CNC Shop Tour | Adam Started His Own CNC Machining Business!

A CNC Machine Shop that is 190 sq ft? YES, PLEASE! You might remember this guy from the awesome Superb Industries factory tour. Adam Demuth owner of Demuth Tool & Design recently "stepped" into being self-employed, which is incredibly inspiring for anyone dreaming of starting a machining business!
With diverse machines like the Haas Mini Mill, Mori Seiki NVD1500 DCG, and Parker Majestic Surface Grinder, he has what he needs to get the job done!
This is proof that making the transition to entrepreneurship doesn't mean you have to jump off a cliff and build a plane on the way down. THERE ARE NO EXCUSES!
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[@designsquared9372]

This is the type of person you want to work with in the industry. It is becoming harder and harder to find. Best of luck!

[@djgamer2012]

It depends where you live.

[@hammurambi]

Design Squared Unfortunately many companies just aren’t willing to spend the money or the time to invest in training and supporting people in building their skill set. My employer is paying machine operators the same rate they did in the early 80s. They complain about turnover and employee skill level, but can’t grasp that concept of getting what you pay for.

[@migkillerphantom]

@@hammurambi if cheap labor gets the job done, cheap labor gets the job done. Management's duty is to the bottom line, not the subjective work satisfaction of employees or arbitrary quality metrics the client doesn't care about.

[@13anomalous16]

@@migkillerphantom I hope you aren't in a management position

[@stevew3226]

@@migkillerphantom you wont last long in managment with a comment like this.. maybe go back to school learn the basics or read 'How to make friends and Influence people'.. glad I dont work with you ;)

[@08Moose08]

I personally know Adam and worked with him at one of our former employers and i can say he is very good at what he does. Always taking great pride in whatever he is doing and amazing at thinking outside the box.

[@justinmoritz6543]

These tours give so much perspective and wisdom! Thanks so much for providing this type of content

[@fiberartistsupplyco]

Adam’s absolutely one of my favorite tool maker/machinists to listen to. Can’t wait to see where he takes his work!

[@MaquinerosCNC]

Awesome machines in a very veeeery small place! thanks john for bring us the opportunity to meet these kind of shops too!

[@nyccnc]

My pleasure!!!

[@shyamalroy19]

@@nyccnc u

[@bittech1]

As somebody operating out of ~120sqft this was such an inspiring mini-tour. I loved the Superb one when that came out, awesome to see how Adam has made that switch and is making it work.

[@themadhillbillycustoms5013]

Great video. I really like shop tours of the smaller places. I think it's more interesting than the big shop tours. Thanks for sharing and good luck to Adam.

[@jameswilliams2415]

Adam I'm a surgical instrument maker, we file everything just about, our file cleaning and sharpening methods are a little different. For cleaning we soften a brass chisel face with a torch and use it to file in the same direction of the teeth to pop out clogged material. To sharpen, we use a acid bath of electro polishing purposes, few seconds of a dip, helps to preserve it for a little while longer.

[@thehardwareguy]

Adam seems like a very humble dude! thanks for letting us into your shop, very insightful!

[@wojtczak1984]

190 sq ft.... I will never complain about my 500 sq ft again.

[@BrilliantDesignOnline]

These kind of videos are incredibly valuable! You get a glimpse of how he thinks, some of his issues and his setup. I was interesting in his tooling drawer organization. Thanks John and Adam.

[@davekummer6587]

Adam your a great enterpreneur and Machinist -American craftsmanship at its finest

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday John, great shop tour, it goes to show that small shops still do work, It’s awesome to see, great shop Adam, I wish you all the best for the future, Thank you John

[@nyccnc]

Thanks!

[@andregross7420]

I have a DoAll DH612 and its also a steel tape drive with a non-roller bearing table. Not having backlash in the drive really is nice for this type of work.

[@ROBRENZ]

Excellent John and Adam! ATB, Roibn

[@nyccnc]

Thanks, Robin!

