I built a CNC mill because I have no self control

I've always wanted a CNC mill, so now I'm building one.
This episode dives head first into the fabrication and machining of my heavy-duty DIY CNC milling machine, with a splash of paint at the end.
Patreon: www.patreon.com/NotAnEngineer

[@Ididathing]

Life changing video!

[@NoEngineerHere]

I'm gushing

[@rojirrim7298]

Aussie makers unite!

[@SadSpaceDuck]

agreed

[@sicstar]

Now this channel is on a watchlist too :D

[@JustinAlexanderBell]

​@@NoEngineerHere Snakebite?

[@sparrowthenerd]

I was flabbergasted when I realized this was a new channel, the quality is amazing! Looking forward to future videos about the machine

[@NoEngineerHere]

They're on their way! 📈

[@drewgossage8842]

I feel like I'm getting in on the ground floor of something 😂

[@halvtan]

I was disappointed when I found out that I couldn’t binge 😂 Great stuff. Looking forward to watch more

[@nevermind1O844]

Same here! Good job on that first video! Can't wait for the next one!

[@Birb_of_Judge]

Same here

[@NoEngineerHere]

Hey everyone, I'm delirious. Part two is out now! Never in a million years did I expect to get this kind of response. Just wanna say I'm here to stay; this is just the beginning!

[@wondrous.]

WONDERFUL

[@trevor6814]

Hey I haven’t been watching your channel for very long so I don’t know your core audience but I feel like a “making a cnc with a cnc” video would be very amusing and help people without your tools or machining ability rent out a cnc to build their own cnc.

[@mezzer34]

Next video is "I repaired the rear springs in my partners car" right? aha great video dude

[@samwillard5688]

I have never worked in a machine shop, although I worked making stainless tubing. 2 mills, both hammer welds

[@adrianramos4400]

reminds you that DIY doesnt have to look like DIY. you built something everybody wants to build.

[@NoEngineerHere]

The power of a shiny coat of paint should never be underestimated

[@Crevatsch]

@@NoEngineerHere Grinder and paint make me the welder i aint!

[@i8764theKevassitant]

​@@NoEngineerHerehere in the states and probably elsewhere is a proverb "grinder and paint makes the Fabber you ain't"

[@fltfathin]

The limitation of DIY is only at getting order from other

[@CptAwwsome]

​@@NoEngineerHereOr over-overestimated. My dad always said "the power of a shiny coat of paint should never be under or over-estimated. If you're going to estimate be precise about it. Otherwise why bother?" He took guesswork very seriously

[@TroyCroatto]

Awesome to see more Australian makers in the scene, can’t wait to see it up and running. Just be sure to use the CNC Mill to build another, smaller, CNC Mill!

[@NoEngineerHere]

Way ahead of you

[@JohnDoe-ls2ww]

Why not use the cnc mill to build, wait for it.... A CNC Lathe 😮

[@friendlysnoworb6091]

no no, you've got it all wrong. you use the first mill to build a *larger* CNC

[@TroyCroatto]

@@friendlysnoworb6091 people like you are going to save the world one day. It’s your washing machine box thinking that makes my shoebox thinking obsolete.

[@tann_man]

its ghost gun time

[@MattOckendon]

And they say that the algorithm is flawed but here is a brilliant new channel - top of my recommendations! Totally identifiable and with more than a little of the This Old Tony about it - the next in the series is eagerly awaited!

[@NoEngineerHere]

I made sure to sacrifice a collection of endmills to appease the machining gods before uploading; the algorithm is feeble before their might. A likening to ToT is the highest praise I could hope for! He's really set the bar.

[@hatemondays]

I would suggest that it's a wonderful yet original Australian blend of TOT and Inheritance machining. As someone else above mentioned, feels as though I'm getting in on the ground floor of something special.

[@rseichter]

If this compliment from a non-machinist even matters: This is a promising inaugural video, and I am looking forward to more. Subscribed, and greetings from Germany. 👍

[@NoEngineerHere]

Absolutely it matters! I'm a non-machinist myself!

[@nevermind1O844]

​@@NoEngineerHerewell thats somewhat hard to believe! 😂 greetings from another german!

