How i buy MACHINE & TOOL in Vietnam

As always, thanks for watching!
Thanks for your support: / calem21

[@trashes_to_treasures]

Hey my friend and greetings from Germany! I can imagine that it is hard to go on when no one is around you doing the same. We are so privileged in our western homes with a diy store just around the corner and crazy people like us just next door… 🥺 But what I can tell you, and I might not be the only one: you give so many people around the world a reason to stay up longer at night or staying in bed longer in the morning, just to watch your videos. Someone mentioned it before here: what makes your work so powerful and interesting is the fact that you need to improvise to achieve something. And that is what makes you a great engineer I think! I hope you can at least make some money from KZbin and patreon? And what I’ve been thinking of for a long time now: is there anything you would wish to have from Germany? If I can afford it, I’d be happy to buy and ship it to you. Do not hesitate and just let me know! So far all the best from Berlin! Looking forward to seeing more stuff coming up from you, no matter the content.

[@peteraugust5295]

Most places in SEA I have visited have much easier access to equipment for hobby machinists then we do in Germany. So much so that I brought equipment from most countries I have visited back to germany. Also there is a surprinsingly large number of small machineshops and garages that Build things. Again, many more then you find in Germany. We have profesionalized everything. It is very rare to find a small workshop on the street. In SEA that us absolutely common. I think it is a youtube phenomenon that makes it look like there is a lot of homeshop machinists in europe or the US, while in reality it is incredibly rare to find one and even more rare to get access to one. I am a mechanic and mechanical engineer, with my own workshop. For most of my life I was surrounded by technically minded people and still I can count the people that privately run workshops on one hand. What is very different though is the general attitude towards quality. In europe when you machine something that is off spec. society will not accept that and you will improve your skill to stay in spec. In SEA in most cases Specs do not even exist, which makes it much harder for someone to build decent skill and find someone to learn from. That is what impresses me with Cà Lem. He achieves incredible results in a society that does not value this kind of quality very highly.

[@PhotoArtBrussels]

@@peteraugust5295 Peter, all true, but also keep in mind the average income. Average income in Belgium is 3832€/month (before tax); in Vietnam the average is 280$ US/Month, or 13 times lower. If the entire economy is tuned to the 280$; things are feasible, but if they start asking prices from here, this is not possible. Indeed for us (i'm from Belgium), things might seem not expensive, but it can well be opposite for the local market. In that light, as Cà Lem said, tourists and online sales makes to products even more expensive for the locals. If they start asking e-bay USA type prices for stuff, it is maybe not feasible with local income scales.

[@PhotoArtBrussels]

Cà Lem, i have the utmost respect for you, the things you make are fantastic (in any context), you make great videos!! Hat off for your efforts and capabilities! I hope that there is a construction company or so that needs many repairs so you can earn a good living from your expertise. You said this is difficult seen the low prices and lousy jobs done by some providers; but maybe there is a gap in the market for better work?

[@Mr.-Fab]

Funny ! I am also living in Berlin Germany and had the EXACT same thought ^^ So @Ca Lem if you need something. Feel free to ask ! i mean, we probable are not able to send you a big Bar of 1.4301 ;D but maybe small stuff like a Gauge Bloks so you can at least calibrate your Measurement tools or something. Or a Mechanist Handbook. Maybe you are able to build yourself a Reputation for the most accurate tooling in the city ! Keep it UP ! great work so far !!!!

[@paulpahl1607]

"We are so privileged in our western homes with a diy store just around the corner" - no idea what you are talking about? In which store you can buy tools or stock material for private use? Impossible, you have to order everything online here in Germany (except Berlin maybe?). You can't even enter a scrapyard to get material because almost all of them decline that because of security reasons. For me such market places like in the video would be heaven on earth 😄.

[@chrismorris8695]

If I was in marketing at any major machining company I'd be sending this guy blank checks. Look at what he has done with limited resources and imagine what he could come up with if he wasn't constrained by the economic conditions of his part of the world. Thanks for all the amazing content, Cà Lem!

[@portcityengineering]

This!!!👆👆👆

[@craftzars]

there is this paradox, there more limited you are , the more creative you get.

[@dc6233]

If he found the right job he'd be running the whole shop in time... Nice to see people that care!

[@BLKMGK4]

Marketing? How about an engineering school admissions administrator? This man thirsts for knowledge and needs a place to learn and grow. He's done well with little resources, I can only imagine how well he would do if given the chance and some education. I don't know where he might best find that but I sure hope he's given the opportunity!

[@bellendbill6227]

There is something special about you Cà Lem. Besides the obvious talent and genuine personality, I can't put my finger on it. I love watching your videos. You are one of the only creators whos videos I re-watch. I actually get emotional when I try to explain to my wife what you can do. I read the comments and there are so many people here that support you, and like me probably wish they could help. Take care of yourself man.

[@InheritanceMachining]

I gotta say, I really admire how you have cranked out such impressive projects over the years despite the challenges. It's very eye opening to see how differed things are in Vietnam vs US. Though I think anyone here would have been like a kid in a candy store walking through all those machine tool markets. Not really anything like that in the US. Thanks for the great videos and if you ever want to spit ball some ideas give me a shout!

