Copper scares me | 1st CNC attempt

[@kingshill96]

Been watching this guy for years... Still don't know if he knows what he is doing.

[@mikeb2836]

He may not know what hes doing, but he knows what hes not doing.

[@phlodel]

@@mikeb2836 That' half of knowing what your doing.

[@tatertotsandbattlebots]

Frankly I dont know what he's doing either so id say thats alright

[@Krmpfpks]

There is a sticker with his name on some Swedish harrier jet; so he must know what he‘d doing.

[@nivlick]

I don’t think he knows either. But it’s all part of the grand plan I think.

[@DrivewayWorkshop]

Oh and btw, your coloring and drawing skills are getting much better. Hanging your artwork up in the shop may be a little narcissistic, but whatever . . .

[@phlodel]

I thought those were blueprints.

[@TheExplosiveGuy]

@@phlodel yah they looked like Boeing prints...

[@emeraldfox2949]

Can't a man feel proud of his own work?

[@cambroe]

@@TheExplosiveGuy Not quite, those are certainly Insitu prints

[@bickyboo7789]

He's getting up there to Basquiat's level

[@schnaps1790]

Buy a CnC they said, everything goes much faster they said.

[@davidzachmeyer1957]

It would go a lot faster if he had a GoPro instead of working one-handed 😆

[@MeaslyMender]

I'm sure AvE works just as fast one-handed. Years of experience.

[@JohnDoe-zl6qw]

@@davidzachmeyer1957 He probably does his best work one-handed.

[@imchris5000]

it is faster once you learn your machine its totally different than a manual machine. the real trick is to have some other asshole write all the code and then some other dick just loads and starts the machine now you have a factory that can be run by retards instead of skilled machinist

[@ke6gwf]

First part on CNC =495 times longer. 495th part on CNC =2000 times faster

[@stevebo8055]

I don’t have his shop , tools , skills or experience but by god I use the same damn broom.

[@mikeb2836]

I have the same coffee pot! We are well on our way to his level

[@406Steven]

@@mikeb2836 That makes 2 of us! $9 on Black Friday sale at Wal-Mart.

[@GigsTaggart]

We all put on our brooms one leg at a time.

[@TheDeankelly]

EXCELLENT 👍😄

[@anonymousstout4759]

Good for you

[@raidkoast]

That feeling when you run a program for the first time on full auto and the first tool moves in on rapid.. One shaking hand ready on the feed/emergency stop and the butt cheeks clenched enough to bend steel.

[@redsquirrelftw]

And other finger is ready to hit speed dial for advanced emotional tech support. (your mother)

[@rhubarbpie2027]

"Couldn't drive a nail up my ass with a sledgehammer."

[@reptoid3866]

"The program is in, all tools touched off. it's all set, you just gotta single stop it through"

[@stoneman753]

Had this feeling everytime I ran on new program on one of the 5 axis Thermwoods.

[@raidkoast]

@@reptoid3866 Even though I always ran single block first time through a program, I was still nervous as hell when going Auto. Never trust the Machine!

[@jaredm2123]

I have PTSD from dropping that visewrench into the chip auger at least a million times. Thanks for the flashbacks mate.

[@Threat_LvL]

specialy when its deep into the milk..... i need one use visewrenches

[@theindustry9470]

I have become invested in the future of the sacrificial goat.

[@weareallbeingwatched4602]

There's no escape, goat.

[@christophermclean5620]

Prudence is more than your average safety goat she is an engineering icon and a national treasure.

[@saltytech5546]

This was too much work to just make some coffee.

[@user-zp5vt1tu6b]

I'm really starting to like these Haas videos. I appreciate the recurring scenes with the coffee maker and such.

[@MrJamesBanana]

The safety goat always makes me chuckle

[@RichieRichOverdrive]

Really appreciate the authenticity with the coffee maker. No shop is without.

[@vijayvjn6874]

yeah was fun to watch

[@androiduberalles]

It's almost like one of the ambiance scenes in breaking bad/better call saul. It's cool.

[@mreemay]

The scenes kind of remind me of the engineer character from TF2 :)

[@chadsimmons6347]

I hate when invalid pops up after pushing several buttons, cant the damn thing just read my mind?

[@Sondretheman71]

YES the typo on the penisshield is finally fixed!!!

[@brokenacoustic]

@Nefaryus Drake Patreons get early views

[@honestinsincerity2270]

This is just a testament to his editing and creative skills. I mean the CNC work is actually really impressive but I'm more enamored with the video direction. It's like a mini doc entitled a "Life in the Day of a Machinist".

