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[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

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[@tinajensen4405]

Lucas, you are one of THE most authentic individuals out there. We watch your channel because the content makes us smile; and we enjoy seeing what you are building with your family. I have never felt that your content is "commercialized"; especially because you are very up front about BOTH the good and bad with products. The MOST special thing about you is your ability to handle things/the way you handle things when they don't go as expected; we appreciate you!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you for the encouragement. I am trying to be open and upfront and just share the whole process. I am not an expert on anything so watching me learn is what I have to offer viewers. I appreciate your support.

[@homesteadNH]

Spot on Lucas! I had this exact conversation yesterday with someone else. Like you, I communicate daily with MechMaxx and they have sent me numerous pieces of equipment to use, review and enjoy. I also reached out to all of the sawmill manufacturers and MechMaxx was the only company that took an interest in my channel. They are most definitely a real company and the quality of everything I have received from them is great. Keep up the good work! Its so much fun to share your adventures through your content!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks! I appreciate the support, Aaron! 👊

[@timfluegge9409]

Have you tried to get spare parts for your equipment ? I tried the first website on their site and it came back as undeliverable email now I'm trying to Second Sight can't find manuals Parts anywhere online ​@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead

[@ritterjon]

Hey Lucas!! I’m very happy with the success your channel has had. Keep up the great work! We really enjoy watching you! *Keep on tractoring!*

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks, Jon! I appreciate it. Hope you are doing well! 👊

[@CountryViewAcres]

Lucas, I think it's great that you are able to work with MechMax. They are new company that people wouldn't be aware of them if youtubers like you didn't share them with their viewers. As far as rude comments and upsetting your viewer's. it will only get worse as the channel grows. You'll just have to ignore it or silence their comments. I know you take pride in youtube content, but it is your content, not theirs. Do what works best for you and your family, no matter what people say. Wish you the best

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Evan, I really appreciate your perspective! Thanks for stopping by. 👊

[@michaeloconnor8083]

I can't imagine the amount of time you spend filming and editing videos. I'm glad you have sponsors. It gives us great content.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you! It is a lot of work, but it is also a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing in all of that!

[@Robertsons_landscaping]

I have a small landscaping company and I purchased the SM-32 sawmill because of your video. I don't have a clue how to mill besides watching videos. It should be delivered next week. I also have the bx23s because of videos like yours. MechMaxx has been wonderful to work with and I am in talks about getting them to sponsor me and send a woodchipper. Keep up the good content! I hope to be making videos with my equipment soon.

[@cord8505]

OUTSTANDING video! I really appreciate MechMaxx's presence in the U.S., and I especially like that they are willing to sell in California, which a lot of importers can't or won't do because our smog laws are so terrible. Here's a suggestion for MechMaxx: The U.S. market is missing affordable, small TRACKED tractors. The cheapest and smallest commonly available tracked tractor in the U.S. is the New Holland TK4 series, which sell for around $115,000. There aren't any commonly available used tracked tractors, either. I see lots of small rubber-tracked tractors on AliBaba, but I don't want to deal with the headache of trying to buy a machine from China and risk import problems and get no manufacturer support. I really wish MechMaxx could sell me a small rubber-tracked tractor with 25-45 horsepower, hydraulic/hydrostatic drive, a hydraulic Category I 3-point hitch with PTO, and a loader bucket/blade in the front. A tractor like that could replace 3 or 4 of my machines that I use for food plot management, land clearing, log skidding, manure and hay handling, etc... We've tried to handle a lot of this work with ATV implements (Iron Baltic, etc...), but they aren't tough enough, and the ATVs don't have enough traction. And we can't get our wheeled tractors to work in tight woods. I think this market segment is wide open.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you! I do know they have many other great products in the works.

[@m.h4664]

Some people just don't like anything. I enjoy seeing all the equipment and tools. Keep doing what you and your family are doing. God has blessed you with away to enjoy your farm and to have a blessed time with your family

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you! It really is a blessing and all of you are helping us with it. 👊

[@llau1668]

Thanks!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you so much! We appreciate the support!

[@jollyg83]

I’m of the opposite opinion, I’m happy to see your channel grow to the point that sponsors are interested in you. Thats huge. You benefit, we the viewer benefit. I believe you when you say it won’t change you as a person and your opinions. Keep going forward, enjoy how far you’ve come, and don’t worry about the haters. You’re doing awesome 👏, sir.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you! I appreciate the support. We are headed in an exciting direction!

