Busy Week at Dragonman's Machine Shop

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  • čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
  • Let me show you a few jobs I'm working on today. This is Dragonman's Machine shop, located in Colorado Springs. We are open 9:30-4:00 every day except Monday, unless Monday is a major holiday. We are open all the major holidays.
    If you need any of this work done, give me a call 1st and let me know what you want done. Pack you motor really good and ship it FedEx or UPS. If it is a complete motor it will have to go trucking company.
    Shop t-shirts: www.dragonmans.com/store

Komentáře • 145

  • @twistedkidmotorsports9093
    @twistedkidmotorsports9093 Před 5 měsíci +19

    This guy is the best neighbor ever. I hope you live forever.

    • @craigplumlee
      @craigplumlee Před 5 měsíci +3

      I was literally just going to post "Dragonman should live forever"

    • @matthewdufur5489
      @matthewdufur5489 Před 5 měsíci +1

      I live eight miles from the Man. See him buying groceries at local stores. Pay to use his ranges often and would not even consider going anywhere else for a firearm purchase. It is really cool on a warm high plains weekend. Late May to mid November if you come here on purpose. Winter sucks at 7,200 feet in elevation.

  • @zetster1144
    @zetster1144 Před 5 měsíci +21

    I can't comprehend the amout of machining and automechanical knowledge and skill this guy must have to do this. As a 19 year old in machining school, I dream of being like Mel someday.

  • @hoss5852
    @hoss5852 Před 5 měsíci +22

    I was blessed with the nickel tour of Dragonmans machine shop over 35 years ago. My Grandfathers brother Herold McCracken was pals with Mel. Mel sent me home with a pile of t-shirts n bumper stickers. My mother freaked out. I was all smiles. Years later, I became a ASC certified master machinist n technician. Needless to say, Mel planted that seed and is a real professor when it comes to custom builds. Not just HD! No matter how big n popular hes became. He's always answered my phone calls. God bless ya Dragonman and your girls. 💪😎

  • @grapeape780
    @grapeape780 Před 5 měsíci +10

    What i love about the shop layout is every relative tool is within sight, nothing hidden where it could be forgotten.

    • @ThomasELeClair
      @ThomasELeClair Před 18 dny

      ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,great comment,,,,,,,his work stations also speed up production,,,,,,,,,,

  • @stevenwallace5990
    @stevenwallace5990 Před 5 měsíci +3

    This is mind blowing the amount of knowledge this man has!!!!!!….the machine shop is spotless and organized like a operating room!!!!….everything has its place and everything is in order of the job that is being done ✅….I’ve watched this man’s channel for a couple of years now and I am absolutely amazed by everything he’s doing at any given time!!!!!!!!….just a outstanding channel and content to watch!!!!!!!

  • @vincentkowski8466
    @vincentkowski8466 Před 5 měsíci +11

    Mel built me a stroker 93 inch Evo in the 1990's .....still running strong.

  • @jega157
    @jega157 Před 5 měsíci +5

    I was a tool and die maker for over 40 years. Served an apprenticeship between 78 to 82. All this makes sense to me.

  • @craigbraswell4269
    @craigbraswell4269 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Amazing work and amazing museum! This is a REAL AMERICAN!

  • @user-jw1ld8tn2l
    @user-jw1ld8tn2l Před 5 měsíci +11

    Now that is a workshop

  • @NewGeneration-x1z
    @NewGeneration-x1z Před 5 měsíci +5

    Very inspirational and happy to see 1 of few people still helping others to get back on the road again🤘🏻👍🏻

  • @michaeldunn150
    @michaeldunn150 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Awesome!! Great service with great prices!!

  • @eugeneward900
    @eugeneward900 Před 5 měsíci +5

    A beautiful shop ! Great videos!

  • @ripnlips-KF0NNA
    @ripnlips-KF0NNA Před měsícem +1

    You are the smartest man I have ever met.

