I can tell you I have watched every video thus far from start to finish and plane to do so to the end.Sometimes I go back a minute or 2 to re watch something. Those that only watch 25% of the video are those that want a quick video of how to do something and directly reflex themselves thru it. They have no commitment to follow step by step and really have no desire to build a lath themselves. Those of us that do watch the full length find it very informative and see a bit of you in ourselves. Cut out or fast forward the drilling and tapping as well as the surface grinding. I take my hat of to you. For years I to wanted a lath and considered building one and I am 46 and still have not taken the steps to do it, here you are much younger showing us older people how to do it. We thank you for sending the time on showing us the step by step building process.
Okay dude, I know this is an old video but I just recently discovered your channel and I’ve watched a lot of your videos now. I don’t comment on anything pretty much ever but I am trying to build a small personal machine shop in a single bay of a 2 car garage. I started from scratch with hardly any tools and I’ve gotten some stuff complete but still have a long way to go. I decided to try to film myself doing a couple builds and it adds a whole new level of difficulty. When I watch your videos I see almost the exact same things that I’ve been wanting to do. What you’re doing is awesome and amazing and takes a shit ton of skill. Especially doing this stuff alone and especially doing it all while filming it. These people don’t understand the difficulty in what you’re doing so don’t show them weakness. They may only watch a small percentage because they would like to do these things themselves but they’re not willing to put in the work and find the resources to make stuff like this possible. Keep doing your thing and be patient man. You have an awesome channel and it’s inspiring to guys like myself. I think we’re about the same age and you have what looks like my dream setup so just keep going man. You’re killing it. Don’t listen to the bullshit people might say and don’t let anyone change your opinions. And don’t look at the numbers, just focus on the projects and everything else will fall into place. What you sound like on camera doesn’t matter when the quality of your work is as good as yours is. Keep at it dude
I'm telling on myself now......lol.....I didn't realize until today you could track how much of the video was actually watched. Seriously, while I have skimmed through some of the more basic parts, I'm pretty much "glued" to this series. I wish I had done this when I was your age. GREAT work! If anything, the effort you put into the narrations of your videos can only serve to help you get better at it......keep it going! For those of us who struggle with such things, it's therapy.
Don't be so hard on yourself. Most CZcams analytics show exactly the same length of view time you are seeing, even if it's a huge channel. You young man are literally taking the bull by the balls and doing what most men have only dreamt about. Keep at it, you will get better in front of the camera. Oh, and screw the naysayers. I'd like to see them put together a functional lathe at your age.
I agree. he is an amazing young man. the naysayers could learn something from him if they just watched the whole video. I watch all of it. great content. cheers bud 👍
Tater79bj thank you for all of you guys support. I know I'm not the best but I am trying to get better and better and with all of you guys support it's possible
I am very impressed by your work. It reminds me of what I was doing when I was your age. Instead of a lathe, I was building a printing machine, but it does not matter that much what it was, I was having a ball, and felt like you, that I was a fool, just because I was making mistakes, which is the most natural thing to do when you undertake an ambitious project, regardless of what it is. Today, I like to call myself "Professor Guvinoff, because the biggest mistake would be to take myself too seriously. Nevertheless, I have several patents to my name, and run my own business for more than 25 years, created jobs, and even exported my products. Another thing: with your creativity and your ambition, you naturally work very hard for extended periods of time. This can lead to tiredness, and a feeling of being sub-par, as you express in this video. Do not sell yourself short, you are actually doing very well! With my best wishes. Dom.
Amazing improvised lathe... Well done! Your approach to precision machine tools reminds me of Royal Nonesuch's approach to precision firearms.... Can't wait to see the lathe in operation ... I am very interested in how rigid and accurate you manage to get it ... And if it's not perfect you will have a lathe to manufacture any refinements.... You have achieved what 99% of all serious DIYer have only fantasised about.... Inspirational stuff... Cheers
I am enjoying your videos, thank you. Don't take it personally if someone doesn't want to spend 25 minutes watching a video about your project. There is other things to do in life and some people are only mildly interested in certain things. Some people realize they just aren't that interested in whatever. Thanks again for sharing, I am sure these videos are quite inspiring to many many people.
I am 58 yrs old been building stuff my whole life, and you my friend are the real deal, you are wise beyond your years and you have a super bright future. I by the way..watch all your video's completely because you are a very talented young man and I have learned stuff from you as well.keep up the great work and your videos are anything but boring and long winded or repedative. koodo's to you.