[@chiron9536]

Hey its you!!!

[@sriramneravati5048]

crossover of 2 of my fav machinists lol

[@chauvinemmons]

They're used to be a machine tool market place in the US on the West Coast Warehouse after Warehouse full of good stuff on Sepulveda boulevard in California I used to go there once a year looking for used machines and tools for our shop.

[@sriramneravati5048]

@@chauvinemmons Im in the LA area, any more info on this? Is this still around?

[@derkarhu5079]

Boeing used to have a great surplus place, in Kent?, and some strange tools and materials...because of aerospace standards, a tool with any wear comes off the line, but may have plenty of life left for general use, or can be reshaped/resharpened,,, also, there used to be some good 'scrapyards' around LA, and it's dry enough that stuff outside didn't corrode badly...

[@metricstormtrooper]

You are not old, and no matter how tall you are, your intellect and your skills are GIANT.

[@lucasandri5462]

It is a pity that a person with your skills isn't appreciated because your projects are very good quality and you can't find such things so easily. The cnc conversion would be great to see. And if you do it as all the other projects you made on the channel it will became a really good machifor sure.

[@nono-oz4yc]

His skills are appreciated but not locally unfortunately.

[@CoincidenceTheorist]

11:11. Great idea🫀 you are not old. And being 5ft has its advantages. Focus on those if you can. Do not be ashamed off who you are or the body you have. You are physically capable and completely talented. You are ingenuous. With excellent logic reasoning/problem solving skills. Subscribing. You are inspirational. 🫀 (PS darth Vader is a symbol of darkness. Might not seem like it matters but it all B does. People will begin seeing this more and more. And at the same time the others will become more and more blinded and lost. Love. Far better than darkness ignorance and censorship. Anyways. I’m obviously in my own thoughts. If anyone cares to know B more say so here out better yet on my cids so i don’t miss ya.

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Hi Ca Lem, I got into YT as well because no one around me was interested in what I do either so I watch others from around the world, like you, and enjoy what they do and learn from them. Vietnam is a country I would love to visit. Spending time with your friends and family is THE most important thing in life, YT videos can wait. It sounds like your situation gets you down but please know there are 146,000 people in the world that think you are worth subscribing to. That’s a lot of people that love and appreciate what you do. There is nothing wrong with being five feet tall, I’m six foot six or 2 meters tall and being reasonably big means its difficult finding cloths that fit, my feet hang over the end of our bed, trying to fit into a little Japanese car is ridiculous. I bet we would have a good laugh together comparing the difficulties we both have with our size. Those shops you showed are crazy with what they have and they must be able to buy it very cheap to be able to resell in Vietnam and make a profit. Cheers, Stuart, Australia 🇦🇺

[@bobweiram6321]

Your 6 jaw chuck build puts you at a expert black belt level. American machinists can learn a lot more from you than you can from them.

[@willi-fg2dh]

there should be some kind of Nobel prize for that scroll cutting jig!

[@bobweiram6321]

@@willi-fg2dh Seriously, he totally usurped the Gotteswinter himself with that build. There was no pedantry, purity, or pride--he just got his ass in the shop and built the damn thing. You have people on KZbin with million dollar machine shops who still claim they don't have the proper tooling or equipment to attempt such a build. The only KZbinr in the US with the same can do attitude is Jeremy Fielding. Dude built a robotic arm from scratch as a relatively new self-thought machinist. In other words, he built a non-stationary multi axis CNC.

[@rallen7660]

@@bobweiram6321 Jeremy is a degreed mechanical engineer, I believe. But he started with basic shop oriented projects built in wood, and built up from there. So, yes. They are very much alike. Neither came from an easy background. You have to compensate for limited resources with more creativity, which both these guys have by the truck load.

[@bobweiram6321]

@@rallen7660 Really? I remember reading his bio years back on his website and he claimed to be a professional fitness instructor. It may have been just a side hustle. Later on, he said he took on a new job making CAD models as an engineer. Not a knock against him at all, but Southerners are known to play a little fast and loose with professional titles. He might be a CAD/CAM specialist working at the capacity of a mechanical engineer.

[@bobweiram6321]

@@rallen7660 I am correct. See his video "Who is this guy?" He is a CAD designer and has an undergraduate degree, but no formal engineering training.

[@drubradley8821]

35 years ago in the USA, there used to be 1000's of locations like these all over the place and they were AMAZING PLACES to play in and find that item you didn't even know that you needed, but had to have...LOL.. I miss those places so much. The education a person can get in places like these is PRICELESS. In my city, we have 3 locations, and the prices are also wonderful for somebody like me who doesn't have allot of money and it only requires my time to rebuild or rather, refurbish the unit. Sure, buying an item brand new has its perks, but, rebuilding the item and modifying it to suit my needs creates a tool that is then more user friendly and helps me see how my newly rebuilt tool can be used in future setups. Thanks for sharing this video, I really enjoyed this one, like many others of your videos...

