Build an Injection Molding Machine From a Cheap Pneumatic Press

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ธ.ค. 2024
  • Look I'm using the ubiquitous "person with white outline" thumbnail!
    I got a cheap imported 500kg pneumatic punch press and converted it to do injection molding. The heating chamber came from ‪@BusterBeagle3D‬'s V2 Injection Molding machine. The press provides a ridged frame, the pneumatic cylinder, an electronic controller, solenoid valve, regulator, plumbing, etc.
    All I had to do was add a heating chamber and a clamping system for the dies.
    Final shot size is 13grams (1 cubic inch) and it's delivered at up to 2500 psi.
    A similar AB-100 Injection molding machine has a 6g shot size at 6333 psi.
    Here's a detailed cost breakdown and source links for various parts (including tax and shipping!)
    Press: $377.34
    www.ebay.com/s...
    (Seen as low as $310)
    Heating Chamber: $190.41
    busterbeagle3d...
    Heater Bands: $20.39
    www.amazon.com...
    2 Adjustable Exhaust Mufflers $4
    www.amazon.com...
    Thermostat: $28.79
    www.amazon.com...
    C-Clamp: $85.20
    www.ebay.com/s...
    Metal: $50
    Maybe another $40 in springs and fasteners.
    Total price: $798
    3D Printed parts are available at:
    www.thingivers...
    Here's the entire design including all the history:
    Fusion File is at a360.co/36Ne7F1
    I had to put washers at the top of the spacer rods, you might want to go with the next size up rod instead. Just so the contact with the bottom of the piston casting is larger.
    I also have designs for a push button pellet feeder here:
    www.thingivers...

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  • @markpitts5194
    @markpitts5194 ปีที่แล้ว +288

    Beware damp plastic. Nylon and ABS are buggers for it. You can find as the ram comes out of the barrel, the granules come out like a shot gun with steam behind them. Dry your plastic in the oven on the highest temp that doesn't melt it for several HOURS!
    Happened to my dad, glasses protected him, but he grew a beard like father Christmas while all the cuts healed up. It was a Manumold machine.
    Have fun everyone. And stay safe.

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว +52

      THIS. 💯 I try to keep everything sealed with descant in it, but this is a big deal. I've since added some more protective shielding and a pellet feeder, but making sure everything is dry is super important!

    • @markpitts5194
      @markpitts5194 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@retrotechjournal Can i contact you directly such that you can give some safety pointers to you viewers? Injection moulding is safe, but some combinations of plastics are bad, make gas etc. mitigating things.
      Having had mum burnt, and dad face blasted (one accident each over 20 years), i feel I have something to add to the soup.

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@markpitts5194 If you'd like to write something up as a thoughtful comment here I'd be happy to pin it. That might be the most effective way to get the word out. Although I have added some safety features I haven't been working on a video about them, so a pinned comment is going to be more timely than "Some points that may appear in some not-for-sure-happening future video" If I do make such a video I'd be sure to include your tips, but I have no idea when that might happen. Maybe I should do a short video about the pellet feeder/safety shield but it would have to wait until I finish my current video.

    • @markpitts5194
      @markpitts5194 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@retrotechjournal Dear Mr Retro (my name is Mark). I will write some safety tips over the weekend. My father is no longer with us, but mum is next door (and she did most of the moulding, dad was the tool maker). I will have lunch with mum and come up with some safety points. The Manumolds are not much bigger than your home made one (if you google you will see) , so I think most points will apply .
      By the way, I do love your design. I was looking as mum is now 84, but i want an injection moulder back in my life.
      I can see that your mould is blowing open on injection. The Manumold machine had twice the diameter ram to hold the mould shut (the vice) , as to inject the plastic. I believe you must have had a lot of 'flash' , clamping pressure will fix it.

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@markpitts5194 Thank you so much for doing this! What a great resource. The mold doesn't actually open that much under normal usage. I had done a long shot of that operation and I didn't want to bump the camera/move things around by tightening up the clamp very much, so on that one shot the mold opens a lot, but under normal use with the big hand wheel to close it up tight it stays shut fine/no flash. I probably should have re-shot that but I didn't really notice until much later and it seemed silly to re-shoot it.