I bought my lathe and mill. The fact that you are able to build your own lathe using a drill press and angle grinders is amazing to me. I would have talked myself out of that much work before I even started. I am looking forward to seeing this thing up and running. You are much more resourceful than the average person. Nice work!
I found your channel while watching another. I have worked in industrial maintenance for over 35 years. The picture is my Grand daughter not me Lol. You are doing great ! The people that don't bother to watch the full videos are the ones missing out. You keep doing what your doing ! I have very much enjoyed your Lath videos. I have Subscribed,Liked,Shared and added to my channels playlist. Be proud young Sir you don't care to get dirty and sweat Lord knows the many I tried to train over the years. Plus the fact you work go to College Speaks volumes about the Man you are becoming. All my very best Bobby
Nobody is impressed with a guy who apologizes for himself. Stop it. Thank you for this great video. That lathe is going to be bullet proof and last forever. You are one hell of a builder. Thanks again.
I know this is a couple years past when you made the video, but don't worry about repeating yourself, you are talking while thinking about the next build step. Your mind is more on the project than what you are saying. Yes your videos would be better from a production value perspective, but the content, the process of what you do and how you do it is why most people are watching your videos. Your actions are more important than your words, basically. And what you are doing is very interesting. Thanks for all the time you spent recording and sharing.
Don't put yourself down buddy, I think you speak clearly and precisely. I prefer a real life perspective of what you are doing on all your videos and this lathe building series. (yes I've watched the first 5 so far, watching the rest too, every minute!) What I realized that you have the true American "can do" spirit, the ability to say, "I can do this", and you do things with home made tools and jigs. You have the self reliance and pioneer spirit that built this country. I congratulate you!
As for your comment at the end... I'm watching and rewatching your vids. Never once had an issue whatsoever with your presentation... You definitely have a gift at technical know-how - it's not the easiest thing in the world to put together a metal lathe, and i am learning alot for a project myself. Who cares if you don't know the name of every single bit of tool, or component, that stuff is almost inconsequential if you are doing stuff for yourself and know what to use and when to use it.
no need to apologize man :) also want to say that you talk just fine and remember those people that dont watch your videos are the ones with the problem.
Im watch you videos many times, and you dont need to change nothing !! You are very clear in your details, please not change never !! Greating from Uruguay
This is the second time I have watched this series. The last one was a few months back. I think you did a great job. Don't concern yourself too much with the negative people. Somebody (I don't remember who it was) once said there should be as much joy in the journey as there is in the destination. That is a point some people miss. I look forward to seeing other builds in the future.
In every episode there have been lots of impressive things about this build. In this one, right off the bat I eould say watching uou run that mirror up to a few hundred rpm and no vibration. I was afraid the bed might start to bounce. But it was rock solid. Excellent work. As hard as HP goes, as you have likely discovered, it’s a function of RPM. Different pulley ratio to speed the motor will let you get better HP at the chuck. Finally, I think this build is even more impressive because earlier today I watched you build a two-speed automatic transmission with this lathe.
I agree with most of the other comments. You are a Kick Ass young man, doing stuff that most people only wish they could. Don't worry about it so much. Keep on keeping on. I think you are awesome.
i watched them all the way thru, explanation of everything is perfect to me. I thoroughly enjoy watching this build, cant wait for the next video. Thanks for posting this build
I watched 100%! I do fast forward a bit through drilling and grinding but make sure to catch the commentary as it's the technical aspects I'm interested in. Glad to see you got a tap holder! lol. I won't lie, the first video of yours I saw I was NOT interested at all...but then I came across the one with the making of the two speed go cart transmission. You've come a long way and the quality of your videos is so much better. When I saw you using your lathe, I thought, "I wonder how hard it would be to make your own lathe". Then I scrolled down, and sure enough, I got my answer. Still have to watch the rest of them, I've been binge watching all morning. Great videos.
First time commenting on your videos - two thumbs up and getting better! I didn't watch all of the first one because I wanted to get to the cross slide, which my lathe lacks. I'm looking forward to seeing where you've gone in the last two years!
dude those viewing stats are totally normal man,,, your doing great.. BE YOURSELF and dont over analyze.. just do your thing and the rest will fall in place.. i fkn love watching your vids and this series will grow more and more.
