I was a bit sceptic and thought that this would be boring videos with some nerd...I started melting half way and at the end(i don't know why) Joe left me in tears...shit. What a guy!
I felt exactly the same. What a great video and what a great and interesting guy that Joe is. You could feel all the passion he has for audio equipment.
@33Ddg209Ret7 A regular update on the progress is enough for me. Joe doesn't seem like the kind of guy that is interested in a youtube channel to me, but i could be wrong though. Perhaps you could do a channel? You sound passioned enough! One thing is for sure...a lot of people got blown away by Joe and i didn't exaggerate when i said he brought me to tears. I'm a sucker for real passion and perhaps you have it too. Thanks for your honest comment...Appreciated much.
This man is the most interesting and down to earth guest you've featured. No attitude, no snobbery. Just a NYC guy that loves audio. Do us a favor and have him on in some sort of regular or semi-regular capacity. He's fascinating and a pleasure to listen to
Steve, this Hass to be the most fascinating video you’ve done to date. I was totally enthralled listening to him talk about his joy in life. I don’t know how you’re going to top this one
'Buckyballs' is the nickname for buckminsterfullerene used in the 'nano-oil' that Joe mentioned. This is a molecule forming a hollow sphere composed of 60 carbon atoms. As he mentioned, it is along the same lines as graphene, which is a generally flat single layer of carbon atoms, although they can be bent and even made into tubes. It was named in honor of the architect and polymath R. Buckminster Fuller (1895 - 1983), who is widely associated with the geodesic dome. Anyway, Buckyballs are extremely strong and can act as molecular scale ball bearings, among other things. They should not be confused with the 'Buckyballs', which are collections of spherical magnets, created and sold by Zen Magnets L.L.C. for artistic expression and enjoyment (not a children's toy, safety concerns if eaten). Yeah, I'm a nerd (but not a bot). Apologies to any other commentators who may have already posted this information. I did a quick partial scan of the comments and may have missed yours.
I think he is the type of guy that enjoys all this as a hobby for himself and nobody else. As we all know once you do work like this as a job it doesn't become as fun. Him having a good pension from his public service job allows him to not have to work so he has tons of time on his hands, and it funds this hobby. Smart really..
This guy is amazing! He's a REAL inventor who doesn't just have great and unique ideas but actually has the technical abilities and deep knowledge to make his ideas materialize. And he's humble too. I enjoyed when he mentioned how there are "brilliant people" on the DIY site that talk over his head. VERY hard to believe that, but he's still an inspiration and a true visionary. This was one of the best videos on this channel ever. Great job Steve!!
I could fall asleep on Joes floor and wake up still listening to him the next day. WTF! Where did this guy come from and what are his plans for the human race?
@@josephbulger7302 Hi Joe ..anyway I could be in touch with you ? I live in NY and would love to exchange with you about my horn system and other goodies. Many thanks
Not to brag but OK I was at Beale AFB where they flew the U2 and the one building had photos of some of their stuff and also early stealth plane sitting on the runway and they actually told us point blank don't cross that yellow line or we will shoot you. OK no problem.
Just ran across this video from a couple years ago. Jaw dropping! Now I have to see his completed turntable. Steve, you gotta revisit Joe and see what's up.
WOW... What a life he has led... the stories.. the passion.. the dedication.. and most of all the kindness and humility. The world could use a whole lot more Joe's.. A Lot More!
Joe is AMAZING! I’d love to hear his system someday and take a tour of his basement. By the way, I love how he refers to his audio passion as “my LITTLE hobby.” 😆
I'm a machinist, and I do surgical instrument repairs, sharpening and fabrication. I would love to meet Joe and his incredible turntable! Nice work, Joe! Brilliant man!
