Who is this Guy? Answering the Two Most Frequently Ask Questions: 018

[@brainsironically]

I thought you were an engineer just because of the way you seem so familiar, and at ease, when you describe various components. Very cool that you are self taught.

[@sherriecaskie3111]

Well said!

[@edwardgiovannelli5191]

After thirty years in the industry, I can tell you there are two types of engineer... those who went into it for the paycheck - they tend to be competent but nothing more, and then there are those who went into engineering because they have an innate talent and passion for it. Those are far less common, but worth their weight in gold.

[@2knight22]

I think an argument can be made that he IS an engineer. Just because he doesn't have a piece of paper saying he is, doesn't mean he's not. But I totally get what you're saying - the world revolves around pieces of paper, oftentimes to the detriment of society.

[@1nvisible1]

*And shocking. **1:44** into the plasma robot episode I realized this guy was a frigging genius.*

[@waynerogers864]

One of the things I most appreciate about you and the channel is your genuine desire to share and teach. Your videos are clear, concise and well paced. I appreciate you not trying to impress us with video skills; it's about the content. Humble, forthright, and down to earth, you're a breathe of fresh air. Keep up the good work; and if it becomes too much like work, dial it back. Appreciate all you do.

[@Jeremy_Fielding]

Thanks Wayne... I must admit I do enjoy the occasional special effect (see the clock making video). I hope people will find a mix of good teaching, inspiration, and occasional funny moments that make the experience more memorable. Thank you again for the kind words.

[@eyellgeteven9928]

+wayne rogers I agree with you, but he does do a great job editing his videos...so many other people on here could learn a thing or two about video editing from him.

[@ErikOrdway1984]

I agree with what Wayne said.

[@newaccount8149]

wayne rogers. I disagree

[@mademuscle1217]

wayne rogers can you make free energy ? magnetic or other types

[@kdewitt41]

I like where your heart is. I appreciate you.

[@mdvener]

As being a retired residential electrician for almost 40 years i have learned alot watching your videos. He was right, you have a gift. Thanks so much for everything in understanding the internal workings of motors, capacitors, and so on. Hope you are not still waiting on the county about your shed.

[@KJVReViewsTextusReceptus]

I am a hobby woodworker and love being in the shop. I stumbled upon your channel several years ago and I have watched a lot of your videos. A lot of things that you get excited about I do as well. I am astonished at learning how things work. Now a disclaimer must be made right here, I am not even in the same universe as your intelligence with engineering at all, but I know I can learn. I am not going to be a CAD artist or an engineer at anytime but I do love coming to channels like yours where a person like me who has limited knowledge of the subject coming into it but at the end of the video can leave with a smile because I have learned something new. That to me is what KZbin should be all about. I just wanted to say that you are a blessing and I appreciate what you do and the time you take to make these videos. This world needs more people like you my friend. God bless you and have a wonderful day.

[@18632ewa8]

I am a Teacher. Your videos are spot on and exceptionally comprehensive.I use them to help me teach my class so thank you.If you are in Virginia and are interested in teaching.I believe I could find a place for you.

[@bigviking0001]

Welcome to the wonderful world of solid modeling. Having been a metal fabricator/ engineer for almost 50 years, I can empathise with you that there is no better feeling than solving a problem with your own mind and hands. Thanks for the content. Good to know there are brilliant people out there.

[@lonniecrook1684]

What a class act you are! The world needs more people like you!

[@mnight207]

We run across KZbin channels all day long. Most of them mean..well..not much. Then you run across those that mean the most. Jeremy, I must say, your vids are wonderful. I like your personality, how you speak and how humble you are. You are an intelligent man, and I so believe there will be many more who benefit from your kindness and willingness to share what you've learned and triumphs you've had. Thank God he made you:)

[@Crucifixionmachinemusic]

I think you very nearly said word for word what I just said, lol... I totally agree with you, man. I did not see your comment until after I made mine.

[@sherriecaskie3111]

Well said.

[@joelaut12]

Jeremy - Really great story! Your persistence and dedication are exemplary . Keep going, you are a wonderful example for anyone to follow.

[@Jeremy_Fielding]

thank you.