Hi Terry from Scotland, none of us are perfect, that's what makes us individuals, but as to your build, I'm finding it very inspiring, you are creating a lathe with the basic of tools and where you don't have the correct tool for the job you improvise , I know this ir now 3 years old but hope the comments help, have subscribed 👍
Your channel is very entertaining and informative so keep doing a great job as you are!!We appreciate seeing you work on your projects. A big part of the fun is hearing you think out loud and make your remarks so again, please keep on keeping on!!!Thanks.
I'm new to this series and i have to say this is fantastic! I too would love a lathe but i think the creation of your own is the pinnacle. Great work man! cheers from Australia
Awesome work so far man!! The world needs more people to think outside the box. Keep up the good work! Your work on this project is definitely inspiring!!
SO I haven't watched any of this series since the first episode and I have to say, I was really skeptical, but now I'm impressed with how nice this is looking!
Dude, your fine, you prove that a man can accomplish great things with little more than determination, desire, and a need. At your age to spend time building things, and problem solving will carry you far in life. I'm truly impressed, as I too once had more time than money and ventured down this same road and attempted a lathe build. Key word being attempted, mine did not progress as well, and after many attempts, the idea was abandoned. That was a long time before you tube, and I hope more people are influenced by your grit. Carry on!
I've just started watching your videos on this build and wish I had the patients and motivation of yourself. Never mind what people may say you are heading to be something great, don't be so hard on yourself. I too was once before thinking about building a lathe myself but never had enough drive so I end up buying o e instead.keep up the good work.
rather B welding Believe or not, i watched all your videos till now with no pause at all ! It was so fascinating, so i literally couldn't take my eyes off the computer. Your videos are anything but not boring ! Thumbs up !!!
You have done a wonderful job. You are not the first to have a heart rate monitor on your lathe contraption. LOL we use what we are dealt. Glad you finally got a tap handle.
Fantastic set of vids. You have some serious talent with the tools, please keep up the great vids. Its nice to see someone that knocks things over and drops stuff as much as I do. I love that grinder and cross slide vise setup, very nice.
excellent videos. I watch them from start to finish and often rewatch them. If you get criticism listen read it etc BUT don't take too much notice. Most are armchair critics. They love to criicise but rarely try and make something much less show how they are doing it. I'm 67 enjoy the good comments please don't stop showing your work.
I have to say you are doing a great job on this project and who cares how you sound. I have been binge watching your build since part 1 and will continue to watch until the end.... don't be so hard on yourself you are doing amazing!!!! Keep up the good work!!!!
These videos are like gold. I’m going to build my own lathe and you have given me plenty of different ideas. You should really provide dimensions and links to the materials that you used and bought on the Internet
Dude, properly enjoying "home made lathe" series. You are very watchable to me. An average joe doing everyday average joe stuff! Great vids. Thanks for sharing.
Only found this it great I like someone who explains the thing well I’am going to make one so I hope I can get the first video. Keep up the good work. Sean
I usually watch videos without the sound. Even so, I can understand exactly what you set out to accomplish. For challenged folks like me, purchasing a set of plans from you would be a huge leg up.
I've watched every second of the entire built so far and who cares if you repeat yourself. I've learned a WHOLE lot watching you and am asking for more! Keep doing it!
You never realize how much you say um until you edit your own video! Gets easier though, you start thinking about how you're going to edit while filming, revising as you go. Loving the build so far.
don't be so hard on yourself youre making great content, some people will not stay for 25 mins no matter how cool the video is, and if you say 'this thing' a lot just means you'll have something to put on a t-shirt one day, like carsancameras with there 'it'll be fine' or 'for testing purposes only' :P just keep on doing what youre doing and make sure you are enjoying it
---I am impressed by your tool making skill sets. I am from an aviation background and worked with many PE and those with their engineering degrees. I agree with others you are only experiencing the challenge of being self aware as you edit the final product. This is a confidence building exercise but you have really help many who might not otherwise try to duplicate your success here. The examples provided also can be used in other areas of home fabrication of necessary frameworks to make an array of tools. Thank you so much and will finish the whole series. And, yes, you will accomplish much more as you progress. Tool making is a lost art especially in the USA home shop. Kudos and thanks
Don't worry about people not watching. They see diy and think easy. Making a lathe IS NOT EASY! Several different ways to make them....yes.....easy.....NO. Keep on trucking little brother. Your ideas are awesome 👍.
You are doing fine dont worry 😊 I realy want to see how this turns out. btw, that surface grinder puts a whole new meaning to surface grinding, love it!
