Beginners Guide to Manual & CNC Machining!

[@alexo5190]

They need to offer this in high schools. There are a ton of teenaged boys who would be great metal workers but have no idea about this

[@coheedmonstar33]

Yeah American schools are horseshit. In the uk you can choose to go to university or you can learn a vocation even earlier than when you would normally leave for uni. There’s no option like this in America, you either know about this stuff from a family member or friend or you don’t even realize what’s there

[@TritonTv69420]

i took shop class in high school....

[@willstikken5619]

@@coheedmonstar33 This is not entirely true. We did used to have these programs in the high shcools but where i live we have a robust vcational school system that allows students from all schools in a fairly large system to take these classes rather than just what could be offered on campus at a higher cost. Most of these programs are available in their last 2 years of public school. Sadly there is a strong emphasis on college and many in our educaiton system seem to have stopped carign for kids not on that track but with programs like our vocational prgram, especially where they have partnered with the local communit college system kids have some great opportunities. Of the two most successful people I know one is an accountant, the other is a plumber. Only one of them owns their own business.

[@thesilentsniper2539]

I'm actually studying up on cnc because I'm moving to a trade school next year

[@alexo5190]

@@thesilentsniper2539 That's great 👍

[@ecrusch]

I'm 62 and I just learned a lot. Thank you for making this video. It would be interesting to get into this as a hobby. Thanks.

[@1-shotslinger108]

Gotta love youtube. Years ago there was no info like this !

[@MrTalkingzero]

Gotta love electricity! Years ago we would have to watch this in the dark.

[@1-shotslinger108]

@@MrTalkingzero on a rock

[@Nethanel773]

Just checking this out for a friend, who's looking at training in machining for his profession. This is genuinely fascinating, and good comparison between manual and computer controlled machining.

[@suegoodin5420]

My son is going to look at CNC schooling next week, he just came back from Navy boot camp because he could not meet the minimum requirements for running. I am excited for him to check out the CNC field!

[@matthewtE]

What is he doing 3 years later? Did he go back to bootcamp?

[@AM-rq1no]

Is your son still fat?

[@patrickspeck1860]

I'm starting a new job in this trade so I needed to do as much research as possible! Ive done hours of monotonous research before I found this guy! His presentation technique and enthusiasm makes absorbing this sort of information much easier and even enjoyable. EXCELENT introduction sir, thank you very much.

[@buddylineman]

Hey NYC CNC , Thanks for showing that video and I hope that the young people that watch this will really take to heart what you said. I graduated school in 1981 ( I am now one of those old guys ) and my shop teacher was one of the best teachers that I ever had. After school I went into the army and when I got out, I got in the electrical field that I learned in school, and for 25 years I have been blessed to have a job at the same company doing what I love, and that is being a Lineman. I do machine work in my shop and this is something I really enjoy, and I learn a lot from watching all these video's that people like you take time to make. Thanks Buddy

[@georgederisse9564]

Thank you John for taking time to explain this process from A to Z making the difference between a manual and a CNC milling machine. This is my very first time watching your channel and I fall in love with it and have some flashbacks. I used to teach machine tools technology for nine years in the 80's and the early 90's. Since I left my country for more than 25 years, I never have a chance to touch a machine tool. But, I still have the desire to build my own shop. After watching this video, I'm so happy just like it was myself operating the machine. I'm a subscriber now and won't miss any other. Great job!!! Keep it up and thanks again. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@SonnyT94]

I'm a cnc bender, been bending for 4 years, and a bid at my job went up for " tool room machinist" I wanted to see what its about by checking out this video. its fascinating . I love it. cant wait till I apply for it. thx man

[@kwman69r]

I've always been fascinated with machines. I was Auto Mechanic for 18 yrs. I ground crankshafts for 2 months, that's when I was blown away .....welded up a crankshaft journal, then ground down to factory specs.... truly fascinating ! I'm a plastic model builder but I like to make things work for realism. I', working on crane and wrecker, so I need cable drums, snatch blocks and an assortment of pulley's. I just bought a mini metal lathe to make these parts with. This should be fun ! Wish I'd taken Machine Shop in high school instead of Auto Mechanics ! Great Video !

