Idler Shaft Follow-Up - Viewer Questions Answered - Sneak Peak At Next Weeks Video

[@Dalbayob69]

It’s called organised chaos. Looks messy to most people but it’s an organised gold mine for the few. Love it.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

I've seen hoards, this was nothing like that.

[@kennethdavis9987]

I run a classic car repair shop from my home. Like you I'm by appointment only because visitors really slow things down and I get behind schedule very quickly. I truly appreciate all my customers and they understand if I'm talking to them or someone else I can't finish their car. You're not being rude or a jerk, I appreciate the videos the and the time it takes to film and edit. Thank you.

[@jackgreen412]

Right on target abour visitation! It is YOUR business.

[@mikep1085]

WOW. Love the pics of Mr Garretts shop! All of his wood tool chests and cabinets are awesome!! 😎 You just dont see craftsmanship like that anymore.

[@carlbyington5185]

Well, in Automotive, we use abriv's like, ABS, SRS, TP, LBS, Oh, and "FC", the last word of that last one (fc), is Customer. LOL, Kep up the vids Josh, Very cool.

[@gusviera3905]

Way to go, Josh. Looking forward to Saturday's video. I don't see a hoard...I see stuff staged for organizing--when you have the time, energy and space to do it. Of course, that tends to stretch out for us old guys. I've got a lot of respect for what you are doing to help these folks, Josh. See ya Saturday. Cheers.

[@haroldchoate7497]

I watched Vanover’s video yesterday about his purchase of a Miller wirefeed welder. He made a number of references to you and your advice about the choices he made. It makes me really happy to see people working together. I wish you both great success because you’re good folks and gifted craftsmen.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

He was just here for a visit. We will both have videos coming up.

[@michaelweatherhead9470]

Thanks for the update Josh great video keep up the great work ❤❤. Take care of yourself and family and friends and be Blessed ❤️.

[@dyoung3536]

Very surprised people just show up. It's not a retail store. And not only is it your business, its also your home. Just blows my mind that people think that's ok.

[@dcraft1234]

That is going to be a very busy estate sale. Poor guy, RIP.

[@gofastwclass]

Amazing pictures, wow! If you're going to collect stuff, at least collect cool stuff like Russell did! I saw some really cool stuff in there. Thanks Josh!

[@TopperMachineLLC]

Wait til you see the video. It was something else.

[@gofastwclass]

@@TopperMachineLLC I'm impatiently waiting.

[@markgreen7701]

Congrats on 100K Subs!!

[@BrucePierson]

Very sad to lose someone with that much talent and such a great collection of valuable items. Not doubt there will be many people keen to get hold of some of these rare and valuable items.

[@ypaulbrown]

great attitude about Visitors...........cheers , Paul......I will wait until it is lunch time so I can scrounge some lunch....haha.

[@ralphaverill2001]

My experience is that the more talented the craftsperson; woodworker, machinist, jeweler, etc., the more apparent mess the shop is. It's not a mess; it's perfectly organized and orderly. Their order.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

That must mean I'm talented. Lol. My shop is a mess.

[@joewhitney4097]

Thanks Josh, appreciate the heads up. Appreciate you sharing.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Mr. Garrets shop looks like many of our shops! Not too much stuff just too little room. 😂👍

[@TopperMachineLLC]

That's what I tell myself too!

[@kentuckytrapper780]

Great video Josh, looking forward to Saturday's video..

[@frankerceg4349]

Thank you Josh!

[@tsmartin]

I can't imagine the gall it takes for someone to just show up and expect you to make time for them. You aren't the first KZbinr I've watched mention this.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

It happens way too often. In one week recently I had 3 unannounced visitors who wasted hours of my day. I'm already working 12-16 hours a day just to try to stay ahead.

[@319E]

Indeed, it is truly amazing! Some creator's welcome this, but most I think do not. It's rude, disrespectful, and annoying, especially at one-man shops like Topper Machine. If I were Josh, I'd say, "my rate is $200 an hour, clock starts now, what do you want to see?"

[@TopperMachineLLC]

@@319E I have considered this.