Joe, Thanks for the inspirational tour of your shop. I have been an audiophile since i was a child, and a metalworker for almost as long - now you've got me thinking of combining the two! I have a garage similar to your basement, complete with a Bridgeport and a Monarch 10EE as well as an understanding wife who has semi-graciously given up on ever parking inside again! ~Barry
You too are are lucky man. You understand exactly where I am comming from. Monarch is top notch. I have a LeBlond 15" lathe. Thanks for watching the videos !!!
I have watched both video posts and I am in awe. I have nothing but the utmost respect and admiration for Joe. He is a man after my own heart. There is a name in Japan for perfectionist craftsmen who dedicate their life to achieving the purity and goals in any particular field. Joe deserves that title and should be recognised as such. He is definitely living the dream and mine as well. JOE YOU ROCK.
WOW what a great person to interview Steve! Thank you for interviewing Joe!!! He seems like such a great person, Policeman, Gunsmith, paintball maker and now a audiophile DIY guy!! Please pass on my enthusiasm to Joe! Tell him to keep up the great work and thank him for his service!!
Curiosity for knowledge drives people into developing ideas, enhancing skills, refining concepts, and developing technologies. A wonderful “show and tell” from you and Joe. I wonder if Joe will ever find time to actually sit down to listen to his favorite music. I’m sure if he does he will get struck with some inspired idea and run back down to the shop for a new project. Thanks Steve for another great adventure in audio.
Amazing & Fascinating! The motto for DIY "...Unfortunately, I'm not rich." A passionate yet humble guy... Steve - You should end these interviews with "...what are the last 5 CD's/Albums you've played...?"
This is the best part of being an audiophile is making it the way you want ,,,this guy is amazing,,,by far the most interesting video ive seen here ,,,you need to do updates for sure
I’ve never seen a sound system so detailed and perfected. Joe is amazing & has taken sound to the ultimate limit of perfection. Thank you Steve for an awesome show & Joe for sharing his creation, skill and technical knowledge.
Great work Joe! Being an avid audio DIYer, I'm very impressed and envious of your shop. Audiophiles - there are probably people in your town building amazing amps, speakers, DACs, & turntables. And you can too! Join a forum - ask some questions. You'll learn a lot. There are all kinds of kits available these days - it doesn't have to be expensive either. You can build some amazing speakers for a few hundred dollars - low wattage amp kits start at under $20! It's so rewarding to hear something you designed and built with your own hands make beautiful music.
@@toejamr1 DIY Audio has something for almost any audio geek. Parts Express Tech Talk is mostly about DIY speakers. If you're into fixing up vintage stuff, Audio Karma is a great resource. These forums will teach you that changing a $1.00 resistor in a crossover can make a huge difference. The free crossover modeling software has gotten so much better over the past 15 years. You'll soon forget about expensive cables and start buying resistors, caps & coils! If you just want to build your own speakers but don't want to spend a year or more learning the ropes, Parts Express, Meniscus Audio & Madisound all have some great kits. Just add your own woodworking & soldering skills and you'll have something that rivals the expensive stuff reviewed in Stereophile.
What a beauty, I would love to ear that incredible turntable and see those tonearms in action. Thank you Steve for sharing with us Joe's passion. Greetings from Italy
djSoloft, I started watching the first video with the same feeling except that nerds do fascinate me. And, let's say right now that I don't like the term as it is usually used in a negative way; and there is nothing negative about being passionate. About anything. But this nerd, unlike a lot of them met over the years, explains things very well and gives enough info to make it fairly easy to go figure out the stuff over my head. My second problem was that I am a music lover, not a gear head; no matter that I love seeing what people are creating. To me, Joe is an amazing person but my very decent, although far from high end, system makes me happy. That said, thank you to Steve for the video and to Joe to spend the time doing it.
Very entertaining and educational, Joe sure loves his audio equipment. (don't we all) : ) I just watched part one and part two... Will there be a part three? Perhaps a video on the sound system playing some music? Thanks for making these videos Steve.
Wow! What a audiophile with incredible skills and a humbling personality. Joe thank you for sharing your passion with us all and keep up the incredible work!
