I thought you were an engineer just because of the way you seem so familiar, and at ease, when you describe various components. Very cool that you are self taught.
After thirty years in the industry, I can tell you there are two types of engineer... those who went into it for the paycheck - they tend to be competent but nothing more, and then there are those who went into engineering because they have an innate talent and passion for it. Those are far less common, but worth their weight in gold.
I think an argument can be made that he IS an engineer. Just because he doesn't have a piece of paper saying he is, doesn't mean he's not. But I totally get what you're saying - the world revolves around pieces of paper, oftentimes to the detriment of society.
One of the things I most appreciate about you and the channel is your genuine desire to share and teach. Your videos are clear, concise and well paced. I appreciate you not trying to impress us with video skills; it's about the content. Humble, forthright, and down to earth, you're a breathe of fresh air. Keep up the good work; and if it becomes too much like work, dial it back. Appreciate all you do.
Thanks Wayne... I must admit I do enjoy the occasional special effect (see the clock making video). I hope people will find a mix of good teaching, inspiration, and occasional funny moments that make the experience more memorable. Thank you again for the kind words.
+wayne rogers I agree with you, but he does do a great job editing his videos...so many other people on here could learn a thing or two about video editing from him.
As being a retired residential electrician for almost 40 years i have learned alot watching your videos. He was right, you have a gift. Thanks so much for everything in understanding the internal workings of motors, capacitors, and so on. Hope you are not still waiting on the county about your shed.
I am a Teacher. Your videos are spot on and exceptionally comprehensive.I use them to help me teach my class so thank you.If you are in Virginia and are interested in teaching.I believe I could find a place for you.
We run across TH-cam channels all day long. Most of them mean..well..not much. Then you run across those that mean the most. Jeremy, I must say, your vids are wonderful. I like your personality, how you speak and how humble you are. You are an intelligent man, and I so believe there will be many more who benefit from your kindness and willingness to share what you've learned and triumphs you've had. Thank God he made you:)
Begging is asking for something for nothing. Producing videos is work (I've made a few). Putting your work out there and saying, "Hey, support this if you would like to do so," is providing folks with the OPPORTUNITY to reimburse you for the value you have given. It's a relationship something like public television or public radio. Go for it.
I think the reason he might see it as begging is because he genuinely enjoys teaching, translating, & sharing his knowledge. Some people don’t consider things work if it’s enjoyed and would be done for free
Welcome to the wonderful world of solid modeling. Having been a metal fabricator/ engineer for almost 50 years, I can empathise with you that there is no better feeling than solving a problem with your own mind and hands. Thanks for the content. Good to know there are brilliant people out there.
After I heard him tell his story I went into shock. I'm still in shock and can't seem to find the words to describe how I feel. We are truly blessed to know this man!
I am a hobby woodworker and love being in the shop. I stumbled upon your channel several years ago and I have watched a lot of your videos. A lot of things that you get excited about I do as well. I am astonished at learning how things work. Now a disclaimer must be made right here, I am not even in the same universe as your intelligence with engineering at all, but I know I can learn. I am not going to be a CAD artist or an engineer at anytime but I do love coming to channels like yours where a person like me who has limited knowledge of the subject coming into it but at the end of the video can leave with a smile because I have learned something new. That to me is what TH-cam should be all about. I just wanted to say that you are a blessing and I appreciate what you do and the time you take to make these videos. This world needs more people like you my friend. God bless you and have a wonderful day.
Wow, that was great. I was going to guess you came out of some Navy nuclear submarine training program, but no, it turns out your just another run of the mill genius! Best of luck and I will enjoy being along for the ride.
.....'run of the mill' Mr. Fielding, will obtain/create/design and execute the plan of a 'milling machine'.....another project using treadmill motor maybe..
I can see so much of me in you, although it being twenty or thirty years ago because I've become old and decrepit now ! Wish that I had a neighbor like you so I could pass along the many projects and parts that I've gathered through the years because I do believe that you would make a good friend ! 👍 Thanks for sharing and take care.
Thank you for Sharing :) This is my favorite part of You Tube. Meeting my fellow tinkerers all over the world! Even the decrepit ones :) Sounds like you still have a lot of kick left in you.
I agree. At his age I was driven and didn't care about making money. I would spend 24h a day at my job (sometimes but 10h days was not uncommon) to get something done right BUT life hit me hard and I never recovered. I lost my career and after looking at the modern IT field I am glad it is gone (let Asia have it). I still tinker and I love learning something new so I still have his drive but the passion died I think, or should I say life beat it out of me. This guy has a future as he is humble and just a straight up guy.
Jeremy Fielding Thanks for the optimism Jeremy but my kick has become a nudge these days! ;-) I think TH-cam is great and wish it would have been around many years ago, maybe so that people like myself could have seen and shared what we loved to do ! I wish you much luck but most of all, I wish you the joy of learning!
Thanks for doing this particular video. Your employer is right. A bunch of things converge in you, and I'm not a believer in "gifts", but your skills in some weird kind of effortless communication and connection are remarkable. That you combine it with an intuitive grasp of how things operate is just fortunate for us. Keep going with your formal, self-directed study. I don't 'do' Patreon, but I'm going there now for you.
I love that you are self taught. I've always felt that the best engineers are the folks that are so passionate about what they do, that they do it in their free time. Exactly like you do. Thanks for the great videos!
Hey man, can't say I've ever thought this about any other you tuber. You seem like a genuinely stand up guy and honestly untill I just saw this video I have NEVER considered giving to someone's patreon. But I'd be glad to throw a few bucks your way.
Jerad, there are more of them out there than you think. Jeremy's intend and passion certainly comes through in his videos better than most. The Maker community on and off TH-cam is one of the best I have run across. Very little negativity and all the Makers really share, even those that are doing it for a living.
Just finished taking the motor out of my old vacuum..for no reason i just love to see how things work and what other uses i can give them..so i searched and found you! Probably best channel thus far..the way you explain things clearly and basic enough for us to understand is something you don't find often. Thanks for making these videos and staying humble and down to earth for you to share your knowledge with us.