[@MartyHenderson-ie9sp]

One of the reasons I came to your channel is because you were in another video from one of my favorite KZbinrs at the National Farm Machinery show earlier this year. I could tell just from that conversation, I wanted to see more of your channel. I like your honesty and happy demeaner and attitude. You keep doing what you are doing and I will keep on watching and commenting. I just started my own channel not too long ago, just because I like to do it. Thanks for the interesting and informative video.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks! I appreciate the support! 👊

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Great job Lucas. You have nothing to apologize for

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks, Brock. 👊

[@rogerkehl9670]

Some people might call it an advertisement, I look at it as free education and appreciate you showing how it works and performs. You use your stuff like I do and like seeing you pushing what you use so I know if it's worth it. Love your innovation, keep on being you friend! God Bless!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I appreciate that. I do sometimes go just a little harder than I would recommend because I want to see the limits. I think that is helpful so viewers know where to maybe hold back on their own. 👍

[@cedaroakfarm8596]

The most resourceful individual in the military is the one who can find supplies, parts and solutions to get the mission done safely and on time. That is who you are, it is a skill set not many have nor do they possess. The personal integrity and ethics required to ensure success goes both ways and that my friend is why we watch, again very, very few have those qualities at all. Your mission is to educate rural America on the things landowners can do and you use every way to achieve it and above all have fun with your son and family. God has blessed you, put the naysayers behind you.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you for the perspective. I appreciate that. 👊

[@TheRustyGarageandHomestead]

Mr Lucas, keep it up. Enjoying everything your dping buddy.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks, Mike!

[@jerrypatterson6356]

Just started watching your videos and I appreciate your honesty about everything so keep up the good work you do and have a wonderful and bless day ……. 🤓

[@nicholasburkett2405]

Keep up the videos. We just bought a 32’’ mechmaxx sawmill and from what I see they are built well and are very functional. It took about 4 hours to put it together. We just finished our first log yesterday, we cut a 20” ash that was 14’ long and it did a great job. We had one problem with a frayed cable and they have already shipped a replacement. We have no regrets so far and will be looking at their other products in the future.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Nice! Congratulations on the new mill! I’m about a dozen logs in on mine and am having great results so far. Milling is very rewarding!

[@MrBobjones68]

Props and respect for the honesty bro! I have zero problem when a creator mentions or even hawks their sponsors wares. I am made aware and thats good enough. I can also personally attest to sawmills being expensive. I have 2, a Frontier (same price class as a MechMaxx) and an older Cooks MP32 (best in class if you ask me). That said, there are 2 mods from Cooks that would make any mill 100x better: their diesel drop-felt wiper lube system and their adjustable roller guides.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks! I have heard about that diesel felt wiper. I need to check that out…

[@TheCajunHomestead]

Very Interesting. I have 3 Foley Belsaw mills and carriages , one that we used in Crosstie mill when I was a kid/teenager. I am currently trying to restore them into one. My bed is all steel very straight and parallel 44’ long that is perfect for a bandsaw mill for very long beams for sheds and my future large barn. Definitely will look at Mech Marx, gotta couple other mills I am looking at. Thanks.

[@ericfluty3257]

Keep up the great work! I always look forward to your videos. Almost every content creator has an agreement with someone. It’s a great way for us to see different equipment and it’s a great way for creators to fulfill their needs around their properties. Keep milling and God Bless!!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I would get boring pretty quickly if I didn’t have some deals to help me along. 😂🤣

[@DuncanPhyfe]

Lucas, Keep up the good work & thank you for the help in my restarting a homestead.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Right on! 👊

[@theelectricianguy]

Keep doing what your doing Lucas, I speak for myself and a lot of others on here, your videos are awesome man. You’ll always have people that’s going to talk negative of your content. I really enjoy your videos man keep it up!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I appreciate that. And honestly, the comment that triggered these thoughts was nice. They just were sharing their perspective so I just decided to share mine. Thanks for the support!

[@joehammel3007]

You are top notch, love your content and your additude. I’m extremely happy with my mechmaxx pto stump grinder!! Keep doing what you’re doing and don’t pay any attention to the haters! Have a great weekend!!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks! Glad to hear that stump grinder is working out well. It looks like a nice piece of equipment! You have a great weekend too!

[@robewanchuk6757]

Lucas, keep doing what you are doing. You produce great content. Thanks.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you!

