How I lost my fingers. And, Ash vs. Evil Dead Prosthetic Chainsaw build.

it's been a bit since my last video and I've had a little bit of design block on my current finger designs, so I decided to work on a "popular request" prosthetic build. A mix of the chainsaw prosthetic from Ash vs. Evil Dead and something that should be in Cyberpunk 2077. what I've designed and fabricated is a forearm mounted, retractable bar, battery powered, chainsaw sword. I hope you enjoy everything that went into this build. Please like and subscribe so I can get a little closer to earning a gold play button. Please leave a comment in the comment section and let me know what you think.

[@Jashter21]

Man literally took time out of making his own badass prosthetic to fulfill everyone's admittedly dumb request and that's just rad

[@warrmalaski8570]

Cool things are sometimes dum. But there still cool.

[@Castle_Games]

Some would even say it’s... Groovy!

[@propersami7704]

Give him a hand everyone.

[@xxxmysticaldragonxxx]

Nice icon. Also, I agree. This dude's super rad.

[@gerardmourits8709]

Hail to the king

[@Mattscil]

Next project: transferring my consciousness into a robot I made to escape this flesh vessel.

[@gustavwood0064]

100 years later: Acquiring a new sustainable energy by using hell as a energy source

[@mk3ferret]

The SINGULARITY ENGINE! "Flesh is the weakness" Creepio

[@crustybomb115]

@Matt Scillitani *insert warhammer 40k reference here*

[@JudgeNicodemus]

* The Omnisiah sheds a digital tear in the background *

[@JosephHarner]

Bone mechs are obsolete. Time to upgrade!

[@dead2rites590]

The fact that you even asked a company to sponsor you strapping a chainsaw to your arm is pretty badass.

[@theshapeexists]

I know right!? Awesome

[@farrahclemente3720]

Mhm

[@boodle399]

And the fact they declined shows the cowardice of companies

[@ExcedereInInfinitum]

chainsaw man cosplay?

[@rushthezeppelin]

I bet the liability lawyers were nervously sweating on that one lol.

[@TrunkyDunks]

*SINCE YOU READ ALL YOUR COMMENTS!* I lost my left foot in Afghanistan in 2014. I was 19, depressed and alone after my fiancé broke us off. (In that time I worked on making a new foot for myself....) I cant say you are currently my only inspiration, but seeing your struggle and achievement has defiantly helped in my recovery. I'm a few years older now and just finished my engineering degree! :D I took your platform of saw chain joint/ligament actions and have made 3 prototypes so far, for at or below the knee amputees (like myself). I have had very little luck with designs for myself or any adult. However, My design was picked up and has been used for children's prosthetics! Currently, 4 children in my general area have use of a prosthetic, chain driven and that help them walk. I took a great deal of ideas from this video, even if it took me a 10 months. I'm proud to say this helped me make a tremendous impact in my community, so thank you for the ideas. 1000% credit has been given to you in all my patent work and scheming with the designers. I know its late, but I hope you end up seeing this! Much love!

[@missingpartsclub]

Great job! And congratulations on getting your idea picked up and implemented! That is so awesome! I have a group of people on Instagram that I am, as needed, helping build their own partial hand prosthetics. I get the same feeling of excitement when they send me videos of their projects improving their lives. Keep it up, you're doing great work!

[@tookitogo]

C H, that’s awesome! Congrats on getting your degree, and even more for doing things for others. I wish you all the success in the world with your career. (And a new fiancé will come along eventually, too!)

[@TrunkyDunks]

@@tookitogo Thank you! I've spent these last several months working on a double chain drive, multi chain and a solid stable collapsible chain drive....I have yet to find a fit in the Adult prosthetic design (unfortunately). However myself and my one hire on engineering student. Are making markable strides for the few children in my area! It's a small impact I understand, but I'm more than fulfilled with their growth and comfort in using these custom products. Children grow and require a new prosthetic every few months. (These are paid for by my local community)....Im hoping in learning their growth and changes in need, I can focus in on a solid idea to help full grown adults like myself. But thank you for the kind comment. I hope to report back in a short time with a great break through (and the video evidence recorded thus far to prove my idea!!) This community is the best and I hope none of us stop the grind!

[@bobohunter1776]

Pretty impressive that you're still serving your community after all that.

[@andybrown4284]

@@TrunkyDunks Drop a stone in a loch and you cause ripples, don't ignore the ripples coming from the impact you've made on even a few lives.

