What’s happening and where things stand

[@SmokeysCNCWoodworks]

Yup I’m good just trying to get over some hurdles to try and get back to doing some CNC all the time

[@CynthiasCraftsandmore]

Hi Brian, It's good to see you again. Thanks for the update. You definitely have had a lot happening. TFS! Blessings to you my friend. Have a blessed week. ✝🙏🏼💕

[@SmokeysCNCWoodworks]

Thanks, you too!

[@SmokeysCNCWoodworks]

Thank you we are working our way through it

[@JohnColgan.]

Just glad to see you back, glad the ticker survived all the hassles, been worried was so. Long!! Looking forward to see you carve again in your custom built shop. Guess a shop tour be another video idea!

[@SmokeysCNCWoodworks]

Oh I’ll be doing a shop tour when I get it squared away, it’s a mess right now

[@hendrixwoodworking4586]

CD rom. Paper clip in the tiny hole in front will open it up.

[@SmokeysCNCWoodworks]

Well I’ve tried that and nothing is happening, I think it is truely fried, im about to the decision that im just going to have to get a new computer to make this happen

[@hendrixwoodworking4586]

@@SmokeysCNCWoodworks the paper clip is not for a switch. It pushes a small lever inside about 3/16 " movement. Straight in. Should just push the tray out 1/4". Then you can pull it open. It takes a little pressure to push it in to over-center the lever inside. With power off. Of course that only gets it open.

[@hendrixwoodworking4586]

@@SmokeysCNCWoodworks I know the windows is a headache. If you continue, make sure no other cd in the drives 1. Change bios F1, usually, to boot from cd. Choose boot to OS That should give win7. Then delete the hard drive contents. 2. Repeat and choose install. Tell it to format C. Then reboot into bios and change the boot back to C. Its drawn out but can be done. Plus it's a pain.

[@4-6-3DP]

Hi Brian. Thx for the update ! Regarding you stuck CD drive, use the paper clip trick another commenter mentioned. I’m wondering if your tech guy left a win 10 dvd in there. Worst case, remove the power connector from the drive, which will take it out of the equation.

[@SmokeysCNCWoodworks]

I’m thinking there is a a win 10 cd in there and the cd rom fried, I’m taking it back to him and I don’t care how he gets it fixed, I’m just ready get going again

[@mikemiller8440]

Daniel Arms told me about your youtube channel i love your work

[@TxStang]

life happens and you just have to go with the flow , glad you are alive and well

[@SmokeysCNCWoodworks]

Yeah we are trying fight our way through this one

[@thomasryan8218]

I always think about you and was hoping you were OK, a couple of times I commented on Arms family channel but never heard anything. I'm glad that you are ok..

[@SmokeysCNCWoodworks]

Lol…I’m not going to say much on that other than I’m not a very big channel, there is obviously more there but I won’t expound publicly

[@goodwinml]

WOW, Happy your back. Missed ya from Eastern NM!

[@SmokeysCNCWoodworks]

I’m trying, with all that is happening, I hope to get some content up and running soon

[@tonywoolums9673]

Life happens and nothing you can do but go with the flow! Sounds like you're doing that and can't wait to see you back! Prayers for you and your family! Hang in there!

[@SmokeysCNCWoodworks]

Life does happen, my career has put me up front and personal with a lot of loose and life lost, my dad doesn’t truely understand how I’m understanding of my mom’s situation

[@SmokeysCNCWoodworks]

Loose equals loss. WAs depending on some iPhone magic there

[@JohnBurton-d3j]

Glad to see you alive and well brother welcome back. . .

[@SmokeysCNCWoodworks]

Man I’m trying I’m hoping to get going soon!!!

[@armidaperez5360]

Been praying for you glad your ok

[@mikerickard5046]

Welcome back

[@SmokeysCNCWoodworks]

Sooner rather than later I hope I’m ready to get back going

[@hendrixwoodworking4586]

Missed you. Glad you're back!

[@SmokeysCNCWoodworks]

Not there yet, but rest assured I’m working towards it

[@keithparker9380]

Hi Brian nice to see you again. Your CD player has a small hole in the front, you can use a paper clip to open it.

[@dadzilla13]

Good to see you again brother man.

[@SmokeysCNCWoodworks]

I’m working at it, ready to be back

[@phillully4472]

Brian, yes you been gone for ever.. but I didn't forget ya... because ya made me one of your CNC project which was a (CROSS with a US FLAG theme). Hope you and your family are Well?.

[@raymondfrato367]

I'm sure one of your viewers has an old windows 7 laptop they could donate to the cause.

[@SmokeysCNCWoodworks]

Most of us are well, (my mom, cancer) is what im referring to, lots of driving to doctors appointments and treatments, it’s all good, it’s all a part of life, I’m just glad I’m retired and able to help

[@rogerjette5498]

Brian great to see you again. You might want to pick up a used Windows 7 machine for a back up after you get yours running. They are going for dirt cheap. If I lived near you I would help.

[@SmokeysCNCWoodworks]

Yeah I picked this one up off eBay for next to nothing, I’m working on another right now, in case my guy can’t fix this one

[@randyaustin5209]

i know a guy....just saying.

[@SmokeysCNCWoodworks]

If you wanna figure it out I’ll let ya and I’ll pay ya!!