Lovely person , Incredible skill, unbelievable system Happy I saw this Thanks Steve please tell us how it sounds as most of us probably won’t be able to take up his sweet offer
This is the best f Guttenberg! I am moving to Brooklyn so I can walk over to Joe’s shop and marvel in his talent, go upstairs and listen to some vinyl.
A great video and the most interesting and mesmerizing person I have ever seen! Joe is a person that keeps applying every talent ever acquired, with one overlapping the next. Over years we acquire wisdom, and he is as close to a real life wizard as I have ever seen. I feel at home listening to him and even motivated with similar skills I have acquired. A 2 hour video of Joe is more fitting, but it would still leave one wanting more. I’m left in awe and also thankful.
"a real life wizard". Well put. I always laugh at theories that attribute various architectural marvels such as the pyramids of Egypt to alien technology, when the reality is far more prosaic. The ancient Egyptian culture existed for several thousand years. In that amount of time they would have amassed very specialized skills such as stone working. Look at what Joe has done in a single lifetime.
Wow! Joe knows his stuff! I'm totally blown away by his skills. What an amazing guy! And as sharp as they come! He certainly knows his materials and tonarm geometry! He's amazing! I want to hear his system! All the best to Joe and you, Steve for bringing this to us! Rob
@@josephbulger7302 You are welcome, Joe! I'm blown away by what you do and know. I'm also no beginner but your machining skills are in the next universe! I take my hat off to you and would love to hear your system! Rob in Switzerland.
I've watched and rewatched this video over and over, I'd love to spend a day with him in his shop. I bought a lathe and a mill to make whatever I need or come up with but finding the time to do it is hard. This guys set up is hands down going to be more precise then anything you can buy I'd imagine. When you're doing it for yourself you can take the time to make it perfect. I love makers!
Joe.... thanks for your service as a police officer. And to have the passion, skill, and level of absolute craftsmanship you have, good grief outstanding! Your an artisan. Steve thanks for sharing this with us!
A true audiophile that truly truly loves his hobby and craft. A wealth of knowledge with passion in every word. Not just a snob with deep pockets who buys a huge system and talks about its incresibleness. This guy is the absolute best. In every way possible.
This guy is really special, and what he does is really special. A true example of a talented human engineering things to make the best it can be, and not limited or motivated by demand/marketability, BOM cost, etc. There are precious few examples of this in our society, especially ones that are video documented for others to hear about. Hats off to both Joe and Steve for their respective roles in that.
This gentleman is one of humanity’s rare gems. I sat enthralled listening, caught upon his enthusiasm and his ‘there are no barriers’ way of figuring things out. What a great find.
Oh great now I start the journey into precision machining so I can Build my own turntable and horn speaker system. I’m already designing my own listening room for scratch
Unbelievable. Love seeing Joe describe his hobby with such enthusiasm and creativity. Awesome. Watched both vids all the way through. Steve this was your best interview yet
What a talented, passionate guy. Be a fun cat to kick it with and share stories. I bet he’s got some good ones. I’d love to hear that system. Lot of neat stuff he’s got going on.
I dig it... Keeping the design simple but using top notch machined parts and very tight tolerances. Your stuff is really a work of art. My friend, don't cut yourself short. Your work is top notch.
I was a bit sceptic and thought that this would be boring videos with some nerd...I started melting half way and at the end(i don't know why) Joe left me in tears...shit. What a guy!
I felt exactly the same. What a great video and what a great and interesting guy that Joe is. You could feel all the passion he has for audio equipment.
@33Ddg209Ret7 A regular update on the progress is enough for me. Joe doesn't seem like the kind of guy that is interested in a youtube channel to me, but i could be wrong though. Perhaps you could do a channel? You sound passioned enough! One thing is for sure...a lot of people got blown away by Joe and i didn't exaggerate when i said he brought me to tears. I'm a sucker for real passion and perhaps you have it too. Thanks for your honest comment...Appreciated much.