  • @gardenofraw
    @gardenofraw Před 5 měsíci +5

    Your machine shop is amazing. You really know your stuff and have pride in your work. I respect the craft and the hard work involved.

  • @OutFitX
    @OutFitX Před 5 měsíci +16

    This man is 1 of a kind

  • @davekreitzer4358
    @davekreitzer4358 Před 5 měsíci +9

    Caught me off guard ! Thought we'd be going into a firearms machine shop ! Wow quite an impressive setup , didn't realize you did this kind of work , Thanks for sharing ! 👌

  • @johnevans1969
    @johnevans1969 Před 5 měsíci +2

    You are an inspiration to aspiring machinist/mechanics/bikers. Really like your shop, I'm a retired tool maker and sure do miss the freaking smell of the shop! I'll be watching to see more and maybe get to visit someday. Happy trails

  • @kingyankee69
    @kingyankee69 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Definitely like these type of videos and appreciate him taking time out a busy schedule showing us.

  • @MANRESUE
    @MANRESUE Před 5 měsíci +1

    That is talent & dedication!!!!! WOW!!

  • @shanedevlin6097
    @shanedevlin6097 Před 5 měsíci +12

    It's good that there still guys like you. Most shops don't want to work on the older motors anymore keep up the good work. I know that your a one man shop but you need to find an apprentice to get it going when you can't anymore we need guys to keep the vintage motorcycle going.

  • @wardleslie4737
    @wardleslie4737 Před 5 měsíci +1

    **IN MY 62 YEARS, I HAVE NEVER WITNESSED SUCH AN INTERESTING PERSON** You Rock, I'm sure there are Millions out there who are extremely Jealous of what you have AND who you are. I am on the Motocross part of it all, Kudos To you Man!! 👍🤘👌🖕

  • @MrPinenut57
    @MrPinenut57 Před 5 měsíci

    We used to be neighbors in the early 90's. your shop has expanded a lot. I believe at that time you were only cutting ports and had just started selling firearms. I'm happy you're doing so well.

  • @peterrestaino7047
    @peterrestaino7047 Před 5 měsíci +12

    Dragon man is a Harley engine machinist Icon.

  • @ocularpressure4558
    @ocularpressure4558 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Sending love from San Diego California USA 🇺🇸 sorry to hear about the bs ban that was passed up there

  • @marcusmoon4809
    @marcusmoon4809 Před 5 měsíci +2

    U the man! Very impressive

  • @CARRIERGUY
    @CARRIERGUY Před 5 měsíci

    Definitely needs to have someone learning todo what he knows. Always interesting to see what he can do.

  • @alex16870
    @alex16870 Před 5 měsíci

    Dragonman an true legend ,that knowledge of alot of stuff ,sheeesh

  • @David-vt3hn
    @David-vt3hn Před 5 měsíci +3

    I like this guy's videos very much. It's a real shame I do not know one word he's talking about because I am not a mechanic technician myself.
    I do not know a piston from a flat tire!
    It's nice to know there are people like him around who does.
    Anybody else feel the same way I do? I do not know what he's talking about, I do not understand one word of it, and I do not know what those parts do to help any engine in the world.
    No, I'm not stupid. I'm just uneducated

  • @chris-C8
    @chris-C8 Před 5 měsíci +6

    Dude, how do people have this much information in their heads? I forget what I had for lunch, haha. I wish I could learn half of what he's talking about. I'm a woodworker, but machinists have always fascinated me because of how accurate everything needs to be.

  • @johnwilson1305
    @johnwilson1305 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Damn pal after watching this video I'm ready to pull my shovel out. awesome awesome awesome I remember you from 35 yrs ago and holy shit your still rock and rolling F@#kin awesome 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

  • @MiniBikesAndGuns
    @MiniBikesAndGuns Před 5 měsíci +3

    I think I might just travel all the way from Tennessee

  • @jdc8352
    @jdc8352 Před 5 měsíci

    It appears that you're staying very busy. Your shop is awesome

  • @Fatenarr
    @Fatenarr Před 5 měsíci +1

    What a legend!