[@leslieaustin151]

Your YT channel is always interesting and educational, and stunning! I hope the future looks brighter for you and your country soon, as you do sound “down in the dumps” in this episode. Your plans to make that milling machine into a CNC machine will certainly be very interesting and will contain plenty of chances for your inventive genius to be exercised! We will all be waiting when you’re ready to show us what you’ve achieved. Les in UK

[@buckinthetree1233]

One thing about your channel I like is how you are able to make incredible items with limited resources. You teach small shop people how to build what they want with what they have.

[@DanielPerez-bn9bi]

Your videos have been inspiring to a lot of people, and what you have accomplished in a short period of time with the limitations you live with everyday is impressive to say the least. Every time I watch one of your videos it amazes me how much better you have become. If you look back at when you first started down this path you should be proud of what you have accomplished. I mean dude, you manufactured a six jaw chuck in your home shop with skills you’ve learned from watching KZbin videos and machines that you refurbished with your own hands! I bet you didn’t think that was possible just a few years ago. There are not many people out there making their own chucks, and the people that do probably have decades of experience. You are a damn rockstar dude! I hope that as you continue to hone your skills and expand your knowledge that new opportunities will emerge. I look forward to watching your future projects. Thanks for sharing this part of your life with the world. Take care!

[@santosvella]

I think the other machine shop makers would colab with Cà Lem. Or maybe raise awareness. Let's make this happen guys. Cà Lem is so nice, he deserves more subs and so on.

[@chrispowers187]

This guy just needs a little help. You are a master at what you do already. Can you imagine what this guy could make with a fully built machine shop.

[@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

Thanks for this quick insight of your life and country, from a point of view we don't get many opportunities to have a sneak peek. Do go on! Your dedication to what you do is inspiring! Good luck with the conversion to CNC - it's a big challenge to take on, but you have the will to pull it through.

[@ramosel]

It may seem limiting to only have a "flea market" type of machinery business for you to shop at... but most of us would LOVE to have that kind of business near us to rummage around in. They exist in the US, but none within 400 miles of me. Thank you for taking us on a journey around your home town. Good to see you back and hopefully you can turn your shop into a business that will support you and your family. The KZbin thing should help. We don't care how small you are or how YOUNG you are, you are admired for the exquisite work you do. And you are young. Don't complain about it, revel in it. I'm almost twice your age and still make things almost every day. Good luck with the CNC machine build. I hope you take us along for that journey

[@bustednuckles2]

I would have a complete run away in that market. The only time you would see me is when I had to load up to take more home. Lordy some of the stuff I just saw! Ca Lem, you my man, are a diamond in a sea of crushed gravel. Do not give up, ever. Your talents are one in ten million.

[@kw9849]

Here in Canada we have nothing like this, and even used tools are nearly impossible to get for any price.

[@matthewpeterson3329]

We need a CaLem world tour. We petition our favorite makers and ask them to host CaLem on their channel for a few days to a week. They film it all as the make something and discuss techniques and passions beyond machine work. All parties post the footage to their channels in hopes of building a bigger following for everyone. This community is amazing, and I don't think the idea is unrealistic. Imagine CaLem and ToT or Inheritance Machine doing a collaboration. If every cross subscribed viewer put $1 in a fund, it would more than finance the trip. It would be special on a grand scale.

I will do it on my own. I actually was about to do it but i got some problems with the visa. Thank you.

[@matthewpeterson3329]

@ Well, if you find yourself in the Phoenix, Arizona area, please contact me. I'd like to be the first to offer lodging and transportation while you're in town. I can also show you around to a few machine shops that might interest you, though they aren't KZbin folk. Let's get the ball rolling, people. We see cross collaborations all the time at a more local scale (Matt's off road, Layton's auto body, fab rats...) so why can't we all do a little networking and make this an international affair?

[@rodfrey]

@ You're set up if you come to western Canada

[@InheritanceMachining]

​@ If you can get the visa sorted I would be more than happy to host you. You'd like Kentucky. A lot of great motorcycle roads 😉

[@ashy1423]

If you find yourself in Scotland please send me a message and I’d be happy to show you around. Ash from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@adriaandavel9540]

A process can often be measured in the difference between the inputs and outputs. Your outputs are phenomenal, by high standards. Your inputs (materials, environment, etc.) seem to be well below average. That means, you sir, are a rock star. Your creativity and a sprinkling of humor are inspiring and uplifting, and I think you for that

[@rodolfoescobedo7396]

Hey brother, big wide hugs from Mexico, love your content, keep fighting no matter what, we all want to see you making your stuff, thanks for sharing part of your life with all of us (y)

[@user-id6mj8uw9b]

Amen. You're tottaly right.

[@TheMrer]

Cool to see how the machine retail world works in your country. Here in central Europe, everything is professionalized so much that it's difficult to gain access to many tools or even a small shop space if you are not a registered business. Quality in general is absolute top notch here but it comes with a steep price tag. I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts about your future and I hope you will find an opportunity to continue your passion with a bright future.