Exactly. Joe needs a show!
@@SallySparks Thanks to the lot of you for your kind comments !!!
Man aLive Exactly How i felt
This man is the most interesting and down to earth guest you've featured. No attitude, no snobbery. Just a NYC guy that loves audio.
Do us a favor and have him on in some sort of regular or semi-regular capacity. He's fascinating and a pleasure to listen to
Thank you for your kind comments !!
Joe
Yes - Let’s see more of Joe he’s terrific
How can you not love this guy?
This retired Brooklyn cop has taught me some humility.
This guy is a true treasure, makes me feel good about being a human being.
YEs, me too.
Steve, this Hass to be the most fascinating video you’ve done to date. I was totally enthralled listening to him talk about his joy in life. I don’t know how you’re going to top this one
agreed, amazing video, amazing dude.
100% and My Best of the Doobies looks like that too. Had to get another of Discogs :)
Mission Impossible
Joe’s smile at the end got my all teary-eyed. He just seems so full of life and so proud of what he is building. Very cool!!
I very much appreciate your comments. Stay safe !!! Thanks for watching !!
Mind blowing indeed! Those arms, platter - no stacking required! Magnetic bearings! My hero!
It’s not often I’m left speechless, but just plain, Wow! 🤯
Joe has certainly left a huge smile on my face. What a guy!
I wish Joe was my neighbor. I’d build my own speakers
Steve would be nice to a revisit him when he has finish the turn table.
Yes please. Would be great to include some audio demonstration...
Absolutely you better go back please, I want to see and hear is turntable!
Yes this! Thank you. ✌️
mike leahy you won’t hear this system as Steve doesn’t do demos of systems on TH-cam.
mike leahy Yes please. I hope Steve follows up on this. What a great video!
What a Legend! As an ex-machinist I was fascinated by this gentleman and you must do a followup with all do respect.
Thank you !!!
Absolutely fascinating. His knowledge , creativity, and enthusiasm make him an All Star.
Metal fabrication, woodworking, sharing his knowledge of horns and tone arm inventions...My kind of audiophile!
Thank you !!!
'Buckyballs' is the nickname for buckminsterfullerene used in the 'nano-oil' that Joe mentioned. This is a molecule forming a hollow sphere composed of 60 carbon atoms. As he mentioned, it is along the same lines as graphene, which is a generally flat single layer of carbon atoms, although they can be bent and even made into tubes. It was named in honor of the architect and polymath R. Buckminster Fuller (1895 - 1983), who is widely associated with the geodesic dome. Anyway, Buckyballs are extremely strong and can act as molecular scale ball bearings, among other things. They should not be confused with the 'Buckyballs', which are collections of spherical magnets, created and sold by Zen Magnets L.L.C. for artistic expression and enjoyment (not a children's toy, safety concerns if eaten). Yeah, I'm a nerd (but not a bot).
Apologies to any other commentators who may have already posted this information. I did a quick partial scan of the comments and may have missed yours.
I knew there were some very smart people watching this video. Thank you for your input !!!
This is one of the most inspiring audiophile videos I've ever seen. Thank you Steve for bringing Joe to us. More power Joe!
Thank you very much !!!
joe
This guys diy shop is incredible !!! Why can't I have a neighbor like this 😀😀😀
I'd pay over market value to live next to this guy......true thing.
Mate this guy is rich in brains and enthusiasm, what a guy, best vid from Steve this yr. I can’t wait to see his finished turntable.
Thank you for your kind comments !!
Joe
Wow, you just made my day! Joe you are an amazing inspiration to many, Merry Christmas and have a wonderful new year .
Joe is from New York, and he's interested in high tech audio and guns? He's my kind of guy!!!
Bet your ass, brother !!!
And he was a police officer, hahaha. I think he missed his calling. Really Amazing.