  • @xxtwobitxx
    @xxtwobitxx Před 5 měsíci +2

    Amazing shop! You are absolutely set up for everything in there

  • @franciscosandiego3026
    @franciscosandiego3026 Před 5 měsíci +23

    Dragon 🐲 man is an American treasure yahoooo 🇺🇲🇺🇲

  • @jimmydiresta
    @jimmydiresta Před 5 měsíci

    incredible!!

  • @LokeneBargamento
    @LokeneBargamento Před 5 měsíci

    Super stoked to see my engine on there , can't wait to get the knuckle in running condition.
    So happy to have found some one with ur skillz, like the stuff is not hard for him cause he's been there done that.

  • @afb78759
    @afb78759 Před 5 měsíci

    You got a whole lot of irons in the fire👍👀🇺🇲

  • @morgansword
    @morgansword Před 5 měsíci

    A ton of skill and not learned overnight, you must of had the aptitude for doing this kind of work. Its a lonely life and yet we never get lonely when working, just miss the air in the hair... if ya still have some. Won't bore you with my time or troubles I did encounter doing some of this kind of work

  • @BarryWinner2075
    @BarryWinner2075 Před 5 měsíci

    Awesome shop, everything is neat and orderly

  • @maxthomson2096
    @maxthomson2096 Před 5 měsíci

    Beautiful work and workshop mate ,, all the best from down here in Australia..

  • @arkangelnorthman
    @arkangelnorthman Před 5 měsíci +2

    wish we were neighbors!!😎

  • @johnmendez3084
    @johnmendez3084 Před 5 měsíci +1

    We are coming memorial day (Sunday) and will bring the bagels and bialys!

  • @mikemartinez2857
    @mikemartinez2857 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Boom boom.
    Zoom zoom.
    Working his fingers to the bone

  • @PETER-rj4he
    @PETER-rj4he Před 5 měsíci

    GREETINGS MEL..GLAD YOUR FINE,much love,Respect 😊

  • @rotormotored
    @rotormotored Před 5 měsíci

    What an IMPRESSIVE and organized shop you have, Sir. Makes me wonder how you know where to start each day. You must some kind of system for keeping the workflow going.

  • @misterdiavolorosso
    @misterdiavolorosso Před 5 měsíci +2

    montreal quebec 🇨🇦 👍👍

  • @matt65327
    @matt65327 Před 5 měsíci

    You are an amazing man! love your videos..

  • @fredboat
    @fredboat Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks Mel.

  • @johncroasdale2748
    @johncroasdale2748 Před 5 měsíci

    Fantastic shop. Sadly a dying breed!

  • @minibikemadman
    @minibikemadman Před 5 měsíci +1

    my grandfather own a harley shop in RI..i never got to him him when i got older but my love for small engines and 2 strokes came from him and my uncle.

  • @upholdthesecond92
    @upholdthesecond92 Před 5 měsíci

    👏VERY AWESOME 👏

  • @lionbear7706
    @lionbear7706 Před 5 měsíci

    i rode an 84 evo....never surrender Dragon Man

  • @Jagd_Adventures
    @Jagd_Adventures Před 5 měsíci

    Class is in!

  • @tommytaylor4458
    @tommytaylor4458 Před 5 měsíci

    Being a machinist…..very interesting! Glad to see someone doing the motor work!

  • @DannyDeath
    @DannyDeath Před 5 měsíci +4

    I'm not a biker and a lot of what DragonMan says is like a foreign language to me but I always love to watch , he reminds me of my pops

  • @scottelliott6568
    @scottelliott6568 Před 5 měsíci

    The dude can work😮

  • @steverollins4690
    @steverollins4690 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Thanks Mel for all your tutorials, I've learned a lot from you.

