Woodworking: Making artwork that moves!

[@jewdd1989]

Absolutely gorgeous, love the tiny hand operated gear version but wow the plug in, larger gears with inspiration of nature… just are fascinating and amazing and I like how the concept of unity or marriage fits with it. Very complimenting message and work of art

[@FishersShop]

Glad you like it! Thanks a ton!

[@carlmclelland7624]

DREW!!!! Your sense of humor surpasses your ability to construct interesting things... Regardless of whomever lives next door to you, they deserve something in return for all the vicarious assistance they've provided for all your projects over the years. I got rid of my (mega-$$$) turntable when I digitized all the albums I'd collected over the decades (first pressings off masters), but I could just see you disassembling your neighbors prize, new, mega-$$$ turntable for a DC motor to turn this project. (I didn't wet my pants laughing, but... it was close)!! You touched a nerve with the gears, though. Back in my youth - after the kids were grown and gone - I raced a Lotus 61 formula Ford. I had an old milling machine and lathe in my garage and, unable to purchase gearsets for the Hewland gearbox, I made my own. Now while an individual gearset might take me forty-hours to machine, not counting my time, it was cheaper than buying that same gear from the manufacturer. Was it worth it? I won seven championships in the eleven years I raced the car. At 75, my days of making exotic things have passed, but as long as I'm upright and wasting oxygen, I'll continue to enjoy your channel!

[@FishersShop]

Oh wow! That sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing and I'm glad you're liking the videos. :)

[@elguapo1507]

With tales like that from your past you're FAR from being an oxygen thief! Respect to your technical skills and fearless driving skills! 👍

[@carlmclelland7624]

@@elguapo1507 NOW you've got ME curious how you know about my driving skills. Law enforcement EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operations Course) instructor, former chief competition driving instructor for Historic Sports Car Racing-West, seven championships racing my Lotus 61 formula Ford....

[@elguapo1507]

@@carlmclelland7624 Well, I saw you backing in to that space at 60mph between the two Porsches last night wearing your sunglasses Carl! 😁😉

[@DonsWoodies]

The most unique channel on KZbin. Always enjoy your videos.

[@FishersShop]

Appreciate that! Thanks! :)

[@WoodturningWithJohnMarro]

Your work and your neighbors are the best!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks. :)

[@PeteSudlow]

Mesmerizing is such an apt word!

[@FishersShop]

You'll get lost in it if you stare too long

[@bytesizedengineering]

I'm glad you found a motor that worked! It's an interesting situation. As the gear spins the amount of torque needed by the motor varies. And like you said, that causes the speed to change depending on the position of the gear. Very mesmerizing!

[@FishersShop]

It is! Thanks for your help, Zach! And thanks for watching!

[@chrisnash2154]

Duuuuuude. You outdid yourself!

[@FishersShop]

Haha, thanks!

[@samsdad638]

I think you just crossed well into the genius category. Awesome project.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks a bunch!

[@charliebrown8278]

Boy you are just KILLING it with the CnC machine. I want to get one but would need to use my neighbour’s driveway to park my cars on. And they’re nowhere near as accommodating as yours is. Thanks for putting the flathead screw and walnut into the full length video. Armageddon has been averted once again. An incredible project, once again. You always make my day. Or week. Or sometimes, month.

[@FishersShop]

Haha, thanks! Glad you liked it

[@AlienLeader4]

Very nice project. Not seeing the out takes it looks flawless. Lol. Oh Bless you who ever sneezed. Been thinking of getting a CNC still on the fence. Keep up the amazing work.👽

[@FishersShop]

Haha, thanks! I appreciate that

[@gregmize01]

WOWZA!

[@hoytraby356]

I Have no words except AWESOME!!!

[@FishersShop]

I have no words except THANKS! :)

[@robertkrueger3902]

I own a cnc machine and finding creators brave enough to use one in a video is refreshing. I get why they are polarizing , but they are still a ton of fun to use to create things with and isn't that what the "Hobby" is all about. I can't believe your neighbors dont have Ring cameras on their houses. I mean the amount of lumber you have taken ....... Have a Blessed day .