I think he is the type of guy that enjoys all this as a hobby for himself and nobody else. As we all know once you do work like this as a job it doesn't become as fun. Him having a good pension from his public service job allows him to not have to work so he has tons of time on his hands, and it funds this hobby. Smart really..
A true engineer - design, implementation, problem-solving, communicating.
Incredible! The world needs more people like Joe - what an inspiration, long may you run....
Thank you !!
This guy is amazing! He's a REAL inventor who doesn't just have great and unique ideas but actually has the technical abilities and deep knowledge to make his ideas materialize. And he's humble too. I enjoyed when he mentioned how there are "brilliant people" on the DIY site that talk over his head. VERY hard to believe that, but he's still an inspiration and a true visionary. This was one of the best videos on this channel ever. Great job Steve!!
You can hear the passion in this man’s voice. He absolutely loves what he does. Bravo!
Thank you for your kind words !!!
joe
I enjoyed this video so much. the best video ever. I love to see diyers so enthusiastic and they go to any length to meet the quality they are after.
Thank you for your kind comments.
Joe
"They may look smooth to you, but microscopically, they really aren't." ...... I love this guy!
Lol,, when u know u know,,
Thanks !!!
Steve , you may need to visit joe often. I want to know what he’s doing all the time:)
He could start his own channel!
Stimpy777 he really could. Man I would love him as a neighbor, I would be his apprentice.
Doug G so does the FBI
👍👍👍
This guy totally built his own watch. Those subs will shake it. But at what volume really? This guy is freaking amazing!
I could fall asleep on Joes floor and wake up still listening to him the next day. WTF! Where did this guy come from and what are his plans for the human race?
Thanks for your kind comments.
Joe
I just found him!!! He’s awesome and so much knowledge
@@josephbulger7302 Hi Joe ..anyway I could be in touch with you ? I live in NY and would love to exchange with you about my horn system and other goodies. Many thanks
"Was the U2 one of ours?" Come on Steve.... 🙂
Not to brag but OK I was at Beale AFB where they flew the U2 and the one building had photos of some of their stuff and also early stealth plane sitting on the runway and they actually told us point blank don't cross that yellow line or we will shoot you. OK no problem.
Weren't they Irish?
:D
@Joe Home worse, she was playing Back Door Man
@@JohnDoe-np3zk No doubt her boyfriend was Joey Buttafuco.
He was probably thinking of the band. Yea the dummer needed a precision machined clamp for his snare.
Just ran across this video from a couple years ago. Jaw dropping! Now I have to see his completed turntable. Steve, you gotta revisit Joe and see what's up.
Joe is fascinating. A" Extremist Audiophile"! Between his stereo & workshop I would never leave the house!
WOW... What a life he has led... the stories.. the passion.. the dedication.. and most of all the kindness and humility. The world could use a whole lot more Joe's.. A Lot More!
Nothing better than hearing something so technical w/ that accent! Quintessential New Yorker!
Like listening to Richard Feynman.
My first comment on TH-cam after many years watching. This guy is v special. What a gift. Many thanks.
Thank you for watching and enjoying the videos.
Joe
As a precision gun guy and an audiophile I think I’ve found a new Guru!!
Awesomeness!!
Haha! Me too!
Thank you for watching. your comments are appreciated.
Joe is such a humble genius and to shift his gunsmith skills to audio is a perfect transition!
I have been shooting since 16 yrs. old and had the aydio hobby since 20 yrs. old. I love both hobbies !!
Joe
A EE here and am blown away by Joe’s engineering skills and passion.
Much appreciated !!!
Joe
Joe is AMAZING! I’d love to hear his system someday and take a tour of his basement. By the way, I love how he refers to his audio passion as “my LITTLE hobby.” 😆
Thanks for your kind words.
Joe
amazing isn't enough to describe this man - you brought us to greatness via this video Steve - - thank you & thank you Joe.
Glad you enjoyed the videos.
Joe
Awesome, I can´t believe Joe´s knowledge of all these parts and materials, he should be owning one of the worlds best hifi brands....