[@JorgenLarsson]

Even if you are a registered business they're not interested in your business unless your revenue is x millions a year ☹️

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday CàLem, you have done a brilliant job on all the projects you’ve done and your skill level is absolutely amazing, I’d love to see you move here to Australia and be a machinist here, you would have no trouble at all getting a job with very good pay, Cheers

[@samrodian919]

Good on ya for encouraging him Matty, he's a brilliant young man and his English has come on leaps and bounds and would certainly be understood wherever English is spoken enabling him to get employment around the world. I think Australia would be very lucky to have him.

[@tremendous9667]

Yep Australia's just across the water with plenty more opportunities

[@shennalim111]

An excellent suggestion. There is an acute shortage of tradespeople in all fields in Australia. I see positions advertised every day. There is currently a discussion taking place with-in Government as to how to solve this skill shortage. At least check it out. Best wishes from Darwin, Australia.

[@carlthor91]

Matty, I agree, and he is well under the immigration age cutoff, unlike some of us. I got a job offer, in Aus, just before Covid hit, had to ask the recruiter to check into it and see if it still applied. A friend from home went as a grain trader, years back, she just came in under the limit. Best wishes all from Northern Canada.

[@kartikjethwa]

Hey friend, it's so good to see your personal experience about your journey. I am Kartik from India and I've been through the same journey as you. Learned everything from KZbin and internet and today I am having my own machine shop. I always watch your videos and had made some friends from vietnam who sells and make videos on used machineries available in Vietnam. Keep up the good work. All the best. Up till now, I always believed that you were from Japan but good to see you from Vietnam. Hope to see you some day.

[@QuanhVu]

Your story always inspires me. From your art guitars, your artworks, your songs, a handyman of course even your English, I wish a person like you in Vietnam could be more valuable. 33 is not old, and I hope to see more and more from you, Cà Lem.

[@wendinmonegdepitt4210]

Beautiful lady where are you from

[@keeganmartin2689]

I’m a bit late to this video and don’t know if you’ll see this, but I think everyone who comes across your channel agrees; you are an amazing machinist and person. Do what makes you happy

[@WilksGRendai]

Hello from Australia! Love watching your videos, excellent standard of work. I think everyone creative suffers doubt on direction sometimes, follow your heart and we will all be watching whatever you do 👍🏻 Thankyou for sharing

[@willkern6]

The thing that I enjoy about your content is watching your problem-solving process as you are experimenting and learning new techniques. Looking forward to more projects in the future 👍

[@ludditetechnologies]

Honesty is gold Ca Lem we all know it when we hear it, thank you as always.

[@sharkrivermachine]

I found it interesting. You showed a picture of a Lab Volt CNC machine. Lab Volt was located in the town where I live, many years ago my grandfather was a tool and die maker there. That is where he retired from. When I was a teenager I belonged to a technical club and we met there in their research and development machine shop. Thank you for sharing.

[@vilyo1570]

Good luck friend. I was your age, when I left my country ( Bulgaria). Went to Germany first. Then 2.5 years later, I moved to the US. I went to school, and became a machinist. Worked in a machine shop for a while, but then I moved to a different (better paying job). I bought a lathe from China, and a Taiwanese made small milling machine. Over the years, I’ve been enjoying my small machine shop. Making parts for different projects of mine. Wish you luck and a chance some day to find a company somewhere to hire you. And pay you a good salary for what you doing.

[@465maltbie]

In my travels I see the same thing, in many parts of the world materials are expensive and labor is cheap. Even skilled labor is not often recognized for its true worth. Thank you for sharing, and thanks for all you do. Charles

[@bazzaf246]

Thank you for your precious time cà Lem. I hope you continue to enjoy and grow your knowledge in machining and find the right place for you in this world 👍 cheers for sharing, From New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@Junavi07]

I really enjoy watching your videos and I have to say that I have also learned a lot from them. I am amazed at the ability you have to repair/restore machine tools, which for some would be just scrap, but you manage to make them functional and give them a new life. Your work is of very good quality and you have a lot of talent. Your care for detail and precision make you a virtuous in your work. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Courage, keep fighting and I hope you soon get the recognition you deserve. Greetings.

[@robertoswalt319]

Thank you for sharing this information with us. One of the reasons I appreciate what you do is because of the quality that you put into your projects. You are a good man to offer to help your friend with his mill. Thank you again for sharing your life and struggles with us.

[@anmafab]

Any Cà Lem content is good content. I hope you find your inspiration again! I do think CNC machining itself doesn't make for great videos, but the DIY conversions always do really well. Looking forward to your next project as always

[@demeerpaalacademie2570]

Hi Calem, All your viewers are so positive about your work, your style and you as a person. You say you started the channel to learn better English and connect with the world. There are many channels where money is earned with totally stupid content. You create great content, so make the last step of youtube too and start a patrion without obligations. I think many viewers would help you, for example with a monthly small contribution!

[@frankcurley]

I am more impressed by someone like you who has to repair or make a part/component. Your skills are something to be greatly admired. Don't feel embarrassed or shame.

[@vallejokid1968]

You are one humble dude. Really appreciate all your beautiful builds. I’m just happy I get to enjoy them and be apart of it.