[@phlodel]

Unannounced visitors are the ones being jerks. Visitors slow or even stop progress.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

Absolutely. It's why my sign says " By Appointment Only"

[@timf6916]

Good luck

[@ronaldbrown2854]

Hey Josh, as much as I like and look forward to your awesome content, if I’m being totally honest, I rarely if ever, get it “done right the first time.” Full transparency, I would have to do the same job over and over to be able to get to that point. I have to jump from job to job and tool to tool, so frequently, it’s as though I have to re learn each time. And I’m not complaining. I just have to add a few scoops of “don’t give up” the recipe until I get it right. Wish I could get it right more frequently like you. Thankfully, my DIY kit came with a bunch of extra “don’t give up” most likely to account for the apparent lack of “learns from one’s mistakes.” Great content. I truly appreciate watching the skill at work.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

I was once there too. I still mess up, but it's a great learning experience

[@paulshamonis6362]

Cannot Wait for next Video!!!

[@davidmasters9793]

I'm surprised to see an original Dyna cnc mill. Can't wait for the video.

[@simsapot]

Holy Mackerel! A Old Fashion Candy Store, wish I could attend the auction!

[@TopperMachineLLC]

Online auction. They ship

[@dc5723]

Love your videos, thank you very much.

[@TAITheAsian]

Wow the pictures of that whole collection. I'm surprised at how organized it is. It looks like a hoarder home to excavate and more like an archeology dig site to go through in sections. I hope that all goes well since its looks rather organized.

[@TheFoxGuyBarry]

Thanks for sharing Josh.

[@rca7591a]

As hoards go, this one is like a treasure vault. 😎😎🙏🙏

[@TopperMachineLLC]

It is. We were in shock the whole time there.

[@rca7591a]

@@TopperMachineLLC I can recognize a valuable hoard when I see one. I have a hifi/2 way radio/computer/test equipment/general electronics hoard of my own. 😎😎🙏🙏

[@williamhoward8319]

one place i worked bought shafting 20 pluss feet

[@alanm3438]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I think it is great how you honored this man who passed away. Even though he was a machinist different from you, you appreciated his skill and tooling. You were able to see past the clutter and recognize the valuable tooling that he had. I sure can relate to how things go down hill when your health goes. I hope that the sales go well and that the tools will find a new owner and a new life. I want to apologize for my showing up, without a appointment, a couple of years ago. I did not think about what I was doing until I saw your sign at the front of the driveway. I guess I got a little start struck and I put you on my bucket list. I am so glad that I met you then because I would not be able to see you now.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

No problem, I wasn't crazy busy that day.

[@StuartsShed]

Even from the pictures shown here the Aladdins cave is beyond what I had imagined - can't wait to see the video. On a separate note - I am shocked that someone actually thinks it's OK to just visit unannounced. I bid, engineered and ran projects worth well over a million dollars apiece and even those CUSTOMERS never show up unannounced. It is indeed very disrespectful. I hope that doesn't happen again.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

It is awesome, that's the best word for it. And, yes I agree. Very disrespectful to just show up. Especially when my sign says "By Appointment Only".

[@StuartsShed]

It’s one of those rare times when the word awesome is actually appropriate.

[@billgilbride7972]

If I were to want to visit someone who is being a gracious guest to offer to talk, I would time it at the end of the day or at a meal time, then take Topper out for a bite. Buy him a meal for his time and knowledge. That's just me.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

Good idea, but always schedule it, never just show up.

[@billgilbride7972]

@@TopperMachineLLC Yes yes, I meant to include the calling/emailing PRIOR to showing up. Just showing up offering a meal is not proper ETIQUETTE! CALL/EMAIL first. I glanced at the auction items. My God, the sheer number of items and like you stated, the pristine nature of their condition and rarity are like a candy store. What's the deal with the plastic chuck!? Sales promotion item to show the innards?

[@TopperMachineLLC]

@@billgilbride7972 Plastic chuck is a salesman sample. He had many

[@ApukEldar]

👍👍

[@PhotoArtBrussels]

Josh, give the other machining youtubers a call for the auction. Their audience might also be interested; help each other in the community.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

I have reached out to a few others.