[@joegentz4662]

Lucas, I enjoy the content of your videos. I find product reviews informative and understand them. Keep up the good work!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you!

[@rogerkiser5890]

Hey buddy. Please don’t let the negative comments bother you. You are one of the most genuine and honest people on KZbin. Please continue to share your hobbies and fun with us. God bless you and your family.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks for the kind words. I think as much as anything I figured if one person said it more were thinking it and I wanted to help people understand where I’m coming from and where I’m headed. I appreciate you watching and supporting us! 👊

[@austinhood3717]

I appreciate the reviews on the sawmill you seem like a honest guy so I ordered a SM-32 saw on 12/18/24 they said it is on back order but it is estimated to ship 12/30/24 wanting to start building a 60 x 60 shop figured it would save me a small fortune, not having to buy the lumber I paid $3858 for mine. I figured it will pay for itself fast in lumber with all the projects I have. I figured why not spend a little more money than the harbor freight model to have a wider cut plus these come with a longer track which I need.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Congratulations! I think you’ll be happy with it.

[@Berk-nz6uk]

so glad I found your channel. Been shopping for a sawmill for a while. mech maxx has the best price for size of mill I need. after watching your video, i feel much more at ease buying the mech maxx brand. sorry your getting guff from folks about mech maxx, I think your stuff is great and you just got another subscriber today.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Awesome! Thanks for the comment!

[@samsdoinstuff]

I love your channel Lucas and as a fellow content creator, I have to say, #1 It's your channel!!! You do you brother 👊 You are genuine and truthful and that makes the best content. Keep it up! God bless 🤠👍

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks, Sam! I appreciate the support!

[@projectswithjw]

Hi buddy

[@johnream2279]

Very educational video Lucas! Keep up the great work!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you!

[@garysullivan8203]

Carry on. I appreciate your honesty and work ethic. That’s all that matters. Ignore the naysayers. Stay true to yourself and we will continue to support your efforts.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you! I appreciate the comment!

[@connorpenrod397]

I honestly don't care if it is a commercial. If it's informative and honest, then it's useful. I was trying to figure out what to do with my logs when I start clearing some area, and thanks to this video I checked the link and now I realize I might actually be able to afford a small mill to handle it myself.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I just finished my mill shed built entirely with my mill. I haven’t had any issues at all. I am really enjoying it. Best of luck!

[@connorpenrod397]

Thanks! The shed looks awesome! Honestly didn't realize diy milling could come out that well.

[@craigguinn5423]

Hmmm, I started watching for the BX stuff, so not sponsored but definitely in their corner. I don’t love China, but I wouldn’t have my shop stuff without it; being retired. Your sawmill stuff is fascinating to me and enjoy that content. You be you; you are bigger than me but still seem like a neighbor. It’s fun to tinker, I have a friend next door that we mentor back and forth depending on expertise.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I appreciate you watching, Neighbor! Glad you enjoy it.

[@SabineRiverValley]

Purchasing land today is almost impossible for most Americans, and then purchasing the equipment to maintain it is a whole nother challenge. Finding good affordable tools and equipment is a win, but getting access to that equipment for using it in your videos, especially if you believe in those companies, is an even bigger win. I only hope one day I have the opportunity to do that. Don't let people steal your joy Lucas, or let them ruin the excitement of all of this happening for you. Your content is enjoyable to watch, and I wouldn't want you to change a thing.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks, Man! I know most people understand. I generally keep it all in perspective. I just felt like talking through it. Thanks for listening!

[@BuildALotAcres]

Don't let the jealous people get to you Lucas. You are doing a great job raising your boy, living your best life. Viewers need to realize You tubers aren't made of money. Sponsorship's are the only way we can afford to show off these cool product's to others. Anyone in your shoes offered free equipment would do the same thing. It's a win win for everyone. Free advertising for them, and free product for you.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks, Casey! I appreciate the support, Man.

[@vinesandroots4854]

Hey I think you are doing great i didn't even know about this company until I seen your channel since then iv decided to get a sm22 sawmill and pto stump grinder for our homestead in southeast MO I was also skeptical at first bc of the similarities to woodland mills just thought it was another knock off company but thanks to ur channel I think other wise your doing great and God bless and keep it up man ur killing it

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks, I appreciate that! 👊

[@jamesharless5357]

Hey Lucas, you definitely put out great Contant. I love your channel. Keep up the good work. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@gwindhurst]

👍🏻 Keep doing you Lucas! God Bless!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you

[@JosEPh-zy3yr]

Been looking for a YT video like this on this product. I've been researching both the SM18 and SM26. I have a small budget and even having to finance a big part of a sawmill is crazy expensive when most lenders want 26% for 2 years! Your review made me a Sub.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Glad you enjoyed it. Good luck!

