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  • čas přidán 23. 01. 2024
  • Join us on an inspiring journey with Cory from ‪@vicehardware‬, a brand that started from humble beginnings and evolved into a CNC powerhouse.
    From the first terrifying purchase of a mini mill that cost more than a truck, to developing and selling high-quality, titanium-based wallets and tools, this story is a testament to entrepreneurial spirit and technical prowess.
    Watch as we explore the intricate processes involved in machining, from dealing with titanium's challenges to laser engraving and anodizing. Learn about the journey from outsourcing to bringing production in-house, and the critical decisions that fueled the brand's growth.
    To learn more about Vice Hardware, visit vicehardware.com/
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Komentáře • 107

  • @anklebiterwoodworks2818
    @anklebiterwoodworks2818 Před 4 měsíci +32

    So much of what was addressed in this in his shop touched on what my journey. Built my CNC from scratch, taught myself CAD and CAM in Fusion360 from CZcams. Love seeing such small shops and people who put themselves out there and do it because of their passion. So much fun learning about other peoples' journey. This is why we do it.

  • @jcx5663
    @jcx5663 Před 3 měsíci +5

    A lot of these success stories seam to kickoff around 2020

  • @xyzspec82
    @xyzspec82 Před 4 měsíci +7

    Bro is humble and deserves all success.
    This is so cool 😊

  • @BlueOceanDesigns
    @BlueOceanDesigns Před 4 měsíci +22

    Hats off to Corey (and seems to be a great dude too). Love these shop tours/interviews. Keep it up :)

    • @iansandusky417
      @iansandusky417 Před 4 měsíci +1

      He certainly is! Thank you very much for checking it out!

  • @OhHeyTrevorFlowers
    @OhHeyTrevorFlowers Před 3 měsíci +2

    I'm in a very different product space (retrocomputer miniatures) but most garage shop folks are on the same path. Thanks for sharing this inspirational story.

  • @living9377
    @living9377 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Good man, nice story. Made in the USA 🇺🇸Congrats for following your dreams! Stay humble! 🍻

  • @55418und
    @55418und Před 3 měsíci +2

    Very nice garage setup. Very nice.

  • @mediaburn2
    @mediaburn2 Před 4 měsíci +12

    This is what the right attitude looks like.

  • @jmooch59
    @jmooch59 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Made in the USA baby!! Great job man!

  • @ItsAnAddiction
    @ItsAnAddiction Před 4 měsíci +3

    There he is!!! I got mine in my pocket EVERY day, such a great product and top notch machining. F22 lets go

  • @pinkeye00
    @pinkeye00 Před 4 měsíci +2

    He glitters like a machine shop magician.

  • @JCCustomsCNC
    @JCCustomsCNC Před 4 měsíci +6

    Amazing story! Love to see it! Corey seems like a awesome dude.

  • @chrisfrisch1347
    @chrisfrisch1347 Před 4 měsíci +3

    that bridgeport, they just dont make tools like that anymore, would love to have one

  • @madmolle1
    @madmolle1 Před 4 měsíci +2

    This is really cool to see. I'm a machinist as well. My friend and I bought a 3D printer last year and have just been designing and prototyping. Pretty awesome that you started in the same place and the hard work is paying off

  • @Petertje94
    @Petertje94 Před 4 měsíci +4

    5:31 great rescue😆

  • @High_Road
    @High_Road Před 4 měsíci +4

    Thumbs up, great video. Corey - thanks for sharing your adventure and I will check out your website to grab an item or two.

  • @adamb2619
    @adamb2619 Před 3 měsíci +2

    What I find most interesting is that Cory was able to start making a product at a time when material supply went into absolute chaos in the world. I would love to hear him touch base on lessons learned and anything else he manages in regards to material supply.

    • @vicehardware
      @vicehardware Před 3 měsíci +1

      That was was a wild time for sure! lol

    • @allenklingsporn6993
      @allenklingsporn6993 Před měsícem

      Considering that the finished goods are very small, it doesn't take a lot of raw materials to keep this shop supplies for months on end. It helps that raw materials didn't have nearly as much trouble as components and finished goods/consumer goods in 2020. I never had issues getting my castings, but I couldn't get a $0.10 washer to save my life.