[@5tr41ghtGuy]

C`a Lem, thank you for all the inspiring videos you have made already! I wish you the best of luck finding more income. Your creativity and command of precision suggests to me that you are a "tool maker" - an elite machinist who has the greatest value making and repairing machine tools, and production tooling.

[@Rondawg60]

It's good to see you are doing well. It really sucks to build your dream shop and build awesome tools, but once those projects are completed, you step back and ask, "What next?" Never stop moving forward as there is a place for your talents, The fore thought and effort you invest in each project makes each one a unique and a valuable asset even if you don't use it everyday. You have a gift that experience has molded into your life, it is how you choose to use such talents that sets you aside from the rest. Never stop!!!

[@brucemillar3015]

Dear Cà Lem, I am so glad that you decided to come back to KZbin, and thank you for the little tour of your supply sources. I only watch three channels that have machine shop content: Yours, Fireball Tools (USA) and Cutting Edge Engineering (Australia). When you disappeared, I was wondering what happened. I did not unsubscribe, thinking that you might return. Please keep going since you bring joy to the world.

[@freeplayfrank7736]

Wow that outdoor machinery market is amazing. I'm in Canada, there's nothing like that here. We have those problems too, nobody doing what I'm doing, no appreciation, nobody wants to pay what things are worth, cheap low quality Chinese imports etc. You are not alone. I appreciate what you are doing, don't give up, keep doing what your doing, your good at it,things will come together, you'll see.

[@kitmaira]

I love seeing your country. I wish we had markets like this in the USA. Enjoy all of the content you put out. I’m curious if you are able to make a living from your machining work. You are amazingly talented.

[@anothorestes]

Wow, this was a fantastic video. Like a small documentary. Thank you for sharing the realities of life behind the camera. I hope you do more content like this; I've spent time in Vietnam but the personal perspective of a local machinist is unique and fascinating.

[@mwaoch]

Worked in a machine shop since 2009 but I haven't done anything useful with my life . Currently I'm 33 years old also and the same things you are trying to figure out I'm trying to...I'm in Nairobi Kenya 🇰🇪 .trying to save some money so I can open my own shop .but somehow here the machines are so expensive.I hope against all odds we find a way friend.

[@a.bakker64]

Cà lem, you have a gift thats called talent for mechanical engineering. Convert the mill to a CNC machine and make sure you make a youtube video of every part. Make money that way. YES you can!

[@Jer_Schmidt]

Thank you for sharing this, it’s super interesting to me!! Best of luck.

[@Pappaoh]

Always a treat when you post sir. Several members of my family went to Vietnam this summer and absolutely fell in love with the people, the beauty, and the country. Your perspective, your struggles, and your triumphs are something so unique and inspiring. Can't wait for your next vid. Uncle Tom and uncle Robin have been slacking on content, so I really appreciate you posting.

[@AndySomogyi]

That’s great that your local used places sort and organize things. I live in a weird area, it’s a small town in rural Midwest US, and we only have one scrap yard here. But they just don’t care about anything, they don’t bother to sort and they just crush 99.999% of everything that comes in. Only stuff gets saved is people like me browse around and pick out stuff. Thing is they would make a lot more money if they just sorted and saved useful stuff instead of shredding it. The attitude is very different in real cities where they seem to be motivated to do things right there.

[@Mattbe72]

Hi Cà Lem, greetings from France. I really enjoyed your content too! You should sell few products like T-Shirts and caps (which can be easily outsourced), we would be probably be many to buy your products to support your channel and help you live your passion that you share with us.

[@ColKorn1965]

When I was very young we had to make a lot for use on the farm because it simply could not be bought. There were many knowledgeable people in our community and everyone helped each other.

[@Niels_Dn]

Nice to see a new video from you! It’s great to see that you learned and achieved so much through just doing things and learn along the way. I can’t imagine that there is no great machining company in Europe or the US that can’t offer you at least an internship with expenses paid for. Well, you have to be open to leaving family and friends for a while, but it might take you really to the next level!

[@ben2474]

Ca Lem, you as a person, and your channel are easily the most inspiring thing I've found in the last few years. I've been subscribed and counting down the minutes for every video you make! You give a giant breath of fresh air to the life and experiences in the other world that a lot of first world countries like America (where I live) don't know about. I am obsessed and I can only say that I thank you and hope to see good in your future. :)

[@smithbuilt]

Hello from England, I have brought all used machines too. It's not been easy for me to find machines and tools ect, especially because we seem to send most old machines to the scrap yard where they just get torn apart in a shredder. England has become a throw away nation it's nice to see that you're home is still trying to give a second lift to the things that are already made and probably higher quality then what would be made from them. You have a Great channel and it's nice to see a glimpse into you're world.

[@tonto8029]

Hi Shane, I’m just about to start building my own workshop too. Machines are quite cheap over here but tooling is the issue. Good luck mate

[@smithbuilt]

@@tonto8029 yeah tooling is not that easy to get for me too, especially holders that are not r8, 40 or 50 taper. Both my mills have morse taper spindles 2 and 3. I have over a hundred 40 taper holders just sag in the corner because I cant use them

[@bikefarmtaiwan1800]

Yup- the second hand machine market in the UK is not good at all - even second hand power tools are hard to find and expensive when you do.