[@razorbackrx7]

Have you tried the lap siding attachment for the woodland mills units? On the sm-32?

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I haven’t. I would like to.

[@razorbackrx7]

@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead I have a big stack of western red cedar I can buy and I’m thinking of buying the siding attachment. My sm-32 is supposed to to be here Thursday because I’m building a timber house. I’m thinking cedar lap roof would look good

[@roccosperanza]

I support your decision Lucas. You make very genuine content.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you!

[@jankesalez]

Thank you for be honest!

[@kphyfe]

Lucas, people will complain and no matter what you do that is always a fact. Doing a KZbin channel is expensive. Be true to yourself. Being supported by an honest review as part of the contract for a tool you need is a proven way of doing new content. Trust me when I say you have our support and we appreciate the honest effort you offer.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you for commenting! I guess I just felt like opening up and making sure everyone knows how all of this works. Haha. I appreciate all of you for helping make my dreams happen here. 👊

[@graemetracybradshaw9871]

I think that some people just don't understand how youtube works..Great channel Mate

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks! We really are enjoying it all! I appreciate the support!

[@richardbritton5280]

amen Brother great job ty

[@cdnmrspolitics]

You do you. I appreciate you and your son's endeavours. You both are such hard workers and so pleasant to watch. Ignore the naysaysers, they have nothing even close to your channel and your content. They're just keyboard critics. Period.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you! We are having a great time and thankful to be sharing it with you!

[@sparky11772]

Good morning Lucas!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Good morning!

[@keithmaggard9024]

I grew up around milling and was thrilled when brock got his mill but we don't get to run it as much as I would like we live too far apart and have many irons in the fire

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Man, I know that feeling. I just love running the mill. I am hoping to get to do a lot more milling this fall.

[@seantonnesen1636]

I enjoy all your videos Lucas. Don't let those Nay-Sayers who are just jealous that you have all those pieces of equipment. You contacted all the sawmill manufacturers to see which would work with you. So if only MechMaxx was willing to send you the equipment, it would only be lost to the others. You make good videos that are informative and enjoyable to watch, keep them coming.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you! I appreciate the support. 👊

[@TripleTAcres]

Great video pal! Creating good content is definitely hard work. I’m still trying to figure this KZbin thing out myself. You are authentic and entertaining. Your audience is here because of that. Keep up the great work. Congratulations on that partnership and I hope for many more for you!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you! It’s hard work, but definitely worth it! Keep at it!

[@comlbbeau]

I received a GoPro a couple of years ago. In another year I may have it figured out...

[@mendel1973]

Love your channel Lucas

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you! I appreciate you! 👊

[@larryames8831]

Went will mechmaxx offer a 28" pto stump grinder, similar to the WG28 PRO?

[@27lemond]

Thank you!!

[@whilomforge3402]

I completely understand the hesitation of people to take the word of influencers who receive free equipment, or receive some kind of substantial sponsorship. Usually that means that the influencer is going to have every incentive to only praise the item/product and not give any criticism, even constructive. It’s just the way of the world today, and not without good cause, to be fair.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yeah, I understand it. I will say that I have had many sponsors directly tell me to be completely honest and to share complaints. You are right though, it isn’t as easy to be critical when you didn’t scrimp and save your own money to buy it. I try to look at my “reviews” as my credibility on the line and I value my reputation. That is my incentive to be fair.

[@whilomforge3402]

@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead I believe you, Lucas! I just mean that most people with KZbin channels or social media presence will be willing to adjust the way they’d normally look at a product or company, in return for money, or items. Which gives honest men like you a harder time to convince people that you aren’t doing that. Heck, I know that temptation as well. I was approached by an outdoor power equipment company (Green Machine) several years ago, and given several products to review. They were very good, for the most part, with a few hiccups, and just the fact that I added those few negatives into my video, and article, they completely cut me off. I was almost tempted to not include them, in the hopes the company would rescind their boycott of me, but I just couldn’t do it.

[@Kylesdoingstuff80]

Keep up the good work and don’t worry about what people say .