[@Suspicious_Doggo]

This mans hand is so strong that every 3 hits it becomes a critical hit.

[@lamb_link]

Bap

[@Shauntungosaurus]

Bap

[@Yo_Soy_Pirok]

Engineer gaming U ogly

[@minercraftal]

Bap

[@Lonech]

@@minercraftal *_CRIT_*

[@cowskull1517]

I think it's pretty sick that you've made your own prosthetic, and not only that, but a chainsaw hand. Now thats just cool.

[@justcauseimbored1168]

Groovy

[@emperorhadrian6011]

I'd say it's pretty groovy

[@davencio5489]

also a 2 finger prosthetic and a screwdriver prosthetic

[@gavart4509]

Fate: “you will lose your fingers” Guy: “who the fuck do you think you are?”

[@EternalResonance]

sorry buddy but you started skynet, the terminators on his way soon.

[@democrack113]

I swear to God if this guy goes to Mars he's going to return as a Tech-Priest.

[@rjnimbbl465]

or some kind of mechanicus ^_^

[@Khornecussion]

A most holy pursuit. Perhaps he should go.

[@whyhellothere9822]

praise the omnissiah

[@charlieseely3464]

Praise the Omnisiah, my brothers.

[@ggxrdrev.2666]

The only reason i went to comments, to find comment like this. And ye i crave the strength and certainty of steel

[@MNDashcam]

What's even more impressive is this guy does all of this work single-handedly

[@lucifermagne7458]

...I'm not sure if I should laugh or cry at that pun

[@burgeryoufoundbehindthegrill]

Im dying

[@klj2382]

*left hand too

[@JK-xo9wm]

@@klj2382 dude got both hands.

[@grimfpv292]

Yeah man, he got both hands now.

[@threadofanguishl5848]

I respect how you can talk so calmly about your past problems, you've lived one hell of a life and hope you do well.

[@FirstLast-cc6cv]

He's got the golden optimistic views, even the worst case scenario is able to be flipped for the better by him. Lose 4 fingers? Well atleast I can continue my prosthetics from before. I've got pure admiration for that level of clarity

[@thetruth72667]

Right! Very easy & somewhat understandable if he became a bitter person but he went the opposite way which is incredible!! I can't believe he was making hands in school before ever needing one....like wtf!?!?!

[@random-b-i2480]

He defo has some great stories to tell to his grandsons xD

[@Bigpdiddy]

Don't worry 5 years later he will have an iron man hand

[@Andrew22355]

It sounds like a audio book

[@sassafrassanid5718]

“I’m sorry Ian, but your bone density is getting so low that you might not be able to wa-” “Say that to my exosuit doc, come take a look at these technical drawings”

[@angelogeon7743]

Lmao

[@essex3777]

Somebody get that dude some fucking milk!

[@PugsyP]

The flesh is weak

[@TheDictatorsKingdom]

@@PugsyP but my machines are strong

[@Chesbo]

hello Sassafrassanid

[@royrodgers3296]

My brother had his right hand blown off as a kid, left him with his thumb and partial palm but could only move his thumb from side to side. He was a great carpenter and rode a motorcycle harder than me. Never let it stop him or slow him down, hell most people that didn’t know him never realized.Wish he was still with us he’d love your channel. RIP Dylan 10/13/19

[@firesfromheaven]

😣

[@JohnSmith-ox3gy]

I can't imagine the pain of losing a brother. I have to make a call to mine.

[@royrodgers3296]

@@JohnSmith-ox3gy do it

[@spyguy888]

God really said “Nerf this man as much as possible” and you said “Cool”

[@ludrixte1938]

More like “Challenge accepted”

[@LazyFox1990]

@@ludrixte1938 both work

[@Ted_bayly]

KZbins most humble cyborg

[@Jonmal0ne]

Nice

[@JamesZ32100]

Maybe in the future, he'll tell us we have the makings of greatness in us, and he'll be there...catching some of that light shinin out from us 👌

[@HappySquiddy]

Treasure planet! :D

[@JamesZ32100]

@@HappySquiddy Yes ! 🙌🙌

[@yotoontok7436]

i read this as "KZbin's most horrible cyborg" 🤦‍♂️

[@lukesmith112]

it’s insane to think that when you were young you were building a prosthetic arm! crazy foreshadowing

[@nathanjohansen7169]

Talk about a prophetic prosthetic.