[@WilliamEades_Frostbite]

As a prior, military trained Master Electronics/Avionics Tech, National Bureau of Standards Lab Rat, current Electrician and lifelong inventor, your Engineer friend was right. You have a gift. An expression I coined in the early 70's is very appropriate for you as you show immense imagination as well as curiosity coupled with the ability to research and learn. Back then I wrote: If Necessity Is The Mother Of Invention, Then Imagination Is The Father Of Progress.

[@TheJsantos619]

Just finished taking the motor out of my old vacuum..for no reason i just love to see how things work and what other uses i can give them..so i searched and found you! Probably best channel thus far..the way you explain things clearly and basic enough for us to understand is something you don't find often. Thanks for making these videos and staying humble and down to earth for you to share your knowledge with us.

[@GlennHamblin]

I love that you are self taught. I've always felt that the best engineers are the folks that are so passionate about what they do, that they do it in their free time. Exactly like you do. Thanks for the great videos!

[@terrigelbaum8066]

You are what it is to be truly free. Living your life according to your own dictates. I love you and your passion. Blessings.

[@leebrewer1190]

Your humbleness is your greatest gift that makes everything else you do possible.

[@jimjackson1788]

You are incredible. I know you have to hear that all the time. I think what comes through with you most in your videos is that you have good intentions and you’re genuine. You obviously are very smart and that is a gift. I will try to pay forward the things I learn from you.

[@ronstallings5448]

As stated many times before me. You are a very worthy man. Sincerity is an understatement for what your able to convey to your audience. I could listen and watch your videos all day and still want more. Simply, Thank You !

[@RickRose]

Begging is asking for something for nothing. Producing videos is work (I've made a few). Putting your work out there and saying, "Hey, support this if you would like to do so," is providing folks with the OPPORTUNITY to reimburse you for the value you have given. It's a relationship something like public television or public radio. Go for it.

[@thunderbirdizations]

I think the reason he might see it as begging is because he genuinely enjoys teaching, translating, & sharing his knowledge. Some people don’t consider things work if it’s enjoyed and would be done for free

[@animatus53]

You are a top notch teacher and have forty years experience as a teacher so I know a great one when I see one. Your gentle knowledgable demeanor is spot on. Your brilliance is unmatched . Don’t ever undervalue your knowledge it actually is priceless. Keep up the fantastic work !!! I love your channel,

[@CheekyMonkey1776]

You are a special Guy. A mind like yours is a special gift. God bless you.

[@I_RacooN_I]

You are an amazing teacher and KZbin content creator. Your videos are so easy to watch and learn from.. thankyou so much.

[@sherriecaskie3111]

After I heard him tell his story I went into shock. I'm still in shock and can't seem to find the words to describe how I feel. We are truly blessed to know this man!

[@waynewayne3709]

Humble and respectful person who just wants to share knowledge with people and hats of to you us skilled tech enjoy building and recycling things.. Many thanks for sharing.

[@jasondupree244]

Jeremy, I have watched several of your videos and have enjoyed each one. The thing that stands out the most to me, about you, is that you are a person of integrity and character. The world needs more people like you, keep the videos coming.

[@lawnfascist4890]

Your channel has been the greatest KZbin find for me yet.

[@chiphill4856]

Your greatest skills are problem solving and design. I was a traditional practicing mechanical engineer for 30yrs until I finally broke out of the cubicle life and started building boats. When it comes to practical Electrical engineering info, I use your channel. Keep up the good work! Thanks for your contribution!

[@OddJobsWorkshop]

Honest and Sincere...we need more people like you in this world. Cheers to you!!

[@midgamarine]

Awesome! Wayne Rogers said it all. You're doing great things with a humble disposition. Your videos are great and I wish you the best.

[@jytl]

Literally discovered your channel less than a day ago when I was looking for videos about salvaging the drum from a broken washing machine to use as a fire put. Have watched a couple of your videos now and just want to say, love what you do. I know nothing about engineering but you've inspired me to learn more. Thank you.

[@markmullins3432]

Ran across your channel a week ago or so. I want to commend your character, which comes through abundantly. People like you make the world a better place. I like how well you teach, thanks.

[@shackman9566]

Thank you Jeremy your a class act. I only just found your channel. Ive been working with motors for a long time. Im a proffesional builder. Your videos on motors taught me a few things I never knew. They gave me a better understanding of something I have used my whole life. Thank you.