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you! I just like for people to understand where we are coming from... I appreciate the support!

[@JeffGeorgalas]

Coming from a person that doesn't know you, or have a personal relationship with you, your video comes across to me as completely honest and creditworthy. I don't see anything in this video that couldn't be more real or honest. I'm a person that's relatively financially comfortable, but with that being said, I couldn't or wouldn't pay for a lot of the stuff that you're acquiring without being financially burdened by buying them. The things that you're acquiring without paying actual money for ARE a value to me, because they're allowing you to make content with them, and help me consider them and determine if they're things that that I may want when the time does come for me to possibly purchase some of the equipment that you're using. You obviously know that some commenters are just trolls. I'm sure you've dealt with many of them in reading your comments. I hate to admit this, but I've been guilty of trolling some people in the past. I try not to be this way any longer though. And let's just say, that I think that some people deserve to be trolled for some of the content that they create. Especially when they're making false statements or flat-out lying about a given subject. But enough about that. I love your content, and think that you're providing valuable content to anybody who happens to have any similar interests as you (or I) have. "You keep doing you"!!! Edit: I also have a very small KZbin channel, and the trolling that people do with what I consider very good videos (such as yours) makes me possibly not want to grow my channel like you're doing. It makes it a tough decision for somebody that's considering wanting to grow and have their channel monetized. I just don't know if it's worth it for someone like myself.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

It is definitely a downside to growth, but normally it isn’t too hard to keep it in perspective. I don’t lose sleep over it, but sometimes I also think the negative comments give me good ideas of how I can share and improve what I’m doing and why. Thank for the comment! Good luck with whatever you decide!

[@justaguy9837]

As long as you are honest, the people letting you use the equipment and the people watching will be fine. Don't worry about the haters. That's just what they do. I'm waiting for my pto stump grinder to arrive as I type this. I plan to post my first ever video on it.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you! Keep me posted on how that works out. Best of luck making videos!

[@dcg4470]

I like to see folks I can relate to, who live like I do and roughly afford the things I could hope to one day own. You have been that way for quite a while and I also love your positive attitude and values. As your channel has grown and sponsors have come calling you, and your channel’s content, are moving out of my affordability zone and thus becoming less relevant to me. So while I am happy for you and the success of your channel, I’m sad to see the content become less and less relevant and interesting to me. I certainly understand your perspective, and hope that you can see where someone like me is coming from. I am happy for your success, you have earned it! But it is bittersweet for me as the content that I have grown to love is going away.. As you said, it is what it is… Godspeed to you Lucas!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I really appreciate this comment and that is something I do regret. I would like to figure out how to balance that. This is a “business” and I have to push to grow if I want to continue, but I care about being relatable. Thank you for giving me something to think about and thank you for watching!

[@Peter-od7op]

Also does it only come with one blade

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

They have package deals that include 5 or 10 blades, but the basic mill just comes with a blade installed.

[@bradleylauchlin]

Contrary to the negative comment you are talking about, I actually think the opposite. I watch a lot of channels with product sponsorship and I have always found you to be willing to share the negatives as well as the positives. You were not shy about sharing the issues with your battery backup for example. I never get the impression that you are saying anything for the money. You may be getting products from the sponsors, but I really appreciate that you are honest about the products regardless. Not all content creators are as ethical as you are, so thank you!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you for the support. I really appreciate it.

[@johngersna3263]

Good morning Lucas. I've been following your channel for a while now and I've seen it grow. And the idea of you commercializing your channel or being a sellout is ridiculous. By working with a company or companies it helps you to fullfill your dreams and theirs. God bless you and your family and wish you all of the success in the world. Again, God bless and have a wonderful day. 👍👍🙂

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you! I really appreciate the comment!

[@gregorymacneil2836]

At the end of the day, every product shown on KZbin has a brand name stamped on its side. I subscribe because I typically learn something "to do" and "not to do" from your channel. If I ever make it to Kentucky, I'll give you a call for a coffee, not to test out sawmills and tractors.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

That would be great! I know the perfect little coffee shop we could visit! 👊

[@RareSense]

Hey Lucas, love your content, l live in Australia and will say you will always have over opinionated peanuts out there, just ignore them there is far more good people that love what you doing, just be you and mate keep doing what your doing it’s magic stuff…. All the best from down under :)

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I appreciate the support! 👊

[@kevinocheltree3769]

Opinionated Narrow mindedness is a wicked combination!! Keep up the good work and don't let the haters ruin things for you.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks! 👊

[@hot2warm]

Wow. What's up with those narrow bunks?

