when the tool actually shifts in the spindle - that can't be good for the spindle bore or the bearings - truly cringe worthy!

I found your channel a couple of months ago and have really been enjoying myself catching up on all of your content. Keep up the great work!

Awesome videos! Your enthusiasm is infectious.

Jeremy: you are an inspiration - seeing you build ambitious projects helps me push my own limits. Also, as a dad myself - seeing you have fun with your family while learning about STEM - beautiful! Keep up the good work!! and thank you for all you do and share with all of us.

I love how humble you are about the knowledge you don't have yet. :)

Wow, I love the go seek and find format with a great persona. Watching more.

This is so cool! You are awesome for attempting such an ambitious project and double awesome for documenting it so well for the rest of us to be inspired by. Thank you and keep up the good work!!

Thank you for your hard work in learning and also teaching others. You are the type of role model I would want my kids to follow. Also, the kiwico really is awesome. I have a subscription to them and I am impressed.

I haven't been here in a while and I am definitely impressed by your progress in your craftsmanship, but I am at least equally impressed with your progress in presenting. This is so effortless and comfortable, it's really nice. Keep going.

You have absolutely amazing mindset and attitude

Can really see all of the labour put into this project. Looking forward to following along with this build and trying to do something similar myself! You rock Jeremy.

Thanks for sharing your learning process we need more things like this in life. Your awesome for doing it in this transparent way!

Glad I found this video. The first time I watch a 30 min vid for 100% keep it up! Learned a lot thanks!

I am so inspired by your humble and effective way of thinking! You one of a kind, I hope your videos will inspire a new and old generation of makers. Keep up the awesome work.

Yours is one of the VERY few channels I actually subscribe to, and this video is one reason why. I really like your thought process. The way you look at a problem and say "how can I solve this and further my own knowledge at the same time?" is brilliant and something I am trying to learn better myself. Thank you for the continued inspiration. Now, back to the video!

I can’t explain why, but this one made me smile. I think it was the pride you felt at the end. I’ve felt that same sense of accomplishment. Thanks for sharing.

I'we just watched 6 or 7 hours worth of videos from your channel.I was desperate to get some info about 3 motors that i scraped from vacuum's(I wanted to make table saw from one of those) and i felt like i found the end of youtube. Because I couldn't find ANY channel that informs you what they doing(at this point I don't even thing they know what they doing).I was blessed to find your channel.I'm sad that vacuum motors aren't suitible for table saw. now I have 3 motors that yet to be used in some future project. please keep up the videos I feel like i have lot of things to learn from you ☺️

Can't believe I've only now found this channel, or that you're inexperienced in machining- that part looks great! From my experience in professional shops the only glaring "learning opportunities" are: 1. break/chamfer the edges in the machine! A machine made edge-break or chamfer looks so much better than one done by hand, and it reduces the risk of injury when unloading parts. I've seen many coworkers go to ER for stitches after handling a part with sharp, unbroken corners! Sliced myself a few times too! Did I already mention how good a consistent 0.010" chamfer looks? With a 3 axis mill you can use a chamfer mill to accomplish this or even a sufficiently rigid 90 degree spot drill will do if you don't mind to experiment. 2. several seconds before the feedmill stalled and crashed, the RPM of the mill audibly changes. Machinists do well to listen for changes or anything abnormal. So many disasters I've witnessed were preceded by abnormal noise. In the worst disaster cases the machinist chose to listen to an iPod instead! If headphones obstruct your hearing, I propose that electronic earpro exist which allow for detailed hearing without risk of damaging irreplaceable ears. A hunting store has such a product. 3. as others have mentioned, you should check the tram of your mill after any crash. It's a drag but a later discovery that you have been cutting parts out of tram is even more of a drag. If you crash as often as I do you get quick at checking tram :) +1 on the threadmill, taps just can't beat the ability to adjust the fit of threads using tool diameter/wear compensation offsets in controller. Also nothing quite ruins your mood like breaking a tap off inside a part- which does happen infrequently even with rigid tapping capability. Can be quite a fireworks show as most machines I've encountered do not respond to the feed-hold button during the rigid tapping cycle!

I really enjoy these videos. You explain things very well.

I watch a lot of videos on KZread. I have to say you have a unique channel with very good explanations and lots of great content!

you've been my new favorit chanel for months now. keep it up!!!

Thank you Kiwico for sponsoring this project!

Your experience with G-codes reminded me of mine in 1979. We had to use 8 bit paper or mylar tape to transfer programs to the machine then. Fun to watch your projects. Awesome scenes with the family!

You are really great man. That is a lot of work and you did so well always smiling, we have to learn the attitude towards work, you make it look easy, so much background work is not seen, just the preparation to get here is admirable. Thanks

You are doing great. I learned NC when I was in high school. I was the first person in the state to link a robotic arm to a CNC machine. Made them talk to each other so each could trigger the other. Setup an automated factory making acrylic keychains with the school logo on it for a fund raiser to support the shop class. That was a lot of fun. Later in life I built a software that generated G code for a laser and a CNC machine. I loge robots what can I say. You are doing just fine. Keep up the awesome projects, your videos are very informative.

Brother, i love what your doing, very inspiring and a role model for fathers and youth alike!

You have such a beautiful family. Keep up the great work Jeremy. You are an inspiration to us all.

@ddegn

3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the whole video but the end with the family was extra great.

@FNSICK

3 жыл бұрын

@@ddegn agreed!

its always good to tap your work piece down into the vice to make sure it is sitting properly on the parallels.

I really enjoy your thought process Jeremy. Keep up the good work!

I'm not a machinist but I like watching your channel because I appreciate the problem solving and learning you share. Thanks and good creating to you.

Jeremy, I love your enthusiasm and conviction to learning? You are a man after my own heart. I wish you were my neighbor so that we cold compare notes. I am a retired Electrical Engineer, and I learn something new every day. Thank you for producing these very informative videos. I learn something every time I watch one of them. Keep up the good work!!

Jeremy, you are now the first "maker" I watch on KZread. I love your careful explanations...without profanity or innuendo. Love the fact that your family is central to your life.

You might consider yourself a beginner but this is the best explanation and instruction I have heard. I really enjoy your channel. Thanks for sharing!

First time seeing your video pop up, I’m glad I watch the entire thing. I just started my millwright apprenticeship so I’ll be getting more into machining.

Loved this video! Learning is equally as important as doing!

On the welding feed rate: if you preheat a part that size it can mitigate the need to change your feed speed a bunch. I'm talking just warm it up to 400 F or so. Amazing project! I hope to get one built in the next few years, but more 3d printed.

You have done a great job on such an intricate design. Very nice so far!!

Thats a mighty piece you machined. Very impressed.

Great channel bud. Respect.!! Impressive abilities. I really like that I can trust yur channels content so my children can watch and learn.

Love your channel. Beautiful family. God bless you and your efforts.

Thank you for breaking down a lot of the information. I’ve enjoyed your videos for a long time and you continue to provide great content 👍🏻 keep the videos coming sir! Your wife is a person and wants a box too, don’t forget 😉 I really appreciate how you incorporate family time and make it a point encourage others, I ❤️ it!

Inspirational engineering, thank you and keep up the wonderful work

I've watch Doug Jackson build his SV Seeker from scratch, and have often thought that he is, probably, the only person that could accomplish such a feat. After watching you for a couple of years I now know there is another person who could build it. Watching you learn and teach gives us great joy.

i love you drive to continue learning, and expanding your skills.

I love to watch your videos even though they are of no practical use to me really. Thank you for your enthusiasm, skill and clear use of some high-level language!