As a prior, military trained Master Electronics/Avionics Tech, National Bureau of Standards Lab Rat, current Electrician and lifelong inventor, your Engineer friend was right. You have a gift. An expression I coined in the early 70's is very appropriate for you as you show immense imagination as well as curiosity coupled with the ability to research and learn. Back then I wrote: If Necessity Is The Mother Of Invention, Then Imagination Is The Father Of Progress.
Your greatest skills are problem solving and design. I was a traditional practicing mechanical engineer for 30yrs until I finally broke out of the cubicle life and started building boats. When it comes to practical Electrical engineering info, I use your channel. Keep up the good work! Thanks for your contribution!
Thank you Jeremy your a class act. I only just found your channel. Ive been working with motors for a long time. Im a proffesional builder. Your videos on motors taught me a few things I never knew. They gave me a better understanding of something I have used my whole life. Thank you.
You are a top notch teacher and have forty years experience as a teacher so I know a great one when I see one. Your gentle knowledgable demeanor is spot on. Your brilliance is unmatched . Don’t ever undervalue your knowledge it actually is priceless. Keep up the fantastic work !!! I love your channel,
You are an incredible man. I look up to you. Your humility is the same as that is mine. I just found me a treadmill that’s going to contribute to my education and perks that I put together, watching you sir and emulating. My father once said to me “ in your younger years never seek shade from a younger tree, instead seek from a big tree.” Thanks for the Shade big brother keep doing what you do because it’s inspiring. I was medically retired from the Marine Corps at 18yrs 10 months and 23 days on active duty. I was injured in Afghanistan and that’s what did it, severe ptsd with a traumatic brain injury ant their symptoms. The reason why I mentioned this is because I was in a dark place. What kind of still I am, but I really, and your video helped a lot. I find it very therapeutical so again thank you your wisdom is the my shade. Respectfully Jesse
Humble and respectful person who just wants to share knowledge with people and hats of to you us skilled tech enjoy building and recycling things.. Many thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing your story and your knowledge. What makes the Maker movement and community so great is how everybody wants to share and help others learn. You are a shining example of that ethos. I've been enjoying your channel since I found it a few weeks back and wish you the best of luck.
You are a good man Jeremy, and smart. I am always amazed at the stuff you build and your knowledge ... as EC says at the end of all his videos ."Keep up the good work."
Jeremy, I have watched several of your videos and have enjoyed each one. The thing that stands out the most to me, about you, is that you are a person of integrity and character. The world needs more people like you, keep the videos coming.
You are incredible. I know you have to hear that all the time. I think what comes through with you most in your videos is that you have good intentions and you’re genuine. You obviously are very smart and that is a gift. I will try to pay forward the things I learn from you.
Jeremy, everything about you is really likable! And that you are so incredibly resourceful only iced the cake! I am watching you and your salvage is treasure and your self effacing style with glee! Thanks J!
I've been a Mechanical Design Engineer for 30 years and you are a talented and imaginative Engineer -- BTW: SolidWorks is a great CAD program -- I've used a number of systems and it is my favorite. My degree has been an advantage, but when all is said and done, companies need people that know how to make ideas into reality. Subscribed.
Wow, you designing industrial machines and I've spent 16+years building hydraulic power supply units and the machinery they power. We specialize in pipe laying equipment, winches, and cranes for the offshore industry. I absolutly love what I do, only thing is I had to walk away for some time to enter cancer treatments. I beat the cancer but the chemo and radiation beat me. I'm still getting over the I'll side effects and hoping to be able to return to work in the near future. I keep in touch with the boss and engineers and they all want me back, in fact my tools are still locked up in the shop and their waiting on me, hope it's not much longer.
Thank you, sir, for your generous donation of your time and efforts to the enlightenment of others, myself certainly included. I came across your videos just today and am amazed by what you have accomplished with, not only your great intellect and self ambition, but also with your genuineness. Again, thank you, sir. I look forward to watching more of your videos. Have a good one out there.
I just stumbled on to your Channel. Jeremy, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! You're an inspiration. Because I am on the same path as I am an Autodidact in the Major expects on Technical Knowledge. So showing books, sources, Cites and Direction is all I need. Everything else I do Myself. I'll be watching for sure. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾✊🏾✊🏾
I've been a CAD Draftsman and Designer for 20 years. I really enjoy the engineering field but it is rough in Houston as most of our jobs are oil and gas related and there is very little work here currently. I'm actually trying to start up a wood workings business to supplement some investing income. Solidworks is great software. If you don't know, many companies will have a home use license where you can use it at home. You will have to speak with your Solidworks rep. I've recently been teaching myself Fusion 360, as it's free. It's a more basic package but I can output to my CNC router I'm about to assemble. Keep on keeping on!
Literally discovered your channel less than a day ago when I was looking for videos about salvaging the drum from a broken washing machine to use as a fire put. Have watched a couple of your videos now and just want to say, love what you do. I know nothing about engineering but you've inspired me to learn more. Thank you.
I see you channel growing with every video you do, and I'm sure a lot of that is because you are so good at explaining what we are looking at. Keep up the good work and I'm sure your channel will continue to grow.
I discovered your channel a few days ago. You have to be the most interesting man. Your videos are instructional, fun , easy to follow and you are a truly a gentleman. I grew up taking anything I found at the local junk yard and taking it home. My mother would always ask "What are you doing with that ?" My response was always " I'm taking it apart to see what's inside." I saved many parts and reused most. I still do the same. Luckily my wife loves doing the same. I hope that this inspires today's youth to do the same.
I stumbled across your site today by doing the opposite of what people on the net were saying about TH-cam's annoying recommendations feature. They were saying turn off video watching history. I turned it on because I figured TH-cam's algorithms are based on what I've watched and sure enough everything changed properly. It was then that I saw your post on engineering for woodworking and that interests me a whole lot and so I clicked and then subscribed. I thank you for your work, you're literally everything I've been looking for with increasing my wood working skills.
Good morning Jeremy, this is great to meet you and watch your videos about engineering, motors and electricity ... it reminds me of my father, who was a policeman but loved electronics, electricity, circuits, I even took the risk of doing some things I saw in magazines and books, but sometimes it took electric shocks ..., today I'm retired and I like the joinery and jigs that improve work and efficiency, a big hug and thanks for sharing complex things in a simple way!