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

That is the 26” model. I have the 32” now…

[@hiddenacresoutdoors]

I can tell you EXACTLY what it is - Spiritual Warfare. I say that because your love of God and the way you live and raise your family is diametrically opposed to what is "worldly" and as a result you're going to receive push back. Unavoidable. Keep doing what you're doing. Rest assured that you have our support.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I appreciate the support. One very frustrating thing to see is when channels that I know for certain got a product for free/sponsored, but they present their content like they bought and paid for it… I think that level of low integrity hurts the credibility and usefulness of the whole business. Gotta just worry about myself I guess... 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@BombsAwayLP]

What nonsense

[@watershedoverlook]

Lucas, those of us who "know" you, and have followed you for any time, know what kind of man you are. The advice you received from other creators was of course correct, but I can relate to those conflicting thoughts and impulses to respond. (Often, I am weak.) That said, this video is a really eloquent, even-handed response to those few folks who somehow feel entitled and qualified to judge hard working folks like you. I know I don't have to say it, but the HUGE majority is solidly in your camp, and continues to look forward to your content on MechMax, or whatever else you're up to.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks, Man! I really appreciate that. I generally avoid responding at all, but I don’t know. I guess I was just having a day where I wanted to let it out. Haha.

[@jasonsaavedra9343]

The company I work for sells farm equipment under our own brand. MechMaxx is selling a baler that is a cheap copy of our baler's design and they copied & pasted the content of our manual, including pictures and everything. If they have to steal other companies' support and technical content, what does it say about their integrity as a company and their knowledge & support of their products?

[@Peter-od7op]

Just subscribed is the 32 in just as good as the 26 in

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

They are basically the same mill. The 32” is just larger.

[@projectswithjw]

Some comments have ruined my whole day before. People sure are awful on the internet. I had questions about the shipping processes of getting freight delivery to a near impossible location. Woodland mills never responded to calls or emails and its been 3 weeks. Mechmaxx answered my concerns about 30 minutes after sending email on a sunday morning. That was impressive.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

That is good to hear! I’m glad they were responsive! 👊

[@projectswithjw]

@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead My grinder showed up yesterday. It still needs to be unpacked but it looks well built and it the packaging looks like it would survive a 20 ft drop. Your code saved $$$ too. 😁

[@job38four10]

I was wondering about MechMax, your first one to show the mill. I bough Norwood 12 yeas ago for my retirement hobby, I soon found out that it's more work then hobby, I prefer hauling out logs with tractor then sawing them up....... I dont mind commercial videos if it something I'm interested in or at end of video, just dont start a video and 5 minutes in video like others do advertise stuff like dog food to life insurance, put that at end of video..... I did see one video where you advertise { Jerry's Resharp }, seem like a easy web-site and they are selling Ripper band blades, I might give them a try. I have using Woodmizer blades, but if Rippers are same or better, next year I'll try them.......

[@johnsnyder5009]

I tried you’re discount code. And it didn’t work.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

They said it only works on orders $1,000 and up. I did just check it a couple of days ago and it was still working. Did you use “Lucas 5% Off”

[@johnsnyder5009]

@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead I’m ordering a 26” mill and blades. It’s 3,108.00 and I did use that code sir.

[@gckshea]

Lucas, I like your channel. I like that you clearly state purposes in doing KZbin. And, I don't see your association with MechMaxx as a commercial, but.... I can't support another importer from China. As I was scolded by another content creator for my comments regarding not agreeing with supporting another Chinese product importer, because my comments were made on a Chinese computer and phone, somehow my protestation is hypocritical. No. I am merely expressing my disdain for the US selling out. Plain and simple. Add to that a new company that parallels the customer throttling that has occurred via mail order modeling. I get MechMaxx's intent, but we'll see in 2, 5, 10, or 15 years.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I understand your perspective. I appreciate the comment. 👊

[@andrewperry8389]

Sounds like someone is jealous of your success! Keep up the great content. How does the sawmill do with a big ol red oak log?

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I have done a couple of decent size white oak logs and it did great. Haven’t gotten my hands on anymore red oak yet. I’m on the lookout!

[@retiredforlife63]

I dream of getting sponsors for my tiny little channel. Some people don’t understand.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Keep working and growing! It’s an interesting and fun process!