When you have a passion you tend to learn as much as you can, audio & machining in my case. Thanks for watching the video !!
I'm a machinist, and I do surgical instrument repairs, sharpening and fabrication. I would love to meet Joe and his incredible turntable! Nice work, Joe! Brilliant man!
Thank you for your kind words. I am sure I am way out of your class of work.
Joe, Thanks for the inspirational tour of your shop. I have been an audiophile since i was a child, and a metalworker for almost as long - now you've got me thinking of combining the two! I have a garage similar to your basement, complete with a Bridgeport and a Monarch 10EE as well as an understanding wife who has semi-graciously given up on ever parking inside again! ~Barry
You too are are lucky man. You understand exactly where I am comming from. Monarch is top notch. I have a LeBlond 15" lathe. Thanks for watching the videos !!!
This is the most awesome interview I've watched in long time.
Wish Joe had his own channel.
I have watched both video posts and I am in awe. I have nothing but the utmost respect and admiration for Joe. He is a man after my own heart. There is a name in Japan for perfectionist craftsmen who dedicate their life to achieving the purity and goals in any particular field. Joe deserves that title and should be recognised as such. He is definitely living the dream and mine as well. JOE YOU ROCK.
WOW what a great person to interview Steve! Thank you for interviewing Joe!!! He seems like such a great person, Policeman, Gunsmith, paintball maker and now a audiophile DIY guy!! Please pass on my enthusiasm to Joe! Tell him to keep up the great work and thank him for his service!!
Thank you for your heart felt words.
Joe
AMAZING! and an amazing guy Joe is. Such passion and knowledge topped only by his modesty.
Curiosity for knowledge drives people into developing ideas, enhancing skills, refining concepts, and developing technologies. A wonderful “show and tell” from you and Joe.
I wonder if Joe will ever find time to actually sit down to listen to his favorite music. I’m sure if he does he will get struck with some inspired idea and run back down to the shop for a new project.
Thanks Steve for another great adventure in audio.
You are part right, but I listen plenty !!! Thanks for watching !!
Joe
I could spend a month in Joe's shop! Thanks for posting this up!
Amazing & Fascinating! The motto for DIY "...Unfortunately, I'm not rich."
A passionate yet humble guy...
Steve - You should end these interviews with "...what are the last 5 CD's/Albums you've played...?"
Great idea! I’d love to know what these guys you (Steve) interview listen to 👍🏼
I liked the way he turned to the camera and talked to us directly - person to person.
Steve: Your channels keeps getting more and more interesting... Thank you!
Incredible!! What an artist!
This is the best part of being an audiophile is making it the way you want ,,,this guy is amazing,,,by far the most interesting video ive seen here ,,,you need to do updates for sure
I’ve never seen a sound system so detailed and perfected. Joe is amazing & has taken sound to the ultimate limit of perfection. Thank you Steve for an awesome show & Joe for sharing his creation, skill and technical knowledge.
It was my pleasure, Thanks for watching !!
Joe
Great work Joe! Being an avid audio DIYer, I'm very impressed and envious of your shop.
Audiophiles - there are probably people in your town building amazing amps, speakers, DACs, & turntables. And you can too! Join a forum - ask some questions. You'll learn a lot. There are all kinds of kits available these days - it doesn't have to be expensive either. You can build some amazing speakers for a few hundred dollars - low wattage amp kits start at under $20! It's so rewarding to hear something you designed and built with your own hands make beautiful music.
Any forum recommendations?
I live in China, doubt there’s “amazing” stuff being built in this town 🤣
@@toejamr1 DIY Audio has something for almost any audio geek. Parts Express Tech Talk is mostly about DIY speakers. If you're into fixing up vintage stuff, Audio Karma is a great resource. These forums will teach you that changing a $1.00 resistor in a crossover can make a huge difference. The free crossover modeling software has gotten so much better over the past 15 years. You'll soon forget about expensive cables and start buying resistors, caps & coils!