  • @PatrickWolf-tl5wq
    @PatrickWolf-tl5wq Před 16 dny

    Love this dude, living from the heart! Feels like the calling i feel. Dont have a product yet tho 🤷‍♂️

  • @bluegroovemodelsports9650
    @bluegroovemodelsports9650 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Great video and great interview. Nice shop layout , great business vision . Thanks for sharing

    • @iansandusky417
      @iansandusky417 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Thank you very much for checking it out!

  • @gpav1
    @gpav1 Před 4 měsíci +5

    A grand for the Bridgeport …. Whatttttt

  • @tylergilbertson4086
    @tylergilbertson4086 Před 4 měsíci +6

    That reminds me a lot of how I got my start at well. Just keep on the grind, pick up side jobs when needed and keep moving forward!

  • @crazytrutas
    @crazytrutas Před 4 měsíci +2

    This is great. Good luck to him.

  • @woodworkingandautomation
    @woodworkingandautomation Před 4 měsíci +2

    very cool, good job Vice!

  • @jbrownson
    @jbrownson Před 4 měsíci +2

    Awesome story and shop, thanks for the vid

    • @iansandusky417
      @iansandusky417 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Thank you very much for checking it out!

  • @fan-i-am
    @fan-i-am Před měsícem +3

    Did this guy start BEFORE ridge wallet?

  • @Bullock4317
    @Bullock4317 Před 4 měsíci +5

    I love mine! Incredibly durable too.

    • @iansandusky417
      @iansandusky417 Před 4 měsíci +4

      They’re so sick, I use mine almost daily!

    • @vicehardware
      @vicehardware Před 4 měsíci +3

      That you brotha, we appreciate you!

  • @ProvokedTomcat
    @ProvokedTomcat Před 4 měsíci +2

    Harvey, OSG, Walter worth the money.

  • @bojangles5226
    @bojangles5226 Před 5 dny

    a CNC router table with a 0.5in aluminum bed would be perfect for running 50+ parts at a time and they have auto tool changers. You can also get them with coolant misters on them. you'd just need to build a enclosed to keep the shavings contained. You can machine in threaded holes for fixturing your parts to and depending on the machine you could have anywhere from 30inx40in to 4ft by 8ft of workable machining area.

  • @anthonyoregan1651
    @anthonyoregan1651 Před 4 měsíci +2

    You should look at a DMG DMP35 5 Axis for these products with a Siemens control.

  • @TrPrecisionMachining
    @TrPrecisionMachining Před 4 měsíci +2

    good video Ian

  • @mntoddster
    @mntoddster Před 4 měsíci +2

    What are you using for a rotary phase converter

  • @gtiguy1992able
    @gtiguy1992able Před 4 měsíci +1

    Waiting on that American flag colorway and it will be time to buy

  • @tannersword1
    @tannersword1 Před 4 měsíci +3

    22:27 Easy bake oven had me laughing hard

  • @A8AWD
    @A8AWD Před 4 měsíci +3

    Great story Cory. Recommend checking out DCC clips over ulticlip for the knives. Swapped out everything I own with them and never going back

    • @vicehardware
      @vicehardware Před 4 měsíci +3

      I appreciate that, I'll give it a look👊

  • @user-jg8vg7bc6f
    @user-jg8vg7bc6f Před 4 měsíci +2

    What brand laser is it?

  • @donavinnezar
    @donavinnezar Před 4 měsíci +1

    i have a similar product i want to make also related to one of my vices . but all i have access to is manual lathes at work so its hard to find time and material to make anything , ive been itching to get a minilathe . or a second hand proper lathe like a colchester student but i just have to get more education or get a new job elsewhere so i can acctually afford to get something

  • @freedomenergy6644
    @freedomenergy6644 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Thanks for sharing. What 3 d software did you learn to use?

    • @vicehardware
      @vicehardware Před 4 měsíci +2

      Started on Solidworks then over to fusion 360.