[@FishersShop]

You said it! There's still plenty of "woodworking" that's required when using a CNC. The folks that don't know better just assume that you put a log on the CNC, hit start, and 30minutes later it's a chair.

[@YankeeDave75B2O]

Watching and listening to you do your projects, is more then educational... It's great stress relief! Who couldn't help but laugh. Maybe you need to be a stockholder in Oral-B!

[@FishersShop]

Hehe thanks for watching

[@danielschnabelsr7096]

Another great job Drew.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks! 😊

[@Hellyers]

That's a super-cool project... you're right, it's hypnotic! Well done.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks!!

[@glueupsscrewups]

I would stare at those gears all day!

[@FishersShop]

Mesmerizing, right?

[@williammoore4101]

at about 3:15, I was thinking, "boy, woodworking is amazing". - great build! I need to get a CNC at some point.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks! :)

[@SawdustmakerLori]

Absolutely genius......love it but I wouldn't get anything done because of sitting to endlessly watch it!!! I'm sure you're right that it is totally mesmirizing. Thanks again for another awesome video, good laughs and sharing your amazing skills!

[@FishersShop]

Thank you! 😊

[@mikesimmons7539]

That is AWESOME .I enjoy all your videos and the free of charge humor .

[@FishersShop]

Free?? Oh, you'll get my bill. :) Thanks, Mike

[@joliekarno]

Drew, you are one Cool Ranch Dorito. Thanks for another great video.

[@FishersShop]

The highest compliment a man could get.

[@Uncle_Buzz]

Brother! Super cool... Love the marriage counseling at the end. Ordering a case of Ranch Doritos from the Amazon.

[@FishersShop]

Haha, nice!

[@shanewarren9872]

Very cool project Drew!! Awesome job!!!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks a bunch!

[@WNCworks]

I like this one! I've been machining gears for 35 years, and been a woodworker for 40, so this is right in my wheelhouse! I've been thinking about a project that uses gears, so... Good video, brother!

[@FishersShop]

Oh awesome! Thanks! Glad you liked it

[@l.rod2827]

Thats a nice yin yang, you sir have great skills. I love to watch your builds, listen to the very humorous narrative and the outtakes are hilarious. Keep them comen....

[@FishersShop]

Thank you very much! Glad you're liking them!

[@kevinbowker2385]

Great project and your humor never disappoints!

[@FishersShop]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@johnshumake3696]

Great project! Love those tulips on the shelf

[@FishersShop]

Thanks! Those were made by a friend at Michigan Millworks. Look'em up and buy some

[@johnnyho900]

That was a fun journey, thanks for sharing, great editing as well!

[@FishersShop]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@leyderness3553]

Like night & day, Like Allen & flat head screw!

[@FishersShop]

Haha exactly!

[@jimrosson6702]

Wow Drew so very cool glad to see a new video from you and it was crazy cool great job and funny as always

[@FishersShop]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!

[@rea59]

Now this is a cool project. Great job Drew! I too have the Onefinity X50 Journeyman. Got mine a little over a year before you and upgraded it a couple times. It's been a fantastic machine. Right now I'm making Chess pieces with it.

[@FishersShop]

Oh wow, nice! I'm not that advanced just yet

[@dreworlowski824]

First video I have seen from you. Your humor is amazing and I loved the project, definitely turning on notifications for this channel!

[@FishersShop]

Welcome aboard!

[@MASI_forging]

Absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing the different techniques. 👍👍

[@FishersShop]

Thanks so much 😊

[@lourias]

Fibonocci sequences are awesome!

[@FishersShop]

Agreed!

[@jquest90]

Awesome project Drew!! Makes me want to go out and purchase a CNC machine.

[@FishersShop]

You should!

[@thebellian]

I've been fascinated with nautilus gears for a long time now. Love the way both projects came out!

[@FishersShop]

Thank you!

[@derekpeterson8005]

Great build! Very cool and the analogy is right on the money! Thank you for sharing!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks for watching!

[@matthewclina4162]

Very cool project. I’m going to grab some tracing paper and a coping saw - check back with me in a couple of years.