[@julhcoh]

I am an engineer, and I sure as hell couldn’t do this. Absolutely fantastic and looking forward to more.

[@theusedbox]

12 years as a machinist and this is inspiring. To see how you adapt and overcome to get to job done, well done sir.

[@Silverlyx]

Nice build- but more importantly your style of narration and the layout of the video was great. Really looking forward to more of this build and any vids you publish 👍

[@NoEngineerHere]

Ah thanks man! I'm stoked! There's absolutely more on the way.

[@jjonline5917]

As a machinist i applaud your skills as a hobbiest and creator. this is a perfect example of what you can get done through shier will.

[@johngober4088]

I never thought I would be able to put together a 3d printer but now that I have I am hella confident I can build a light duty CNC for thin aluminum and wood considering all the free software that runs on PC with cheap CNC Boards options. The stepper drivers for NEMA 23s are steep price since you have to get one for each motor :( .

[@hc2013]

My new favorite channel since Thisoldtony has been busy with life.

[@danielhenry52]

The narration, satire, and quality of content is awesome. Subscribed. You should be proud of this content.

[@olleolsson7837]

This video is great. Really polished, feels like you have done this for a long time already. I really like your style of edit and humour this far. Longing for more. 👍🏽🙂

[@NoEngineerHere]

I'm a virgin, I swear! Hopefully things just get better. See you next time!

[@rameezsheikh7576]

​@@NoEngineerHere i think you are definitely A TOT subscriber. No machinist is a machinist (on YT) if you don't watch TOT's videos 😂

[@samsunet]

thats the reason why im subscribed him :D normaly i dont subscribe. im waiting for more interesting content! :D

[@AchronTimeless]

Well, I've got a new obsession to watch every video of. This was amazing! "What are you going to use it for?" - that's... that's not the point though.

[@magran17]

Good on you! I see many wonderful adventures to come. All the best from Victoria, BC, Canada 🇨🇦 and Kingston Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@sihark]

absolutely bonkers that you dont have more videos already, by the quality of your editing and narration i was expecting to binge like 100 episodes of you making random stuff

[@BPCustomCreations]

Legendary first video! I'm glad you decided to start a channel and I'll be following 😁👍

[@mathoph26]

Keep up the good work ! Another self made man from Australia, big respect for you guys

[@NoEngineerHere]

Thanks for watching! Not quite self-made yet, but we're well on the way!

[@johngober4088]

At first I thought this was the UK but THEY DONT KNOW HOW TO MAKE CNCs!!!

[@antoniovictorhilario4270]

OMG the title wins my subscription. Indeed the allure of semimagical automation of a hobby tool was irresistible.

[@daveasharps]

I'm way too stoked about this! Killer skills in fab, design, framing, design Yada Yada, looking forward to seeing more! Also I do need to throw this out there, but go invest in some more lighting, a lot of these shots were pretty dark, and at least in my experience, it's way easier to build stuff with good lighting. Regardless really happy you made this!

[@NoEngineerHere]

Thanks mate! And I agree on the lights. It's all been a massive learning experience!

[@keptleroymg6877]

@@NoEngineerHere it was dark bro!

[@jdubz22]

The sarcastic outlook and the DIY inspired solutions got you another sub. Looking forward to the continuation of this video series!

[@NoEngineerHere]

Thankyou! Won't be long now ⏳

[@sdoc3]

This is awesome stuff! I ventured into building my own CNC from the ground up when I studied. This requires an enormous amount of planning and actual building. Kudos!

[@MrFlyingSquirl]

The title was so relatable it knocked me out and when I came to I was subscribed and the video was already playing.

[@additivealex4566]

This guy may not be an engineer (just like me), but he knows damn well how to fall down a rabbit hole. Thanks for sharing with us, great project, great video! subbed

[@dutchylt]

Easily one of the best DIY projects I've seen. I'm just opening the door into hobbiest machining as an early retired ex soldier. You are real proof that qualifications are not needed, and that natural talent still rules the industries. Keep up the great work. From qld.