[@Livedracersteve]

This man is where I hope to be, I have a lot of respect for him and I hope I can learn even half of what he knows during the time of my career.

[@stewartross1233]

Awesome setup, thank you for letting us share. When I was an apprentice in the UK in the 70s I was taught to use chalk when hand filing for a better finish. It worked really well and still do it to this day.

[@genericdynamics6618]

Love it. Quoting the most important part of the video: "There's just no excuse". Lesson learned!

[@chrisblight6069]

It's amazing what you can do; very nice setup and an even nicer guy by the sound of it.

[@joeszabo4237]

Good video John I really enjoyed it. Soapstone also works very well for keeping a file clean. What is soapstone? Back in the day it was used to write on steel, before the paint markers were around. It has a more slick quality to it than chalk. Just my personal preference I thought I would pass along.

[@kastrup2dk]

nice small mori seiki CNC mill I have been running a Mori Seiki NH5000 DCG. they are very precise machines from Mori Seiki many factories in Europe use them DMG Mori

[@genixia]

I really enjoyed Adam's insights in the Supreme tour, he really knows his trade. I'm interested to know what power supply he has to his house! Does he have fire suppression on those machines since he runs oil?

[@zomie1]

He probably doesn't need more then 100 amps single for those machines with compressor.

[@adamthemachinist]

I upgraded to 200 amp service when I started the shop. Currently I have two panels in the garage. One is 80 amps single phase for the grinder, lights, mini mill and air. There is a second 100 amp service which is just for the phase converter. The haas and mori don’t really draw much power but the air compressor is definitely running my power bill up.

[@keytools197]

@@adamthemachinist put a vfd on the compressor swap the motor for 3 phase . It stops that intial draw that dims the lights also gives you a bit of warning mid conversation lol

[@ryanmalin]

You see the GS2 on the first grinder? It can take single phase and output 3ph

[@tonerduckpin]

Another episode of Tiny Shop Nation!

[@bcbloc02]

Congrats on the success!! Good to see you making good use of the small space and getting to enjoy what you do!

[@paulrautenbach]

What a nice chap. Thanks for the tour.

[@guytech7310]

Recalling the famous line from JAWS (movie): Adam, I think you're going to need a bigger shop! Sort of reminds me of SMW progression: Started machining in a Tiny NYC apartment, Then to home basement, then to a barn, and ending up in a large commercial building. I guess that's problem comes with success. I would end with "Best of Luck to you Adam", but I suspect you don't need luck to be successful, since you already got it together. Thank you for the enjoyable video!

[@bryanrude8072]

I'm not sure why so many people are against file cards. I have one I use a lot with no file issues. I primarily use the nonmetal brush side.

[@misiukowalski5653]

Jeez, just 3 minutes and and I'm learning so much. Had no idea surface grinders work like that, or have so many interesting capabilities rather. That thing looks mint! (Plus, I want one!!!)

[@kylehofmeister6906]

I'd like to know how he got the new work into his shop. Very impressive.

[@brokenworld1]

Currently 6 people who don't like the video, curious to know what is not to like? Could it be that someone else has things that they want? Or can do things that they can't?

[@heavyweather]

Probably someone who wanted to see something about shopping and this came up in the feed.

[@enderasielingereh1398]

Probably they're his negbures

[@TommiHonkonen]

The main reason right now for me to want to start my own business is because at work it's just not going anywhere. In 5 years ill be doing the same thing as i did today if i dont make the change. We dont even have a cam system because they send 20-30 guys to a 2 day training and expect them to do 5 axis after that. I've been learning some mastercam and fusion 360 at home but what difference does that make at work when they dont have the interest to invest? Give me 500k and ill even take down my current workplace with that.

[@jamesjolly6536]

So cool, just how I started. Home shed- Factory- now need a new factory. Words of wisdom at the end, take note young entrepreneurs.