  • @RPRosen-ki2fk
    @RPRosen-ki2fk ปีที่แล้ว +426

    I clicked on this just out of curiosity. I had low expectations, since I had worked in injection molding for over a decade. I planned on bailing after a few minutes, but was immediately mesmerized by your MAGNIFICENT BEARD. Not only did I not bail, but had to pick my jaw up off the floor after viewing your editing. I had to stop the vid half way through to check on ... how many MILLIONS or at least HUNDREDS of K's of subscribers, this channel that I had never heard of, had. Dude my jaw dropped a second time when I saw your sub count. After watching this fully I am AWED at the QUALITY of this vid. It was interesting, humorous, educational and pure entertainment, sir you are the equal of This Old Tony. I don't think I've ever subbed to a channel before based on one video so congratulations from your NEWEST subscriber.

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Thank you so much! I really appreciate the positive feedback. Welcome aboard! I don't know why my channel is suddenly getting some traction. I think I've gotten more subs in the last 2 days than I have in the last 6 months. It takes forever to make the videos so my posting rate is very very low, so I assumed I'd never get much traction. Which is fine. This is just something I do because it's fun. Still it's been great to see an up tick views/comments.

    • @RPRosen-ki2fk
      @RPRosen-ki2fk ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@retrotechjournal TH-cam is suggesting your video to people. Without intending to, it ticked all their boxes and they bestowed the magical YT algorithm anointment on it. Please don't succumb to the YT slave trade. Keep it FUN and stay the captain of your own ship. I look forward to watching whatever you decide to put out next, WHENEVER that may be, meanwhile I've started on your previous works. Congratulations on all the recognition you're receiving.

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@RPRosen-ki2fk No worries. This is just a hobby, so I make whatever videos I think are fun at the time. I do think people trying to be professional TH-camrs have to struggle with the analytics effecting content since they need views/have sponsors/etc. I don't have to worry about any of that. I figure if it was fun to make then maybe for someone it'll be fun to watch (for someone out there).

    • @lewerim
      @lewerim ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ditto. On everything except the injection molding experience. 😉
      Very well done. And you sure earned my subscription...

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@lewerim Thanks! Welcome!

  • @TheCrafsMan
    @TheCrafsMan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    This is incredibly inspirational, Kurt!!!!!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      OMG I'm so happy you watched it. As I was working on it I thought "The Crafsman will appreciate this shot." lol You're my target audience. 😄

    • @LinauLee
      @LinauLee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for recommending this CrafsMan, what a wonderful film! Love it, Kurt!
      hUgz, Lee

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@LinauLee I'm glad you liked it! Man, It has gotten more views in the last 4 hours than it's had since I published it! I guess that's some CrafsMan magic right there.

    • @MrStudioso
      @MrStudioso 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you crafsman for recommending this!

    • @Mr-Highball
      @Mr-Highball 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You've got a new subscriber. Appreciate the recommendation crafsman

  • @EdwardKTheMechanic
    @EdwardKTheMechanic ปีที่แล้ว +81

    The production value on this video is stunning! I had a blast watching you modify these machines. Outstanding work!

    • @markkrick8602
      @markkrick8602 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very well done. Now here's a new monkey for your wrench. Inject jewelers wax and transform your molds to bronze silver or go for gold with lost wax casting!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks! Sorry for the slow reply. I don't have any power right now. I love it when folks call out the production values since I put in a bunch of time trying to make these things nice, so it's great when people notice. I think sometimes folks just take that for granted.

    • @dwang085
      @dwang085 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The production is off the charts! It’s like a professional TV series

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@dwang085 Thanks! I've really learned a lot about filming/editing/video production from doing these videos. It really is amazing what one can achieve these days with fairly basic equipment.

    • @To-mos
      @To-mos ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The cuts, sound effects, POV shots, stop-motion, transitions, b-roll, it's all sublime.

  • @Pr3da70rl0rd
    @Pr3da70rl0rd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    You not only have sufficient engineering skills, you make creative, fun to watch detailed videos. The honesty is appreciated as well!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks! It's unfair that in editing one can always seem to make no mistakes, but it's also not that interesting to see all the mistakes in exhaustive detail. So I try to cut some middle road. I'm glad you liked it.

  • @Sergei_WHY
    @Sergei_WHY ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Never thought I'd see an actual wizard on TH-cam. Such a cool project and man, the editing is incredible! Absolutely captivating, thank you!

  • @BusterBeagle3D
    @BusterBeagle3D 2 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    You did an amazing job! So entertaining to watch. I’m so happy to be a catalyst for people jumping down the injection molding rabbit holes. Great work.

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Thank you for sending me down this crazy road. It's been lots of fun, and a great excuse to get better at CAM. You definitely were the one that kicked this whole thing off. Thank you for the great work you've been doing in the DIY Injection Molding community!