[@cdgonepotatoes4219]

It makes you wonder how few tools you really need to build an entire metalworking workshop of your own, power tools included. In the blacksmithing world pretty much this is the spirit: start with an anvil, hammer, forge and iron bars. First thing you'll do is a pair of tongs, then another, then you make another hammer and so on. As a prospecting hobbyist I find building the machinery you'll use significantly more interesting than trying to find ideas of what you could make with all the tools.

[@NoEngineerHere]

I really think tool and machine building is its own hobby, and a self replicating one at that. "Think of the tools I can make with these new tools, and the tools that these tools build, I can use to build more tools!"

[@cdgonepotatoes4219]

​@@NoEngineerHere You just put the Industrial Revolution in a nutshell.

[@KieranShort]

Love it!! Not much of this sort of stuff coming from Australia, so this is sweet. Good that we have a few maker youtubers here.

[@zockrates]

Dude for the first video of your channel, you've done really really great! Love your humor and personallity. it just works in this kind of content. cheers mate ;)

[@NoEngineerHere]

Thankyou for saying so! More to come.

[@MayorOfLuckyBoyNV]

My dad has built CNCs just like this for decades. Fun to watch someone else do it too!

[@Mitch3D]

The age old question "What are you going to use it for?", machinists know the real answer: to build parts and fixtures for the machine itself.

[@NoEngineerHere]

all the way down

[@justinbanks2380]

That is a champ of a significant other to even entertain the idea of letting you put that big heavy machine in their small car

[@toast47624]

People stopped asking "what are you going to use it for" Now they ask what don't you use it for. I live in the shed. My CNC mill runs most days, often to 2 in the morning.

[@jafryicus5304]

Holy crow, what a channel. I started vocational school for machining 2 months ago, and your videos helped me better understand how milling machines work. I am also very intrigued about whatever issue you mentioned you were having with your lathe in your newest video. I’d love to see you troubleshoot that. & I’m totally showing this video to my shop instructor. New favorite channel.

[@williamstock3007]

Bloody awesome job dude, especially with the difficulty of finding the equipment and parts in Australia that seem to be common place everywhere else

[@NoEngineerHere]

Being told to "just pick up an Bridgeport for 50 cents" has become a recurring nightmare of mine

[@Omnis2]

Things like this are what makes KZbin great. Thank you.

[@RUNCNC]

This machine looks decent! I love the fact that you use steel rather than aluminium. And yes, I instantly subscribed to your channel, because I wanna see more!!!!

[@kennethjanczak4900]

Great project and build. Thanks for taking the time to make the video and share it..

[@Joorin4711]

Great content! As others have already said, your humour and pacing is spot on. Not to mention your craftsmanship. If I were, and I am, to suggest one thing it would be to balance the lighting a bit more. Some shots were a bit too ... romantic to really convey the structure and work being done.

[@wizrom3046]

Its Victoria, they dont have light there that is reserved for the nice states. Hi from QLD 😎

[@66taner67]

Dude this channel deserves to take off like a rocket. That Video is truly something special.

[@InformatrIIcks]

I cried a little at "finding metrology equipment in Australia is about as hard as finding metrology equipment in Australia" Truer words have never been spoken. 😭

[@dexterm2003]

Just going to have to make your metrology equipment. Yes it can be done. The 3 plate method will get you excellent reference surfaces, and you can go from there.

[@elliotth30]

Cant believe this is a first post! Insane video and insane project looking forward to seeing what comes next!!!

[@lottievixen]

wow this is awesome, so glad it ended up on my suggestions

[@MrHolozip]

So glad KZbin suggested this for me! Instant subscribe, I love the deadpan delivery, and what an awesome build!

[@TaLuVs]

I've shared this video with my tradie mates. It means that they get to watch something cool while also thinking higher of me for actually finding this. Looking forward to your future work.

[@DJZofPCB]

thats why i create. to escape the mundane. !! much love borther from another mother. Thank you for your creative spark and dedication that you bring to your work!!

[@MartinGlazierMG]

You are absolute maniac! I am stunned with this build of yours. Cannot wait for more videos!