[@rodsteele7887]

I get what you're going to do and that's great but I am having issues with merch Max on their customer service I've been trying to get ahold of somebody for 5 days to get some questions answered before I make my purchase and having no luck you say you talk to somebody on a daily basis I can't talk to anybody even their numbers on the websites don't lead to anywhere if you have any help that would be greatly appreciated

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Shoot me an email (my email address is on the about page). Let me know what you’re trying to find out. I’ll see if I can get you answers…

[@Hfoutdoorsyt]

Those people are losers. They have a victim mentality because they're too lazy to work hard to succeed. Anyway, good job getting the sponsorship! Happy for you.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Hank, that means a lot to me, Man. 👊

[@tempusveritas8901]

Keep Plugging away Lucas. I can Rember when Mike Morgan had an entry level Mill. Look how he has grown. He gets upset with Trolls too. Good luck on your roller guides. Maybe think about getting a small Lathe from Vevor and making some.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you! Yeah, It isn’t a big deal, I just had a day where I felt like I needed to open up. 🤷🏼‍♂️ 😊

[@outdoors-fun]

First; I wouldn't say you would never be able to afford it. As you put in the work and time and your channel grows, you would absolutely be able to afford these things. KZbinrs have done that since its inception. But that takes time and effort. So the question becomes, do you put in the hard work and extra time to buy your own product, or take the "easier" route and take a freebie from a company as a sponsor (Selling out as many call it). Personally, im ok with you taking on a sponsor. As long as you are ALWAYS 100% transparent and let people know it was a product given to you (IE: every time you talk about it) and that you didnt have to pay for, and that you never try to pedal it onto your viewers. They will watch your videos and decide if its a good product. Ive seen too many good channels magically get a new product, never mention they were given all their crap, try to push it onto their viewer, all for profit.. Just to dump that sponsor 6 moths later and start over with a new one. You cant trust what those channels are telling you about a product. Especially if there is a financial gain in it for them.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks for sharing your perspective. I appreciate the support and your comments!

[@edboley4724]

Good message Lucas, but as your channel grows and evolves, you will continuously have people that will complain about anything and everything they think you should be doing on YOUR channel. I don't think you have anything to prove to anyone, pretty obvious the type of character you have, keep doing you, and remember, "Life's a garden, dig it" - Joe Dirt.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Ed, I always appreciate your comments. Thanks for the support! Love the quote btw. 😂

[@faulltw]

I enjoy watching your videos, but I don't agree with most of the other commenters. A channel is nothing with out the viewers and I don't think you should just ignore those who have a critical view they share. For every one viewer who shares that view there are more who feel the same way, but just don't bother. In fact I would say those who are critical are more important to you than those who just say love your channel man. I am not a You Tuber, but I do manage a 250 person facility so I do have some experience. I know you also have management experience in your other job. Just another opinion.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I absolutely agree with you. I try to learn something from even the comments I disagree with. I will also say that part of the reason I felt the need to make this video is because I feel like this complaint isn’t something I can necessarily completely change to accommodate so I wanted to offer my perspective to those who don’t like the sponsored products…. As always I appreciate your thoughtful comment! 👊

[@dclinks]

i’m sorry to say this, but, something is strange when you have to help the mfr fix a problem. Bottom line you got a machine and you are make money by them.

[@WoodsLegacyWoodcraft]

I wouldn't call you a sell out, however i would critizize mechmaxx for not even bothing to respond to or attempt to open a dialog on our request for sponsorship.. i've been trying to tell them about things they need to improve from the begining. all i wanted was the mill like everyone seems to get. and they'd get their review exposure out of that. but either their normal points of contant on social media etc. simply aren't trained to or don't have access to eascalate the requiest to a corperate department. and thats me being real nice about it. i've started considering doing hit peice videos about all the flaws in some models making you need to upgrade to more expensive ones to avoid, because after my near year's attempt to join them have fallen on deaf ears maybe i should try beating them them.. idk.. Either way. I've exhausted every other option to aquire one pretty much other than selling my vehilce which would not be possible.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I make KZbin videos for a living, and I would like to share my thoughts on your comment Sponsorships are not something that automatically happens because you have a KZbin channel. It took me 2 years, 500 videos published, and 50,000 subscribers to get a meaningful Equipment sponsorship. You have to build a following and demonstrate an ability to consistently get good view counts before you can even be considered for sponsorship.  Even building a following does not guarantee you any level of sponsorship from any company. They operate under free will. The thought of using a negative review as punitive retribution towards the company is unethical. These companies don’t owe us anything, but we do owe viewer our honest opinions. Giving a negative opinion because of some type of personal grudge is not fair to the viewer. I wish you the best with your channel 

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Very well stated, Rockhill. It took me 4 years of three videos a week and 40k subscribers. It’s work. Nothing is free.