If you just want to build your own speakers but don't want to spend a year or more learning the ropes, Parts Express, Meniscus Audio & Madisound all have some great kits. Just add your own woodworking & soldering skills and you'll have something that rivals the expensive stuff reviewed in Stereophile.
This is a hobby? God if he got serious. Thank you. I enjoyed it much.
Joe seems like one of those "Hold my beer" type of guys where he goes off for a few months and comes back with some thing above and beyond amazing.
Thank you for your kind comments.
Joe
Watching and listening to Joe all my problems disappear and I feel honored to have met him via Steve’s wonderful channel.
Tanks for you kind reply.
Joe
Joe is mind mindbogglingly awesome. Bless the tinkerers.
Omg, do I love Joe and his passion. Thank you Steve for this meetup. Fantastic.
Thank you !!!
Joe
What a beauty, I would love to ear that incredible turntable and see those tonearms in action. Thank you Steve for sharing with us Joe's passion. Greetings from Italy
djSoloft, I started watching the first video with the same feeling except that nerds do fascinate me. And, let's say right now that I don't like the term as it is usually used in a negative way; and there is nothing negative about being passionate. About anything. But this nerd, unlike a lot of them met over the years, explains things very well and gives enough info to make it fairly easy to go figure out the stuff over my head.
My second problem was that I am a music lover, not a gear head; no matter that I love seeing what people are creating. To me, Joe is an amazing person but my very decent, although far from high end, system makes me happy.
That said, thank you to Steve for the video and to Joe to spend the time doing it.
This gentleman is a SERIOUSLY accomplished craftsman !
Joe . What a gem . a true love for life . impressive find Steve ,thanks for sharing
Thank you.
Joe
Very entertaining and educational, Joe sure loves his audio equipment. (don't we all) : )
I just watched part one and part two...
Will there be a part three?
Perhaps a video on the sound system playing some music?
Thanks for making these videos Steve.
Wow! What a audiophile with incredible skills and a humbling personality. Joe thank you for sharing your passion with us all and keep up the incredible work!
If I was to come over and visit Joe's house I would probably never leave!
Lovely person , Incredible skill, unbelievable system
Happy I saw this
Thanks Steve please tell us how it sounds as most of us probably won’t be able to take up his sweet offer
Glad you enjoyed the videos.
Joe
What a super guy - Very down to earth and he’s doing amazing things, great interview 👍
Joe is about to get some new job opportunities. This is incredible.
pete ziegler if he doesn’t there’s something wrong going on.
No job beats "retired" However ....
This is the best f Guttenberg! I am moving to Brooklyn so I can walk over to Joe’s shop and marvel in his talent, go upstairs and listen to some vinyl.
I would love an update on Joe's system! Did he complete the turntable? I wish I could go over to Joe's and listen to his amazing system.
A great video and the most interesting and mesmerizing person I have ever seen! Joe is a person that keeps applying every talent ever acquired, with one overlapping the next. Over years we acquire wisdom, and he is as close to a real life wizard as I have ever seen. I feel at home listening to him and even motivated with similar skills I have acquired. A 2 hour video of Joe is more fitting, but it would still leave one wanting more. I’m left in awe and also thankful.
"a real life wizard". Well put. I always laugh at theories that attribute various architectural marvels such as the pyramids of Egypt to alien technology, when the reality is far more prosaic. The ancient Egyptian culture existed for several thousand years. In that amount of time they would have amassed very specialized skills such as stone working. Look at what Joe has done in a single lifetime.
Impressive work Joe. And I thought my basement was packed! Makes me wonder what else is going on in Brooklyn basements ... ?
Do you really want to know ???
Joe
"my little hobby", that is possibly the understatement of the decade, lol. Fascinating stuff.
"my little hobby" of mil-spec, custom fabricated gear. This is redefining "DIY".
Joe's amazing and a great friend!