[@brabes76]

Beautiful back story and a beautiful spirit. Thanks for giving. We can do nothing but grow from it.

[@sgsax]

Thank you for sharing your story and your knowledge. What makes the Maker movement and community so great is how everybody wants to share and help others learn. You are a shining example of that ethos. I've been enjoying your channel since I found it a few weeks back and wish you the best of luck.

[@fauxscot1]

Thanks for doing this particular video. Your employer is right. A bunch of things converge in you, and I'm not a believer in "gifts", but your skills in some weird kind of effortless communication and connection are remarkable. That you combine it with an intuitive grasp of how things operate is just fortunate for us. Keep going with your formal, self-directed study. I don't 'do' Patreon, but I'm going there now for you.

[@jesusrivera9698]

You are an incredible man. I look up to you. Your humility is the same as that is mine. I just found me a treadmill that’s going to contribute to my education and perks that I put together, watching you sir and emulating. My father once said to me “ in your younger years never seek shade from a younger tree, instead seek from a big tree.” Thanks for the Shade big brother keep doing what you do because it’s inspiring. I was medically retired from the Marine Corps at 18yrs 10 months and 23 days on active duty. I was injured in Afghanistan and that’s what did it, severe ptsd with a traumatic brain injury ant their symptoms. The reason why I mentioned this is because I was in a dark place. What kind of still I am, but I really, and your video helped a lot. I find it very therapeutical so again thank you your wisdom is the my shade. Respectfully Jesse

[@popdizzleutah]

You're one of the finest people I've come across. Thanks for all you do and for being who you are. Videos like this should be required viewing for every kid growing up that's about to enter the adult world. Just keep being who you are and doing what you do. It's making a huge impact that you may never truly understand the magnitude of. Thanks Jeremy.

[@buitlbybear1580]

You are a good man Jeremy, and smart. I am always amazed at the stuff you build and your knowledge ... as EC says at the end of all his videos ."Keep up the good work."

[@Thecontractorsalliance]

You are a true class act Mr.Fielding you have definitely left a footprint in others lives. Especially for those persons that look like you.🙏👏👏

[@rahn6]

Great to hear your humility and great ethics! Keep up the good work!

[@GianfrancoFronzi]

I am happy to hear stuff like this. You are definitely a hands on type person, and your fuging around and trying things is what we like, don't forget that,we want you to try everything possible, if it works or doesn't work you've saved us so much questions and time. You deserve all that you get.

[@keithosterkamp6207]

That was an awesome origin story. Thank you for continuing to pay it forward and share what you know with the rest of us woodworkers and tinkerers.

[@lowededwookie]

I stumbled across your site today by doing the opposite of what people on the net were saying about KZbin's annoying recommendations feature. They were saying turn off video watching history. I turned it on because I figured KZbin's algorithms are based on what I've watched and sure enough everything changed properly. It was then that I saw your post on engineering for woodworking and that interests me a whole lot and so I clicked and then subscribed. I thank you for your work, you're literally everything I've been looking for with increasing my wood working skills.

[@christheother9088]

Wow, that was great. I was going to guess you came out of some Navy nuclear submarine training program, but no, it turns out your just another run of the mill genius! Best of luck and I will enjoy being along for the ride.

[@petersack5074]

.....'run of the mill' Mr. Fielding, will obtain/create/design and execute the plan of a 'milling machine'.....another project using treadmill motor maybe..

[@LCort101]

You’re very inspirational in your knowledge and display of humility. We find so much junk on the web these and I am glad to have found your channel. Congratulations to you for following something you’re passionate about. I wish you much success.

[@raylarkin5004]

Jeremy, everything about you is really likable! And that you are so incredibly resourceful only iced the cake! I am watching you and your salvage is treasure and your self effacing style with glee! Thanks J!

[@Jeremy_Fielding]

+Ray Larkin wow! Thank you for the kind words

[@kengamble8595]

I can see so much of me in you, although it being twenty or thirty years ago because I've become old and decrepit now ! Wish that I had a neighbor like you so I could pass along the many projects and parts that I've gathered through the years because I do believe that you would make a good friend ! 👍 Thanks for sharing and take care.

[@Jeremy_Fielding]

Thank you for Sharing :) This is my favorite part of You Tube. Meeting my fellow tinkerers all over the world! Even the decrepit ones :) Sounds like you still have a lot of kick left in you.