You demonstrate your mech genius for us all to see. Mechanical aptitude is a right brain function . Your 100X better than most people and 'taught me quite a bit in a short time. I'm gonna build that "thing" too one day soon I hope.
I can tell you I have watched every video thus far from start to finish and plane to do so to the end.Sometimes I go back a minute or 2 to re watch something. Those that only watch 25% of the video are those that want a quick video of how to do something and directly reflex themselves thru it. They have no commitment to follow step by step and really have no desire to build a lath themselves. Those of us that do watch the full length find it very informative and see a bit of you in ourselves. Cut out or fast forward the drilling and tapping as well as the surface grinding. I take my hat of to you. For years I to wanted a lath and considered building one and I am 46 and still have not taken the steps to do it, here you are much younger showing us older people how to do it. We thank you for sending the time on showing us the step by step building process.
Okay dude, I know this is an old video but I just recently discovered your channel and I’ve watched a lot of your videos now. I don’t comment on anything pretty much ever but I am trying to build a small personal machine shop in a single bay of a 2 car garage. I started from scratch with hardly any tools and I’ve gotten some stuff complete but still have a long way to go. I decided to try to film myself doing a couple builds and it adds a whole new level of difficulty. When I watch your videos I see almost the exact same things that I’ve been wanting to do. What you’re doing is awesome and amazing and takes a shit ton of skill. Especially doing this stuff alone and especially doing it all while filming it. These people don’t understand the difficulty in what you’re doing so don’t show them weakness. They may only watch a small percentage because they would like to do these things themselves but they’re not willing to put in the work and find the resources to make stuff like this possible. Keep doing your thing and be patient man. You have an awesome channel and it’s inspiring to guys like myself. I think we’re about the same age and you have what looks like my dream setup so just keep going man. You’re killing it. Don’t listen to the bullshit people might say and don’t let anyone change your opinions. And don’t look at the numbers, just focus on the projects and everything else will fall into place. What you sound like on camera doesn’t matter when the quality of your work is as good as yours is. Keep at it dude
I am seriously impressed with the progress you're making on this thing.
I'm telling on myself now......lol.....I didn't realize until today you could track how much of the video was actually watched. Seriously, while I have skimmed through some of the more basic parts, I'm pretty much "glued" to this series. I wish I had done this when I was your age. GREAT work! If anything, the effort you put into the narrations of your videos can only serve to help you get better at it......keep it going! For those of us who struggle with such things, it's therapy.
Don't be so hard on yourself. Most CZcams analytics show exactly the same length of view time you are seeing, even if it's a huge channel. You young man are literally taking the bull by the balls and doing what most men have only dreamt about. Keep at it, you will get better in front of the camera. Oh, and screw the naysayers. I'd like to see them put together a functional lathe at your age.
I agree. he is an amazing young man. the naysayers could learn something from him if they just watched the whole video. I watch all of it. great content. cheers bud 👍
"Young man" "naysayers" Don't forget "whippersnappers"
Tater79bj thank you for all of you guys support. I know I'm not the best but I am trying to get better and better and with all of you guys support it's possible
rather B welding you are still doing yourself down ... stop it !
It seems to me like your winging it, have you tried to wright out a script?
Brilliant work. I can't wait for the next part! Don't worry yourself about difficulties explaining; your top-notch design and workmanship say it all.
Don't worry what you sound like man, you're too hard on yourself. You have great videos. You're doing a great job!
506 Offroadin what he said
Keep up the good work... Don't be so hard on yourself!
Video is fine as it is. Some people just have no attention span.
I watch you videos from start to finish, keep up the good work
I am very impressed by your work. It reminds me of what I was doing when I was your age. Instead of a lathe, I was building a printing machine, but it does not matter that much what it was, I was having a ball, and felt like you, that I was a fool, just because I was making mistakes, which is the most natural thing to do when you undertake an ambitious project, regardless of what it is. Today, I like to call myself "Professor Guvinoff, because the biggest mistake would be to take myself too seriously. Nevertheless, I have several patents to my name, and run my own business for more than 25 years, created jobs, and even exported my products. Another thing: with your creativity and your ambition, you naturally work very hard for extended periods of time. This can lead to tiredness, and a feeling of being sub-par, as you express in this video. Do not sell yourself short, you are actually doing very well! With my best wishes. Dom.