[@filippomassara930]

Buddie i can write for days 'bout how much respect i have for you, as a man and as a machinist. You are doing great, i live in the most industrialized area of Europe and in the town were i lived in there are literally more lathes and mills than persons i think. Anyway the reason Im writing you is for suggesting to contact the guy from NYC machining here on KZbin, i saw many videos bout him visiting shop around the world, it may can give you lot of visibility in term of customers and sponsors! Take care, much love. Filippo, a fellow machinist from Italy.

[@woodbineshark]

Ca Lem I understand completely what you are saying just do what you want that's the most important, I used to play around with woodworking now I switched to restoring a 1964 ford econoline van...Youre video are excellent and inspiring take it easy and keep on keeping on! Marc from Calgary Ab Canada

[@regthebackyardjackofalltrades]

Hearing you talk about your journeys is priceless. Thank you for telling the world about your story. My greatest teachers on KZbin are Paul Sellers for woodworking and Pierre Menard for building some excellent tripods and Jib Cranes. I traveled the world and learned a lot from seeing how people from Japan to Malaysia create art or industrial items on their properties. I kept a mental concept of how they created things on a small property and incorporated it onto my own property. We learn every day.

[@DavidLindes]

Well, if you're trying to figure out what content to make... seems to me like that CNC conversion could be a huge source of content! You could make a whole series of videos out of different stages of the process, from cleaning and/or repairs to conversion of an axis to figuring out electronics parts to software stuff... lots of possibilities! Anyway, thanks for sharing. I hope you can make a plan that works well for you, and your material conditions. Solidarity!

[@LikeFactoryMade]

I would need to allocate a few hours just to read through all the supportive comments you already have. I am glad that almost 500 people in just 2 days have felt the need to say something nice. I did the same. I am a self thought machinist myself, everything learned from youtube from guys like you. So thank you for being an inspiration for all of us. Why don't you open up a patreon account, I am sure there are people willing to pay a few dolars to see more of your content. Also, if you are out of ideas, just ask for ideas, I am sure there will be people throwing with ideas on you, then you can pick up an idea to work on. Totally understand your struggle, its tough to be born in a place where your talents are not fully appreciated. But YT gives you access to the whole world, so please continue sharing your ideas with us. Wish you luck!

[@williammills5111]

Thank you so much for posting this- you have been missed. Thanks also for the tour of the flea markets- amazing, just amazing. I understand your frustration with the way things are, or seem to be for you at this moment. Stay true to your heart, and have faith that your incredible skills and humor will find a path that will be satisfying and rewarding.

[@daniel13021]

Thanks for video. I stopped working on garage a few years ago, but I am still watching you because your videos are top notch quality.

[@ryanowens2771]

You accomplish so much regardless of the challenges you have to overcome. And you do it at an elite level, as one of your fans, I will do more to promote your channel, you have inspired me. Thank you

[@samuelb6960]

I don't not if it's possible but have you ever thought about exporting hand tools? The tools you've made on your channel like the small square or the machinists level are beautiful. Because of the artistic aspect of tools like that you could sale them for much more than what standard one would cost.

[@ashesman1]

Wow, that was a great video. It bought back great memories of riding through the streets in Vietnam. Although I wish I had seen those tool markets first hand. Thank you so much for taking the time to share.

[@KevinToppenberg]

I loved seeing your city. And those shops with all those used tools was amazing. Thanks so much for sharing this!

[@jdsstegman]

I live in the USA. And to find someone who is willing to learn is rare where I live. And I think here everything is possible. So I say to you, keep doing what you want and never stop learning.

[@agentcovert]

Great content..perhaps you could have a refurb machine shop / repair the milling machine / Lathe equipment as a side business..buy good quality machines that need total restoration, make a few videos of it then sell it to buy more machines to do the same process..

[@samrodian919]

That would be a lot if work for little return unfortunately. If reasonable machines are there in the market no one is going to pay top money for a refurbished machine in Vietnam as there just doesn't seem to be a market for them as CáLem explained

[@agentcovert]

@@samrodian919 he could export them to surrounding countries if need be..the main source of income would be from the ad revenue from the videos of him restoring the machines..then the actual selling of the machinery..I'm sure he could do it if he wanted to do so..with Ad revenue, patreon, sponsors etc the actual job or task has very limited revenue for most channels..

[@benjaminshaw80]

Columbus, Ohio USA here. You’re reach is amazing and you are a skilled machinist. I’m glad to see your ok and still doing your thing. I will watch what ever you decide to put up. Thank you for your time and effort, I have enjoyed every video to date.

[@klerulo]

Really appreciate such a candid video and your insights about life and work in your country. Subscribed, and looking forward to going through your earlier material. Keep your head up!

[@DimaGrozov]

Greetings from Ukraine, keep working, don't give up and everything will be fine)

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

Good to see you mate. Here in ireland people looking for huge money for old worn out machines. I hope to get a lathe soon. Hope to see some content from you soon.