I am happy to hear stuff like this. You are definitely a hands on type person, and your fuging around and trying things is what we like, don't forget that,we want you to try everything possible, if it works or doesn't work you've saved us so much questions and time. You deserve all that you get.
I'm a Professional Engineer (with degrees and decades of experience) and I've watched a number of your videos. You sir, are are an ENGINEER (and an excellent one at that!), even though your employers pay you as a Draftsman.
Thank you for sharing with the world your humble and upstanding nature. I am awed by how thorough your teaching style is when teaching complicated concepts in the electro-mechanical projects featured. Keep inspiring other to create amd be helpful.
I've tried engineering came no where near teaching myself.. so I became a truck mechanic.. Its worth my time to watch your videos. You seem to have a knack for dumbing it down for me the wannabe and I thank you!!
Ran across your channel a week ago or so. I want to commend your character, which comes through abundantly. People like you make the world a better place. I like how well you teach, thanks.
As stated many times before me. You are a very worthy man. Sincerity is an understatement for what your able to convey to your audience. I could listen and watch your videos all day and still want more. Simply, Thank You !
You do indeed have a gift Jeremy. I too love to teach and only discovered that when the Navy assigned me to teach steam engineering (boilers, turbines, pumps, valves, etc.). It also sparked a love for learning as I wanted to be sure of what I was trying to teach. There is nothing worse than a lazy teacher. Keep up the good work. Darlington, South Carolina
Jeremy, another career path with your skill set would be becoming an operating engineer. It pays well and its a trade that requires constant schooling (learning) and offers a wide variety of daily challenges on the job. It’s a trade where you will never learn it all. It requires a lot of city licenses. I for example have a 3rd grade boiler license, a refrigeration license, electrical license, and schooling in hydraulics, pneumatics and motor controls. I also have plumbing and pipe fitting skills. I can also weld and have a good grasp of power and hand tools, along with computer and people skills, just as you have. . The work environments change with different jobs. For example, before I got in the trade I used to wire houses and condos. But my first job out of school (industrial plant maintenance) was at a meat packing plant. It was chilly damp environment but was a union job with good benefits. The next job was working for hostess cake ( ya the twinkie folks) and I was there for 15 years. Then I worked at a bread plant. Then I had an opportunity to work for my trade school instructor who, after teaching, started his own engineering firm. This job wasn’t union but the pay was better, similar benefits and my first supervisory position. Funny how life offers so many paths. This job was working in high rise buildings. I’ worked in television stations, art museums, a lot of high security office buildings with large computer servers.. I have been in every building on the microsoft campus. Anyway, it was a great career that offered many challenges and rewarding experiences. I don;t think it’s the norm for people to work there whole career in a job they love with so many different challenges to overcome. Now in retirement, I get to tinker and get inspiration from folks like you Jeremy.
wow Jeremy, allow me to tip my hat to you sir, you're a true gentleman and a scholar. It's a privilege to know that good people such as yourself still exist in the world. Great video. Thank you.
You’re very inspirational in your knowledge and display of humility. We find so much junk on the web these and I am glad to have found your channel. Congratulations to you for following something you’re passionate about. I wish you much success.
Dude, you are the coolest. Self-taught. CAD designer by day, engineer by night.You have natural talent, and that is the root being a good engineer. Love your stuff, keep up the great work. I am a Mech Eng, but need to learn some practical electronics, and you are very helpful.
Thank you for sharing your story jeromey. You truly are the marvelous Wonder on TH-cam. I like your genuineness and how well you can teach what you have learned to others. It's great to see people like you on TH-cam, your ideas your trials or what you're going through with your project. Keep up the good work and I look forward to the next video.
I love this guy. I am 71, did an engineering apprenticeship an age ago, went to a good university and got an engineering degree. After 6 years I quit and went into computing as I didn't think all of that had given me the skills (but I can work a milling machine). We are training people wrong - all you educators of engineers that might stumble on this please give it thought. If we could take Jeremy and clone him many times we might put things right!
Great vid. Even if you aren't going to talk about your Patreon much, you should still put the link in the description of your videos so the people that want it can find it easily and get to it while they are thinking about it.
Because of your sincerity, You are one of the only people I have seen so far that I would consider donating to. Keep up the good work, We appreciate it.
I really enjoy your stuff here. Your way of delivery is clear and well thought out. I especially appreciate your humble heart. And I always learn something from you.
You're one of the finest people I've come across. Thanks for all you do and for being who you are. Videos like this should be required viewing for every kid growing up that's about to enter the adult world. Just keep being who you are and doing what you do. It's making a huge impact that you may never truly understand the magnitude of. Thanks Jeremy.
Jeremy, being raised by parents and grandparents that farmed and raised families during the depression I naturally am a scrounger. Friends know I will take most anything that is free and most likely find a use for or make a buck from it. I like to pass on my knowledge but do not have the gift that you do for sharing. I shunned YT for a long time but now believe it is amazing! Not only the knowledge shared but I believe it is bringing us "common" folks of this world together in a way never before possible! Thanks for sharing a bit of your world with us. Jay
I can see you doing a TED talk in a couple years about repurposing. It's been a passion of mine for almost 60 years. People need to realize we can't just keep throwing things away until we've extracted every ounce of goodness an item offers. Keep up your good work and I'll keep watching...Thank you.
A weird TH-cam reality is that people engage with video content in a non-linear fashion; we see something interesting (often suggested by an algorithm), then go backward and forward in time to find additional material. This morning, I watched your video on engineering considerations for woodworking project (DR FARM). Your process was excellent and is the type of content I am most interested in: problem solving and a focus on principal thinking rather than a basic "how to" video that is limited to one discrete project. All that to say, watching this video after the fact gave me insight into why your video content is so excellent. Your openness and humility to learn something new (the initial engineering internship) is both inspiring and encouraging. Additionally, (as is true of many content creators), your generosity of spirit in sharing what you know and your sincere desire to help others grow is commendable. Keep up the great work, and thank you.
Jeremy you are amazing! I am so impressed with your creativity, your intelligence, your bottomless pit of energy, your generosity in sharing your efforts with others! Thank you you very much for what you are doing.