Wow! Joe knows his stuff! I'm totally blown away by his skills. What an amazing guy! And as sharp as they come! He certainly knows his materials and tonarm geometry!
He's amazing! I want to hear his system! All the best to Joe and you, Steve for bringing this to us! Rob
Thank you for your nice comments.
Joe
@@josephbulger7302 You are welcome, Joe! I'm blown away by what you do and know. I'm also no beginner but your machining skills are in the next universe! I take my hat off to you and would love to hear your system! Rob in Switzerland.
This guy is a genius and to him is just a little hobby ! LOL !!!
I've watched and rewatched this video over and over, I'd love to spend a day with him in his shop. I bought a lathe and a mill to make whatever I need or come up with but finding the time to do it is hard. This guys set up is hands down going to be more precise then anything you can buy I'd imagine. When you're doing it for yourself you can take the time to make it perfect. I love makers!
What a character, the ultimate diy'er!
Thank you !!
Joe
@@josephbulger7302 Hey Joe, Man those huge horns you built blew me away, I'll bet they sound superb!
Joe.... thanks for your service as a police officer. And to have the passion, skill, and level of absolute craftsmanship you have, good grief outstanding! Your an artisan. Steve thanks for sharing this with us!
Please visit Joe again. I want to hear more about his designs and his life!
This guy is awesome we need to see more of him!!!!
Love the Brooklyn accent! This guy knows what he's doing!
You talking to me !!!! Thanks for watching.
A true audiophile that truly truly loves his hobby and craft. A wealth of knowledge with passion in every word. Not just a snob with deep pockets who buys a huge system and talks about its incresibleness.
This guy is the absolute best. In every way possible.
Thank you for your kind comments !!! This is a rewarding hobby !!
Joe
Most amazing turntable I have ever seen, with "Best of the Doobies" on it.
Thank you for your kind comments !!
Joe
This guy is really special, and what he does is really special. A true example of a talented human engineering things to make the best it can be, and not limited or motivated by demand/marketability, BOM cost, etc. There are precious few examples of this in our society, especially ones that are video documented for others to hear about. Hats off to both Joe and Steve for their respective roles in that.
Amazing! What a lot of talent. Very interesting.
This gentleman is one of humanity’s rare gems. I sat enthralled listening, caught upon his enthusiasm and his ‘there are no barriers’ way of figuring things out. What a great find.
Hi, Phil. Thanks for your very kind comments. I try to share everything with all those who appreciate it !!!
Joe
Oh great now I start the journey into precision machining so I can Build my own turntable and horn speaker system. I’m already designing my own listening room for scratch
Keep at it and it will all fall into place !!!
Joe
Joseph Bulger thank you Joe
Joe the Cop! Wonderful interview with a terrific guy. That is some turntable he is building. Awesome.
Joe is my kind of guy! Awesome.
Love, love it. This guy needs a channel of his own. Thank you for sharing.
I'm drooling over the precision machined ultra high grade materials.
Thank you for watching !!
Joe
Unbelievable. Love seeing Joe describe his hobby with such enthusiasm and creativity. Awesome. Watched both vids all the way through. Steve this was your best interview yet
Thank you for you kind comments !!!
Joe
A great guy. A true New Yorker.
You know it !!!
Joe
What a talented, passionate guy. Be a fun cat to kick it with and share stories. I bet he’s got some good ones. I’d love to hear that system. Lot of neat stuff he’s got going on.
Up Next - Joe's Garage
I wish I had a garage !!!
@@josephbulger7302 up next - Kickstarter for Joe's Garage.
Not sure people got your joke
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First lp played with his turntable......Zappa
I dig it... Keeping the design simple but using top notch machined parts and very tight tolerances. Your stuff is really a work of art. My friend, don't cut yourself short. Your work is top notch.
Thank you for your kind comments !!!
joe
Oh yeah, we're going there!
Simply speechless. The knowledge and passion you have is unbelievable
Amazing man and great video