[@xander169]

Verified. Ave is the crazy guy that eats the whole apple This Old Tony talked about.

[@nickhetzer2744]

i tought the same i could feel the gust of wind when i saw the appel 🤣

[@fartzinacan]

I thought the same thing. And one being three (AvE, ToT, and Chef John), means that ToT was telling a story about himself.

[@alekkowabunga3294]

You are weak if you don't eat everything but the stem

[@sivalley]

What's wrong with eating the whole apple? I mean I do. Except for the stem and the dried out remnant of the flower (too dry). Saves on pesticides to keep the six-legged critters from invading.

[@nickhetzer2744]

@@sivalley he eats the stem and the seeds so thats not right with him

[@gragreiser1501]

Better 3/4: "What did you do at work today?" Other 1/4: "Well, I almost drilled a goat."

[@jacobrzeszewski6527]

And Prudence would take it too, might not enjoy it though.

[@HunterRitchie]

Damn I'm dying laughing 😂

[@dankerthanclanker]

Not gonna lie, mate, it sounds like my holidays in Wales.

[@ramosel]

you might be a geek if.... you can program a HAAS but can't set the clock on your coffee pot

[@BPollard86]

That's how you keep it so CNC takes no time at all.

[@misturchips]

It's ass-stounding. Time is fleeting....

[@act.13.41]

Priorities. The time on the coffee maker is irrelevant. :-)

[@act.13.41]

@@mikeymasi I have seen some, but never had one of my own. The thought of not being able to clean out all of the built up mineral deposits on the inside was always a turn off for me. I do admit that I would not mind having one to use for steaming my hats to reshape them.

[@carputtgaming2088]

@@mikeymasi ...the fuck is a kettle?

[@christinsley2530]

Pre start checks done and only 3 hours left before knock off. Ahhh that machinist life

[@acmadniturner1668]

Dye the coolant red for that halloween effect, should look pretty sweet all sprayed over the doors with some tinsel. EDIT: didnt realise how popular this would be but im sure theres a type of dye you could use thats oil soluble or atleast water soluble, cheers everyone

[@christinsley2530]

Nooooooooooooooooooo de-monitized

[@mickleblade]

that sacrificial goat haas the scaryest job on the planet

[@TheThatoneguy12121]

I don't know, another Channel where the guy is a drain cleaner has a toy rat and he feeds him undigested corn from said clogged drains....so... Ya know...

[@x9x9x9x9x9]

nevermind. about the paint marker thing you did it. Thanks you!

[@chipheadnet]

saw that cuming as soon as I saw the sign :)

[@ajohnson153]

@@heatshield Rude not to really.

[@cryomancer20x68]

In my last shop we had a poor Hass MiniMill that was on its very last legs. One day my shift lead filled in the worn off sticker where "Haas" used to be and made it say "Fischer Price - My First Mill!"

[@davidmartin2631]

11:55 Could AvE be This Old Tony's fabled pscho-killer whole-apple-eating coworker??

[@brandonb9452]

David Martin ..yeeeeno

[@grombleguy3730]

like an animal.

[@armin7695]

You say this like you aren't supposed to eat the whole apple. I'm confused

[@DespirationLoL]

This is a masterpiece. Literally the culmination of all that I've come to love from AvE, consummated in one beautiful video. By no means the pinnacle of Uncle B, but certainly more than the sum of his vijeos so far. Keep on keeping on.

[@norfolkwaye3620]

I will definitely be obtaining a sacrificial goat for my new CNC. It seems to work very well for our northern friend...although we may never know how many goats he has drilled.

[@tenorsax856]

For the first time ever KZbin told me about a video within seconds of its posting... this is weird

[@arduinoversusevil2025]

Weird. You might want to unsubscribe just to be safe.

[@tenorsax856]

@@arduinoversusevil2025 safety third right? Still, my technology overlords actually did what I asked them to do, my shock and amazement is palpable

[@Titan9731]

Did you try restarting it?

[@NorCalHunterGuy916]

Came for the CNC, liked for the stock avalanche at the end. Who hasnt been there XD

[@DerSolinski]

The manuscript of Clang, verse 20 after the second half beyond the fourth part: ... and so shall rule the chaos the shop upon no man question the empire of dirt. Fight the organized, as they deny our way of honoring our goddess of Clang by sacrificing space for dirt. You may consume as much coffee, alcohol and junk food as possible to strengthen yourself for judgment that befall those who not belief...