Thankyou Jeremy for your great videos you humble guy. You get me motivated to build my own shop equipment, Built a spindle sander by mounting a drill press upside down in a small table the same height as my table saw. I can lower the spindle and use it as an extension table for saw. Also built x y axis table for router using roller skate wheels for sliders, anyway thanks for the down to earth knowlage you provided looking forward to more.
What a stand up guy! I subscribed after just watching one of your videos. This was the second one of yours I’ve now watched. Glad to have found you in this big wide world!!
Jeremy I agree, you do have a gift, I also thought you were formally trained in Mechanical Engineering. It takes lots of time and money to do what you do. As indicated before , asking for support is not begging. You provide a fabulous service and deserve to be funded for those efforts. Keep up the great work.
Dude, I happen to come across a video of yours and that lead me to this one. I have to tell ya, I love your channel bro. Your an intelligent cat looking to share the knowledge and the wealth and teach others... very cool and greatly appreciated.Thank you. And the fact that your not begging for money but willing to show where it is going shows a great deal of integrity on your part. Its cool that you enjoy sharing your knowledge and teaching others. Best of luck to ya, Ill be definitely subscribed to your channel. Thanks partner
You are a stand up guy and an inspiration to many. Keep doing what you're doing. I am a man of way to many hobbies and if i have questions on something i tend to search TH-cam or Google for suggestions. I enjoy the videos you make and they are very helpful. thanks
Jeremy my man..... Awesome due diligence ! I always thought you were a junker, the trash to treasure king ! awesome story I love it... I love the dollar a month aspect .. Of supporting our channels... It's truly a tribal mentality so I call everybody else who's watching your videos to think about it a dollar a month is all it takes to make a greater experience for all....Peace....
thanks for the passion and energy you put into this. I'm always glad to see someone 'bootstrap' themselves. I got to be an engineer because one university had a Co-op program that paid my way thru but learning doesn't have to happen in a classroom. Thanks for the channel.
Keep up the good work and attitude about it. I understand what you mean by having the knowledge of Solidworks , I went back to school after my retirement to learn Solidworks and it's one of the best things that you can do for yourself if you have any engineering ambition's to pursue.
Jeremy, thanks for inviting us all into your life! I think your outlook on Patreon and video making... your purpose... is a very well thought out and balanced one. I think you articulated my thoughts exactly when it comes to paid vs. free and what that purpose really should be. It might be off-topic for this video, but to put it out there before I forget... I like your ability and drive to hustle, re-purpose, recycle... or however it should be described- to support learning, experimenting with new things, improving, and just generally, “tinkering,” as you put it! I describe the scrounging part to my family as, “I am a collector of fine antiquities and oddities...” but I guess it barely changes the fact that there’s a bunch of “crap” squirreled away, in every spot I have available to me!! Your washing machine videos prompted me to salvage components from my recent bout with planned obsolescence in appliances. I saved the motor, the electromechanical drive engagement, and the stainless wash tub. That piece fits perfectly on my charcoal grille... Now, I’ve just finished my third batch of jerky. For sixty bucks I have a PID temperature controlled, jerky MACHINE- that’ll make safe, smoked jerky at 1/5 the price of a retail smoker. You never know where this shared activity will lead you! (I had no plans of smoking meat and cheese... seemed like a hassle.) Anyhow, it was great to hear that your interest and determination landed you a position in engineering! I have a very similar history, hate to see things pitched when they still have purpose, and enjoy the same shop work you do, so it’s like watching a best friend! I really like what I’ve seen so far, and I’m a bit late to the party! Best of luck going forward, and into 2018 (Have a happy New Year!) I just wanted to say thanks and keep up the great work!
Thanks mate for sharing who you are .... have been watching your channel for a while when you pop into my feed.... but today I subscribed!!! Love that you love learning and recycling .... and your sense of ‘community’ is where my heart sits.... but.... you actually do it!!!!
I found your channel really by accident I was looking for a motor to power a project I'm building or better yet in the early design stage ( a duel axis solar tracker) not a state secret 😀. Using everyday items that you find anywhere and most of all cheap and affordable that anyone with basic skills could build. I'm a electrician by trade and found your channel extremely helpful. Trust me your explanation of motors is spot on, take it from someone who's been in the trade 35plus years. Keep up the good work and keep it free, sure accept the help but what I notice is some channels it's all about making the money and they forget the reason they posted content was about sharing their knowledge. I will keep watching I like what you do
I thought you were an engineer just because of the way you seem so familiar, and at ease, when you describe various components. Very cool that you are self taught.
Well said!
After thirty years in the industry, I can tell you there are two types of engineer... those who went into it for the paycheck - they tend to be competent but nothing more, and then there are those who went into engineering because they have an innate talent and passion for it. Those are far less common, but worth their weight in gold.
I think an argument can be made that he IS an engineer. Just because he doesn't have a piece of paper saying he is, doesn't mean he's not. But I totally get what you're saying - the world revolves around pieces of paper, oftentimes to the detriment of society.
*And shocking. **1:44** into the plasma robot episode I realized this guy was a frigging genius.*
I like where your heart is. I appreciate you.
One of the things I most appreciate about you and the channel is your genuine desire to share and teach. Your videos are clear, concise and well paced. I appreciate you not trying to impress us with video skills; it's about the content. Humble, forthright, and down to earth, you're a breathe of fresh air. Keep up the good work; and if it becomes too much like work, dial it back. Appreciate all you do.
Thanks Wayne... I must admit I do enjoy the occasional special effect (see the clock making video). I hope people will find a mix of good teaching, inspiration, and occasional funny moments that make the experience more memorable. Thank you again for the kind words.
+wayne rogers I agree with you, but he does do a great job editing his videos...so many other people on here could learn a thing or two about video editing from him.
I agree with what Wayne said.
wayne rogers. I disagree
wayne rogers can you make free energy ? magnetic or other types
As being a retired residential electrician for almost 40 years i have learned alot watching your videos. He was right, you have a gift. Thanks so much for everything in understanding the internal workings of motors, capacitors, and so on. Hope you are not still waiting on the county about your shed.
I am a Teacher. Your videos are spot on and exceptionally comprehensive.I use them to help me teach my class so thank you.If you are in Virginia and are interested in teaching.I believe I could find a place for you.