[@JamesTaylor-lt9jq]

What a lovely guy. Best of luck to you and thank you for letting us tour your shop.

[@rfengr00]

Those are PCB drills with the 1/8” shank. Can get them down to 0.008” diameter.

[@nuthinbuttrubl89]

Sony used to have a division called magnescale, which was a direct competitor to heidenhain, using a magnetic scale rather than glass. I'm not sure if that's what was used in the DRO, but just an fyi. Magnescale was purchased by DMG Mori about 5 or 6 years ago and are the scales that are now used.

[@plymouth-hl20ton37]

I must say this is one of the second or third top videos I like your channel awesome shop

[@geowhyrock]

way to go Adam!! You are so likeable and calm. Youre what a tool maker should be. All the best!

[@DanielPierce]

The NVD1500 is one of my dream machines! I’d love it with the updated mapps controller and the AWC, so nice!

[@LensShark]

I just watched a video of yours from 2010 about bolts. It's amazing how far you've come since then.

[@TrueMachine2]

Thanks John, again another great tour... Great to meet Adam and his beautiful little shop!

[@klab3929]

always love to see shop tours or factory tours!

[@BC-fy1wn]

what a gentleman,nice to see nowadays

[@venomdefense316]

I would do terrible, awful things to get my hands on something like that Mori.

[@machinist7230]

It reminds me of prototrak second op machine on the outside. Its very different on the inside though.

[@brokenworld1]

Yea, kind of makes the Datron Neo look like a tinker toy.

[@nyccnc]

Buy a lathe?

[@venomdefense316]

@@nyccnc Do I have to use it? Or could I park it out back behind the building for all the creatures to live in? Fun fact - lathes make excellent bird's nests.

[@jr540123]

I recommend selling Organs.

[@billshiff2060]

That NSK pencil grinder station is awesome. If that quick release chuck works I WANT ONE

[@Lynx-lo2vw]

Everything is so clean! Love it

[@pdcaengineeringsolutions5306]

Adam great for doing what you love, and make it work. You've made it work. Hope all goes well in your first year.

[@wojtczak1984]

This guy is as cool as a cucumber. Must be living stress free. Something to strive for

[@GeneralChangFromDanang]

Being a business owner is never stress free, but I'm sure he's happier than he was working for a boss.

[@roborob767]

Guys like Adam are who make this country work... He knows his chit!

[@adriand.896]

Dang.....I'm a little more than a few years into the trade, but Adam seems like an awesome guy to apprentice under. I'm sure he's got tons of experience and tips to learn from. It's a shame I don't live in Ohio or I would probably just volunteer my time to work for him

[@megamancards]

I don't really know about machining but I really enjoyed this conversation.

[@szsenyuk8887]

Nice setup 👍

[@DiggnDeeperTV]

This kind of video just shows me how much I don't know, especially about the day to day runnings of a milling shop.

[@tupaicindjeke275]

In most, if not all CNC machine shop videos I have seen. There are mostly Haas machines? Any advice whether the Hurco Machines are okay to purchase?

[@MrReichennek]

That Baby Mori is awesome.

[@peteferguson7024]

Great start! How nice to be in control of, and touch all at once, the entire enterprise :)

[@jegergladformad86]

what a great guy. and what a nice shop garage he has himself. im green with envy its my dream start up shop right there.

[@flikflak24]

Saw my fav handle in the draw ( the mango II handle grip. I take the mango II over a noga every day of the week)

[@chillertechtexas4375]

Two very smart guys hanging out! Great video!

[@Tadesan]

This is like an educational episode of Barney where he visits NASA.

[@ClockwerkIndustries]

Hahaha new shop goals, get more machines so John comes up to Cleveland to tour my shop! =D

[@ClockwerkIndustries]

This is awesome btw, keep up the good work Adam!

[@Icutmetal]

SECO’s “5672” series of high precision collet chucks are rated to 60,000rpm and available in HSK-E32.