  • @linusgoblin
    @linusgoblin ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The music, editing, your humor, the calm vibe and humble demeanor, the shots and sound effects, everything is so cool!
    Im totally captivated by your work. Also i love you beard.
    Mush love

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh thanks! I do think I'm basically an up beat person and I'm just trying to make "something I'd enjoy watching" with some ideas and humor. I'm glad you like it.

  • @reversemyopia
    @reversemyopia ปีที่แล้ว +18

    The efforts made by you on the video editing is as insane as your main project!!
    Total delight to watch!!!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hurray! I'm glad you liked it. Mission accomplished!

    • @Watchmaker_Gereon-Schloesser
      @Watchmaker_Gereon-Schloesser ปีที่แล้ว

      @@retrotechjournal I loved the Lego hero a lot! The lever and his bulldozer... GREAT! Editing must have been A LOT of work.... Huuuuh... Stop motion filming. Thanks a lot for sharing this project!
      Kind regards and cordially,
      géréon

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Watchmaker_Gereon-Schloesser I’m glad you liked it. At one point I was thinking. “I spent multiple weekends just filming the removal of 4 cap screws. I’m never going to finish this thing!“ 😆

  • @alekxsander
    @alekxsander 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Dude, I'm Brazilian and my English sucks, but you made me come here on google translate just to say how much I appreciate your work! You are an artist with a lot of talent in many areas, I was mesmerized watching! I wish you the best of luck on your channel, congratulations and God bless you!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks! I appreciate the kind words. The translation looks perfect to me. :]

  • @serpentine1983
    @serpentine1983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    First time I see your channel and video. Here from Hackaday.
    You have some mad skills for video editing, creativity and shop skills in general!!
    Thank you for sharing. Subscribed!

  • @baconblitz772
    @baconblitz772 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    there are companies that produce content for TV that are less enthralling than your videos. seriously, the editing and skill is phenomenal, keep it up!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! I do hope I'm getting better at it as I go.

  • @mpierce374
    @mpierce374 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow, this is incredible. Thanks for taking the time to document the process and for posting the files. That earplug trick alone was worth the watch.

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh I'm glad you liked it. It's always a bit tricky deciding how much detail to include, but I included the earplugs thing just because that was something I'd wish I'd figured out years ago.

    • @pedroperenne
      @pedroperenne 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@retrotechjournal and the detail of the "use the safety eyewar"... nice and subbtle touch...

  • @oleksiimykus9188
    @oleksiimykus9188 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The best video&audio production in DIY videos I've ever seen!

  • @oirvine
    @oirvine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This video is 1 part This Old Tony, 1 part The Secret Life of Machines and 10 parts great.

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Wow, I should frame this comment. I can't think of a higher complement. Thank you! TSLofM achievement unlocked! I'm glad you liked the video.

    • @nikitanugent7165
      @nikitanugent7165 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Seconded! I was trying to remember what other channel these videos remind me of, and The Secret Life of Machines is definitely it!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@nikitanugent7165 God Rex and @timhunkin are my heros! I still remember the first episode I ever saw. The one about a fax and I started watching it thinking "Oh no, another show about Tech that doesn't actually tell you anything." And a few seconds later Rex and Tim were BEING a fax machine and I was hooked forever. I still have the whole series on VHS (purchased from the BBC!) Under the house somewhere. His The Secret Live of Components series recently has been great! see: th-cam.com/video/q43tZ6DjuIE/w-d-xo.html

    • @TheCrafsMan
      @TheCrafsMan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fantastic comment!

    • @pedroperenne
      @pedroperenne 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah! good template!

  • @ProdigyAutomotive
    @ProdigyAutomotive 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This video was absolutely incredible. You deserve to have wayy more subscribers than you do. This was the most enjoyable video I've watched in a long time. The effort you put into it really shows. Thank you for making such awesome and informative videos!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much for taking the time to write a nice comment. The videos do take a crazy amount of time to make!