We run across TH-cam channels all day long. Most of them mean..well..not much. Then you run across those that mean the most. Jeremy, I must say, your vids are wonderful. I like your personality, how you speak and how humble you are. You are an intelligent man, and I so believe there will be many more who benefit from your kindness and willingness to share what you've learned and triumphs you've had. Thank God he made you:)
I think you very nearly said word for word what I just said, lol... I totally agree with you, man. I did not see your comment until after I made mine.
Well said.
Begging is asking for something for nothing. Producing videos is work (I've made a few). Putting your work out there and saying, "Hey, support this if you would like to do so," is providing folks with the OPPORTUNITY to reimburse you for the value you have given. It's a relationship something like public television or public radio. Go for it.
I think the reason he might see it as begging is because he genuinely enjoys teaching, translating, & sharing his knowledge. Some people don’t consider things work if it’s enjoyed and would be done for free
Welcome to the wonderful world of solid modeling. Having been a metal fabricator/ engineer for almost 50 years, I can empathise with you that there is no better feeling than solving a problem with your own mind and hands. Thanks for the content. Good to know there are brilliant people out there.
Jeremy - Really great story! Your persistence and dedication are exemplary . Keep going, you are a wonderful example for anyone to follow.
thank you.
What a class act you are! The world needs more people like you!
You are an amazing teacher and TH-cam content creator. Your videos are so easy to watch and learn from.. thankyou so much.
After I heard him tell his story I went into shock. I'm still in shock and can't seem to find the words to describe how I feel. We are truly blessed to know this man!
Your channel has been the greatest TH-cam find for me yet.
I am a hobby woodworker and love being in the shop. I stumbled upon your channel several years ago and I have watched a lot of your videos. A lot of things that you get excited about I do as well. I am astonished at learning how things work. Now a disclaimer must be made right here, I am not even in the same universe as your intelligence with engineering at all, but I know I can learn. I am not going to be a CAD artist or an engineer at anytime but I do love coming to channels like yours where a person like me who has limited knowledge of the subject coming into it but at the end of the video can leave with a smile because I have learned something new. That to me is what TH-cam should be all about. I just wanted to say that you are a blessing and I appreciate what you do and the time you take to make these videos. This world needs more people like you my friend. God bless you and have a wonderful day.
Wow, that was great. I was going to guess you came out of some Navy nuclear submarine training program, but no, it turns out your just another run of the mill genius!
Best of luck and I will enjoy being along for the ride.
.....'run of the mill' Mr. Fielding, will obtain/create/design and execute the plan of a 'milling machine'.....another project using treadmill motor maybe..
I can see so much of me in you, although it being twenty or thirty years ago because I've become old and decrepit now !
Wish that I had a neighbor like you so I could pass along the many projects and parts that I've gathered through the years because I do believe that you would make a good friend ! 👍
Thanks for sharing and take care.
Thank you for Sharing :) This is my favorite part of You Tube. Meeting my fellow tinkerers all over the world! Even the decrepit ones :) Sounds like you still have a lot of kick left in you.
I agree. At his age I was driven and didn't care about making money. I would spend 24h a day at my job (sometimes but 10h days was not uncommon) to get something done right BUT life hit me hard and I never recovered. I lost my career and after looking at the modern IT field I am glad it is gone (let Asia have it). I still tinker and I love learning something new so I still have his drive but the passion died I think, or should I say life beat it out of me. This guy has a future as he is humble and just a straight up guy.
Dark Alchemist your profile pic, that was a real character right there.
Jeremy Fielding
Thanks for the optimism Jeremy but my kick has become a nudge these days! ;-)
I think TH-cam is great and wish it would have been around many years ago, maybe so that people like myself could have seen and shared what we loved to do !
I wish you much luck but most of all, I wish you the joy of learning!
+kodiak wild Best Stooge imo (actually he was a pretty good actor before that too).
You are what it is to be truly free. Living your life according to your own dictates. I love you and your passion. Blessings.
Thanks for doing this particular video. Your employer is right. A bunch of things converge in you, and I'm not a believer in "gifts", but your skills in some weird kind of effortless communication and connection are remarkable. That you combine it with an intuitive grasp of how things operate is just fortunate for us. Keep going with your formal, self-directed study. I don't 'do' Patreon, but I'm going there now for you.
I love that you are self taught. I've always felt that the best engineers are the folks that are so passionate about what they do, that they do it in their free time. Exactly like you do. Thanks for the great videos!
Hey man, can't say I've ever thought this about any other you tuber. You seem like a genuinely stand up guy and honestly untill I just saw this video I have NEVER considered giving to someone's patreon. But I'd be glad to throw a few bucks your way.
Jerad, there are more of them out there than you think. Jeremy's intend and passion certainly comes through in his videos better than most. The Maker community on and off TH-cam is one of the best I have run across. Very little negativity and all the Makers really share, even those that are doing it for a living.
Your humbleness is your greatest gift that makes everything else you do possible.
Just finished taking the motor out of my old vacuum..for no reason i just love to see how things work and what other uses i can give them..so i searched and found you! Probably best channel thus far..the way you explain things clearly and basic enough for us to understand is something you don't find often. Thanks for making these videos and staying humble and down to earth for you to share your knowledge with us.
You are a special Guy. A mind like yours is a special gift. God bless you.
As a prior, military trained Master Electronics/Avionics Tech, National Bureau of Standards Lab Rat, current Electrician and lifelong inventor, your Engineer friend was right. You have a gift.
An expression I coined in the early 70's is very appropriate for you as you show immense imagination as well as curiosity coupled with the ability to research and learn.
Back then I wrote: If Necessity Is The Mother Of Invention, Then Imagination Is The Father Of Progress.
Your greatest skills are problem solving and design. I was a traditional practicing mechanical engineer for 30yrs until I finally broke out of the cubicle life and started building boats. When it comes to practical Electrical engineering info, I use your channel. Keep up the good work! Thanks for your contribution!
Thank you Jeremy your a class act. I only just found your channel. Ive been working with motors for a long time. Im a proffesional builder. Your videos on motors taught me a few things I never knew. They gave me a better understanding of something I have used my whole life. Thank you.
You are a top notch teacher and have forty years experience as a teacher so I know a great one when I see one. Your gentle knowledgable demeanor is spot on. Your brilliance is unmatched . Don’t ever undervalue your knowledge it actually is priceless. Keep up the fantastic work !!! I love your channel,
Jeremy, self taught smart black man. You are a role model for your kids and community.