Amazing improvised lathe... Well done! Your approach to precision machine tools reminds me of Royal Nonesuch's approach to precision firearms.... Can't wait to see the lathe in operation ... I am very interested in how rigid and accurate you manage to get it ... And if it's not perfect you will have a lathe to manufacture any refinements.... You have achieved what 99% of all serious DIYer have only fantasised about....
Inspirational stuff... Cheers
I am enjoying your videos, thank you. Don't take it personally if someone doesn't want to spend 25 minutes watching a video about your project. There is other things to do in life and some people are only mildly interested in certain things. Some people realize they just aren't that interested in whatever. Thanks again for sharing, I am sure these videos are quite inspiring to many many people.
I am 58 yrs old been building stuff my whole life, and you my friend are the real deal, you are wise beyond your years and you have a super bright future. I by the way..watch all your video's completely because you are a very talented young man and I have learned stuff from you as well.keep up the great work and your videos are anything but boring and long winded or repedative. koodo's to you.
Cool it kid, you are doing extremely well. I am soaking up everything. Do continue and God Bless.
its nice to watch a real person do stuff like this brother. You ain't no AI or illumnati actor, its refreshing
I bought my lathe and mill. The fact that you are able to build your own lathe using a drill press and angle grinders is amazing to me. I would have talked myself out of that much work before I even started. I am looking forward to seeing this thing up and running. You are much more resourceful than the average person. Nice work!
Im hooked. It is a pleasure watching a young man take on a project like this.
who cares what people say it is totally awesome what you have achieved here with just some basic tools. keep up the good work! amazing job
1teddy1979 exactly, they probably don't know what he's making.
I watch your whole videos and can't wait to see how the lathe works. Keep on doing what you enjoy.
I found your channel while watching another. I have worked in industrial maintenance for over 35 years. The picture is my Grand daughter not me Lol. You are doing great ! The people that don't bother to watch the full videos are the ones missing out. You keep doing what your doing ! I have very much enjoyed your Lath videos. I have Subscribed,Liked,Shared and added to my channels playlist. Be proud young Sir you don't care to get dirty and sweat Lord knows the many I tried to train over the years. Plus the fact you work go to College Speaks volumes about the Man you are becoming.
All my very best
Bobby
thank you, reading this comment made my day better, thank you for your support.
Nobody is impressed with a guy who apologizes for himself. Stop it. Thank you for this great video. That lathe is going to be bullet proof and last forever. You are one hell of a builder. Thanks again.
I always watch the whole video! Your entertaining especially it’s on a realistic level not overly high en equipment this is awesome.
Continue as you are. I think your videos are among the best on CZcams. No ridiculous music and explanations only when needed.
I know this is a couple years past when you made the video, but don't worry about repeating yourself, you are talking while thinking about the next build step. Your mind is more on the project than what you are saying.
Yes your videos would be better from a production value perspective, but the content, the process of what you do and how you do it is why most people are watching your videos. Your actions are more important than your words, basically. And what you are doing is very interesting. Thanks for all the time you spent recording and sharing.
I'm hooked on this lathe build and watch each one 100% Keep up the great work!
Awesome content Chris. Still watching you in 2022 👍
Don't put yourself down buddy, I think you speak clearly and precisely. I prefer a real life perspective of what you are doing on all your videos and this lathe building series. (yes I've watched the first 5 so far, watching the rest too, every minute!) What I realized that you have the true American "can do" spirit, the ability to say, "I can do this", and you do things with home made tools and jigs. You have the self reliance and pioneer spirit that built this country. I congratulate you!
Ya don't ramble on mate, this is the third time im watching this build lol i can see my comment from two years ago cheers for the content
As for your comment at the end... I'm watching and rewatching your vids. Never once had an issue whatsoever with your presentation... You definitely have a gift at technical know-how - it's not the easiest thing in the world to put together a metal lathe, and i am learning alot for a project myself. Who cares if you don't know the name of every single bit of tool, or component, that stuff is almost inconsequential if you are doing stuff for yourself and know what to use and when to use it.
no need to apologize man :) also want to say that you talk just fine and remember those people that dont watch your videos are the ones with the problem.
Im watch you videos many times, and you dont need to change nothing !! You are very clear in your details, please not change never !! Greating from Uruguay
This is the second time I have watched this series. The last one was a few months back. I think you did a great job. Don't concern yourself too much with the negative people. Somebody (I don't remember who it was) once said there should be as much joy in the journey as there is in the destination. That is a point some people miss. I look forward to seeing other builds in the future.