  • @dustoin1386
    @dustoin1386 Před 5 měsíci

    What a stud!

  • @adamwagner1987
    @adamwagner1987 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Hello from Western New York Mr.Mel 👋 your a hard working , very knowledgeable man.. Next time I'm Colorado way I'd love to stop at dragonman arms and take a tour with my Uncle Clint. He would love your museum. He is retired Navy and FBI. . He was the lieutenant commander of the Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71.

  • @Likeaudio
    @Likeaudio Před 5 měsíci

    That man is a machine

  • @TheSmithJeremy
    @TheSmithJeremy Před 5 měsíci +3

    Outstanding Dragonman! Love these walk through videos. You are a master.

  • @ericslaimshow
    @ericslaimshow Před 5 měsíci +70

    you need an appetence, skills like yours needs to be passed down

    • @barryholiday8998
      @barryholiday8998 Před 5 měsíci +9

      A few months ago he mentioned that he was starting a training program but I haven’t heard anything since.

    • @user-pi6ws8ws5m
      @user-pi6ws8ws5m Před 5 měsíci +9

      Dragonman you do us bikers a great service , Sadly I had 3 good friends that did that kind of work for me . Unfortunately they have all passed away ,In my 70s now and I salute you . Just had another brother of mine pass Vietnam Vet . The best HD mechanic and small engine guy you ever wanted to know . Just a swell guy always willing to help out a fellow. Biker hopefully you can pass your knowledge down to someone that is interested . Thanks for the good work DM and lets keep America Free Pro 2nd Amendment

    • @brettmiller7984
      @brettmiller7984 Před 5 měsíci +4

      Very true, his knowledge and shop is incredible. A true Master of his craft!

    • @robertbrittner6790
      @robertbrittner6790 Před 5 měsíci +3

      AMAZING!!!

    • @joesantiago413
      @joesantiago413 Před 5 měsíci +6

      This man is truly one of the most incredible human beings alive. The knowledge he has over such a broad spectrum of everything badass is incredible. A true American legend. I will never take for granted the time I got to meet him and tour his compound. It was much smaller than but in no way less impressive. I'm blown away by this man. I wish he was my father or grandfather. Anyone that has the chance to go to his place. Don't hesitate. He's so humble and so friendly. He loves people and loves sharing his knowledge. The more interest you show the more he will show you without hesitation. You'll never hear him say I don't have the time. They don't make men like dragon man anymore, and that is a fact! I don't know where he finds the time and energy. I complain about having to get up in the morning and go to work. Dragon man is a machine!!!

  • @tralfaz77777
    @tralfaz77777 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Awesome, awesome, AWESOME!!!👍❤❤❤

  • @wecx2375
    @wecx2375 Před 5 měsíci

    Not surprised, he is making himself a robot wife. 😂

  • @acefrehley6410
    @acefrehley6410 Před 5 měsíci

    Would really like to meet this guy! 🤟🇨🇦

  • @russellwhite8890
    @russellwhite8890 Před 5 měsíci +1

    You are a talented man!

  • @Bigjae99
    @Bigjae99 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Brooklyn in the house baby

  • @Hollerboy931
    @Hollerboy931 Před 5 měsíci +1

    This guy is very talented!

  • @woodyscrooby2454
    @woodyscrooby2454 Před 5 měsíci

    Great video Dragonman. I love your shop layout as well as the neatness and cleanliness! That is a lot of work for 1 man, do you have helpers? I run a 1-man manual shop. All the best! Woody.

  • @jamesburke7905
    @jamesburke7905 Před 5 měsíci

    one hell of a guy

  • @seekingtruth9182
    @seekingtruth9182 Před 5 měsíci

    God bless you dragon man. Thank you so much for all you do sir.

  • @bradleymilton9372
    @bradleymilton9372 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I wish I had a uncle like dragon man would u fly me out there ill be your apprentice and work for free too

    • @barryholiday8998
      @barryholiday8998 Před 5 měsíci +1

      He is starting an apprenticeship program. Give him a call.