[@3mileshi]

Sir, I want to commend you on your presentation skills, especially your economy with words. Combined with your calm delivery, i found a great deal of humor in this video about a topic nearly as exciting to me as whatever it is I'm ignoring on the popular video. May fortune find you, and rabbit holes be ever worthwhile!

[@RedRavenRuler]

I need much much more!!!! The humor is spot on and the project is amazing!!!

[@cisco40ty]

Time, planning, hours of preparation, materials, electronics. We all have been down this road, but this is huge undertaking. I can only imagine in Australia the cost is double! Can wait to see it running!

[@Basement_CNC]

i hope you continue you KZbin channel, the quality is amazing for you first video, entertaining and educational 🤝

[@NoEngineerHere]

I'm giving it a red hot go! Thanks for the comment, glad you liked it

[@chaz5699]

Good to see an Aussie maker! looking forward to the next vid!

[@RTC057]

What a brilliant find this channel is. Can’t wait for more content! Thanks for sharing.

[@peterarbeitsloser1746]

love this video, also the dry humor. this just proves that videos can be entertaining without someone talking really loud and overmotivated to somehow keep the viewers attention. Keep up the good work.

[@specific-solutions]

Oh gosh establishing the context of the spindle bridge by panning across the drawings :delightful: Smooth presentation of an impressive project, thanks for sharing

[@Archamfer]

I feel extremely lucky to be here at under 10k subs. Quality is amazing for a first video, can't wait for more!

[@daetynsilva3223]

This is what I want my life to be. You are so inspiring for someone who works around these tools I love it. Keep the videos comin man

[@pieceofshot-ur]

I'm an engineering student and I'm so glad I just found your channel. Love everything about it😂

[@ISKLEMMI]

Beautiful work! This is an incredibly strong opening video. I'm looking forward to seeing what's next. Thank you for sharing!

[@blakes8901]

HELL YEAH! you know you're an enthusiast when 2 a week old video from a channel that only has one video gets recommended to you lmao. I share the sentiment in your channel description, just gotta build up the capital to afford to do something like this. I really cant wait!

[@NoEngineerHere]

I spent my whole tax return on this thing. I can't be trusted with lump sums.

[@blakes8901]

I feel u dude i have to make part of my monthly paycheck unacessable until halfway through the month for exactly the same reason XD

[@lup7271]

Nice, good and entertaining video and amazing quality for being your first upload. We will watch your career with great interest.

[@NoEngineerHere]

Cheers to that! I'm psyched you're all here

[@jacobwachtel5177]

Yes I think there are many more who will see this and want to see more. Excellent video!

[@i8764theKevassitant]

New favorite channel. Old dudes run machining tube and I'm just a young welder but your living my dream (nightmare?). I just want to build anything. Big ole sub. Keep em pumping and ill be here.

[@OhHeyTrevorFlowers]

That's a solid edit of a solid build. Thanks for sharing!

[@joshuadelisle]

Welcome to KZbin, i look forward to seeing more. Great first video. Cheers J

[@NoEngineerHere]

Ah that means heaps. Your video on converting a cheapo laser engraver into a plasma cutter was the round-about inception of this project. Opened my eyes to the accessibility of CNC. Thanks for dropping in!

[@joshuadelisle]

@@NoEngineerHere thank you for watching my vids too. I'm chuffed it's helped you. Your mill looks amazing and I'm jealous of the kit you already have. Machining isn't my strength at all though. I'm really interested in what products you build with yours. All the very best. Cheers J

[@schuschi]

just wanted to look for other vid from you never did I expect this to be the very first one on the channel and 200k views already impressive

[@polishedkarma1338]

Love the quality mate, couldn’t believe this is an inaugural video!

[@BurningFly]

I love finding Aussies building things, and hearing them gripe about the lack of -stuff- here. Amazing video!

[@rockylamattina699]

Thanks for putting this together mate, I literally lie awake at night staring at the entrance to the rabbit hole of building my own cnc mill. I can't let it go even though I know where it's going to take me.

[@jesterlampoon-t1j]

1 video. 2 weeks. and almost 20k subs. Bravo good sir. I shall be proud knowing I was here at sub 20k, and I look forward to your future endeavors.