[@DerSolinski]

I love you too 😘

[@tomf3150]

Amen !

[@trenchphysics]

Not sarcastic. Please keep making these ART CNC videos. They are wonderful.

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

I cannot express enough gratitude; you finally took some red paint to that Renishield cover. It's been bothering me for a long time. In celebration, I'll give the sheep an evening off.

[@mgobluevictor]

I feel like I am watching a Stanley Kubrick/David Lynch CNC mashup. Bravo!

[@rubix71]

two shart pockets for lunch?? keep your ring in a clamp

[@tygercat9122]

Yep, there's nothing like a good ol' Hand Jog in the morning.

[@michaelm8973]

I dont know about you, but that doesnt sound right to me

[@robfenwitch7403]

With a machine like that it's a full-time job just to do nothing :)

[@EagleTG]

This video was a thing of beauty, the music, the mastery, the cinematography... every aspect brings a tear to the eye.

[@WiggglezMr]

That robo bartender is gonna be cool when it starts serving up brews.

[@StudioCluiss]

I didn't know that project was still in the works

[@Cre8toR87]

Sadly, I don't think it is anymore :(

[@HighestRank]

Heavy eBrews with light metallic sprinkles.

[@jasenolan7357]

The fruit loops in the coffee just cracked me right up. It says so much!

[@swenmcheath1798]

Is it... is it good?

[@ryPish]

Plastic goats with metal afros dancing internally to some mean classical music... this is exactly what I subscribed for!

[@canadianavenger]

you gotta put some elecrtrical tape over that blinking 12:00 to fix it, just like we did with VCR's back in the day.

[@Guust_Flater]

@2:02 Only "tap" 2 times, if you tap more than 2 times you're playing with it....😉

[@Elkadetodd]

Two taps and some bounces in this case.

[@brokenacoustic]

Playing with it is half the fun!

[@Secretcircuits]

It’s my hammer, I’ll clean it as fast as I like.

[@bradleymorgan8223]

Even though i have no current project ideas or need for a machine like this, watching it work is still hypnotic. I love the tool changer.

[@802Garage]

3:52 Holy shit he actually clicked when he said click. He must be really scared of copper!

[@Blakhawk1703]

"I wish my wife was this dirty" I freakin love it. lol

[@billmarsh1971]

I haven't got the heart to tell him she is...

[@allancollins1937]

Given our place in the cycle of seasons, it makes perfect sense to have prepared a scapegoat prior to work.

[@peterrose1695]

You do not know how much I enjoy the music with the series of shots. Pure beauty. I want to see this on a stage in Broadway or somthing. Its a beautiful production with only the best taste. You my man are an inspiration.

[@andrewweston8954]

Looks like Yours and Chickadee's lunchbox got mixed up! Is she still chewing on the Beef Jerky?

[@AT16]

This introduction was perfect. The music, the attitude. Story of my life! Great video!

[@shawnfreeborn]

I think I have PTSD from those damn Haas chirps. Everyone in our cnc machining class had one of those trainers at their desk chirping away as we all manually programmed gcode. The sounds still haunt me.

[@xcyted4now]

We ended up covering it it's annoying as hell.

[@machinist7230]

I have a love hate relationship with Haas audio cue. When i ran them, i was convinced that Gene Haas had a team of pyschologists design it, to be as annoying as possible, and unable to ignore. It was like fingernails on a blackboard. Now that i run Hurcos, i miss the audio cue at the end of cycle, because unless yourr in a postion to see the flashing amber light, you dont know the cycle is done in a shop full of running VMCs.

[@CitizenSmith50]

Did my Fitting and Machining apprenticeship course 50+ years ago, when we were still using slide rules ! Your videos make me glad I didn't go on with it as a career !

[@instanoodles]

The one thing I dont miss about being a machinist is the break room. Why do most trades people have to be so damn messy, its not hard to clean up after yourself.

[@nubreed13]

The most scary thing is the damn bathroom. It always looks like someone threw a grenade in it.

[@matthewcharles7574]

That was... (wipes away single tear) ...beautiful.

[@henryoak2001]

This is turning into a KZbin channel for rich fancy snobs who like listening to fancy pants music, trying to dress it up with goat mascots and old coffee ain’t gonna work, I know you switched to a keurig!