Use adjustable gibs on your slide. It will make your life easier.
young man this is the best garage made lathe I have ever seen. Your skills are up there with the best. Looking forward to more, go for it!
good job your amazing thanks for the inspiration
I have been watching from the beginning of your lathe building video and I'm impressed on what you have done. 👏
im one of them people that watch the whole video because i find 99% of the stuff you do interesting (the builds mostly).
I always like watching your vids they are really interesting so I finish watching them lol .
In every episode there have been lots of impressive things about this build. In this one, right off the bat I eould say watching uou run that mirror up to a few hundred rpm and no vibration. I was afraid the bed might start to bounce. But it was rock solid. Excellent work.
As hard as HP goes, as you have likely discovered, it’s a function of RPM. Different pulley ratio to speed the motor will let you get better HP at the chuck. Finally, I think this build is even more impressive because earlier today I watched you build a two-speed automatic transmission with this lathe.
I watched every minute of the series! ;)
I agree with most of the other comments. You are a Kick Ass young man, doing stuff that most people only wish they could. Don't worry about it so much. Keep on keeping on. I think you are awesome.
i watched them all the way thru, explanation of everything is perfect to me. I thoroughly enjoy watching this build, cant wait for the next video. Thanks for posting this build
Loved the hole video, stop putting yourself down it was another great video as always
I watched 100%! I do fast forward a bit through drilling and grinding but make sure to catch the commentary as it's the technical aspects I'm interested in. Glad to see you got a tap holder! lol. I won't lie, the first video of yours I saw I was NOT interested at all...but then I came across the one with the making of the two speed go cart transmission. You've come a long way and the quality of your videos is so much better. When I saw you using your lathe, I thought, "I wonder how hard it would be to make your own lathe". Then I scrolled down, and sure enough, I got my answer. Still have to watch the rest of them, I've been binge watching all morning. Great videos.
First time commenting on your videos - two thumbs up and getting better! I didn't watch all of the first one because I wanted to get to the cross slide, which my lathe lacks. I'm looking forward to seeing where you've gone in the last two years!
I love your videos, you've taught me a lot thank you for that.
I like your videos and the build.....nice job. U have gotten a lot farther already than a lot of folks....thanks
dude those viewing stats are totally normal man,,, your doing great.. BE YOURSELF and dont over analyze.. just do your thing and the rest will fall in place.. i fkn love watching your vids and this series will grow more and more.
i realy like your builds and videos !!!
Hi Terry from Scotland, none of us are perfect, that's what makes us individuals, but as to your build, I'm finding it very inspiring, you are creating a lathe with the basic of tools and where you don't have the correct tool for the job you improvise , I know this ir now 3 years old but hope the comments help, have subscribed 👍
I have just been watching one and a half hour of content and only skipped the ads.greet job
This was a great build.
i personally really like your videos, great content. very thorough!
Your channel is very entertaining and informative so keep doing a great job as you are!!We appreciate seeing you work on your projects. A big part of the fun is hearing you think out loud and make your remarks so again, please keep on keeping on!!!Thanks.
youre practical and that comes through more than anything else Im just impressed with the way you solve arrising issues
I enjoy these videos!!!
I'm new to this series and i have to say this is fantastic! I too would love a lathe but i think the creation of your own is the pinnacle. Great work man! cheers from Australia
Awesome work so far man!! The world needs more people to think outside the box. Keep up the good work! Your work on this project is definitely inspiring!!
Está ficando bom o seu torno, você é um excelente ferramenteiro.
SO I haven't watched any of this series since the first episode and I have to say, I was really skeptical, but now I'm impressed with how nice this is looking!
i wouldnt worry about how you sound you should be proud of your ability to do what you have done great job
Dude, your fine, you prove that a man can accomplish great things with little more than determination, desire, and a need. At your age to spend time building things, and problem solving will carry you far in life. I'm truly impressed, as I too once had more time than money and ventured down this same road and attempted a lathe build. Key word being attempted, mine did not progress as well, and after many attempts, the idea was abandoned. That was a long time before you tube, and I hope more people are influenced by your grit. Carry on!
I've just started watching your videos on this build and wish I had the patients and motivation of yourself. Never mind what people may say you are heading to be something great, don't be so hard on yourself. I too was once before thinking about building a lathe myself but never had enough drive so I end up buying o e instead.keep up the good work.