[@notravstar]

Add this to the list of comedic engineering channels that popped out of nowhere with a fully developed professional video

[@OleBrinch]

I fell down that same rabbit hole long some years ago. I am afraid to tell you, but there seem to be no way out of the hole. For a first video for KZbin, you did very well. God and funny storytelling. DIY, but quite high end execution of the project. I will follow you down the hole with a smile.

[@NoEngineerHere]

The only way out of the hole is to keep digging!

[@pandaiscool9552]

This is a great video, this is the first time I’m seeing your channel but I look forward to seeing more

[@AvalancheReviews]

This channel has been an addiction for me lately. Cheers dawg!

[@AdvancedTinkering]

Great video!

[@kf6948]

Some strange mix of This Old Tony, Marling Baits and.... well, an Austrailian... Edit: A very good mix. Excellent way to start a channel strong. good on ya mate.

[@herzogsbuick]

I don't know how this channel and Cranktown City could be so different, yet so absolutely the same. Solid call on the hammertone -- looks like you got some nice even coats. Can't wait for the next video!

[@lemmonsinmyeyes]

That ‘good enough’ mic reading hits home lmao , awesome build dude, can’t wait for the ‘fun’ electronics part !

[@ProofBenny]

13 days , 103k views and 13.5k subscribers , safe to say you nailed it mate! Congratulations - With regards to the build , love seeing people get shit done , and you got it done!

[@rischiiii]

I am a german Engineer and this is some really good work!

[@renkeludwig7405]

You're living peoples dreams... keep up the amazing work!

[@Tychohuybers]

This is the beginning of a banger channel, I can feel it.

[@nielscremer599]

Hell yes! I love that I'm still one of the early ones to sub :). Exactly the kind of content we need here, if you keep going you'll reach a million in like 14 months

[@albingrahn5576]

this channel just popped up out of nowhere with an absolute banger. don't know what type of content you're planning to make in the future but either way i'm here for it!

[@ВалерийМандругин]

Looking forward for next chapter

[@billsmith5166]

This looks great. That coat was a surprise.

[@VegasEdo]

There's only one thing left to do...give this hungry crowd of viewers more content. Great video and great commentating. Keep it up.

[@NoEngineerHere]

It is done

[@c4call]

Watching a video of this quality and subscribing to the channel only to find out that you only have 1 video is honestly criminal. I need more. give me more.

[@MoonMoon-gu2ge]

The deer in the headlights look at the end was absolutely priceless mate.

[@benkeller3]

Awesome video. I agree with many other comments on the video professionalism and the content (very interesting). Please do more!

[@thereignofdando]

Tremendous. And as a kiwi, I always enjoy the dryness that the likes of ididathing and you bring. Extremely cool. Bravo!

[@MellexLabs]

Nice great job! Thanks for sharing your story... please continue.

[@thedolphin5428]

Beautiful (Aussie) introduction. Great video.

[@nicolascazzaretto5914]

Excellent content! I need part 2 !

[@Hanger-13]

I honestly did not like watching this video because it made me jealous of his sheer desire and will to build the machine he wanted to have. Truly amazing video to watch and inspiration to all DIY'ers. One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. God bless.

[@abcdefghi9]

I wish you could build a channel showcasing the building and operating of all things mechanical/engineering based like supercar engines, all sorts of machines, heavy equipment, formula 1 engines and car designs, rocket engines, aircraft/ fighterplanes, ship engines, dams, bridges, even the engineering behind himan organs like the heart, kidneys and joints.I think your channel can truly become something great.

[@donpantolonez]

In future I can easily say that I’ve subscribed from the beginning of your journey. I love the humor you’ve, keep doing, what you are doing, with that narrative. Measurements and reading texts are great idea. It’s unique from what I’ve seen before. Enjoy the journey.

[@Handskemager]

Looks amazing, well done! And the snarky comments throughout was funny keep up the good work!

[@jilliebean613]

You are living every engineer’s dream of using machines to build a machine that makes more machines.

[@user-vh89930]

What an incredible video for such a new channel! Keep up the good work! All my engineer buddies approve!