[@amberlittlefinger9193]

I am thinking about getting into STEM. I have always been in the medical field, but my daughter wanted a 3D printer for Christmas. So my stepdad got her an Ender 3 and I have had to give myself a crash course in how those work and had found it fascinating. I already have 2 medical science degrees (medical receptionist and certified surgical technologist) but just got back into school for my third degree, radiologic technology, but now I'm seriously considering changing my major to CNC machinist and see where that takes me.

[@Death_Host]

Never got into or understood STEM and CNC and honestly didn't know much about it; but after working as a Wire EDM operator for about a year and leaning various things. I've been considering going over to Milling so this is genuinely fascinating so thank you for the video and explanation.

[@LibertyCity-vg7ek]

Starting out as an entry level machine shop helper and these are great preparation. Thank you.

[@AChampagneWeezy]

Cant lie this job overwhelms me with the math requirements , I never been strong in math , reading was always my skill in school.

[@StarlightEater]

Homie you get used to it

[@9mmsafetyalwaysoff00]

@@StarlightEater make sure you dont mention that to anyone. fake it till you make it. seriously you mention that to a boss and hes wondering what else youre bad at because math is not hard at all when you try to learn it especially the easy repetitive math you have to do with this shit

[@liannamae]

Hello and thanks for the info, I watched your vid a long while ago when I started to learn both the manual and CNC mill and lathe at my first makerspace job, then that was intimidating - and now I am starting to learn milling with a KUKA arm in my latest job which I never would have thought I would be able to do as a kid. Tiny, helpful education can amount to such big things especially when it's not condescending and seems to genuinely care about making people interested and excited to learn.

[@moesella3542]

I like this guy with his videos the way he teaches and making presentations, smart, he mentioned in the other video he started with zero knowledge in this machine world, he has a good future in this business, best videos in youtube, best way of talking with good attitude, you dont get tired by listening to his non stoping words coming out of his mouth, best presentation I have ever seen done by one person with no previous studies, isn't that amazing ? this guy has talent and he has capability to do more to success, Thank you John for all your time and efforts. wish you the best.

[@jonweathers3753]

Awesome video John !. Thank You. Im 48 years old and quit my medical fabrication job of 14 years And just finished my first day learning to be a machinist ..Vary Excited !!!..

[@TAWPTool]

John, I have a hunch that you were paying your sole employee his normal hourly wage to operate the camera. This video not only cost you your (increasingly valuable) time, but money out of the coffers to pay your employee too. Thank you for going out of your way to help educate our youth! I do the same thing as an adult volunteer with the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps. The little that I contribute is very gratifyiong and I hope you feel the same. Your Videographer did an outstanding job! I like the format a lot!

[@Pghpete5]

NYC CNC I agree, I like the fomrat and video, however, the dolly left to right and back again over and over the first 2 minutes was a bit much. lol Perhaps it was just a bit distracting to me with the background continually moving. Squirl!

[@timbufordbriggs]

NYC CNC John, I love the videos. We have several machines at our community and would love to make videos. Was wondering what camera you use for your videos and what software you use to edit?

[@syaidi1234]

Hi,i'm an 18 year old from Singapore and am very new to all of this. I'm currently studying Laser and Tooling Technology and this is part of it. I just wanna say this video has helped me understand alot more in depth and for that,I thank you :)

[@syaidi1234]

NYC CNC thankyou bro. Keep doing what youre doing! (:

[@9mmsafetyalwaysoff00]

remember that you will not always be the smartest person in the room but you can be the most hard working.

[@keneth231742]

I just got accepted today to BCIT for machinist pre-apprentice program, so I've been looking all over for machinist videos I am glad I found your channel. You got another subscriber.

[@keneth231742]

NYC CNC Update just got an interview for an Automotive machinist place, in Lethbridge Alberta, and I go for the interview on the 4th. Any advice?