[@jbrownson]

Awesome shop, awesome attitude

[@77OliverPuller]

Awesome video, love these tours and the intelligent people in them.

[@Mengmoshu]

You can really tell he's a modern machining professional, he's got a Space Mouse!

[@CurtVanFilipowski]

Haven't even finished the video and already want that wee little Mori! Awesome video and shop tour!

[@nyccnc]

Used prices on them just went up :)

[@randycastro7641]

Nice

[@danielrogers6090]

Hello, I own a tool & die and stamping company in California and I really want one of those variable drives on my grinders. Adam, can you possibly share how to go about it? Anyway, I love your videos keep them coming 😀

[@adamthemachinist]

daniel rogers it’s a pretty easy install. You’ll need an enclosure box and an appropriate sized vfd. I chose automation direct but many companies make quality vfds. You simply run power into the vfd and then lines to the motor. A few minutes of programming and it’s ready. While your wiring I recommend but a 110v Oulet on the machine. It makes plugging in spin fixtures much easier.

[@danielrogers6090]

@@adamthemachinist thanks buddy im gonna look into it. Good luck with your business and thanks again for the info

[@4DModding]

That's a great shop. If you ever get a chance to visit protolabs I highly recommend it

[@matthewdill7638]

He could use a cheap 4 axis stepper controller to make that grinder automatic with some steppers. I used one off of Amazon to turn a Grizzly Mini Mill into a CNC with one.

[@tom7]

Love these small shop tours!

[@Emre_58]

Did you have customers before you started buying these machines? And how did you find clients?

[@Rimrock300]

He used to work for a large machining company. There is another factory tour of that company. He knows many of his clients from working with them in the past.

[@Rickgrott100]

Love the video I have been out on my own 20years now. I cant believe he said being a Entrepreneur with less stress? You sir must have some easy going customers? or are very lucky great job!

[@adamthemachinist]

Dick grott just less spinning plates. I’m essentially doing the same job as when I was employed but with maybe 2-3 active projects at a time versus 5-10.

[@brokenworld1]

What a nice guy. Good luck to him. Can anyone tell me what the hell that super Dremel is? And who it's made by?

[@adamthemachinist]

Rob Tyson it’s a nsk emax evolution, definitely one of my favorite tools.

[@brokenworld1]

@@adamthemachinist thanks very much! I thought it was lovely when you turned it on (it was so quiet) and was sold when you showed the quick release chuck. Is this NSK as in the bearing company?

[@billdoodson4232]

I learnt to chalk files when I started metalwork lessons at school when I was 11, over half a century ago. Amazed he didn't know about it, French chalk is the thing to use not blackboard chalk.

[@ryebis]

and the shop's sooooo clean! 😍

[@sherb118]

Tour videos are awesome! Keep it up John!

[@gadane53]

awesome!!!! good luck!!!!

[@anthonyambler9688]

Absolutely brilliant I’m going through a similar process my self

[@lolzlarkin3059]

When can we expect the tour?

[@Vikingman2024]

Top notch individual! His people skills are wonderful...wish him the best of luck....I was wondering about the Mori Seiki, what year is it?

[@ryanmalin]

Lol the gs2 is a very common VFD. I've installed quite a few of them. I think automationdirect sells that model

[@EZ_shop]

Love the oil as cutting fluid idea. Got a link to where to get some? Ciao, Marco.

[@Jeff-or6vd]

I have a 300 sq ft garage. Inspiring, sir!

[@jobkneppers]

Wow! I like your style! I hope you succeed with your plan's. I also hope you grab the business end of being an entrepreneur too. This is an entirely different skill than to be a craftsman which you already are. I wish you all the best and I think it will work as planned. Be honest, be clear, be reliable and be happy! Best! Job

[@Factory400]

Wow - a shop that is smaller than Factory400! Amazing. Somehow, I need to get some videos out......