[@thebeststooge]

I agree. At his age I was driven and didn't care about making money. I would spend 24h a day at my job (sometimes but 10h days was not uncommon) to get something done right BUT life hit me hard and I never recovered. I lost my career and after looking at the modern IT field I am glad it is gone (let Asia have it). I still tinker and I love learning something new so I still have his drive but the passion died I think, or should I say life beat it out of me. This guy has a future as he is humble and just a straight up guy.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Dark Alchemist your profile pic, that was a real character right there.

[@kengamble8595]

Jeremy Fielding Thanks for the optimism Jeremy but my kick has become a nudge these days! ;-) I think KZbin is great and wish it would have been around many years ago, maybe so that people like myself could have seen and shared what we loved to do ! I wish you much luck but most of all, I wish you the joy of learning!

[@thebeststooge]

+kodiak wild Best Stooge imo (actually he was a pretty good actor before that too).

[@nickcarmont]

You're a Hero Jeremy. Thanks so much for all you're doing for those trying to learn DIY woodworks and tinkering.

[@shigatsuningen]

Never change! Good ethics is hard to come by. Thank's a million for sharing.

[@illuminatipudding5089]

world needs people like you

[@jamesa7506]

Thank you, sir, for your generous donation of your time and efforts to the enlightenment of others, myself certainly included. I came across your videos just today and am amazed by what you have accomplished with, not only your great intellect and self ambition, but also with your genuineness. Again, thank you, sir. I look forward to watching more of your videos. Have a good one out there.

[@rpzdesign]

Jeremy, self taught smart black man. You are a role model for your kids and community.

[@JournyOfaPeacefulRuller]

wow Jeremy, allow me to tip my hat to you sir, you're a true gentleman and a scholar. It's a privilege to know that good people such as yourself still exist in the world. Great video. Thank you.

[@seanbhaney]

I, too, just stumbled onto your channel. Your sincerity and your intro is extraordinary! God Bless you Jeremy!

[@MarzJonp]

I just stumbled on to your Channel. Jeremy, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! You're an inspiration. Because I am on the same path as I am an Autodidact in the Major expects on Technical Knowledge. So showing books, sources, Cites and Direction is all I need. Everything else I do Myself. I'll be watching for sure. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@mikenelson6083]

I discovered your channel a few days ago. You have to be the most interesting man. Your videos are instructional, fun , easy to follow and you are a truly a gentleman. I grew up taking anything I found at the local junk yard and taking it home. My mother would always ask "What are you doing with that ?" My response was always " I'm taking it apart to see what's inside." I saved many parts and reused most. I still do the same. Luckily my wife loves doing the same. I hope that this inspires today's youth to do the same.

[@SilverWedge]

i agree with all the comments. I strangely enjoy re-purposing old equipment and parts and your videos are right up my alley. Thanks for sharing!

[@KitoMarchetaria]

Good morning Jeremy, this is great to meet you and watch your videos about engineering, motors and electricity ... it reminds me of my father, who was a policeman but loved electronics, electricity, circuits, I even took the risk of doing some things I saw in magazines and books, but sometimes it took electric shocks ..., today I'm retired and I like the joinery and jigs that improve work and efficiency, a big hug and thanks for sharing complex things in a simple way!

[@BenKoren]

It’s inspiring to know that you are self-taught, and showing the specific texts you were handed is very helpful for someone who also wants to teach themselves. Thank you for sharing.

[@30mrgoodfellow]

I've tried engineering came no where near teaching myself.. so I became a truck mechanic.. Its worth my time to watch your videos. You seem to have a knack for dumbing it down for me the wannabe and I thank you!!

[@taunteratwill1787]

One of the few trustworthy, useful and sticking to integrity is to be found on this channel.

[@paulbenevich8852]

Hey Jeremy, Just saw one of your clips for the first time.SUPER COOL!!!! I love how you make the complicated simple for an old guy like me to understand. i will be watching many more over the next months and hopfully, years.... I am 63! Thank you Paul

[@NikeMS11]

Another down-to-earth, friendly, giving “maker”, “tinkerer”, etc who is well spoken, honest, and extremely likable...and is certainly talented. All the best to you, Mr. Fielding.