[@chuckaule6292]

imagine your having a beer with this guy in your yard, and your like "yeah i really should trim those hedges" and hes like "yeah" *arm chainsaw pops out*

[@godly04]

The story about your cancer and hand and how it sounds like you're on track to literally pioneer the technology to replace it is reading like a super hero origin story. Just incredible - keep it up!

[@ravendarklawgaming197]

Iron Hand or literally Iron Fist 🤣

[@jackkucksdorf7990]

You r an inspiration in humanities movation & self learning, self sufficiency & creative solutions plus exploring & mastering skills needed to prototype & proof ur ideas. U r accurate on value cost vs benefits of patents. Thank you for the inspiration, good work & setting an example what can be done when an individual sets one's mind to providing solutions to solve problems. I for sure & likly others would be interested in hearing about the personal satisfaction obtained from these situation & activities along w the net results. May God Bless you for providing this information. Jack

[@daridore4673]

Got a feeling that this guy will become some kind of Iron Man soon

[@ianwells7916]

Ian Davis and theHacksmith crossover event, eminent!

[@SL_RivviN]

"Hey what's that box on your arm?" This guy: "Oh nothing, just my rectractable chainsaw arm."

[@brnhmorrhage]

"Sir this is an airport"

[@levicagampang7139]

Cracked me

[@xenophagia]

@@brnhmorrhage "...but it's my hand"

[@beelzebubcrumpethorn]

@@brnhmorrhage “What, you’ve never seen a guy with a chainsaw hand before?”

[@simonphoenix3789]

i can't believe they just sent you home after removing a finger... I would have thought at that point they would keep you in the hospital to constantly monitor the infection.

[@planescaped]

In America they try to boot you out of the hospital asap to save you money unless you have rich-person insurance...

[@joshuacolocar8365]

I remember almost crying when I had multiple fracture in my forearm because the doctor joked that I had to be amputated. I teared up because I love my hands. Everything that I do involves handiwork. And I can't imagine having 1 less hand. You, my good sir is the personification of true grit and ingenuity. I wish I have half of your talent and drive.

[@emmetwalker1606]

This man is a frickin super human to deal with all this. I respect and admire you sir

[@xenophagia]

A true badass, indeed.

[@thatonebozo4153]

He's becoming a cybord

[@user-md5wj9vm2s]

Yeah dont we all

[@Mini_T]

Even though this guy has all this stuff it doesn’t stop him from getting a fucken cyborg chainsaw arm upgrade

[@wefee3]

Is it weird I want to see him use a chainsaw arm

[@fixedG]

That's pretty inspiring how you've endured all this insane health misfortune and turned it around into something creative.

[@lev7509]

Meanwhile here I am moaning about how lazy I am and how I ain't gonna pass the grade. This man is a legend.

[@crustybomb115]

@@lev7509 recognizing the problem is a step towards fixing it... at least youve recognized your problem, alot of people dont

[@lev7509]

@@crustybomb115 I don't have the skill of "just do it". I always try to approach problems in a problem-think-solution way, which screws me over when something doesn't need a plan, just action. Sorry to spill my problems here... getting awkward... gah...

[@crustybomb115]

@@lev7509 its understandable, i have the same thing! iv devised a neat way of dealing with it: look at the problem from multiple aspects. and if i know at least 50% of how to deal with it, i just turn my brain off and start working on it. sometimes the more you think about a problem the worse it becomes...

[@topaz-rn]

@@lev7509 I had that problem too!! Now I have the solution for it, just say this to yourself: "Fuck it, I don't care" you can then do your tasks poorly, but hey, at least you did it.

[@tyroneemail]

Thank you. I was paralyzed last year and felt much of my body dying in agony not able to be treated because of the pandemic. I have since recovered somewhat and struggled to regain my sanity, withdraw from addiction to painkillers rebuild the use of my body, my company, and professional stature. It has been a terrible experience. It brings me so much inspiration to see someone going through so much, be able to accomplish so much motivated by his desire to help others.

[@joshharper4539]

Damn dude you’re a fucking badass, having a good attitude is so important and you really prove it

[@cocazerow6580]

this man deserves more recognition. imagine what can he do with a sponsor and bigger budget.

[@aniketmishra9265]

@Leon Åkerberg now that's an avenger level threat XD

[@yashketharam9082]

Ong, he’s real inspirational too 😤

[@johnsalchichon777]

Rocket Punch from mgsv?