  • @doginfantry595
    @doginfantry595 Před 5 měsíci

    Dragon Man, limited edition 1/1

  • @modelleg
    @modelleg Před 5 měsíci +5

    Dragonman regards his customers like they were his children.

  • @ScoutCrafter
    @ScoutCrafter Před 5 měsíci +1

    Absolute Legend…

  • @scottlin777
    @scottlin777 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I wish he was my neighbor

  • @joebud3271
    @joebud3271 Před 5 měsíci

    Ever heard of SMT dragon man????? I work there. Should give us some work

  • @kevinthorn9672
    @kevinthorn9672 Před 5 měsíci

    Coolest dude ever man if he got grandkids mannn..all day shootn fun he be like what you want to do today lil Johnny.. lets shoot! Hahah

  • @stoffes
    @stoffes Před 5 měsíci +1

    talka about a living expert on these engines! i bet he know all the mesurements in all diffrent engines!

  • @ClutchTFS
    @ClutchTFS Před 5 měsíci

    This guy is fuckin awesome

  • @Lakewiew
    @Lakewiew Před 5 měsíci

    Color looks like hels Angeles

  • @RaptorMachineToolCo
    @RaptorMachineToolCo Před 5 měsíci +1

    Dragonman. you one crazy dude !! I love it !! i have a bunch of Bridgeports, CNCs, and lathes ! and love to build stuff as well.. Keep up the good work! you are inspiring to say the least !
    Joe

  • @KnivesSurvival
    @KnivesSurvival Před 5 měsíci +1

    There is a lot of knowledge in the ol head of yours

  • @Horner181
    @Horner181 Před 5 měsíci

    I wish I could just work with you and soak all your knowledge up,when you pass on who’s gonna carry this? It would be a shame to let it go with you

  • @KlondikeRanch
    @KlondikeRanch Před 5 měsíci +1

    Dragon man one of America's greatest treasures

  • @thomasaltruda
    @thomasaltruda Před 5 měsíci +1

    Mel, with that domed piston, is there room underneath to lighten the dome?

  • @soopr38
    @soopr38 Před 5 měsíci

    Dragonman don’t need no sleep !!

  • @KOKidsOG
    @KOKidsOG Před 5 měsíci +3

    You're the BEST dragon man!!!

  • @user-sd9cp5hg3c
    @user-sd9cp5hg3c Před 5 měsíci +1

    You told people to send the motors in the winter. They should have listened and not waited.

  • @AnimalAndrus
    @AnimalAndrus Před 5 měsíci

    If Dragonman reponds I will go to his museum one day

  • @matthewdufur5489
    @matthewdufur5489 Před 5 měsíci

    This video confused me? I live a few properties North and I am a master machinist and electrician. I have been shooting at his ranges since 2017. Good Lord I should speak to him for an occasional weekend of help when he needs to get caught up. It's my Christian duty. I make money during the week. Dragoman would be just for fun on my weekends.

  • @benderbender1233
    @benderbender1233 Před 5 měsíci

    🤘😎🤘

  • @teammasonryrestoration
    @teammasonryrestoration Před 5 měsíci

    I wanna come work for free to lean more about fox bikes

  • @jasonrad9332
    @jasonrad9332 Před 5 měsíci

    🤘🏻

  • @drainmasteruk5995
    @drainmasteruk5995 Před 5 měsíci

    How many memory settings does dragon man’s brain have…..!!

  • @navyav8r653
    @navyav8r653 Před 5 měsíci

    Are you doing all this work yourself Dragonman?

  • @rynorth4299
    @rynorth4299 Před 5 měsíci

    🤘🏼🙌🏼

  • @edgarandrews3691
    @edgarandrews3691 Před 5 měsíci

    Dam dog

  • @jflan8536
    @jflan8536 Před 5 měsíci

    Will Dragoman leave Colorado?