[@lancelot1953]

Thank you Mr. Fielding, thank you for all the research, work, and time you have spent sharing your knowledge and your experience with the YT community. You have all the talents and aptitudes to be an engineering, you have the inquisitiveness and along with the theory, you build your projects with practicality (which is something that engineers forget about, yes, sometimes). Thank you for your humanity and for what you are bringing into mankind knowledge "for the masses". May Peace be with you, Ciao, L (FoMoCo engineering).

[@dirk4926]

I see you channel growing with every video you do, and I'm sure a lot of that is because you are so good at explaining what we are looking at. Keep up the good work and I'm sure your channel will continue to grow.

[@BretWrightSTUFF]

Thank you for your contribution..and your gift!

[@dadams8086]

I really enjoy your stuff here. Your way of delivery is clear and well thought out. I especially appreciate your humble heart. And I always learn something from you.

[@davidleasure9138]

You are one gifted dude. I really like the fact that you are willing to share your knowledge and teach. God has blessed you will an incredible mind.

[@jsvownzu]

Hey man, can't say I've ever thought this about any other you tuber. You seem like a genuinely stand up guy and honestly untill I just saw this video I have NEVER considered giving to someone's patreon. But I'd be glad to throw a few bucks your way.

[@Chrissi.Pinder]

Jerad, there are more of them out there than you think. Jeremy's intend and passion certainly comes through in his videos better than most. The Maker community on and off KZbin is one of the best I have run across. Very little negativity and all the Makers really share, even those that are doing it for a living.

[@timbiswell731]

You are a stand up guy and an inspiration to many. Keep doing what you're doing. I am a man of way to many hobbies and if i have questions on something i tend to search KZbin or Google for suggestions. I enjoy the videos you make and they are very helpful. thanks

[@jeffreyyeager1398]

Thank you for sharing your story jeromey. You truly are the marvelous Wonder on KZbin. I like your genuineness and how well you can teach what you have learned to others. It's great to see people like you on KZbin, your ideas your trials or what you're going through with your project. Keep up the good work and I look forward to the next video.

[@keithcheeseman567]

Total respect to you... Self taught and up front with your morals! Hope you go far... Talented.... Most definitely!

[@Jeremy_Fielding]

Thank you!

[@williamlott7612]

You do indeed have a gift Jeremy. I too love to teach and only discovered that when the Navy assigned me to teach steam engineering (boilers, turbines, pumps, valves, etc.). It also sparked a love for learning as I wanted to be sure of what I was trying to teach. There is nothing worse than a lazy teacher. Keep up the good work. Darlington, South Carolina

[@teresaellis7062]

My son found your channel and was so excited at what you were explaining that he called me over and said I HAD to watch. I watched and agreed. Not only did I subscribe, after seeing this video, I am now a patron. My son loves the type of work you do and wants to be an engineer or something like it, though he is intimidated by the idea of college. That he could gain that knowledge through other routes gives him confidence in achieving his goals.

[@CharlesGillies]

Outstanding, I applaud folks who go and learn anything and everything

[@haroon420]

What a stand up guy! I subscribed after just watching one of your videos. This was the second one of yours I’ve now watched. Glad to have found you in this big wide world!!

[@ws5397]

I've been a Mechanical Design Engineer for 30 years and you are a talented and imaginative Engineer -- BTW: SolidWorks is a great CAD program -- I've used a number of systems and it is my favorite. My degree has been an advantage, but when all is said and done, companies need people that know how to make ideas into reality. Subscribed.

[@gforcebreakin]

I often get frustrated at humanity's need to request personal information when it's not needed. To each their own. Keep up the good work.

[@MuraiWoodworks]

i got my bachelors degree in communication engineering (specializes in wireless technology stuff, antennas/satellites/radars etc) and i do learn in detail about electrics and electronics but only in theory. i never got to work with it with my hands so the stuff i learnt went down the drain after every exams. and to me engineers are basically guys who can solve a problem and know how to do it in real life not just on paper. i just saw only a few of your videos and i could say i learn a lot more because i could apply it in real life situations. by the way i never got an engineering job and now i am doing woodworking professionally lol

[@martingreen5192]

I love this guy. I am 71, did an engineering apprenticeship an age ago, went to a good university and got an engineering degree. After 6 years I quit and went into computing as I didn't think all of that had given me the skills (but I can work a milling machine). We are training people wrong - all you educators of engineers that might stumble on this please give it thought. If we could take Jeremy and clone him many times we might put things right!