  • @sephrosemary
    @sephrosemary ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The cinematography and camera work on display here was an absolute masterclass, let alone the visual storytelling, narration and the actual work done.
    You posses an tremendous beard, my friend, and you did a tremendous job on this, *Chapeau bas* :)

  • @restoringbonaire
    @restoringbonaire 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The algo fed this to me due to researching injection molding. As a fellow YT'er, I was gobsmacked at the time you put into filming, camera positions, retakes, amazing edits, and effects. This is IN ADDITION to your amazing engineering skills. Bravo!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh thanks! When I first started, I was a bit worried that the effort would be invisible because everyone has been soaking in a zillion hours of high production video, but that is one of the great things about YT. Lots of viewers have also made videos so they can appreciate the insane amount of time I put into these things. I just spent all weekend producing 24 seconds of my current video project. Thank you for the kind comment, and good luck with your injection molding!

  • @guilhermebechtinger
    @guilhermebechtinger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Man, you are a sound and stop motion genius, very clever use on this video. thanks!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks! Sound design is such a delight. Both re-recording sounds and adding other stock swooshes and things. So fun. I even pan around the audio to make it more spacial even though I know basically no one is going to watch these things with headphones on. 🎧😁 I'm glad you liked it.

    • @guilhermebechtinger
      @guilhermebechtinger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@retrotechjournal I used a headphone, maybe thats why It get my attention. I Really liked the haunted sounds of the press box and the Lego!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@guilhermebechtinger Awesome! You're my exact target audience! Whee. I knew there was at least one of you out there.

    • @alwayscensored6871
      @alwayscensored6871 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@retrotechjournal Put my headphones on. Great effects. Now I will make sure I watch all your vids with them

  • @salomonjedidias
    @salomonjedidias 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This video quality is just out of this world, I enjoyed every second.

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Great! I’m glad you found it!

  • @yakine13
    @yakine13 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You're putting so much effort and quality into your videos, Keep up the good work, you'll go far!

  • @axel_is_gaming
    @axel_is_gaming ปีที่แล้ว +2

    First time watcher here. The production quality is mind blowing. Haven't watched any of your other videos to know if they are all like that, but i will now. Awesome work.

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      I spend a stupid amount of time making the videos. Like my other projects I love getting down into the detail and trying to make everything super nice.

  • @MakeOn
    @MakeOn ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This video is a gem. Besides the skills and ingenuity put in the build, the video production itself is amazing. A mix of Tim Burton's movies, Star Wars original trilogy and old school cartoons. Engaging storytelling, entertaining photography, great music selection and timing. If I could hit the like and Subscribe buttons faster and a dozen times to show even more appreciation, I would.

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wow. That has to be one of the most generous comments I’ve ever gotten! Those are some of the most iconic movies/stop motion properties on the planet. I’m just a guy in his garage. I’m happy my weird flavor of maker content happened to be right up your alley. As a maker of these things all I can do is obsess about all the shortcomings and rough spots. Since that’s how you make things better but it’s nice to be reminded that it worked really well for some folks. Maybe I should print this comment out remind me of that. Thanks! 🥰

  • @nathanbanks2354
    @nathanbanks2354 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was terrific! I'm so glad Buster Beagle Mk 3 came out so I could build a similar machine with way less difficulty. I'm using resin molds instead of milled molds, and a manual pneumatic switch that doesn't let me change the dwell time as easily, but I'm so happy to be able to control the pressure. Well done!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Great! It's fun to hear from others having adventures with injection molding. I haven't tried resin molds.

    • @nathanbanks2354
      @nathanbanks2354 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@retrotechjournal If your aluminum molds are working for you, and you don't have another need for a resin printer, I would not recommend switching.
      The resin mold is great for prototyping a couple dozen parts. The lettering & fine details come through. But if I inject at more than 195℃, some delicate parts of the mold break. I'm using Siraya Tech Sculpt Clear, which is their cheaper 180℃ resin (not the expensive 250℃ white). It's detailed, smelly, and good enough for dozens of parts.
      Your aluminum mold should handle thousands of parts, so I'll probably switch after my design is finalized. Thanks for the video!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ⁠@@nathanbanks2354 I can definitely see the value is being able to prototype more quickly. I’ve gotten decent results with my cnc but tiny details can be difficult. Interesting to hear about your experiences. I’ve learned a lot doing the AL molds but it is a complicated enough process that I can’t just make a mold on a whim.

  • @B0M0A0K
    @B0M0A0K 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Amazing engineering work. Well done ! Oh, and amazing filming and presentation.

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! The filming really slows down the engineering. Make 4 rods: 2 Hours. Film making 4 rods: Entire Weekend. lol. I'm glad you liked it.

    • @pedroperenne
      @pedroperenne 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@retrotechjournal and good editing, dubbing and music too... (btw: what rig does you use to shot & audio?)