[@hedning003]

that's the same all over euroupe i guess,especialy for smaller home and hobby-size machines. a huge 5 meter lathe you can allmost get for free,but a nice size,say 12x36, 14x40 or something similar is immediatly 3-4000€-even if its 70 years old and worn

[@andrewhood1290]

Thank you for your honesty and opportunity to see your home through your eyes. I am all the more impressed with the quality of your videos knowing how much effort you have had to put forward to make them happen. Your videos are they best I have seen. I hope you continue to find opportunities to work and learn and make content.

[@briansmart2045]

Hello Ca Lem , I feel for you and where you are at , I know the journey only too well . We get knocked down too often but we must get up and keep going . We all need encouragement through life , please grab it now as you read of it in these comments . Love your work ❗️ May you be Blessed in the choices you make in the days/years ahead . ONWARDS young Man 🇦🇺

[@malepauling7431]

Hi from Germany! I just became a patreon because I love your content and the effort you put into your builds! Its not much, but I hope it helps!

[@MuntyScruntFundle]

Oh man, it sounds hard at the moment. Unless you are really tied to Vietnam I'd suggest emigrating, there are countries where your skills would be appreciated and nurtured. Of course that means leaving everything behind and starting again which may be difficult to consolidate. Whatever you decide I wish you the best of luck, your skills deserve a place to shine.

[@bigwave_dave8468]

One time I met a man from Paracho, Mexico. He made guitars and the largest tool he had was a #8 Stanley jointer plane yet he made beautiful guitars. I think of your work similarly..Amazing work with limited resources. The world will always find a place for people who are driven to do their best work regardless of the circumstance. Maybe you are the start of a new tradition of excellence in your country :-) PS: you are not "old".. Rock on!

[@ftrueck]

I have really great respect for what you do. I can not even imagine the world you are living in day by day but I really appreciate that you share a part of your daily life with us. The flea market you showed with all the tools and machinery would be a dream for some of us if the situation behind would not be what makes it sad and lucky at the same time. Big respect to you. Keep going on, you will make it! 🙂

[@petersilva4242]

Keep machining mate 👍👍👍

[@Bomon4ik]

Communism failed here also =(

[@scififan698]

As it did and does everywhere. But hey, if it's up to the globalists, we're bound to follow his faith soon.

[@TheBipolarBear]

Thank you for opening a small window into your personal life, your background and the challenges you face. It takes courage to be so open, and I respect you for it. All the best wishes to you and your family! Heartfelt greetings from Germany.

[@Mark_How]

You give a lot of hope to people around the world in similar situations, it's important to show that even though things are hard to do, it's sometimes important to believe they can be done anyway

[@davidemognaschi]

Do not give up! Here in YT you have already proved that you are an exceptional craftsman. If you ask, I'm sure you'll find plenty of opportunities to put your talent to good use.

[@cds1008]

I'm so surprised that no one has offered you a well deserved job position in let's say, America, Australia or some other country that manufacturing is booming. Heck, if I was in that position I would be relocating you to Australia ! A guy with so much talent like yourself can go a long way in a big manufacturing company. I really love watching your videos Calem, keep up the great work, your break to success is not far away. Come on Titan CNC, give this talented man a job !!

[@roncrandall]

We appreciate the videos. Especially with how hard it is for you to find the tools/equipment needed. That makes your videos even more valuable to us. Thank you, buddy!

[@eightsecet]

Thank you so much for sharing. I couldn't wait to see your next video. I hope and pray that you can find a way to continue. Your skills and personality are a true godsend and in this crazy world it's a breath of fresh air. Miss you man! Good bless! 🙏🏾😊

[@LeeSmith-dx7gg]

You have a special gift for machining and engineering. I want you to know that people are always going to tell you negative things usually because they don’t want you to leave them behind. Just because you are poor doesn’t make you any less of a person. Keep on pushing on learning and never think you can’t do something because of this or that. 33 is not old my friend, you have many years left. If you think you’re old then you’ll act old. I remember thinking I was as old at 35 but now that I’m 59 I know better. I gave up on pursuing some things in life cause I thought I was too old and now I regret it. So don’t sell your self short. Not just anyone can do what you do so just keep on doing what you do and if you ever get the opportunity to leave Vietnam and go to Australia or America, there are companies willing to hire you even without formal education. They need people that have the ability to think thru problems and are willing to work. That’s the biggest issue in the states, people are stupid and lazy now. I’m telling you that you would lead a wonderful life cause your talent is a skill and when you have a skill you can earn a comfortable living. I wish you health, happiness and good fortune Sir. God bless you!

[@Tom-xn7zc]

Thank you for sharing. I've been subscribed for a long time and I truly enjoy the videos you make. I hope to see more in the future!

[@ianaristotlethompson4186]

So frustrating for you when the market doesn’t want a quality job. You are very skilled. Machining of the highest standard. Love your Chanel.

[@MrThetaphi]

Cà Lem, I am very happy to here from you again! The market for machines and tools that you show looks very attractive to me. You have been brilliant at engineering ever since, so please go on and share your experience with us!

[@cavemaneca]

I really hope you can continue to do the work you enjoy. I know I am happy watching the videos you make and the things you create.