[@spaceengineersmods]

Cute toy for home. I wish you good luck and success

[@cybersechs1368]

Work-wise... living the dream. However I'd be a bit iffy about giving my HOME address out to clients. Online DTC sales via PO Box, and manufacturing of 'set' products/items would be the ultimate

[@forrestgumpv9049]

Great job !!! My dream 40yrs ago. ENJOY !!!

[@mightyOmouse]

SONY DRO! I lol'ed.

[@Foomanlol]

I'm VERY interested in this non-smell oil!!!

[@4jami]

Can you type the name please. Thanks

[@adamthemachinist]

Jami Jones blaser gt15

[@4jami]

@@adamthemachinist very much appreciate it, congratulations with your beautiful shop! What an example of excellence. All the best.

[@JB-iy8wi]

Question for you all. What are the rules and regulations to open up shop in your garage? Zones? Permits? Contact city? Any info would help. Cheers

[@WilliamPayneNZ]

The other thing about being passionate about what you do is that you are more likely to invest financially into your business due to it being as much a personal interest as it is a job.

[@briankostrzewski6287]

Would you mind sharing how you get 3-phase power? Phase Perfect? Nice Shop! Best of luck- I’m sure you will do well!

[@Moose-4zio]

@2:55 Adam says the Parker Majestic is a wave machine, not a roller machine. What is a wave machine? I understand roller machines and ball bearing machines, but I've never heard of a wave machine. Thanks!

[@davidrahn9903]

Hey Rick! A WAY machine is one that has no rolling element in the machine motion. Meaning there are no bearings only metal on metal surfaces. In reality the casting iron saddle and table don't actually touch in motion because of the oil lubrication. Key words there are "in motion". This is called a hydro-dynamic system and is generally stiffer than a rolling element guideway system but has trade offs. Those being capacity/susceptibility to wear, and maximum dynamic speed. But they gain more stiffness and when properly maintained they can last a long time. This is the system that has been used for centuries by manual machines.

[@stevendoesburg6555]

Great tour, thanks!

[@pmtips4482]

Such an interesting industry, but it looks to me the learning curve is so huge as to be depressing. I admire machinists. The knowledge they possess is impressive!

[@GeneralChangFromDanang]

Just like anything else, start with the basics and build on it from there. When I went to school for machining, I thought the vertical mills were some kind of big drill press. Now I have a mill and a lathe in my garage and make a decent living running a small job shop.

[@camilewis87]

We use their porting tools and they are awesome

[@brokenworld1]

Hey Cami, can you tell me who makes the porting tool? Is that what the little dremel like tool is called? I can't quite see a brand or model in the vid and googling porting tool obviously gives me a million unhelpful hits! It looks super nice!

[@camilewis87]

@@brokenworld1 here you go man www.alliedmachine.com/PRODUCTS/DRILLING/Porting-Drills/AccuPort-432/Overview.aspx

[@camilewis87]

@@brokenworld1 the porting tool is the one he showed that was in the case.

[@brokenworld1]

@@camilewis87 Thanks Cami!

[@dystoypianplaygrounds]

And people say my 800 sq ft would be pushing it.... ok. Great video.

[@3dmaxers]

Wish to have neighbor like this guy 😁

[@mikebrowne5152]

What oil from Blaser is he running in the HAAS? I'd love to run oil in my machine but HAAS says not to.

[@SteveN-bh3wv]

I would like to know too!

[@adamthemachinist]

Mike Browne I’m running blaser gt15. I was out of warranty in the haas so I was concerned about that. Taking to my applications engineer at the hfo, he said, lots of medical shops do it with few problems. The pump does seem to work a little harder, but if the only problem is I get a few years less on a cheap motor pump I’ll be happy.

[@mikebrowne5152]

Adam thanks for the info. Best of luck with your business.

[@mxcollin95]

Awesome man! Very inspiring.