[@WoodsLegacyWoodcraft]

@@RockhillfarmYT Not so sure i agree anymore, view counts don't really mean anything, other than users can be clickbaited into coming back. as much as they would like you to believe otherwise. real exposure is generated when someone searches specifically for the product as they are already inclined.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

@@WoodsLegacyWoodcraft I honestly read your comment and couldn’t understand what you were trying to say. Do you think that a company owes you something? I have 150,000 subscribers and my videos have been viewed over 80 million times Companies turn me down for partnership all of the time. Many don’t respond at all. That doesn’t bother me. They don’t owe me anything

[@WoodsLegacyWoodcraft]

@@RockhillfarmYT and i think they do when you offer them something in return, you think they aren't getting something out of the deal if you do they have you bent over backwards. your buying into the lie that view count means something. view count and subscribers means almost nothing from a company perspective now had you said they use view count and subscribers to gatekeep partnerships that would have been an accecptable answers. because yes then you are right thats what they do. but as a actual metric it meas nothing it does not do anything for generating them more or less sales having returning subs or not.. what genertes them sales is the ones that search for the product by name which aren't subs.... thats simply a fact. more over you don't even know half of the attempts i've made trything to work with them, not even having anything to do with youtube. like serious issues i detected in their customer facing infascturure i've found that could be lossing them lots of sales having been a computer engineer in the past... now since nothing is free which you so pompously put, and since the issue has been present for a while and you can't say they have someone to handle that already. computer consulting on that level can cost as much as $10K i've tried to bring it to their attention for the obvious and much lower fee.. You can repete a corpo line like they don't owe us anything until your blue in the face tell me did they brand that on your ass when you signed? Because the difference is i'm loyal only once i have a reason to be loyal.. sounds like you are too... nuff said.

[@rockandrattleretreat5830]

I don't mind the sponsored videos, but if you start making videos just to create content (the cheapest Amazon tool test) then I'm gone. Seen a few to many people go full time youtube and their comtent went down hill.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

There is most definitely a line not to cross. Going overboard with that stuff is a waste…

[@Steve-zs1ki]

I get it, I enjoy your channel and content. For me this video was unnecessary. I feel like I just wasted 13 minutes of my time. We humans sure are a strange bunch.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Ha, well, sorry to waste your time. I do appreciate you watching.

[@smeefamily54]

Lucas: you speak from your heart. If people do not like your channel then they do not have to watch. I enjoy what you are doing and especially appreciate the info. You have saved my butt a few times on BX23S info. It is good that the dealers help you out because you are doing the ground work for their business and they respond with quick replies. You don't see that everyday. So all in all: keep up the good and valuable work you are doing. We all appreciate it. PS: "on to the next adventure." 🤓

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks for the support! I appreciate your comments always! 👊

[@JimLanhardt]

Well I gave up on MechMaxx there is just no support on there end . I gave them every chance. I have had to fix so many things on this mill. Just got cover for it after a month and a half the logo was upside down. I told them if they didn’t make it right they could read about on facebook. Got call back within a hour. Sent pictures to them and had a long talk with them about how they are losing customers. And that cover was the last straw. Well it’s. Been a trip. Not one I want to go through again. Thanks for the help. On the footprint and have a good life.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Hate to hear you had problems… Take care, Man.

[@matthewsims359]

i enjoy the entertainment side of youtube, but, my main purpose is to watch real people use real equipment and review the products they are using. i am in the market for a grapple so i have been watching video after video of people using different brands and different styles of grapples. i dont care if its sponsored to them, i want to see them in action to help me try to figure out which is going to work the best for my operation. as far as yall reviewing the products, its not too hard to figure out whos honest and who is sugar coating it. you and mike morgan have pretty much the same hobbies as me ( besides the mills ) and i put a lot of faith in yalls reviews. people also need that no brand of anything is perfect. you might have great luck with your bx and someone else have nothing but problems out of their bx. im not promoting or bashing the bx, i just used it as an example.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

This is exactly how I see it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! 👊