[@JT-tz5hp]

Happy to see you back. I live in a small rural village with no future in machining. But I now have a lathe and milling machine. I got them because of the doors they open for my own personal tinkering. You and others on youtube have been my inspiration. It gets me down to hear your uncertainty. It reminds me of my own. Hope to see your cnc build. I would kill to have the markets you have access too.

[@brodernafluff1]

It's really brave being honest and telling about your concerns. I love your channel and your wonderful work, but don't feel stressed about producing more than you're motivated to. I often need to take a break from my different creative activities and start some other, completely different project, just to get that inspiration back a few years later. Stay safe and all the best from Sweden.

[@patw999]

I am going to change all my Patreon to you. I enjoy watching your channel and your work and I think we take what you do for granted because we ( Americans) don’t understand what you have to go through to do what you do and how hard it is for you to do it. I think you do fantastic work and to bad people are willing to accept “good enough.” Even here people are willing to accept “good enough” so it’s not just a problem in your country but all around the world. I would never discuss politics on your channel because you don’t talk about it yourself so that just means to me you do not want it discussed and it’s your business, not ours. You are, in my opinion a very good person Cam and I am pleased to watch your KZbin channel and to start supporting your videos. I don’t have a lot of money because I am getting divorced but I will donate what I can. And to me your channel is worth every penny. Keep up the good work and thank you for showing me your country.

[@randynovick7972]

Nice to see you! So glad you're still bopping around. Thanks!

[@Bob_Adkins]

A machinist that can build a 6-jaw chuck from scratch should be in GREAT demand, but I understand how your economy holds you back. It sounds like the right people haven't heard about you yet. When they do, your business will get much better. Keep plugging away my friend, the cream always rises to the top! To the viewers! If you're not subscribed, do it! Spread the word on other social media, Cà Lem is a great talent worth watching and deserves a million subscribers!

[@AlekseenkoMiU]

The first. Greetings from Ukraine my dear friend.💛💙

[@46company]

Жаба придавила від базару залізяк!

[@suckmychinesedmf7393]

Ukraine? Aren’t u guy getting kill by Russian right now???

[@lonniehutchinson4310]

Thanks for the update! I loved the video of the street vendors. I lived in China in the early 90s and it brought many memories back.

[@SouthJerseyBaitReviews]

don't feel any less because of this . Honestly this is commendable because our country has gotten so used to using things a few times and then throwing it out or if it stops working. You cant buy parts for them or people don't want to go thru the work to fix something. That may cost a few dollars vs spending hundreds of dollars for a new drill or whatever. It's like a massive pawn shop over there I'm sure u can find some gems. Like they say one mans trash is another's treasure.

[@Koptokaf]

Thank you for all your hard work, My Man. And thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. a lot of your audience members have no idea what living in a poor country i like at all (me included). I think there would be a lot of interest if you decide to make more videos like this in the future. Talking about you life and experience. It's striking how you have so much equipment to choose from, being from a poorer country, than I have, living in one of the richest. I've seen that before, and it always facinates me how, demand being roughly equal, poorer countrys generally have a wider and more accessible selection of machine tools. Anyway thanks again. Greetings from Denmark

[@samrodian919]

Ca Lem, you don't have to explain yourself to anybody, you do what you feel you need to do. It's a great pity that your very enormous talent is unable to find an outlet in Vietnam. And that is Vietnam's great loss. Your English in the last three or so years has become extremely good, you used to be quite shy about it. But now your spoken English has become extremely good and you should have no trouble being understood wherever English is spoken and that may well be to your advantage should you wish to move overseas to find engineering employment in the future. The enormous market with all those machine tools and tooling will have everyone of us in the worldwide KZbin machining community drooling ! If anyone can turn that mill into a CNC mill you are the one to do it. If you can strip and refurbish that beautiful Shaublin mill and reassemble it then the CNC job will be very easy for you. Good luck with it, and please please document it for all of us on KZbin. Greetings from England.

[@waiakalulu7544]

Also want to say, you can be WELL PROUD of what you've been able to achieve. Your skills and videos are amazing and you're an inspiration to many! Aloha!

[@ProfessorMAG]

We all appreciate your excellent videos. Life is hard. As you advance your knowledge and skills and bring us along for the journey is amazing. Your situation in Vietnam isn't unlike parts of the United States. There isn't much industry in the south and never has been, just finding machines to repair is difficult. When I tell others what I do, they get a puzzled look on their face and either don't know what I'm talking about or just ask "Why". We used to make all kinds of things in small to medium shops all across our country but those days are gone. We still have major manufacturing by multinational corporations (I used to work for one). Now I have a small home shop that won't generate much income, but I love what I do. It takes time to rebuild and repair machines because everything is soo expensive nowadays. I have a hard time getting raw materials, the scrap yards won't sell anything once they pay for it, it just gets loaded up in giant trucks and sent overseas. I'm forced to buy online with killer shipping costs. I wish we had markets like the ones you showed in this vid, there is nothing like that here. Many here are poor and unwilling to hustle. Better to go to a low wage, dead end job and get government assistance to get by. Stay strong and feed your passion. Your videos are a blessing and I wish you the best in life.