[@bmwbru]

Lmao

[@AlFooteIII]

Balderdash! He puts whole beans in the repurposed Juicero and only drinks first press!

[@aGamblingGoose]

Jon Bois would say that this Comment is Pretty Good

[@asm673]

Are Canadians all basically Florida Man with an MFA?

[@daemonelectricity]

Rich folks have a personal barista put the k-cup in. AvE has that plus another guy on Fruit Loops.

[@ancientstorm8393]

I dont know why this was in my recommended but by God I already love it.

[@Kizmox]

I dont find copper too bad to machine. It loves agressive feed and polished positive rake carbide. Treat it like gummy aluminum and you are good to go :)

[@Gottenhimfella]

Have you tried trepanning it?

[@DanHoke]

We have that same coffee maker at work, so I know the true mastery on display here is managing to pour coffee into a cup without dribbling down the carafe.

[@TWX1138]

0:10 "Find something you love they said, it'll never feel like a job they said." Yeah. I loved computers and related technology as a teenager, was my main hobby. Made it my profession. Now my hobbies are just about all out in the shop. Hadn't even done more than an oil change and tire rotation on a car until I was over twenty.

[@jaydunbar7538]

Something about getting older, it's nice to have something with physical presence for your efforts. Used to be a gammer, now when I try to sit down and play a game it feels like I'm wasting my time, that raid achievement just doesn't have the same long term gratification as building a dresser or fixing some cab corners lol

[@Hollow479]

I have little to no idea what's happening, but I do know this is absolute brilliance in comedy.

[@jamescanjuggle]

I sat here thinking "I am completely enthralled by this man's B Roll"

[@franciscorbin2036]

The original ode to joy. U are a true connoisseur both in music and the impossible of job related task......

[@dougidoug]

It had been a wonderful evening and what I needed now, to give it the perfect ending, was a little of the Ludwig Van.

[@samgab]

I have no idea what was going on, but I'm impressed by the amount of effort that went into this V'djao...

[@alchemisthere]

"I wish my wife was this dirty" That would be a solid reason not to wash your car.

[@censusgary]

It sounds more like a reason not to wash your wife.

[@alchemisthere]

Selfe cleaning? I know about self schmooing and monthly oil changes. Self cleaning sounds new.

[@shawncrocker7037]

You have a wife?

[@userPrehistoricman]

Does wife need inventing?

[@bilmand]

Fantastic video; inspiring soundtrack; a heartwarming story of man's (and goat's) struggle, and triumph over adversity. I began to worry about the goat and hammer. Then I realized you were just expressing your concern for his ordeal. What a great guy.

[@iandegraff3472]

"Find something ya love they said, it'll never feel like a job they said...Optimists, morons, the lot of them!" Truer words have never been spoken.

[@stanleyrucci21]

You are a genius that will someday hopefully soon rule the world.👍 Start heading south, we need you here!

[@shootthemoon6072]

Ah, AvE and coffee. Best morning routine ever. Happy green beer day everybody!

[@eniklisnihm4565]

The "Greatest Of All Time" inspector you got there is really keeping you under watch!

[@buckets_of_lead]

Videos are getting very artsy friend! Next stop, Cannes!

[@WeighedWilson]

He is still working on perfecting Cannes cycles on the Haas

[@censusgary]

Next stop, Cans (of beer).

[@butcheryandbroth]

Your choice of music never cease to amaze me.

[@cchaffin2012]

“AVE’s new brew Metal shavings flavored coffee” guaranteed to keep your head sharp

[@DobleWhiteAndStabley]

Bender wants to know your location.

[@vansien]

Quite enjoyed that sat here with my nightly mug of chicken granules, oxo cubes and heavy dash or two of white pepper(pig). Lovely art.

[@mr06fusionify]

Multicolored mini doughnuts in the coffee? Must be a Canadian thing. Would try but, I don't drink coffee.

[@censusgary]

I’ve got to say, this is pretty darned entertaining. I watched the whole thing, even though I still have no idea what you were making.

[@theschwag]

New soft jaws for his vice.

[@MadMaxx570]

Ye'll never catch me, copper!

[@stephenmurray2335]

Unique entertainment - there literally is only one guy in the whole world who does what you do. Bravo and many thanks.

[@hawaiiwavehome]

Thank you good Sir! Really enjoy your content. I would offer great words of encouragement but it looks like you do it for the joy of it. Carry on and we'll keep watching.