[@FishersShop]

Haha, exactly why I didn't even try making it by hand.

[@davidgilbey8884]

Love “Project Nautilus “. Completely nerding out over here😆

[@FishersShop]

Haha glad you liked it!

[@guybowers9094]

Just a fantastic project using some great ingenuity. Awesome project sir

[@FishersShop]

Many thanks! Glad you liked it

[@ScottyDrake]

I like the way the nautilus gears overhang the mounting base. I don't know why that's so pleasing, but it shows some interesting artistic forethought.

[@FishersShop]

I thought so too! Originally, I was going to make the base big enough where they didn't, but then I decided against it in the end. Glad I did

[@pthsdo]

Great job... love the humor

[@FishersShop]

Thanks!

[@clydebalcom3679]

One of your most beautiful projects to date.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks!

[@DEVINREYNOLDS06]

This was another great video done by you!!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks again!

[@DEVINREYNOLDS06]

Of course

[@williamellis8993]

Those are both really neat, Drew. When you were choosing the first two pieces of wood, I figured you would just see what your neighbor had that you could "borrow". Bill

[@FishersShop]

Some of those pieces have been sitting on that shelf for about 6yrs... it was their turn. :)

[@barrettbryan8905]

Love your work as always my brother! Great job!

[@FishersShop]

Much appreciated!

[@allovinggood8484]

That flathead kills me! 😂 But damn, that was a wonderful masterpiece. You've outdone yourself. Super-impressed!

[@FishersShop]

Haha, I found the ugliest one I could. :)

[@Kosh42EFG]

This makes me want to do my DIY CNC upgrades to make this. That's awesome!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks! :)

[@c.a.g.1977]

Very cool design Drew! Awesome how the gears work, it is truely mesmerising to see them turn!

[@FishersShop]

Right? It puts me in a trance. :)

[@f.cscootriders]

I'm a bit "shell" shocked at how well the nautilus gears turned out. Amazing project

[@FishersShop]

😉haha, thanks!

[@f.cscootriders]

@@FishersShop I thought you would appreciate the dad joke

[@dgoddard]

Love it! I've always been intrigued by gears, too.

[@FishersShop]

Right?

[@castlecodersltd]

Looks great and I had a good laugh while watching it. All the best ☺

[@FishersShop]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@woodnotestudio]

You have a talent. To create something like that is just amazing.

[@FishersShop]

Well thanks! :)

[@EngineerMikeF]

You had me at Freedom Units

[@FishersShop]

It's how Mel Gibson measured his sword in Braveheart.

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

Absolutely! (insert American flag here, cant's find it in the emojis)

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

@@FishersShop for sure!!! ⚔ (there's a sword emoji but not an American flag, huh?)

[@scruffysanta8442]

That was a very interesting build, love the gears!

[@FishersShop]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@matthysloedolff]

Awesome video, Drew! I saw the small gears on Instagram and was super impressed then. However, after watching this video, I'm even more impressed by the larger gears. The way the wood species compliments each other is really nice. I didn't think Jarrah and walnut could look that good together.

[@FishersShop]

Yeah, I was a bit worried that they wouldn't go well with the walnut backer, but was pleasantly surprised. Thanks for watching! :)

[@AndrewMcQuillen]

Those look great Drew, I enjoyed the fusion 360 demo too. I didn't know you could reproduce shapes along a line. As always, love the neighbour jokes.

[@FishersShop]

Yeah, that feature was a life-saver

[@tomjohns8498]

Really enjoy the story of how you find everything to build these great projects 🎉😊

[@FishersShop]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Sebastopolmark]

WOW Drew, if it wasn't for me lacking basic intelligence and creativity, I could do something like this. GREAT piece! !! !!!

[@FishersShop]

Haha, thanks!

[@jimbembinster]

Exceptional project, well done.

[@FishersShop]

Many thanks!

[@jimbembinster]

Will the plans for this project be available for purchase on your web site? @@FishersShop

[@qmoonwalker3847]

That is really cool!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks!