[@aniketmishra9265]

@@johnsalchichon777 doom fist?

[@CorruptedCircuit]

this man can singlehandedly bring us closer to a cyberpunk world lmao

[@rowanfynes898]

"As you can see, the primary use of this prosthetic modification is to violate the Geneva convention..."

[@FlowerHaze]

powering through all the tough times you've been through and then quite literally "single-handedly" creating a solution, even going so far as to get someone to try and sponsor you in strapping a full-on chainsaw to your arm is admirable. going through what you did was definitely rough, but your way of getting through those issues is extremely impressive to me. god damn am I glad you got recommended to me today, I just found a new badass channel to watch.

[@kylewagner6148]

You are an idol for all machinists, journeyman or apprentice alike. Never stop learning!

[@mattsimmons3259]

Try to get in touch with the guys at “stuff made here” Chanel you guys could rule the world with your combined minds !!

[@outandabout259]

And hacksmith and smarter every day... Just get everyone together once it is safe and do something really epic!

[@nefariousyawn]

I think it would be really cool to see how their skills could compliment each other's, and they both seem to enjoy the same dry humor. This dude needs a prosthetic minigun, like Barrett in FFVII, or a powder actuated baseball launcher to pitch at the powder actuated baseball bat.

[@mattsimmons3259]

@@nefariousyawn the baseball bat mechanism could be a sick knuckle duster or hammer to keep it all Legal .

[@Perilloux]

Dude my thoughts EXACTLY

[@sckrolik]

You forgot that silly mad british engineer with safety tie

[@DennisLP]

The amount of things going on in this video is insane, it's a rollercoaster of emotions. I've been subscribed for a couple of months and it's amazing to see your channel grow this fast. You're really an inspiration.

[@NoahZipin]

this^

[@RyanStone143]

@@NoahZipin 3rd this^

[@arklanbk]

same

[@Dendoi_]

Last time I checked he wasn't even close to silver

[@JackDanielThe7th]

Definitely a roller coaster

[@rickyrockstar1233]

On behalf of your multiple myeloma I would happily donate to you for all the fantastic videos you have given us. In my eyes you are a literally super hero and I seriously want to see you get even more than what you deserve now (aka love) already and I bet millions of people have that same idea. ❤❤

[@dathat555]

I lost parts of all the fingers on my left hand. I tell people who ask that I used to bite my nails. Amazing engineering and fab work on the prothesis.

[@unverifiedbiotic]

The Omnissiah has blessed you, report to the nearest forgeworld immediately.

[@akkudakkupl]

The Emperor is dead

[@thedumbcunt6318]

@@akkudakkupl H E R E T I C

[@faceless2302]

Praise the Omnissiah for blessing us with the recovery of this sacred STC documentation. This Ian Davis, presumed archmagos of Holy Terra many millennia ago, was truly revolutionary in the development of augmentations of the flesh. The scribes will write volumes about this discovery.

[@tntmage5303]

@@thedumbcunt6318 brother I’m afraid he’s right the emperor has been slain

[@viktorbimmel4007]

@@tntmage5303 The Big E may be dead, but the true Omnessiah will be built

[@TenmaFN]

The military has several hospitals that work with amputees, I could only imagine that your skills could be put to use in that fashion. There are alot of companies who are on the cutting edge in the prostetics using pressure sensors and muscle contraction monitors in their builds. Love how you have refused to give up and stuck to your passions and skills. Keep up the great work.

[@martylawson1638]

Talking to the military is a pretty good idea actually. This is a significant problem for the military and they have groups dedicated to quick action engineering, and they might see how practical this hand is NOW vs a lot of the wizz-bang solutions in the pipe-line. Afik they also have they're own parallel approval track to the FDA so you may be able to get them in the field with less onerous testing. (not necessarily easier though...) @Punished Aniquin: lots of FDA rules are "written in blood" after something went wrong and killed/maimed someone. So not intended to lock out the little guy, but might have that effect. That said, I could easily see them lumping prosthetics in with far more invasive "medical devices" which would dramatically balloon the testing and documentation requirements. Thankfully, Ian's already doing the "hard" part of the development that requires the right motivation, talent, testing, and time. The rest of the process is time-consuming and expensive, but relatively "mechanical".

[@Mephiston]

I still hold out hope that one day someone hooks him up with the MIT Biophysics and Mechanical engineering departments so he can collab with minds like Hugh Herr. The work he's done with prosthetic legs is as inspiring as Ian is with his hands.