Dude your a stud! Keep up the awesome work! Love your videos!
Young man keep up the great work. For what you have to work with I'm amazed.
You've done a fantastic job.
rather B welding Believe or not, i watched all your videos till now with no pause at all ! It was so fascinating, so i literally couldn't take my eyes off the computer. Your videos are anything but not boring ! Thumbs up !!!
you are amazing! I found a video a few weeks ago and now I have soon seen all your videos, awesome
Your videos are great!
You have done a wonderful job. You are not the first to have a heart rate monitor on your lathe contraption. LOL we use what we are dealt. Glad you finally got a tap handle.
I love watching this it is raw not sold out keep up the great work I do the same things but can't help it me make crazy stuff.
I for one really like these videos and have watched from start to finish keep it up thanks
Fantastic set of vids. You have some serious talent with the tools, please keep up the great vids. Its nice to see someone that knocks things over and drops stuff as much as I do. I love that grinder and cross slide vise setup, very nice.
excellent videos. I watch them from start to finish and often rewatch them. If you get criticism listen read it etc BUT don't take too much notice. Most are armchair critics. They love to criicise but rarely try and make something much less show how they are doing it. I'm 67 enjoy the good comments please don't stop showing your work.
I have to say you are doing a great job on this project and who cares how you sound. I have been binge watching your build since part 1 and will continue to watch until the end.... don't be so hard on yourself you are doing amazing!!!! Keep up the good work!!!!
These videos are like gold. I’m going to build my own lathe and you have given me plenty of different ideas. You should really provide dimensions and links to the materials that you used and bought on the Internet
i watched the whole video!
this whole series is awesome
Dude, properly enjoying "home made lathe" series.
You are very watchable to me. An average joe doing everyday average joe stuff!
Great vids. Thanks for sharing.
I started from part one all the way still loving it great video
Only found this it great I like someone who explains the thing well I’am going to make one so I hope I can get the first video. Keep up the good work. Sean
I usually watch videos without the sound. Even so, I can understand exactly what you set out to accomplish. For challenged folks like me, purchasing a set of plans from you would be a huge leg up.
Don't worry about how you sound, these videos are awesome!
I've watched every second of the entire built so far and who cares if you repeat yourself. I've learned a WHOLE lot watching you and am asking for more!
Keep doing it!
There's a lot of us that like your videos so keep doing what you're doing.
Depends on subject matter. Attitude can vary.
Nice build for most part.
Watched 1 -5 so far.
Thanks radar
You never realize how much you say um until you edit your own video! Gets easier though, you start thinking about how you're going to edit while filming, revising as you go. Loving the build so far.
don't be so hard on yourself youre making great content, some people will not stay for 25 mins no matter how cool the video is, and if you say 'this thing' a lot just means you'll have something to put on a t-shirt one day, like carsancameras with there 'it'll be fine' or 'for testing purposes only' :P just keep on doing what youre doing and make sure you are enjoying it
Great videos keep it up
---I am impressed by your tool making skill sets. I am from an aviation background and worked with many PE and those with their engineering degrees. I agree with others you are only experiencing the challenge of being self aware as you edit the final product. This is a confidence building exercise but you have really help many who might not otherwise try to duplicate your success here. The examples provided also can be used in other areas of home fabrication of necessary frameworks to make an array of tools. Thank you so much and will finish the whole series. And, yes, you will accomplish much more as you progress. Tool making is a lost art especially in the USA home shop. Kudos and thanks
mate you're doing such a great job
Dude you rock - you are doing great !
Nice job on the lathe and great videos
Don't worry about people not watching. They see diy and think easy. Making a lathe IS NOT EASY! Several different ways to make them....yes.....easy.....NO. Keep on trucking little brother. Your ideas are awesome 👍.
I watch your videos, not because they are perfect, but because you are admirable.
aside from my last comment man i commend your efforts. youre doing better than most. im glad you made this video
You're doing an impressive job, and don't worry about being who you are. Thumbs up!
You are doing fine dont worry 😊 I realy want to see how this turns out. btw, that surface grinder puts a whole new meaning to surface grinding, love it!
wow it's turning out amazing
I watch them all. All the way. Keep up the good work
You demonstrate your mech genius for us all to see. Mechanical aptitude is a right brain function . Your 100X better than most people and 'taught me quite a bit in a short time. I'm gonna build that "thing" too one day soon I hope.
Superb engineer! Best wishes from Scotland 😎