[@hexa-b]

Awesome! Great combination of woods/tools/design. Would be really neat if you could incorporate a clock mechanism on one of the big gears. Art AND function :). Keep up the great work.

[@FishersShop]

I almost did but the problem is how the gears spin at different speeds. I could really slow it all down and make one revolution take 1hr and then just put numbers around the end but then you lose so much of the magic because it's so satisfying to see the gears turn together.

[@hexa-b]

@@FishersShop Oh wow! I wasn't even thinking that way. That's a lot cooler than my thought of "replace the flat head screw with a 2-hand clock mechanism". Good point on the slow speed, that would've taken away the magic for sure. Thanks for the reply and the content!

[@tonybowers9490]

Woodworker, artist, philosopher! And, maybe marriage counselor? Oh yeah….those were great uses for a toothbrush. I don’t really use them for brushing teeth either. Wonder why they’re called that?

[@FishersShop]

Hehe, I'm thinking I'd probably see less of the marriage counselor if I didn't take her toothbrush.

[@1thinkhealthy]

That is so cool. Great job.

[@FishersShop]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@robertberger8642]

Excellent video!

[@FishersShop]

Thank you very much!

[@stg6186]

Great idea and great execution ( and only a couple of “Oh! Crap”s )! Nice work Drew.

[@FishersShop]

Haha, thanks! :)

[@pmdinaz]

Nice one!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks!

[@theredtruckwoodshop2722]

WOW! that’s neat. Captain Nemo would be proud.

[@FishersShop]

I should hope so... I made it for him.

[@crowetrucking]

Very cool. Your poor neighbor must think he lives in a bad area. Stuff just goes missing every time you make a video. Lol😂

[@scottspropertyservices6877]

All jokes aside it was actually really cool to see the onefinity in more detail after hearing probably 40hrs worth of content about it on your We Built A Thing podcast 😅 Really does seem quite achievable to learn & that gaming controller for flattening looks like so much fun

[@FishersShop]

It is! It's addicting! It's so easy with that little gamepad controller.

[@PawPawsClan]

That was really cool- thank you

[@FishersShop]

Thanks for watching!

[@elguapo1507]

Absolutely beautiful! Over the years your neighbour has really suffered! From emptying your shop vac in to his new swimming pool to nicking his table lamp cable! 😂😂 Looks life your wife's getting the same treatment too with those toothbrushes! 😂😂 Love your humour! It fits perfectly into your narrating! 👍

[@FishersShop]

Haha, thanks!

[@crowetrucking]

You could have found that metric screw in the carburetor of your neighbors lawn tractor.

[@FishersShop]

I could have. :)

[@davidmeyer9204]

Thanks Drew.

[@FishersShop]

You bet

[@michaelvenditti5982]

Kudos are in order here. Unfortunately this one is just for viewing since I don't have a CNC. That aside this a really great design.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks for watching!

[@helenablignaut662]

I love, love, love it! Not just a pretty face after all 😊

[@FishersShop]

If I had a nickel for every time I was told that I was a pretty face, I'd have five cents.

[@JimPudar]

Nice work! CNCs are pretty fun :)

[@FishersShop]

Yes they are!

[@TheTallWoodworker]

Beautiful work! You mentioned motorizing the piece with the different species of wood. Do you think that if you motorized the middle gear instead of one of the end gears, maybe it would be easier on the system and not break any of the teeth off? I'm not sure if placement makes it easier or harder... or if the resistance is all the same.

[@FishersShop]

I thought of that and you're right... it's easier in the center. But I still think the gears would strip out after a bit and didn't want to risk it

[@NBGTFO]

When routing all edges, like round-overs, do the end-grain sides first and that way any tear-out will get cleaned up when you do the other sides.

[@FishersShop]

Only if you're lucky. I've had times when the tear-out is beyond the diameter of the roundover. It's a good habit to get into to do it like I demonstrated in the video.

[@codym9653]

I really enjoy this channel. The humor and the bloopers are great. Plus you can't fo wrong with cool ranch doritos!