[@izzynutz2000]

I used to do this kind of stuff by hand on a Bridgeport years and years ago you guys have it easy now all you got to do is program it into a computer sitting in the machine and it does it for you great video

[@charltoncarswell9977]

Awesome John! Excellent that you are promoting the profession and giving back to the community in such a needed way! Keep on Machining!

[@garym1979]

Great job on the videography! Also, don't worry about boring the regular viewers. Most of us understand your mission here. Keep up the great work!

[@snaremj]

I am a regular subscriber and I absolutely enjoyed watching it... I wish someone had pulled me aside earlier and showed me this. Thanks for the video.

[@GeneralDonut123]

+1 for reminding us to put on our safety gear. It can't be stressed enough.

[@XxlildramaxX]

I wish I knew about machining in high school. The moment I learned about chipping metal to make all kinds of stuff I fell in love. I would love to have a career in this field.

[@davidriley7659]

Cool stuff. In the future, it might be worth mentioning WHY we want that level of accuracy. reduce vibrations, efficiency etc

[@jothain]

NYC CNC This was spot on introduction to machining. It shows the exact very basics in short time and not boring kids with too much detail which could easily happen in such vast topic as machining , but yet it's the this kind of "keep it simple stuff" that might get someone interested in learning more about it. Very good job. Personally I think manufacturing precision and like is something that will come up in various other job related topics and might indeed bore students. Although it might have been good to show somekind of complex cnc machined part at the end briefly just to see what can be achieved by computer aided machining versus "old machining". I hope some teacher would happen to read this end as adult looking back, I would've loved to see precision metal working examples as "whole". We never saw examples for the big picture seeing ie. machined parts assembled in to bigger constructions. These kind of examples would've make me appreciate metals works as industry whole lot sooner than it did. I really hope teaching has evolved in this area.

[@JIMMYJREVIEWS_thaiM-A-F-I-A]

Ok first kids : ALL WAYS LOOK AT THE TOP OF THIS BRIDGE PORT! Because SOMETIMES the person before you might of left the wrench ON THE TOP OF THE SPINDLE!!! It's used to tighten the spindle chuck👍 Make sure it's CLEAR! Because you will ether BREAK the spindle spline OR you will FLING THAT WRENCH like a rocket and kill someone OR a combination of both 😵And if you want your parts to be CORRECT! You must edge find your clamp or chuck jaws! MaKe sure your clamp & clamp jaws are good and tight !!! Because if they move AT ALL YOUR ZERO IS GONE & you will need to re-edge find all over again! AND ZERO THE X,Y,Z on the small computer looking box with the digital readout , with a tool called a edge finder!!! That is your point of zero/ Origin Unless the machine is zeroed out already,but that hardly the case! AND ALSO VERY IMPORTANT!!! If at anytime you remove your work pice from your clamp. YOU LOST YOUR ZERO! Unless you have god like hands that can tighten and place the work pice back Precisely , exactly , BACK the way it was in the clamp jaws EVEN IF YOU HAVE BUMP STOP!!! Always trying to finish your operation without removing the work pice!!! Because if you're trying to hold a moderately tight tolerance we will say +_ .005 you could easily lose that by removing the part out if the jaws!! Especially if you're trying to hold .0001 just forget about it trust me ! & a (WARNING) PIN BACK ALL LONG HAIR, ROLL UP LONG SLEEVES,NEVER TRY AND WIPE THE WORK PICE WHILST THE SPINDLE IS MOVING!!!!!! If you try and wipe coolant,tapping oil, whatever with shop rags while the spindle is on IT COULD PULL YOUR HAND IN !!! You are NOT fast enough to let the rag go before the spindle grabs the rag in and BOOOOM your hand is no more!!! ALWAYS TURN THE MACHINE OFF!!!! and of coarse safety glasses 👍

[@jezroshevy2601]

Wow I thought that I was about to waste 30 seconds of my life reading this comment but no, I actually learnt a bit. Thanks Jimmayyy you legend

[@Paul-ob2hy]

I've been machining for 20 years now. Mills getting progressively bigger till currently working on 15 tonne workpieces Glad I learnt after being caught by my sleeve on a Bridgeport mill 18 years ago and escaped with just bruising with friction burns. Only because my right knee had the sense to hit emergency stop on the way in. Plz do not think these are toys,I got lucky as the 50mm face mill inserts were not sharp like an endmill. Stay safe and turn off moving parts before placing anything you can't afford to lose near them.