[@anangrymarine9174]

Adding a comment to boost

[@PinionTRose]

I really love this guy. He took the time to explain everything he fought/ still fighting while making chainsaw fingers. Truly inspirational!

[@tachyon939]

I couldn't handle the story about how you lost your fingers ,it was the most real life tragic story i have ever heard . I read the comments too,and i can definitely say that they must motivate you like hell.Reading the comments was enough to make me smile atleast.

[@weedwanker4884]

The god of fingerless steel has blessed us with knowledge Hail the lord

[@DeceasedONE]

"Lord Ian Davis." It cost about 50 dollars to become a "lord". You even get a tiny piece of land. Look it up!

[@Doctor_Ks]

did you mean hail to the king baby?

[@zariotsgilbert9717]

"The god of fingerless steel" sound like the name of a Mad Max universe main villain.

[@joshuakuehn]

@@zariotsgilbert9717 good enough for me!

[@definitelynotpewdiepie]

1:33 "It's incredibly stupid and dangerous and should not be attempted at home." *That's how you know it's a cool project!*

[@bigguns711]

Wow I was not expecting that. And I was not expecting to cry today. But sometimes things that happen that you don't expect. Man hearing your story makes me fell hope for being able to continue to do things that we loved after a serious injury and never losing hope. It makes my health problems look pretty trivial thank you for sharing your story. It definitely helped me through a tough day for that I'm really grateful!

[@TeamKillerCody]

I love the way you state everything so factually, your story is very sad but it’s not a sob story. A lot of content creators who’ve gone through trauma really milk their situation for all it’s worth to pile on us many views, likes and subscribes as possible. You just tell things how they are and I really find that endearing. Here’s another subscriber on your road to 1,000,000 best of luck out there and I hope everything is going well for you.

[@wb801]

This is the kind of guy KZbin should be for, not the narcissists that usually haunt it.

[@TheTimbs_]

We live in a society

[@nuttybames8690]

SOCIETY JOKER

[@yeetuslefetus1443]

@@nuttybames8690 Funniest shit i ever seen

[@budmeister]

Ok, tough guy.

[@TheTimbs_]

@@budmeister what?

[@DoctorGibbon]

"if i were to make it to density levels considered to be Osteoporosis, it would be a massive improvement" As someone born with Osteopetrosis, not Osteoporosis i felt that, its pretty much the reverse of Osteoporosis, where instead of decreased bone density, it is increased, leading to very brittle bones. It´s "broke my hip stepping off the bus a little too hard, bang, 2.5 years in a wheelchair at 15" kind of brittle no limb-loss tough, but i am looking forward to "disintegrating mandible" on the symptoms list, sounds fun! if i ever need a prosthetic lower jaw i know who to reach out to, that's for sure! great work man, keep it up

[@gabrielsantana6161]

Prosthetic metal jaws are cool, tho

[@Sketchy_Dood]

@@gabrielsantana6161 can you imagine constantly tasting metal tho

[@Ray-yv7kn]

Darth Malak much?

[@DR.SLAMMER]

@@Sketchy_Dood Small price to pay for a functioning jaw imo

[@gabrielsantana6161]

@@Sketchy_Dood with a human jaw you're constantly tasting fresh

[@davedennis6042]

Great leaders are usually unaware of their greatness. You are an amazing great leader who is so inspiring. Glad I found your channel.

[@Scampcam]

can i just say, your own prostectics are crazy cool to see working as completely as they do. It's amazing what can be done these days.

[@AKAVANISHX]

Bro you are literally an Inspiration

[@ricardosch1]

He is the Inspiration

[@mk3ferret]

The "SINGULARITY ENGINE" personified

[@ZolYinPodcast]

"Hi guys it's me again, I'm just here to casually wreck anyone's excuses on why they can't achieve any of their dreams, again. This time in Bruce Campbell flavor." This guy is one of the few youtubers who make me go extra hard at the gym and in life in general. I cannot believe this motivation is free for me, outright robbery.

[@gremlinfifty2308]

Its a steal

[@jackpumpoen]

if you’ve got a few extra bucks and want to support him, he’s got a patreon linked in his channel description

[@gege0298]

@baby pink youngjae agenda speak for yourself, i for one feel like shit on purpose

[@GarySmith-up1un]

@@gege0298 HA HA HA 😂

[@captainsweatpantsgaming3206]

I love your positive attitude throughout the video, helps me remember how blessed I really am to live the life I do. Thank you so much

[@cameronrichardson6607]

A true master of the craft, you’re a genius and a testament to the human spirit Thanks for everything you do!