You are an incredible man. I look up to you. Your humility is the same as that is mine. I just found me a treadmill that’s going to contribute to my education and perks that I put together, watching you sir and emulating. My father once said to me “ in your younger years never seek shade from a younger tree, instead seek from a big tree.”
Thanks for the Shade big brother keep doing what you do because it’s inspiring.
I was medically retired from the Marine Corps at 18yrs 10 months and 23 days on active duty.
I was injured in Afghanistan and that’s what did it, severe ptsd with a traumatic brain injury ant their symptoms. The reason why I mentioned this is because I was in a dark place. What kind of still I am, but I really, and your video helped a lot. I find it very therapeutical so again thank you your wisdom is the my shade.
Respectfully
Jesse
Humble and respectful person who just wants to share knowledge with people and hats of to you us skilled tech enjoy building and recycling things..
Many thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing your story and your knowledge. What makes the Maker movement and community so great is how everybody wants to share and help others learn. You are a shining example of that ethos. I've been enjoying your channel since I found it a few weeks back and wish you the best of luck.
You are a good man Jeremy, and smart. I am always amazed at the stuff you build and your knowledge ... as EC says at the end of all his videos ."Keep up the good work."
Jeremy, I have watched several of your videos and have enjoyed each one. The thing that stands out the most to me, about you, is that you are a person of integrity and character. The world needs more people like you, keep the videos coming.
You are incredible. I know you have to hear that all the time. I think what comes through with you most in your videos is that you have good intentions and you’re genuine. You obviously are very smart and that is a gift. I will try to pay forward the things I learn from you.
Jeremy, everything about you is really likable! And that you are so incredibly resourceful only iced the cake! I am watching you and your salvage is treasure and your self effacing style with glee! Thanks J!
+Ray Larkin wow! Thank you for the kind words
Awesome! Wayne Rogers said it all. You're doing great things with a humble disposition. Your videos are great and I wish you the best.
I've been a Mechanical Design Engineer for 30 years and you are a talented and imaginative Engineer -- BTW: SolidWorks is a great CAD program -- I've used a number of systems and it is my favorite.
My degree has been an advantage, but when all is said and done, companies need people that know how to make ideas into reality.
Subscribed.
Wow, you designing industrial machines and I've spent 16+years building hydraulic power supply units and the machinery they power. We specialize in pipe laying equipment, winches, and cranes for the offshore industry. I absolutly love what I do, only thing is I had to walk away for some time to enter cancer treatments. I beat the cancer but the chemo and radiation beat me. I'm still getting over the I'll side effects and hoping to be able to return to work in the near future. I keep in touch with the boss and engineers and they all want me back, in fact my tools are still locked up in the shop and their waiting on me, hope it's not much longer.
Hi James, I just read your comment and I'm genuinely curious, how are you now? I'm glad you beaten the cancer!
Thank you, sir, for your generous donation of your time and efforts to the enlightenment of others, myself certainly included. I came across your videos just today and am amazed by what you have accomplished with, not only your great intellect and self ambition, but also with your genuineness. Again, thank you, sir. I look forward to watching more of your videos. Have a good one out there.
You are a true class act Mr.Fielding you have definitely left a footprint in others lives. Especially for those persons that look like you.🙏👏👏
Hey man! None of the movie studios are "begging for money". Their content is not as good as yours.
Keep being awesome dude!!!!!!!!!!!
I just stumbled on to your Channel.
Jeremy, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! You're an inspiration. Because I am on the same path as I am an Autodidact in the Major expects on Technical Knowledge. So showing books, sources, Cites and Direction is all I need. Everything else I do Myself.
I'll be watching for sure. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾✊🏾✊🏾
I've been a CAD Draftsman and Designer for 20 years. I really enjoy the engineering field but it is rough in Houston as most of our jobs are oil and gas related and there is very little work here currently. I'm actually trying to start up a wood workings business to supplement some investing income. Solidworks is great software. If you don't know, many companies will have a home use license where you can use it at home. You will have to speak with your Solidworks rep. I've recently been teaching myself Fusion 360, as it's free. It's a more basic package but I can output to my CNC router I'm about to assemble. Keep on keeping on!
modsquad8u I did a google search. Fusion 360 is free for students and teachers. For the rest of us it is from £36 per month, or £276 per year.
Literally discovered your channel less than a day ago when I was looking for videos about salvaging the drum from a broken washing machine to use as a fire put. Have watched a couple of your videos now and just want to say, love what you do. I know nothing about engineering but you've inspired me to learn more. Thank you.
I see you channel growing with every video you do, and I'm sure a lot of that is because you are so good at explaining what we are looking at. Keep up the good work and I'm sure your channel will continue to grow.
I discovered your channel a few days ago. You have to be the most interesting man. Your videos are instructional, fun , easy to follow and you are a truly a gentleman. I grew up taking anything I found at the local junk yard and taking it home. My mother would always ask "What are you doing with that ?" My response was always " I'm taking it apart to see what's inside." I saved many parts and reused most. I still do the same. Luckily my wife loves doing the same. I hope that this inspires today's youth to do the same.
I stumbled across your site today by doing the opposite of what people on the net were saying about TH-cam's annoying recommendations feature. They were saying turn off video watching history. I turned it on because I figured TH-cam's algorithms are based on what I've watched and sure enough everything changed properly.
It was then that I saw your post on engineering for woodworking and that interests me a whole lot and so I clicked and then subscribed. I thank you for your work, you're literally everything I've been looking for with increasing my wood working skills.
Good morning Jeremy, this is great to meet you and watch your videos about engineering, motors and electricity ... it reminds me of my father, who was a policeman but loved electronics, electricity, circuits, I even took the risk of doing some things I saw in magazines and books, but sometimes it took electric shocks ..., today I'm retired and I like the joinery and jigs that improve work and efficiency, a big hug and thanks for sharing complex things in a simple way!
I am happy to hear stuff like this. You are definitely a hands on type person, and your fuging around and trying things is what we like, don't forget that,we want you to try everything possible, if it works or doesn't work you've saved us so much questions and time.
You deserve all that you get.