[@ptonfire1]

Thanks brother ,peace and luv to ya..

[@miacastaneda4795]

Hey, do y’all wear dust mask for the metal? My boyfriends a cnc and he’s not listening to me lol his nose it black from the metal dust

[@alexisarteaga8916]

i thought of the same thing when i took my cnc course. if you think of it tiny metal dust particles are around the air you breathe. so technically i guess it could be safe if you wear one. like they say safety first.

[@victorialuciano504]

Thank you for that awesome tutorial! I'm a recruiter in Aiken, SC. I'm new to my job but I love to learn about different jobs. In this job, I have to know numerous machines and how they work, the different work titles, and their job descriptions. This helps me understand my job to help other people find jobs! Thanks a million!

[@pierresgarage2687]

Hi John, I just feel like re-doing machinist school...! Young one ones NEED the support and encouragement and people to look up to. Fun that the teacher called on you to show, and even nicer of you eagerly responding. Cheers, Pierre

[@Alex-sz4vd]

Machinist/Tool Maker/Engineer thats the holy grail! As tool maker apprentice you are already exposed to most of the math.

[@TheSuperMerc]

I learned how to use a mill on a Bridgeport just like this! That machine is a beast!

[@seth5650]

Im actually going to attend TCTC in northeast Ohio in their machining program. I've always enjoyed the thought of being able to get a piece of metal and use your mind to make it fit or make something cool. Thanks for the video and I hope others will get inspired by this!

[@bigzachful]

That's a fucked up picture.

[@leestons]

Thanks for the video John! I've been wanting to start with machining for a while but never really knew where, so this really helped me. If only I had the money to buy the tools! You have given me a place to start so I'm no longer clueless, thank you!

[@remanscimitar]

Gotta love educational videos like this, actually helps a bit since planning to kick start my metal fab course in January (wanting to start a small machining company in Texas, idk if in East Texas or CenTex atm).

[@slowhitEJ1]

Wish we had this when I was younger. I'd have got into engineering and machining way earlier. Thanks, and as always, great video!

[@Adrian-hx6dq]

This is AWESOME, as a future engineer I love learning new things and at school we do not see stuff like this And we only assume that our job is only to do a good CAD but there is a lot more to know in order to achieve a GREAT CAD. Thanks again, I wanna learn more about cnc machining process. Hi to everyone in manufacturing industry

[@mikehartmann5187]

Brings back memories of my machining days using a Ikegai AX25N lathe with a Fanuc 6T control and a OKK mill with a Mitsubishi control. Around thirty years ago 😄. I do miss it.

[@animalisticchannel4849]

I'm going for cnc operator,love to see videos like this im trying to catch al the things that comes along with CNC,watch all videos get study this is one of the jobs U always master in one spot.

[@moneylion0581]

I think your a good teacher. Very simple to learn. I've taken classes with guys who are great at Machining but can't explain left from right.

[@kalt7990]

It's been a while since I heard "a thousandth" in machining. I think it was the first time I did it actually. Since then every machining job I've had has been on the metric "micron" system.

[@sksmith903]

Woop! Thanks for the shoutout @~13:00 to FIRST robotics. As a robotics mentor, your videos have gotten me back involved in machining, so I can hone the skills to teach my students. I built a 48"x96" CNC router to do plastic/aluminum CNC with my students a few months ago, as well as invested in a mill and lathe for my home shop. Hope to convert my PM932M mill to CNC over the summer. Keep up the good work, you're inspiring adults and students alike!

[@earlydesign4401]

Great Job and thank you for taking the time to pass down, this type of work. we need more young kids getting involved in this type of work.