[@vofar9578]

Jeremy you are amazing! I am so impressed with your creativity, your intelligence, your bottomless pit of energy, your generosity in sharing your efforts with others! Thank you you very much for what you are doing.

[@Jeremy_Fielding]

+Vofar thank you for letting me know. I can go to work with a smile this morning

[@jimmygreenjr3366]

I watch several channels on KZbin. Everything from wood working, DIY, Cars and anything in between.I started watching your channel when i was looking for info on electric motors. I liked the way you explained things and the way you showed what you were talking about. I have never commented on any of the channels i follow. But i want you to know I think you ROCK! I love what and how you do the things you do. After watching this video i just felt the need to let you know, I appreciate you and the info you share. Thank You!!

[@JoediyLab]

Jeremy I agree, you do have a gift, I also thought you were formally trained in Mechanical Engineering. It takes lots of time and money to do what you do. As indicated before , asking for support is not begging. You provide a fabulous service and deserve to be funded for those efforts. Keep up the great work.

[@ms9131]

Thank you for sharing with the world your humble and upstanding nature. I am awed by how thorough your teaching style is when teaching complicated concepts in the electro-mechanical projects featured. Keep inspiring other to create amd be helpful.

[@thomasgreen8532]

Jeremy most of the time you rock my world. I do enjoy the content and I am learning. Thank you so much.

[@beingabetterman7080]

Thanks mate for sharing who you are .... have been watching your channel for a while when you pop into my feed.... but today I subscribed!!! Love that you love learning and recycling .... and your sense of ‘community’ is where my heart sits.... but.... you actually do it!!!!

[@nathandavalos5298]

The knowledge on electric motors that I've acquired while watching your videos is awesome. Very easy to grasp even for a basic mind.

[@BradsWorkbench]

So glad I came across your channel. This has to be the best channel on KZbin. I’ve always been pretty good at finding creative solutions to problems but your channel opened up a whole new world. Before this I’ve had many things i wanted to make but electric motors are so expensive. I’m a father of 2 girls and money is a little tight right now. But now I’m searching the inter webs constantly for broken equipment to snag some motors from. Thanks for making your channel. You seem like a really humble, chill guy which is a rare thing today.

[@WhiskeyBravo18Z]

Nice! It's good to learn about you!

[@TediumGenius]

Jeremy, thanks for inviting us all into your life! I think your outlook on Patreon and video making... your purpose... is a very well thought out and balanced one. I think you articulated my thoughts exactly when it comes to paid vs. free and what that purpose really should be. It might be off-topic for this video, but to put it out there before I forget... I like your ability and drive to hustle, re-purpose, recycle... or however it should be described- to support learning, experimenting with new things, improving, and just generally, “tinkering,” as you put it! I describe the scrounging part to my family as, “I am a collector of fine antiquities and oddities...” but I guess it barely changes the fact that there’s a bunch of “crap” squirreled away, in every spot I have available to me!! Your washing machine videos prompted me to salvage components from my recent bout with planned obsolescence in appliances. I saved the motor, the electromechanical drive engagement, and the stainless wash tub. That piece fits perfectly on my charcoal grille... Now, I’ve just finished my third batch of jerky. For sixty bucks I have a PID temperature controlled, jerky MACHINE- that’ll make safe, smoked jerky at 1/5 the price of a retail smoker. You never know where this shared activity will lead you! (I had no plans of smoking meat and cheese... seemed like a hassle.) Anyhow, it was great to hear that your interest and determination landed you a position in engineering! I have a very similar history, hate to see things pitched when they still have purpose, and enjoy the same shop work you do, so it’s like watching a best friend! I really like what I’ve seen so far, and I’m a bit late to the party! Best of luck going forward, and into 2018 (Have a happy New Year!) I just wanted to say thanks and keep up the great work!

[@Jeremy_Fielding]

thank you for the kind words... it means a lot.

[@abitoffcenter383]

You are truly blessed and gifted Sir. Please keep it up.

[@patmash]

You sir seem to be a FANTASTIC human being. Just found your channel a few days ago. Glad you popped up on my feed.