Beautiful back story and a beautiful spirit. Thanks for giving. We can do nothing but grow from it.
I'm a Professional Engineer (with degrees and decades of experience) and I've watched a number of your videos. You sir, are are an ENGINEER (and an excellent one at that!), even though your employers pay you as a Draftsman.
I really enjoy your channel Jeremy. Please keep up the good work.
Thank you for sharing with the world your humble and upstanding nature. I am awed by how thorough your teaching style is when teaching complicated concepts in the electro-mechanical projects featured. Keep inspiring other to create amd be helpful.
I've tried engineering came no where near teaching myself.. so I became a truck mechanic.. Its worth my time to watch your videos. You seem to have a knack for dumbing it down for me the wannabe and I thank you!!
Ran across your channel a week ago or so. I want to commend your character, which comes through abundantly. People like you make the world a better place. I like how well you teach, thanks.
I, too, just stumbled onto your channel. Your sincerity and your intro is extraordinary! God Bless you Jeremy!
As stated many times before me. You are a very worthy man. Sincerity is an understatement for what your able to convey to your audience. I could listen and watch your videos all day and still want more. Simply, Thank You !
Great to hear your humility and great ethics! Keep up the good work!
You do indeed have a gift Jeremy. I too love to teach and only discovered that when the Navy assigned me to teach steam engineering (boilers, turbines, pumps, valves, etc.). It also sparked a love for learning as I wanted to be sure of what I was trying to teach. There is nothing worse than a lazy teacher. Keep up the good work. Darlington, South Carolina
Jeremy, another career path with your skill set would be becoming an operating engineer. It pays well and its a trade that requires constant schooling (learning) and offers a wide variety of daily challenges on the job. It’s a trade where you will never learn it all. It requires a lot of city licenses. I for example have a 3rd grade boiler license, a refrigeration license, electrical license, and schooling in hydraulics, pneumatics and motor controls. I also have plumbing and pipe fitting skills. I can also weld and have a good grasp of power and hand tools, along with computer and people skills, just as you have. . The work environments change with different jobs. For example, before I got in the trade I used to wire houses and condos. But my first job out of school (industrial plant maintenance) was at a meat packing plant. It was chilly damp environment but was a union job with good benefits. The next job was working for hostess cake ( ya the twinkie folks) and I was there for 15 years. Then I worked at a bread plant. Then I had an opportunity to work for my trade school instructor who, after teaching, started his own engineering firm. This job wasn’t union but the pay was better, similar benefits and my first supervisory position. Funny how life offers so many paths. This job was working in high rise buildings. I’ worked in television stations, art museums, a lot of high security office buildings with large computer servers.. I have been in every building on the microsoft campus. Anyway, it was a great career that offered many challenges and rewarding experiences. I don;t think it’s the norm for people to work there whole career in a job they love with so many different challenges to overcome. Now in retirement, I get to tinker and get inspiration from folks like you Jeremy.
wow Jeremy, allow me to tip my hat to you sir, you're a true gentleman and a scholar. It's a privilege to know that good people such as yourself still exist in the world. Great video. Thank you.
You’re very inspirational in your knowledge and display of humility. We find so much junk on the web these and I am glad to have found your channel. Congratulations to you for following something you’re passionate about. I wish you much success.
Awesome story Jeremy! Found you via a FB group. 👌🤘 Thanks for sharing!
Wait, what fb group?!?
Dude, you are the coolest. Self-taught. CAD designer by day, engineer by night.You have natural talent, and that is the root being a good engineer. Love your stuff, keep up the great work. I am a Mech Eng, but need to learn some practical electronics, and you are very helpful.
Thank you for sharing your story jeromey. You truly are the marvelous Wonder on TH-cam. I like your genuineness and how well you can teach what you have learned to others. It's great to see people like you on TH-cam, your ideas your trials or what you're going through with your project. Keep up the good work and I look forward to the next video.
I love this guy. I am 71, did an engineering apprenticeship an age ago, went to a good university and got an engineering degree. After 6 years I quit and went into computing as I didn't think all of that had given me the skills (but I can work a milling machine). We are training people wrong - all you educators of engineers that might stumble on this please give it thought. If we could take Jeremy and clone him many times we might put things right!
Great vid. Even if you aren't going to talk about your Patreon much, you should still put the link in the description of your videos so the people that want it can find it easily and get to it while they are thinking about it.
I will do so thanks..I don't want to hide it, I just don't want to push it.
Definitely do this
Because of your sincerity, You are one of the only people I have seen so far that I would consider donating to. Keep up the good work, We appreciate it.
I really enjoy your stuff here. Your way of delivery is clear and well thought out. I especially appreciate your humble heart. And I always learn something from you.
Thank you for your contribution..and your gift!
You're one of the finest people I've come across. Thanks for all you do and for being who you are. Videos like this should be required viewing for every kid growing up that's about to enter the adult world. Just keep being who you are and doing what you do. It's making a huge impact that you may never truly understand the magnitude of. Thanks Jeremy.
You're a Hero Jeremy. Thanks so much for all you're doing for those trying to learn DIY woodworks and tinkering.
Honest and Sincere...we need more people like you in this world. Cheers to you!!
Outstanding, I applaud folks who go and learn anything and everything
You are one gifted dude. I really like the fact that you are willing to share your knowledge and teach. God has blessed you will an incredible mind.
Total respect to you... Self taught and up front with your morals! Hope you go far... Talented.... Most definitely!
Thank you!
i agree with all the comments. I strangely enjoy re-purposing old equipment and parts and your videos are right up my alley. Thanks for sharing!
Jeremy, being raised by parents and grandparents that farmed and raised families during the depression I naturally am a scrounger. Friends know I will take most anything that is free and most likely find a use for or make a buck from it. I like to pass on my knowledge but do not have the gift that you do for sharing. I shunned YT for a long time but now believe it is amazing! Not only the knowledge shared but I believe it is bringing us "common" folks of this world together in a way never before possible! Thanks for sharing a bit of your world with us. Jay
Its great to hear that. Its great to have you here in this community.
I can see you doing a TED talk in a couple years about repurposing. It's been a passion of mine for almost 60 years. People need to realize we can't just keep throwing things away until we've extracted every ounce of goodness an item offers. Keep up your good work and I'll keep watching...Thank you.