[@junkmannoparts9696]

I don't know about anyone else but buying things especially auctions is fun and then when it arrives . Then you get to open the box and check out what you just bought .Then maybe dust it off or try it out or just remember using it at work or touching for the first time. Maybe this was on his to-do list . I hope he had fun with his shop in his last decade. Josh do you have your eye on anything . JM

[@TopperMachineLLC]

I don't think there will be much dusting of Russell's stuff. Very clean. I am not really looking at anything, but I will be watching if something catches my eye.

[@junkmannoparts9696]

Josh i agree . i was referring to Russ buying stuff from others .

[@george-b3i-d2d]

you can come to my full time job, my wife will put you to work, painting the house now! 🤪

[@george-b3i-d2d]

so sorry about your friend

[@ypaulbrown]

that ain't hoarding, that is getting ready for any upcoming jobs.....I am the same way...

[@BrucePierson]

The upcoming auctions will be spectacular, but I live in Australia, so I wouldn't be able to bid on anything. Apart from that, it sounds like it's all really specialised tools and equipment that I wouldn't have a use for anyway.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

They ship worldwide. No issues.

[@BrucePierson]

I would really like to pay you a visit (by appointment of course), but as I live in Australia, that is very unlikely to happen.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

If it ever happens, call ahead

[@peteengard9966]

Will it be an online auction? Could you post a link if it is? Thank you Josh. I'm the same way with unannounced visitors.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

Yes online. Links will be in Saturdays video. It is being handles by Premier Machinery Auctions LLC.

[@normangiven6436]

Another youtuber in Australia has a huge jig borer. He says is the cat's meow of accuracy. You could make bomb & weapon sights with it. That machine needs to go to a good home for use or preservation along with its tooling. Which brings up a point, could you or someone "who knows" sort out its unique tooling and make one pallet for the auctioneer and thereby avoid scattering the pieces like a hurricane? Just a thought, museum kind of thing. You know that machine might just be ITAR. we have lost too much history already about how we got here. That is why I firmly believe in the museum cause, that machine is a work of art.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

Premier Machinery Auctions, LLC will do their best to put things together, but it is going to be extremely difficult with this vast collection.

[@ypaulbrown]

Josh, I have found that capturing stills, and panning across them in editing gives a better view.... and they can be paused a lot easier than motion video....... just my preference on capture......Paul

[@TopperMachineLLC]

It's already edited, but I will know for next time.

[@ypaulbrown]

@@TopperMachineLLC glad you like the idea...stills can show a lot more sometimes .....I even get great results with a cellphone and no on camera flash.........best regards, Paul

[@ron827]

Hey Mr. Pete, pack your bags and lots of cash for a trip to Mpls. "A 15% buyers premium will be charged on this auction as well as 9.03% Sales Tax."

[@TopperMachineLLC]

The buyers premium is not ridiculous, but Mpls sales tax is. Glad I'm tax exempt on this stuff.

[@SepticWhelk]

I my have missed it but what are those idlers for .I have never seen anything even close ?

[@TopperMachineLLC]

The big sprocket went on then. Shrink fit.

[@SepticWhelk]

​@@TopperMachineLLC Thanks chap , but what do they run ? A long shaft with just one sprocket in the center seams odd to me

[@TopperMachineLLC]

@@SepticWhelk They are for a large chain for material handling

[@SepticWhelk]

@@TopperMachineLLCThank Mr Topper , I assume the chain convener has a central drive , A bit unusual only ever seen one like that on an old small bale elevator .

[@pileofstuff]

This the 4th or 5th youtube channel I've seen this month that needed to tell people not to just show up unannounced. Bloody hell people, where does that level of entitlement come from that you think it's just OK to randomly show up at someone's office or home?

[@TopperMachineLLC]

I know, it's insane.

[@DB-thats-me]

Have you got a web site or name for auctioneers please.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

Premier Machinery Auctions, LLC

[@Blazefork]

I got some anchorlube on your recommendation, I think you're getting scammed, it's just pistachio pudding without the nuts 😊

[@TopperMachineLLC]

Lol, I don't know another that. It works good.

[@zachbruce8607]

What about me, can I just swing by?

[@TopperMachineLLC]

I even tell my parents to call ahead