  • @AlChemicalLife
    @AlChemicalLife Před 6 dny

    Man... i used to live close by and didnt know about this guy.
    Maybe next time im in town i can say hi ! Thats a cool ass shop and his story is pretty inline with mine except i dont have the HAAS yet. Also not the EDC stuff and more specialized, custom , non sparking tooling for the explosives industry.

  • @albongo3949
    @albongo3949 Před 4 měsíci +3

    That’s the dream, hope the pay off will be worth it.

  • @denisegibson6528
    @denisegibson6528 Před 24 dny +1

    I do like them
    I have one that was customized
    What I don’t like is grade 2 titanium body
    Grade 5 titanium hardware
    Pretty pricey for low grade titanium

  • @kenwgoins
    @kenwgoins Před 4 měsíci +1

    Did he say when the Brass Cigar Tray will be released?

  • @ElectricBikeLaboratory
    @ElectricBikeLaboratory Před 4 měsíci +1

    Epic

  • @tadpoleshow
    @tadpoleshow Před 2 měsíci +1

    Bridgeport $1000. Wow nice comeup. Congratulations on your business endeavor. Im jealous as a 40 year machinist not having the nerve to go out my own. I even developed and manufactured a few products that sold well but i quit because of my commitment to my full-time job. Working till midnight and going to work 5 hours later was to stressful so i gave up. Scared of losing benefits and the gamble.

  • @returnedfrompanama
    @returnedfrompanama Před 3 měsíci +1

    How many square feet is the garage?

  • @returnedfrompanama
    @returnedfrompanama Před 3 měsíci +1

    How does he run 3-phase power?

  • @PaulG.369
    @PaulG.369 Před 4 měsíci +1

    How cool!
    What software is that @ 20:50 ?

  • @woodmanengineering9708
    @woodmanengineering9708 Před 4 měsíci +3

    If you dont have 3 phase how are you converting to run the haas?

    • @quickturn66
      @quickturn66 Před 4 měsíci +1

      I have a 5hp 3 phase motor in my basement, spin it up with a pony motor then send 2 wire 220 to it and it will accelerate up to speed. The third wire will now have an output. Send the 3 wires to my garage to run my machines. Been doing it for 25 years. The third wire will be somewhat out of phase and high on voltage and the motor on your machine will only have about three quarters of its stated output but that rarely matters.

    • @woodmanengineering9708
      @woodmanengineering9708 Před 4 měsíci

      I have a phase converter. I built it. works great. But using it to power a haas mill or a high load Lathe is a different story. BTW, A weak third leg is no bueno.@@quickturn66

    • @bradelford363
      @bradelford363 Před 4 měsíci

      Phase converter. Had one in my house to run a commercial walk in freezer

    • @douglassmith2055
      @douglassmith2055 Před 4 měsíci

      Get a real rotary phase controller with voltage monitoring. Your machines will last.

    • @quickturn66
      @quickturn66 Před 4 měsíci

      @@douglassmith2055 my machines have been happily running for 25 years

  • @stout890
    @stout890 Před 4 měsíci +2

    No matter what you tell us about his success story, it will still summarize into "
    I ROLLED THE DICE"

    • @stout890
      @stout890 Před 4 měsíci +1

      and also you need a contract to float you through till you dice roll pays off

    • @OhHeyTrevorFlowers
      @OhHeyTrevorFlowers Před 3 měsíci +2

      and keep your day job until the money works

    • @vicehardware
      @vicehardware Před 3 měsíci +2

      @@OhHeyTrevorFlowers Yes!! haha

  • @grantguy8933
    @grantguy8933 Před 4 měsíci +2

    ❤❤

  • @VACatholic
    @VACatholic Před 4 měsíci +5

    How tall are you? You make all the other guys look tiny.

  • @slimdog72
    @slimdog72 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Rad

  • @SeamlessFab
    @SeamlessFab Před 3 měsíci

    Oh look another metal clip wallet.
    Profound.

  • @somanathpradhan256
    @somanathpradhan256 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Hello namaste 🙏. I want work with u. Give me a job. I am cnc programmer turning and milling.