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pedroperenne I shot most of it on my iPhone XS using FilmicPro. (I also use a clip on macro lens) I record the voice over using a Rode NT1-A standing in a closet. I record foley stuff with a Zoom H4n pro. In a recent crazy hardware shift I did film all the Talking To Camera stuff with a Sony A7SIII, but that is really insane over kill. I'm still learning how to get the exposure/dynamic range I want out of that rig. his was my first use of that. With the new rig I'm like a pedestrian trying to use an F1 car. For rough and tumble close-to-machine tools kind of work I'm still just going to use my phone... Really almost all of this could have just been done with a decent mic and my iPhone. For the stop motion I use an iPad as the remote for my phone. A phone is great for dangling way off on the end of some C-Stand to get some difficult shot.

  • @Troyvidihoo
    @Troyvidihoo ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, a lengthy project made 3x as long to video (with special effects even) all of it for us. Thanks. You certainly seem blessed with lots of goodies and freedom from time consuming obligations! Your living my dream tinkering in your shop instead of off to work on other's projects!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have both a job and 2 kids so I’m not sure where you got the impression I got to spend all my time tinkering. :). Movie magic I guess. It is true I have more time now that my kids are teenagers. Now you know why I only put out one or two videos a year. I’m always tinkering even if it’s just in my head during the commute etc.

  • @martinreus8418
    @martinreus8418 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is so awesome! Please do more videos, I love your style!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I am almost always working on a video. They just take a long time...

  • @sylphe
    @sylphe ปีที่แล้ว

    Wasn’t expecting much when I clicked on the video but gotta say I’m blown away by how well the video’s put together.

  • @isaxlaboratories
    @isaxlaboratories 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Wonderful to watch! Appreciate all the effort that went in to editing as well. Stop motion, sound effects and cool cuts. Nice job! Subscribed!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm glad you liked it. I approach my video projects just like my regular projects, with comedic amount of attention to detail. ;] Welcome aboard.

  • @Anercomp
    @Anercomp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is so underrated, such a nice balance between entertainment and education

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much. I agonize over the education/entertainment thing a lot. Interesting that that is visible. I'm glad you liked it!

  • @BrentBlueAllen
    @BrentBlueAllen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How have I never heard of this channel before? Great content and production value!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks for the kind words. I put so much time into making the content that I don't think my channel will ever really get rolling. The algorithm isn't going to funnel a ton of people into a channel that produces only 1 or 2 videos a year. :] I am the safest notification source on TH-cam though, with my "Almost no new content each month" pledge. ;]

  • @TheAstronomyDude
    @TheAstronomyDude ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How are you so damn good at cinematography? Like holy bearing balls man are you talented! It's not fair to the rest of us hosers.

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. You’re too kind. I’m glad you like the results. I’m just trying hard and paying attention to all the details. I tend to over focus on the shortcomings but I try to at least be getting better at it over time. I have watched a LOT of TH-cam content about cinematography but I’m not sure how much that helps. A lot of it is about documentary film making/product photography etc. I hope some of the ideas are making it into my videos.

  • @PatrickHoodDaniel
    @PatrickHoodDaniel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love your work!! And great camera work and editing!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! I is always wonderful to get a positive comment. ✨

  • @DecDude84
    @DecDude84 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the first video of yours that I have seen. Not only do I enjoy the content, but I love your production value! I will start going through your library to enjoy more content.

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      Great! I have a sort of strange mix of topics, but it's all about making things, with (I hope) consistently ridiculous production value. :] The loom one was the first though, so I feel like some of the later sequences are nicer than the early ones, where I was still learning the ropes. Of course I'm still learning every step of the way.

    • @DecDude84
      @DecDude84 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@retrotechjournal Hope you have something new in the works! I'd love to see it.

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DecDude84 I'm about 2/3 of the way though another video, but I'm having a hard time working on it. I've been doing "Procrastinvention" where I design and build other things just to avoid finishing the video. Mainly because the build part of the video has been done for months and all that's left is talk to camera and pasting it all together, and that's my least favorite part. I always have to trick myself into finishing the things. lol

    • @DecDude84
      @DecDude84 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@retrotechjournal Maybe you could try doing a TH-cam Short, just a quick video of what you are working on, see how people react, and see if that motivates. Not trying to tell you what to do, but interested in what your doing, knowing that I would watch something like that (to get motivated to finish my 3018 upgrades project)

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DecDude84 Fun you're messing with 3018. What kind of upgrades are you doing? I love my 3018, and I learned a lot modding/using it. It's so great that it doesn't take up that much space, and I can pick it up without a crane. lol. I've been trying to decide about shorts. I'm not sure 1 stop motion sequence really means anything without the bigger context, etc. I like learning story telling skills/FX, etc. I'd also learn some stuff making shorts though, so it's a possibility.