[@iangraham6730]

Honest, down to earth, all round good guy! Thanks for sharing your knowledge 👍

[@jamesmoore3346]

Wow, you designing industrial machines and I've spent 16+years building hydraulic power supply units and the machinery they power. We specialize in pipe laying equipment, winches, and cranes for the offshore industry. I absolutly love what I do, only thing is I had to walk away for some time to enter cancer treatments. I beat the cancer but the chemo and radiation beat me. I'm still getting over the I'll side effects and hoping to be able to return to work in the near future. I keep in touch with the boss and engineers and they all want me back, in fact my tools are still locked up in the shop and their waiting on me, hope it's not much longer.

[@laviejachusma6819]

Hi James, I just read your comment and I'm genuinely curious, how are you now? I'm glad you beaten the cancer!

[@shmoolypie]

You are AMAZING Jeremy. I just love your show!

[@modsquad8u]

I've been a CAD Draftsman and Designer for 20 years. I really enjoy the engineering field but it is rough in Houston as most of our jobs are oil and gas related and there is very little work here currently. I'm actually trying to start up a wood workings business to supplement some investing income. Solidworks is great software. If you don't know, many companies will have a home use license where you can use it at home. You will have to speak with your Solidworks rep. I've recently been teaching myself Fusion 360, as it's free. It's a more basic package but I can output to my CNC router I'm about to assemble. Keep on keeping on!

[@denislostinlondon199]

modsquad8u I did a google search. Fusion 360 is free for students and teachers. For the rest of us it is from £36 per month, or £276 per year.

[@mrprimenumbers6448]

you are like my long lost twin brother. I have always wanted to be an engineer, tried several times now to go back to school residual medical issues have held me back some. but man I love your channel and I love that you are just wanting to share with others. You give me hope and inspire me to continue to push forward.

[@stevenlightfoot6479]

Dude, you are the coolest. Self-taught. CAD designer by day, engineer by night.You have natural talent, and that is the root being a good engineer. Love your stuff, keep up the great work. I am a Mech Eng, but need to learn some practical electronics, and you are very helpful.

[@jeromewelch7409]

Jeremy my man..... Awesome due diligence ! I always thought you were a junker, the trash to treasure king ! awesome story I love it... I love the dollar a month aspect .. Of supporting our channels... It's truly a tribal mentality so I call everybody else who's watching your videos to think about it a dollar a month is all it takes to make a greater experience for all....Peace....

[@tomboalogo]

thanks for the passion and energy you put into this. I'm always glad to see someone 'bootstrap' themselves. I got to be an engineer because one university had a Co-op program that paid my way thru but learning doesn't have to happen in a classroom. Thanks for the channel.

[@BirdmanNorfolk]

Jeremy, I have just watched your who is this guy video, you are even more amazing than I previously believed, the fact that you are a self taught engineer is so inspiring, at 54 I am not going back to school full time, but I do have an engineering qualification albeit a minor one, hearing what you did is making me consider building on this and further exploring my options, I have a full time job,and I am moderately happy there having been with the same firm for 18 years now, which is of course not that common, I actually work for a large DIY homestore similar to your Home Depot, though we don't cover the range of interesting stuff they do as too much of our society is now consumer based, in my work I do have the opportunity to meet and work with a lot of very practical people, one of my workmates is an amateur blacksmith, another is an ex Royal Engineers guy, one of former customers has a double PHD, another is a physicist at Cambridge university, I think you get the picture it can be an interesting place to work, the laugh is most of these people consider me as a guru!, and it does make you think about how many qualifications you actually need, hearing your story I think it's more about aptitude and opportunities, so I should probably stop worrying about my qualifications, and concentrate on developing my existing skills and seeking some opportunities, thanks for your help, really glad I found your channel, you are an inspiration, in closing I will recommend you check out another great guy's KZbin channel, you may already have heard of him, I know he's heard of you, the chaps name is Tim Hunkin and he is an inventor, and has lectured in America,thanks again for your endeavours and this insight in to your background, my best wishes to you and yours keep safe Jonathan

[@HeathKnuckles_Tasty_Timber]

Awesome story Jeremy! Found you via a FB group. 👌🤘 Thanks for sharing!

[@jessehaynes6413]

Wait, what fb group?!?