  • @sentineloffreedomforever1381
    @sentineloffreedomforever1381 Před 4 měsíci +1

    lol.... Must be nice holding tolerances to .002 try .0005

  • @HenryOCarmichaelSmith
    @HenryOCarmichaelSmith Před 4 měsíci

    Who tf puts a bridgeport on wheels "Hey bro, what precision machinist level did you use to level this mill?" me: "wheels bro. wheels"

    • @september68
      @september68 Před 4 měsíci +6

      Yeah I’m sure he needs .000000001 accuracy when drilling a hole 🤡

    • @valkman761
      @valkman761 Před 4 měsíci

      @@september68 with that setup he can't even trust the thousands

    • @vicehardware
      @vicehardware Před 4 měsíci +3

      ​@valkman761 You have alot of Opinions

    • @valkman761
      @valkman761 Před 4 měsíci

      @@vicehardware isn't that what the comments section is for? .. and not for something that's completely irrelevant like your comment

    • @Zt3v3
      @Zt3v3 Před 4 měsíci +3

      eh, my home mill and lathe are both on leveling wheels. I understand the limit of my tools.

  • @truthsearcherforever3211
    @truthsearcherforever3211 Před 3 měsíci

    Solution to dropping cost is people need to plant their own FOOD!!! Money(1 eye) needs to end. The only reason why we work were we do it’s just to provide 3 things .... Food, house, clothing. That’s it!! Everything else is extra. How the 1 eye system ends is claiming your land n planting your own food. More then 80%!of earths problems will stop. Crime will drop. Hunger will stop!! Trash will go down. Pollution will be tremendously less. Plant plant plant ur own food. N make your cars run in HHO GENERATOR. Water is the future.

  • @wallybiv8045
    @wallybiv8045 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Did they call each other first and plan on dressing the same ?
    Hey man I’m wearing a black hat backwards, a black t-shirt and some jeans. What are you wearing ?
    Response: Same

  • @archerash6695
    @archerash6695 Před 3 měsíci

    Hardware for.... anything? Or.. im lost here..
    I have to watch to find out what this is about.
    I rather know in the title.

  • @valkman761
    @valkman761 Před 4 měsíci +1

    All that's missing is the tattoos and these guys could be twins... what's with the fab and machining community being all gangsta, bad ass dudes with beard and headwears? At least they were proud of their appearance in the early days.

    • @iansandusky417
      @iansandusky417 Před 4 měsíci +8

      Sorry, I'll bust out the tuxedo for you next time dad

    • @valkman761
      @valkman761 Před 4 měsíci

      @@iansandusky417 shop coat is enough, you know, those offering some protection, too.

    • @vicehardware
      @vicehardware Před 4 měsíci +5

      ​@@iansandusky417bro we should have done tuxedos, Step brothers style😂

    • @Ghostworks999
      @Ghostworks999 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@vicehardwarelol😂

    • @OhHeyTrevorFlowers
      @OhHeyTrevorFlowers Před 3 měsíci

      Tats are expensive and painful so I'm guessing that they're proud of them,. probably more than a pair of khakis.

  • @hartfordsignpost589
    @hartfordsignpost589 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Can't watch this video. I am so sick of the "punk look".
    Nerds getting tattoos and wearing their hat backwards doesn't make you cool.
    Try being yourself and stop trying to act like an ex-con.

    • @iansandusky417
      @iansandusky417 Před 4 měsíci +3

      Thank you very much for the fashion advice, I'll book my tattoo removal for this weekend. I hope I can make it up to you.

    • @hartfordsignpost589
      @hartfordsignpost589 Před 4 měsíci

      You're welcome cool dude.@@iansandusky417

  • @vettepicking
    @vettepicking Před 4 měsíci +1

    Promoting smoking! FAIL! GROSS

  • @4rnorthwest
    @4rnorthwest Před 4 měsíci +2

    7:55 he said it right there! And THAT is REALLY what this video is about! Your attention is your most valuable asset. CZcams is a shit show....UNLESS you know how to pay your attention well! You’ve got 16 waking hours in a 24 hr period. DONT WASTE IT! don’t wast your attention on anything that you don’t get a return on your time for!