[@samlevy8385]

imagine a thief seeing someone in an alley, trying to rob him, and the man had a chainsaw come out of his hand.

[@Pyrdex]

Me who's been one of those 2% that are already subbed

[@Aidan_E_Collins]

Same

[@camonsamon4894]

me and the bois

[@entruh4520]

Same

[@papagal2553]

dito

[@kallelindman9722]

Yeah boi

[@gormauslander]

The way in which you prepared yourself to exit your job is actually fantastic. Doing the work evenings and weekends, getting more work when hours were cut back.

[@680mudman]

A real man rises above adversity moves forward and overcomes.Your a true leader and inspiration on many levels such a rare thing!

[@uselessinventor4030]

you're like a real-life super hero whos overcoming his set backs

[@NightmareBlade10]

Absolutely, this dude's story is really inspiring!!!

[@sicknastydabdab2711]

Or this is his villain origin story

[@uselessinventor4030]

@@sicknastydabdab2711 ... oh shit

[@ThePlastikChair]

@@sicknastydabdab2711 well, fuck.

[@ptolemaic3238]

@@sicknastydabdab2711 oh shit

[@remb9614]

If I lost any fingers I wouldn’t even be able to count to ten anymore.

[@zCoin1]

Same😅

[@arcturus4762]

@@zCoin1 Technically you could, you just need to use your sausage

[@zCoin1]

@@arcturus4762 🥁🥁🥁*funny drum rolls*

[@ricosrealm]

Your positive attitude of turning lemons into lemonade with your misfortunes is just incredibly inspiring story.

[@in.meraki]

You sir are so full of positivity. After everything you are still seeing positive things and are so full of gratitude and have no complaints. World needs more people like you. I wish you success, happiness and good health. 🙏

[@simp-slayer]

I found a literal legend hiding in KZbin's algorithm.

[@BYROXI5000]

I am french and he is amazing.

[@ZillaYT.]

yes

[@dommyboysmith]

Best "recommended for you" I've ever got. Hands down.

[@tropiccalibackyardgardener6241]

I thought the same thing

[@joshuazoldschool4720]

Me too👍😁

[@hollowstarfire]

Him: *explaining technical stuff* Me, not understanding (jfk voice): “I like your funny words chainsaw man”

[@randomdavid8299]

Sounds little cringe but ok

[@kahate7328]

chainsaw man.. CHAINSAWMAN

[@awesomearsam1890]

@@kahate7328 *H A M B U R G E R*

[@yahazek]

Ok but you should read chainsaw man yall

[@imtiaze642]

Read Chainsawman then

[@ImTheDaveman]

Inventors RAWK!!! You not only invent, you even reinvented yourself! I mean - going through those health issues and changing your views to accommodate and surpass those issues where needed, is seriously awesome!

[@thatflyingwaffle109]

man sounds so upbeat after all he's been through, keep on keeping on!

[@Bizagro]

Dude. Talk about full circle! From designing a prosthetic hand as a youth, to actually needing one later in life. How prophetical! I can't wait to watch the documentary about you.

[@billyjim0733]

Only animals get documentaries about them and this man is just a man

[@death46]

@@billyjim0733 people do get documentaries about them, though...

[@billyjim0733]

@@death46 oh soz

[@ibosu3190]

Let's call it an "autobiography" and give this unnecessary discussion a rest, shall we?

[@teejay9189]

@@ibosu3190 no.

[@JamietheEmperor]

his attitude is so respectable, I would love for him to be a professor at a college

[@robertspeedwagon982]

Everyone want to have this legend as a professor

[@mr.e8282]

Seconded.

[@neckarsulme]

or as a neighbor

[@notapplicable615]

Watched one other video of yours months ago and found this in my recommends, I'm glad I clicked. You are a pretty inspiring dude and now I am ready to follow more of your work.

[@WvlfDarkfire]

It's not what happens in life that makes you great. It's how you deal with it. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing. Your story is truly inspiring.

[@overlordswapi594]

people: we want Ash´s Chainsaw Ian:*Makes an upgraded even more epic chainsaw*

[@kaminarikatuhstrofik9534]

Jesus man you basically equipped yourself with the skills as a kid to rebuild yourself as an adult lol. Very cool story.