[@karan853]

Thank you so much man ! You are doing great work for students like me and many more. As I'm just a pass out engineer searching for CNC machines and programs. You make it so easy to understand. 👍🏻

[@AndreBarnett]

Thank you for this, I’ve been very curious about getting into this field for years. I should have watched this years ago.

[@Simple_City]

Thanks for making this video. I knew a little bit about machining, enough for me to think about going to a tech school to learn it, but this video has made me sire that I am going to go to school in the fall for this!

[@prboulay]

John, Thank you for putting this together. Very basic but you did a good job of bringing out the similarities and differences between manual and CNC procedures. It would be cool to follow this up with a similar presentation on the manual and the CNC lathe. Regards, Paul

[@FieldBoy111]

"safety glasses on folks" . people sitting at their computer wearing safety glasses.

[@BossSpringsteen69]

The Lord used this message you wrote to remind me to pull my safety sunglasses out of one of my work bags i leave at home and, put it in my lunchbox to take to work with me tonight. Thank you.

[@gabewhisen3446]

Forget the safty goggles , wear your useless paper mask machines have the pretend virus

[@FieldBoy111]

@@gabewhisen3446 be right back Ethernet to USB telling those machines to quit pretending stupid shit . bad machines . bad

[@AwareWolf777]

Do you NOT wear anti-blue light ppe glasses!? I always wear my ppe

[@AwareWolf777]

@@gabewhisen3446 lmao

[@PeterGayOFFICIAL]

Hey john. I just left my job to start working with a place that makes metal drill bits. They are going to train me on how to become a cbc machinist. This video makes me feel less afraid to tackle this subject and I can't wait to watch all your videos and become hopefully one day a master machinist I am only 26 so I have a long ways to go and a lot to learn but I'm excited to finally start an actual career path. Thank you once again for the video and keep up the good work dude. Sincerely, Fail Finger

[@dantae666]

im in my 30's going to uni for engineering this year. find this stuff so intresting hoping to learn cnc and welding as well

[@aric5011]

These machinist guys are very intelligent people... I want to build a cnc machine now!

[@ChrisMurrayEWC]

This guy is a great teacher. Thanks for making the video!

[@tonythediyer8537]

Hi John, just ran across this video on YT. I spent my first ten years as a machinist. Climb cutting aluminum is ok, but I am sure you know not to do it on steel. There are so many nuances to machining, it would take months to show on a video. Good job.

[@rogertorrez1798]

I find this type of work fascinating.

[@jimburnsjr.]

you did some exceptional work John... thanks so much.. hope you are doing great.

[@ChrisYarzab]

I miss manufacturing. I hate being a service technician. I started machining in 1991 for Bardwell & McAlister Lighting & Grip. I learned how to use manual lathes and mills. I also learned how to TIG weld from a Miller employee. I think I need to give notice.

[@beytu2007]

Thank you sir for your unique approach to this matter. I wish you luck and many more successful projects...

[@williambiggs2308]

Great video with great instruction. I think the only thing missing is an inside measurement at 12:40. You did great John! Thank you.

[@russellrattys6581]

id love one of those old bridgeport milling machines, id have full time work resurfacing engine blocks and cylinder heads with that

[@davidyoung2111]

First off I love the video. I know nothing about CNC anything but I'm 40 and looking to make a career change and your videos are really easy to understand. I think machining is really cool. please keep making more videos. I live in Cincinnati, Ohio. Could you please recommend a good school for beginners.

[@trackie1957]

I grew up in in one of the most affluent towns in Massachusetts. Our high school offered college prep courses as well as trade training. I learned drafting, which I had no idea at the time would be my entree to a great engineering career, but what I want to point out is that then, in the early 70’s, even wealthy towns understood the value of teaching trades to those who didn’t want to follow the college path. Now, look at how much white collar work can be located anywhere (great for those living in developing countries, not so good for people losing their jobs in the US). But you can’t offshore a roofing, plumbing or masonry job. We should consider the value in investing in teaching our kids trade skills.

[@PatrickWolf-tl5wq]

Great video brother! Thank you for your time and effort.