[@FishersShop]

Exactly! Haha Glad you're liking the vids

[@markhulette6987]

Another outstanding video, entertaining- informative- creative- and a great message at the end (not the bit explosion part :^) ) Thanks for putting this out. Pushing me toward hitting the 'Buy' button on the Onefinity!!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks! If you do, you'll LOVE the machine. It's super fun to use and it's extremely capable.

[@markhulette6987]

@@FishersShop Too bad you don't get some affiliate $$$

[@peternewman9713]

Mesmerizing!!!!

[@FishersShop]

Right? :)

[@MCsCreations]

That's mad, Drew... Crazy beautiful work!!! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@FishersShop]

You're close... it starts with "D". lol. Thanks for watching! -Drew

[@MCsCreations]

@@FishersShop Damn, that's the second time I call you Dave, Drew... Sorry. 😬

[@clydedecker765]

TOTALLY enthralled with the Fibonacci formula and the appearance of them in all sorts of places in nature. They are everywhere large to small.

[@FishersShop]

Yup! From tiny flowers to spiral galaxies. Thanks for watching!

[@JerryPonds]

Can you build a clock with gears also?

[@RBallarddesigns]

Great project.

[@FishersShop]

Thank you!

[@timdoyon1964]

That is so cool. You never cease to amaze me. Another awesome video, and I thank you for sharing it. Oh, and bless you. 🤧

[@FishersShop]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much!

[@Zoso14892]

Those pieces were wonderfully ostentatious, particularly the manual one. I love it! All jokes aside, that advice about marriage is something to live by. My wife and I have been together 16 years (married 11) and we lived that way without realising it for years. I hope that piece reminds you of your marriage when you see it. Thanks for the unexpected feel good content ☺

[@FishersShop]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dpmeyer4867]

cool

[@markpalmer5311]

Cool ranch Doritos, marriage counseling, woodworking… the trifecta!

[@FishersShop]

All in one! I'm swiss army knife of content creation.

[@lofromfrance6478]

I love love the big one❤

[@FishersShop]

That's my favorite piece as well. :) Thanks for watching

[@lofromfrance6478]

@@FishersShop i watch all your vidéos love them you have gold in your hands

[@jeffforbes3772]

Really cool!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

Hola! 🖐Glad to get back and watch one of your videos, I've been off the grid for a minute. I don't have one of them gizmos and don't plan on getting one for a while. BUT, once I get the shop off and running I thought of making something like this for the grandkiddos - much much more elementary of course. This way, if it doesn't work they'll never know AND I can blame them for "breaking it" haha. Great project and video. Take care and have a good one, Adios!👊

[@FishersShop]

Welcome back! Thanks for watching! Making one of these by hand would sure be a test of patience and accuracy. Best of luck

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

@@FishersShop I'll keep you posted on that :D

[@LadyGecko]

Very nicely down. You should check out the gear art that Neil Pask made.

[@FishersShop]

Seen it! He's incredible

[@Rogermalaya]

Please can you produce a full size plan of this for download, i for one don’t have access to a CNC machine but could cut it out with a bandsaw and fretsaw? Thank.

[@FishersShop]

There’s been quite a few requests for this. I might add it to my website next week.

[@mcmathwoodworks]

This is a really cool project Drew! Nice job designing the gears to work together so well while still looking like nautilus shells! It’s always cool to see how God’s creation inspires math, science, woodwork, and all kinds of other things around us! Also, how did the jarrah chips taste?

[@FishersShop]

You said it! Thanks! And I've always enjoyed working with jarrah!

[@MapBot11]

I have a bunch of motors salvaged from microwave turntables like that, I'll have to look into doing something like this.

[@FishersShop]

Oh nice! Do it!

[@Blahnik1182]

Hope you feel better, Drew.

[@gsilcoful]

Very cool.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks. :)

[@ColCurtis]

I like how you use that all-sixteenths instead of a wrench or socket.

[@patrickhenderson1964]

This is one of the best projects you've done. I love your content and talent. Are you going to sell or provide the vector for the large gear? I would love to make one myself.

[@FishersShop]

Nah, I wasn't planning on it. But you can get other nautilus vectors online if you didn't want to design it yourself. I'll add some links in the description