[@lionfire3359]

I imagine when he gets older as organs fail he will be putting synthetic irgans in their place. Wil probably be the first human to achieve immortality.

[@marcotte6608]

god is trying to remove dis 1

[@hidingunderyourskin]

@@lionfire3359 the Million Dollar Man

[@davidossantos1346]

Metal Gear Homie

[@jonahnanooi9616]

You are a Genius. A positive thinker. An inspirer. Thank you for sharing your life story.

[@chipmonkey7266]

Wow. First vid because it popped up in my recommended. What a crazy back story. Also instantly subscribed. Hope you get that Gold Button!

[@sleepykitty8918]

Same here! :)

[@Sean-sv4hb]

This man is the reason Johnny Silverhand is called Silverhand

[@johnnyplto5592]

he cut his hand just so he could make a robot arm

[@eco1969]

engineer moment

[@christophstar1487]

You are Breathtaking

[@DavidGuyton]

Nice work sir!

[@matthewkenney8915]

You guys should do something together

[@diegoserrano3674]

@@matthewkenney8915 100% agreed, I would PAY to see that colab

[@shadowzero50]

Love your videos

[@EME48]

Man, a winter soldier style build would be incredible

[@georgeyoung613]

Wow brother i just got to the part where you explained your condition. I am amazed at how positive you are. Your truly an inspiring figure. If only more people had a fraction of your positivity and drive. I truly wish you the best and will keep you in my prayers.

[@Lorant1984]

BROTHER, YOU ARE A TRUE INSPIRATION! RESPECT! I am going to rewatch your video with my kids. I want them to see a man of true virtue and of real character! I wish that when my time comes I will have a grain of your courage. Love.

[@user-wj7vh6wx8q]

This guy is an absolute legend. Not only he reads all the comments he also EDITS his own videos all by himself while making robotic staff and all on the same time.what a legend

[@cringeman9019]

I just found his channel and he’s already one of my favorite KZbinrs

[@05r41]

Robotic staff? Now that would be epic

[@69genius5]

I don’t understand how this man has so much swag, talent and generosity

[@keaponlaffin6737]

Indeed. The amount of swag is astounding..!

[@janfrancoelchikapu]

And a chainsaw

[@glenholmgren1218]

Because he doesn’t think life OWES a him a living

[@georgebezman4883]

People like you are the reason I got into science and engineering as a youngster, honestly. And to top it all off, you're also a god damn superhero. I know too many people who gave up when faced with such adversities, and even more that just settled with being complacent. You sir, are an inspiration indeed. When you get that hand to the level of dexterity you wish, you should learn Elton John's " I'm Still Standing " on piano or bass and play the living hell out of it as the biggest middle finger to life.

[@datatwo7405]

I have begun to believe that many of us have a good sense of what we will become or what big transition will occur in our lives later on. What we do with that or when it occurs is the more important aspect of this, not so much the knowing. I bring this up because I find it incredible that at 17 you had built the plastic hand prosthetic only to then many years later lose your dominant hand. It is as if you had a predetermined template of your life waiting for you to follow. And although, I am low on the scale when it comes to understanding engineering, I think your video is fantastic. You are an incredible inspiration!

[@wowjarret]

My dad recently lost his battle with Multiple Myeloma (October 14, 2020). I don't know how I happened to be recommended this video, but thank you for the content. It's nice to see someone who has 'survived' Multiple Myeloma. I know it's not really a battle you can win, and you will probably be taking medication for the rest of your life. But thank you for raising awareness of this form of cancer. Good luck on the project, but in all honesty, I'm hoping to check your channel now and see that you've completed it and posted some more content for me to see.

[@missingpartsclub]

Sorry for the loss of your dad, yes I am on the lifetime chemo treatment plan. In fact,, Sat in the chair for 8 hrs today. This week is 3 years post transplant, which is awesome! Really, I think that this is the best use of my bonus time. Helping others.

[@farrahclemente3720]

OMG I AM SO SORRY!!! I AM ACTUALLY CRYING RIGHT NOW

[@Shiek200]

man, that youtube algorithm is spooky sometimes

[@jordanski5421]

@@missingpartsclub I can't begin to picture what you're going through (I hope I never have to) but what I do see here is a man with true strength and creativity... Don't ever surrender, the world wants you here.

[@commonsense7754]

Lost my dad to multiple myeloma in 2015 too. Nasty disease.