[@CantStopLawling]

Wish I had known more about milling and CNC technology when I was in high school. My brother took classes for it and makes a lot more than I do haha. I got into production welding and he makes twice as much and then some.

[@GeofDumas]

great work! Very nice production value, too. The color, the lighting, the smooth camera motion for the vast majority of it - awesome stuff!

[@Beggamus]

Great video Man!! I really like the way you simplify and explain how the machines work!! Not sure if you teach on the side, but you should consider teaching! You do a great job demonstrating how use the machines. Keep up the good work!

[@brandtAU]

As always outstanding video. the panning with the camera I think adds to the overall package. keep up the great work and will see one in the future on the new turret lathe.

[@garconimunster]

I'm about to go to college for this. What got me into it was that it's $19 an hour guaranteed a job. lol.

[@freddytkach620]

And thats the starting wage!

[@trevor6512]

@Adriel R yeah that is what I'm doing after high school I actually enrolled Sunday in Lincoln tech for cnc

[@Subjohny]

you never know how far you can go! You can be a PRO everyone respect

[@StarlightEater]

You do not need college for this, hit the jr. College or trade school.

[@CncObsession]

Thanks for your efforts for the future machinists and us home guys. Great intent and I wish you the best. In the meantime I will watch and like.

[@lowhombre]

Great info, I was a machine operator for years and two weeks ago I was hired as a Machinist(I ran bridgeports before) not doing too bad, but not great yet!

[@franknapolitano2745]

You are a great American, building young mines

[@ln7929]

This beats any office job

[@YCM30cnc]

Nice work. Didn't notice the camera movement as others did but Uncle Sam's Navy may have something to do with that. Teaching kids is great. My granddaughters like fiddling around in the shop with me and I am optimistic that their interest will continue. Let the 13 yr old weld some scrap round stock into her initial; she was so fascinated that she insisted we get up early (5:00 am Sunday) to have some time to do more before Church and going back to her house. Keep up the cool vids.

[@Warmachinellc15]

Great introduction! I wish I had videos like this one when I was a wee lad. I was fascinated with the idea of inventing things, particularly from metal, and machining when I was 16 or so but never got into it because of the lack of knowledge and the intimidation factor of trying to learn it on my own. Now, like you, I have a channel dedicated to helping people learn it at the same time I learn it. One gargantuan overly ambitious project at a time. LOL

[@Warmachinellc15]

Just waiting on them to return from nitriding. Any day now. Actually I expected them last week. Oh well there were 50 of them so maybe it's taking a little longer.

[@Warmachinellc15]

Yeah making stuff is easy, ruining it takes time, tenacity, and talent. Rome didn't fall in a day.

[@adamerickson3778]

I don't understand why people are not very interested in CNC machining. Honestly as long as you understand X,Y, Z it's so simple.

[@thaipham3472]

this is such a good review for machine shop. I love my machine shop at my school when working on projects

[@russellsprout2223]

Gifted teacher. Clear and interesting vid.

[@causticmind]

Thanks! Straightforward and clear video. I'll be using this with my ESL machining students!

[@w056007568]

A great introductory video, well done.

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

G’day John, my name is Aaron and I’m a Technology teacher located in Melbourne Australia. I’m also the manager of the our Trade Center, Harvester Technical College. Just want to give you a shout out and support what you said mate. Never a truer word spoken and I couldn't agree more with you. We are having the same issues over here in Australia. Lots of kids want to be builders and plumbers, but most have no idea about engineering (machining / fabrication). It blows them away when I bring them into my engineering room and show them all our gear (manual & CNC). It also probably doesn't help when the manufactures (Ford, GM & Toyota) are leaving this country in droves. The STEM movement is slowing gaining momentum in Australia also. We’ve just got to keep on fighting the good fight. Check out my channel if you get time. All the best mate, Aaron.

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

NYC CNC Hi John, thanks for getting back to me. Totally agree, nothing like a VMC spinning bits and ripping chips to get the student's attention. I use the HAAS gear at school, plasmaCAM, 3D printers and Epilog laser as a hook to rope them in. It's like bees to honey. Cheers, Aaron (Melb, Aust).