You are AMAZING Jeremy. I just love your show!
The knowledge on electric motors that I've acquired while watching your videos is awesome. Very easy to grasp even for a basic mind.
you are a good dude, brought a tear to my eye.
A weird TH-cam reality is that people engage with video content in a non-linear fashion; we see something interesting (often suggested by an algorithm), then go backward and forward in time to find additional material. This morning, I watched your video on engineering considerations for woodworking project (DR FARM). Your process was excellent and is the type of content I am most interested in: problem solving and a focus on principal thinking rather than a basic "how to" video that is limited to one discrete project. All that to say, watching this video after the fact gave me insight into why your video content is so excellent. Your openness and humility to learn something new (the initial engineering internship) is both inspiring and encouraging. Additionally, (as is true of many content creators), your generosity of spirit in sharing what you know and your sincere desire to help others grow is commendable. Keep up the great work, and thank you.
Jeremy you are amazing! I am so impressed with your creativity, your intelligence, your bottomless pit of energy, your generosity in sharing your efforts with others! Thank you you very much for what you are doing.
+Vofar thank you for letting me know. I can go to work with a smile this morning
Thankyou Jeremy for your great videos you humble guy. You get me motivated to build my own shop equipment, Built a spindle sander by mounting a drill press upside down in a small table the same height as my table saw. I can lower the spindle and use it as an extension table for saw. Also built x y axis table for router using roller skate wheels for sliders, anyway thanks for the down to earth knowlage you provided looking forward to more.
What a stand up guy! I subscribed after just watching one of your videos. This was the second one of yours I’ve now watched. Glad to have found you in this big wide world!!
That was an awesome origin story. Thank you for continuing to pay it forward and share what you know with the rest of us woodworkers and tinkerers.
Jeremy I agree, you do have a gift, I also thought you were formally trained in Mechanical Engineering. It takes lots of time and money to do what you do. As indicated before , asking for support is not begging. You provide a fabulous service and deserve to be funded for those efforts. Keep up the great work.
Never change! Good ethics is hard to come by.
Thank's a million for sharing.
Oh heck yeah, I knew you were one of us! Keep up the good work!
Dude, I happen to come across a video of yours and that lead me to this one. I have to tell ya, I love your channel bro. Your an intelligent cat looking to share the knowledge and the wealth and teach others... very cool and greatly appreciated.Thank you.
And the fact that your not begging for money but willing to show where it is going shows a great deal of integrity on your part. Its cool that you enjoy sharing your knowledge and teaching others. Best of luck to ya, Ill be definitely subscribed to your channel. Thanks partner
One of the few trustworthy, useful and sticking to integrity is to be found on this channel.
You are a stand up guy and an inspiration to many. Keep doing what you're doing. I am a man of way to many hobbies and if i have questions on something i tend to search TH-cam or Google for suggestions. I enjoy the videos you make and they are very helpful. thanks
Jeremy my man..... Awesome due diligence ! I always thought you were a junker, the trash to treasure king ! awesome story I love it... I love the dollar a month aspect .. Of supporting our channels... It's truly a tribal mentality so I call everybody else who's watching your videos to think about it a dollar a month is all it takes to make a greater experience for all....Peace....
thanks for the passion and energy you put into this. I'm always glad to see someone 'bootstrap' themselves. I got to be an engineer because one university had a Co-op program that paid my way thru but learning doesn't have to happen in a classroom. Thanks for the channel.
Keep up the good work and attitude about it. I understand what you mean by having the knowledge of Solidworks , I went back to school after my retirement to learn Solidworks and it's one of the best things that you can do for yourself if you have any engineering ambition's to pursue.
Jeremy, thanks for inviting us all into your life! I think your outlook on Patreon and video making... your purpose... is a very well thought out and balanced one. I think you articulated my thoughts exactly when it comes to paid vs. free and what that purpose really should be.
It might be off-topic for this video, but to put it out there before I forget... I like your ability and drive to hustle, re-purpose, recycle... or however it should be described- to support learning, experimenting with new things, improving, and just generally, “tinkering,” as you put it! I describe the scrounging part to my family as, “I am a collector of fine antiquities and oddities...” but I guess it barely changes the fact that there’s a bunch of “crap” squirreled away, in every spot I have available to me!!
Your washing machine videos prompted me to salvage components from my recent bout with planned obsolescence in appliances. I saved the motor, the electromechanical drive engagement, and the stainless wash tub. That piece fits perfectly on my charcoal grille... Now, I’ve just finished my third batch of jerky. For sixty bucks I have a PID temperature controlled, jerky MACHINE- that’ll make safe, smoked jerky at 1/5 the price of a retail smoker. You never know where this shared activity will lead you! (I had no plans of smoking meat and cheese... seemed like a hassle.)
Anyhow, it was great to hear that your interest and determination landed you a position in engineering! I have a very similar history, hate to see things pitched when they still have purpose, and enjoy the same shop work you do, so it’s like watching a best friend! I really like what I’ve seen so far, and I’m a bit late to the party!
Best of luck going forward, and into 2018 (Have a happy New Year!) I just wanted to say thanks and keep up the great work!
thank you for the kind words... it means a lot.
Thanks mate for sharing who you are .... have been watching your channel for a while when you pop into my feed.... but today I subscribed!!!
Love that you love learning and recycling .... and your sense of ‘community’ is where my heart sits.... but.... you actually do it!!!!
Love this dude, such a great genuine guy. Thanks Jeremy, your videos always enlightening
I'll add I'm watching this from sunny Wales :)
Jeremy most of the time you rock my world. I do enjoy the content and I am learning. Thank you so much.
I found your channel really by accident I was looking for a motor to power a project I'm building or better yet in the early design stage ( a duel axis solar tracker) not a state secret 😀. Using everyday items that you find anywhere and most of all cheap and affordable that anyone with basic skills could build. I'm a electrician by trade and found your channel extremely helpful. Trust me
your explanation of motors is spot on, take it from someone who's been in the trade 35plus years. Keep up the good work and
keep it free, sure accept the help but what I notice is some channels it's all about making the money and they forget the reason they posted content was about sharing their knowledge. I will keep watching I like what you do
world needs people like you