[@tntcake6327]

How is your story so intriguing im 10 minutes in and just realised i wasnt even paying attention to the machining (despite the fact i was looking directly at it) i was too engrossed in your story

[@MKrang-hn3re]

Right!!

[@fyrrydr4g0n]

You sir are an inspiration to us all. Everything you have survived and everything you have created is just awe-inspiring. I can only dream of being able to make a hand out of metal as awesome as yours... but for completely different reasons.

[@peter_ausnit]

I’m amazed by your work, your attitude, and your success building amazing prosthetics. Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your story.

[@dootdoot3888]

Ngl when he was answering how he lost his fingers and I saw how close his hands got to some of those tools I thought he was gonna say an accident lmao

[@Lyle_452]

Ian: “Don’t do this at home” No one: but aren’t you *at* home? Ian: “I’m going to pretend you didn’t say that”

[@thetau4866]

@Destructor De Vajinas to you

[@Lyle_452]

@Destructor De Vajinas that’s too bad

[@animationspace8550]

Kart driver has been driven to extinction by evolutionary forces. All the evidence we have left are comment fossils and coevolutionary replies that seem to be to the Kart Driver. Further research excerpts coming to you soon.

[@FranTusajigwe]

@@thetau4866 what'd he say?

[@thetau4866]

@@FranTusajigwe its not funny

[@therelaxingbreath2944]

Love the positivity of this guy. Not a technical person at all, but this dude makes me want to build something. Hope you're doing well

[@ethanweaks5031]

For the past 5 years just about, I've been dreaming about doing exactly what you are, I wish you the best of luck and you most definitely deserve to get picked up by a prosthetics company, I genuinely cannot wait to see what your future holds for your own wellbeing, and the future of prosthetics.

[@tannermontgomery8177]

This man is the personification of "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade"

[@baconeater312]

when life gives you cancer make body parts

[@jacobj3236]

If there's ever a zombie apocalypse, I want this man on my team!

[@creeperkid1069]

One day I swear this guy will add a just a pistol to prosthetic and just say I'm ready for any zombie

[@aa2748]

@@creeperkid1069 laws: Hold it!

[@mikhail6884]

this man is one of the worlds top 10 greatest inventors. great origin/success story

[@crazyinclarence5531]

I am mindblown with your story. Will be sharing with my hubby. You are such an inspiring person. Love from Australia.

[@bradenhogan2]

“It’s incredibly stupid and dangerous and should not be tried at home. But... it should be a pretty well received video.” Ah yes, how all good decisions begin. Groovy!

[@AyushKumar-oy1zv]

If you have any kids then i can just imagine them going "Dad my friends wanna see the cyberpunk hand agaaaaiiiiiiinnnnn"

[@eariamjh71]

This man is the definitive case study of the triumph of human will over adversity. Instant sub.

[@omarmartinez7277]

Wow, and I was upset when I had to give up manual and robotic welding from my back injury. I'm glad your still with us and doing what you love.😎👍

[@coochiecrumbs3526]

Bruh, my man's gonna create an entire gunslinger

[@aaclovern9804]

Imagine all the taunt kills you can get

[@oscarpw6550]

I was looking for this comment lol

[@Kr1zpy]

*Spy zapping, mine sentry*

[@billyjim0733]

@@Kr1zpy *SPAH

[@cooliodiablo4571]

“Things went down hill from there.”...Holy shit it got even worse after all the things that already happened to him? Broke his back, got cancer...Then lost his fingers...That’s an insane story man.

[@melancholiavalentine2544]

Wow, you have been dealt a tough hand but still manage to weave around everything. Really inspiring.

[@lylebrownrigg7403]

Very cool! I love the drive system you came up with! I can sympathize with the loss of your fingers as I lost 2 finger tips in an industrial accident about 20 years ago. Not a pleasant experience! You didn't let it get in the way of living your life. I salute you.

[@michasowik2438]

CD Projekt Red: We have Johnny Silverhand Ian Davis: With great respect :D

[@joshuataylor524]

I like this video format better, it's like a walk and talk type thing, I'm taking in information and observing the events happening infront of me. Can't wait for part 2. :) P.S. "Groovy"

[@Freight_Train]

I've been looking at youtube videos for a lot of years and seen a lot of good stuff. You, sir, are the first channel I've subscribed to. Great work.

[@olabanas7658]

Thank you for sharing your story! I really admire all the work that you do. That gold play button is right around the corner!