[@grantpatullo]

Hi Aaron, what future does manufacturing have in Australia? I think it is dead, and won't be coming back to life. Successive governments since the 1980's have done everything they can to make sure that manufacturing is no longer viable in this country and have "dumbed down" the education in this sector, ie no more tech schools. Mining and real estate was seen as our savior but mining is done, and many would say real estate is in a massive bubble ready to pop. Australia is going to find it tough going forward. A country the doesn't manufacture, has no future. Just wait until Holden shuts down, the shit will really hit the fan. Don't want to be negative, but I can't see how this will end well.

[@DCT_Aaron_Engineering]

Grant Patullo Hey Grant. You make a very valid point. I've spoken quite a bit about this throughout the past years and to anyone that would listen. Unfortunately I foresee a nation of coffee shops, and nobody with any money to buy a cup. Both Governments past and present have much to answer for the demise of manufacturing. I see a couple of answers, bring back tariff protection and process our raw minerals here in Australia. Yes, the Tech schools were shut in Victoria. Labor started it and the Libs finished them off. Thankfully, some (like the one I'm at) have returned under the Rudd Govt trade training funding. However, many were built as a big shiny buildings with no equipment in them. Their educational outcomes were the use of coping saws and spoke shavers. Little to none CAD-CAM-CNC education. My engineering students are doing well and getting employed (apprenticeships) at small job shops, fabricators, medium - large industry and Govt sectors. Maybe we need our own home grown version of the USA TV reality show #titanamericanbuilt that showcases some awesome Australian manufacturing. Great chatting with you Grant. Cheers, Aaron.

[@ScottMoyse]

DCTTeacher1 Grant Patullo What's happening in Australia happened in the UK decades ago, and arguably happened to a certain extent in NZ a long time ago as well. Manufacturing isn't dead, it's just dead as you have known it. I'll see if I can find a recorded link somewhere, but Paul Bohannon did an excellent job of presenting future options for manufacturing in Australia at AU Extension in Sydney last year. It is about adapting to the situation, people & companies will always need stuff made locally. Machine & professional software costs are coming down, it's about being dynamic & innovative. I have no doubt that a number of Aaron's students will go on to make waves. We definitely need more tutors with the level of passion Aaron has.... that applies across all subjects.

[@grantpatullo]

Hi Scott, I was going to add that I think the smaller operators with lower overheads could adapt but bigger operations that have all there eggs in one basket are going to struggle. And we also have the big fish eating up the smaller ones with mining at the moment. So we'll see how that turns out. There will always be a need for engineering and manufacturing but like you say it just won't be like it was.

[@fate2022]

Great video, I was wondering, since you mentioned building the pen plotter, would you be able to advise, or offer any help. I'm wanting to make a guitar pickup winding machine, but something cnc controlled that will count number of winds, has a left right travel and a bobbin holder.

[@vishnooramdin8761]

I operated A CNC TURNING CENTER WITH 2 AXIS. MACHINING DISC BRAK ROTERS I LOVE BEING S MACHINIST BUT OUR COMPANY WAS CLOSED.I ENCOURAGE YOUNG PEOPLE TO GET INTO MACHINIST SUCH A FACINATING TRADE.

[@Kyle5K]

I start CNC Precision Machining classes today !

[@JerHetrick]

Been years since I've operated any machine, though I can close my eyes and still smell the smell, hear the tools running through metal and can still see that almost orgasmic machine finish. There's nothing like it, the finish that is, of a properly machined piece of metal.

[@adamerickson3778]

FYI on a CNC machine the correct orientation is X, is left to right; Y is up and down; and Z is forward and backwards.

[@toshinakae6397]

no y is forward and back z is up and down

[@beowulfplayz8573]

8:45 the is what cutter comp is for

[@jdextlab]

Nice video....I'm an electrical engineering student and I believe all engineers should be familiar with how these shop machines operate as opposed to theory-based knowledge. Especially working at a shop and some engineers have no clue how some stuff works....