[@phiksit]

Thanks for reminding me why I could never be a cnc machinist even after 2 years of tech schooling in machine tool.

[@thefixitgal]

I Love how your able to turn such a tedious task into something so epic XD Awesome editing btw ;)

[@mikeydaniel9478]

thete something very peaceful about watching ave after a hard days work helps me unwind thanks man

[@AuMechanic]

As we say in Stralya, when the going gets tough, have a beer.

[@1thegrimreefer1]

watching videos like this makes me really appreciate how god damn amazing DMG heidenhain is to use. so easy , conversation programming is just wonderful , touch probe cycle has so much more control . i dont think i could go to a hass id miss DMG too much

[@jasyski01930]

Any chance of Saftey Goat stickers in the future? I'd sure like one.🐐

[@peterwelsh6975]

It's a sacrificial goat not a safety goat.

[@jasyski01930]

@@peterwelsh6975 I beg to differ. Her name is, "Prudence the Safety Goat"!

[@JohnSmith-bx1mp]

@@peterwelsh6975 i was thinking scapegoat.

[@grottyboots]

2nded from me! Also, I thought it was a Hydraulic Ram?

[@travislindsey7256]

That machine is a work of art . Such an orchestra of mechanical engineering going on

[@COBARHORSE1]

Got to watch the feed rate on your G2s and G3s. Even with G41 / G42 on, the feed rate is calculated from the tool center.

[@samb3706]

Beethoven's 9th symphony, last movement was a fine accompaniment to this accomplishment. I suppose that the Allagash beer helped, too. These little additions add real class to your channel.

[@TheNikwad]

You know you have seen to many vid when you say "Tappy tap tap" just before Mr "AvE" says it

[@nickcorkery7663]

I always stay ready with the "click". Sometimes I get it right. Feels so good.

[@duckslayer92]

Great video as always AvE. I'm sure you don't wanna do it for a while because of that new machine smell and probably a warranty. But down the road you should replace that chip auger with a conveyor of some type. I feel like that would be much better

[@misterd3979]

"I wish my wife was this dirty"Epic!

[@christopher.m.estelow]

Love your videos and your quirky sense of humor..., Keep up the great work!!

[@johnpienta4200]

I highly recommend moving from copper to zircaloy. You'll have fun.

[@Secretcircuits]

Couple pizza pockets and a greasy weasel for lunch? Thanks for giving me inspiration. Life is worth living.

[@MrPruske]

prestidigitation lvl 6 acquired

[@firefighter494]

I'm so confused with what's going on but that goat really makes my day better.

[@Potato_Major]

It's like Howtobasic for smart people.

[@dj_paultuk7052]

I used to machine copper back when I was a machinist. As long as you get your speeds/feeds correct, use only HSS tools and tons of coolant its easy enough to get a nice finish and accurate results. I used to use double sided 3M tape to stick the copper to the table directly. Since a vice will leave clamping marks in the copper.

[@TonyFleetwood]

my god did you eat the label on the first bit into your apple? savage.

[@zell9058]

Fun fact his colon probably has more stickers than his lunchbox

[@danl.4743]

Fun fact #2 is that apple labels are made of edible material and edible ink.

[@plexnoid]

This was better than an episode of SporkMan! The build up! The anticipation! The denoument! In all seriousness, this was a great video.

[@windriver2363]

11:55 is that a reference to the "This Old Tony" apple story, or are you actually that guy? The world may never know.

[@stamasd8500]

The apple knows. Alas he's dead now.

[@stevenb7319]

Nice job. I enjoyed the music choice. The torque clicks were a nice touch. A little more finished feel than your usual videos but still tons of fun. This video was almost G rated. 😁

[@Gravattack]

lol..sadly when I saw the "Renishield" my immediate thought was he should change that to a P..and yup. Also..fk that CNC, my brains too full to learn any of that

[@nicomilanes3710]

I love everything about your videos! Mutual feelin's for the schmoo, the elixer of life that is coffee, direction and production of these videos!

[@gbspikyfish]

"Find something you love" they said; well, that was the first 6s of the video, then the rest was work, no? Which reminds me, I must buy some more lime.

[@evan6963]

I admire the fact that you are doing your own thing and you are taking appropriate steps to keep it that way. Such as disabling Subscriber numbers to keep the corporate shills from invading your life. It’s an honor. Wish more people are like you.

[@mystifiedoni377]

Never knew you could do that. Even tried looking it up on 3rd party sites and they don't even know. Interesting.