[@ahmedmadaare406]

It is really helpful who is trust to learn more.I appreciate that those who made easy us to re-study again and remember us the Africans that what we learned before.I one who is behave the somalin machine shop engineers to take this chance no one befit.

[@Mark-dq5qf]

I just started as a Mold Technician. I'm thinking really hard about going to school for tool and die because my work has a apprenticeship. One thing that I get nervous about is the Internet is telling me that it's a dying trade and I'm nervous about the math. I've never really been that great at it.

[@ernieBMX]

Hope to be both a Welder and a Machinist ! Fabrication is just my thing !

[@hetlrz4sken]

Same thing upstand ny we got boxes at my high school and if you signed up you got to pick a trade to learn and instead of your hs they would drive the kids to wemoco for a few hours and the welding and machining classes were 50/50 the first year and your senior year you have to pick one to stick with and we had at least 40 kids in my class and only 7 chose machining, I picked machining and all seven of us got co op contracts and got jobs before we even graduated and the welders out if the entire class I don't think they got any

[@LegndofGreg]

Watching that cnc machine was so satisfying! I’m going to school for cnc machining this fall!

[@miked9104]

Outstanding video. Thank you!

[@tf1977sled]

Im 40 and love machining like you john, i work for a gas utility. I would never consider a career change to machining because of the lack of job opportunities, and the lack of good paying machining jobs. I actually live near you in Erie pa. For example General electric is probly the highest paying machinist jobs in the area. But getting a job at GE is difficult and akin to building a house next to an active volcano all the effort for not. Even if there hiring you get a tiered contract and 0 job security. All the rest of the jobs do not pay enough to live anywhere but in a trailer. Unless you maybe are successful at starting a business like you. Most dont have the ambition. So kids are avoiding the machining field like a plague. I was recently at an auction at a vocational school in pittsburgh pa. They closed down the machining program because they had 3 students in 4 yrs and auctioned everything. Good for me i purchased a 14inch lathe for 1200$ made in 2004. They sell new for 18000.00.

[@SohilShah_Melodyman]

Very helpful!! Thanks for sharing!🙏✨

[@goptools]

Nice video, John! Anything that we can do to encourage young people to take up machining (and other trades) is worthwhile. They are the future of our country. The need for people who can make things and fix things will carry on long after us oldtimers are gone! -mike

[@venitocamelo6704]

cool video heyy im 30 years old do you think im still on time to get in cnc machining ? , and you said the bridgeport mill machine is about 2000 dollars , how much is the tormach cnc version of the bridgeport that you used?

[@venitocamelo6704]

NYC CNC thank you man for replying

[@pincheskip]

How did your career venture go? Im 40 and about to get into the field where a friend works.

[@wilsonallender6334]

It’s never too late to learn

[@bubbasouth69]

I didn’t get into CNC until I was almost 45 years old. That was 5 years ago and I’m still going strong.

[@alexanderthegreat3674]

I need to find a smaller 3-axis "desktop" cnc mill. Something that can do aluminum. And doesnt break the bank. Or a good used one. 20"x20" table or something around that size is plenty big for what i need.

[@danielvega9256]

Wuuuao I love it I just got a job in a machine place just helping y really wanna learn more great video

[@BITCOIN_TO_1OOOOOOOOOOOO]

What safety precautions should I take when working with line level(high voltage) connections?

[@dougankrum3328]

good deal you got the DRO unit....the Acme screws and brass nuts can wear out quite a bit, especially on X, right in the center, and this doesn't show up in the hand wheels..... Nice machine for the price....!

[@agentjudy9835]

Hi, I am an artist and am now, after I've retired from fulltime employment, learning new skills to expand my materials base and do work with more sculptural and also electronic elements. Videos like yours are a big help when I go to the tool trainings I sign up for at the maker space where I am a member, as I come in with some familiarity about the potentiala nd basic operations of the machine. Please keep it up, and also consider including some if the info that would be especially helpful to artists working with metal, such as cutting curves, irregular shapes, and how to apply creative ideas to metalwork. Thanks so much!

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