  • @Borgedesigns
    @Borgedesigns 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So cool, love all the development desktop injection moulding has gotten this past year, can't imagine where it will be in a few more!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I know. It's crazy. My theory is the advances and lowering of price in the CNC space/3D printing space has suddenly made it a thing people can actually make use of at home. I was originally going to release this video after the MLK long weekend (but I got sick) after that weekend both Action Box and Buster Beagle 3D posted videos about pneumatic injection molding! So Crazy. It's definitely part of the current Maker Zeitgeist.

  • @djfn98
    @djfn98 ปีที่แล้ว

    By far the the best video her on TH-cam I have seen for a while! All this camera shots, this awesome project. Just a pleasure to watch.

  • @Ryan6.022
    @Ryan6.022 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    So this is what Santa does the other 364 days of the year.
    Jokes aside this was awesome.

  • @markmoorhead1442
    @markmoorhead1442 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the stop motion in your video not to mention the skill level of machinist, 3d printing advice. Thanks for sharing, hope you have more on the way !

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh thanks! Yup I’m working on one now.

  • @KombiGnome
    @KombiGnome 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I finally got the opportunity to watch this and I was not disappointed. Definitely a project to consider. I'd absolutely love to get into injection molding, but I think maybe I need to work on the CNC mill part first.

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, I'm excited about the opportunities this tiny mill has opened up for me. Not just for making injection molding dies. I'm going to add some more work holding options, a Z axis probe thing, and maybe a pendant control of some sort. lol. So it'll be all fancy. I really should re-work it to provide a bit more Z axis head room. I left enough room in the enclosure for that. It would be nice to have a bigger CNC, but this one has been great for learning, and can do some interesting things even at this size. I'm already pressed for space in the shop, so a bigger one may be a long time coming... Good luck!

  • @rescuemethod
    @rescuemethod ปีที่แล้ว

    First time coming across this channel and saw the words "build" and "machine," so i gave it a shot. I'm so glad i did. I love the way you explain things, and you're super entertaining. Im looking forward to seeing your other videos now - thank you and keep em coming!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great! I’m glad you found my channel. Making things is who I am. Not in any particular area but all over the map.

  • @GeoffTV2
    @GeoffTV2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very impressive! not just the beard but the injection molder too. The production quality of the video was superb, I'm surprised you don't have a bigger following. I think I shall stop by your channel a bit more often.

  • @marcothehammer
    @marcothehammer ปีที่แล้ว

    This video has to be the greatest thing since the "How To Build A Bread Slicing Machine from AliExpress Parts" video!
    Seriously, I found a lot more information and discovered so many great tips on just about everything related to "how to build your own..." than I ever could have imagined. The wit and humor along with the video effects are tastefully entertaining as well.
    BTW, I've been letting my beard grow out over the winter and after seeing yours I now have a goal in mind! One unexpected side benefit that I never could have imagined (because it was unexpected) is that I never have to trim my nose OR ear hair and take that chance on yanking one out!
    Thank you for an informative and entertaining video.

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol. One time when I left my R&D job a number of my former coworkers decided to make up for the beard loss by having a beard growing competition. A number of them grew substantial beards, and this was before the current period where beards are de rigueur. It was really touching.

  • @Lionstarr86
    @Lionstarr86 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Videos like yours are the reason I'm premium on TH-cam and happy to pay for them, deos like yours where someone shares their passions!
    Your videos should be going through the roof, they are super well tuned.
    Unfortunately TH-cam rewards the people who make trivial stuff every day and then advertise some junk products, but there are also gems like your videos 😊

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I'm glad you liked it! I think the main problem is I don't/can't produce many videos. I think my channel is doing well for one that's only has 6 videos. ;] I'm glad you found it!

  • @flinkiklug6666
    @flinkiklug6666 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What the hell, how can a guy like you bee that good with Camera and cut, I never would expect this if I see you on street, amazing, makes so much fun to look

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm glad you enjoyed the edit! I doubt there's a particular look for folks who enjoy videography, unless of course you look exactly like @petermickinnon 😄

  • @happninmojo
    @happninmojo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Incredible video. Great project, fantastic humor, amazing editing and presentation.
    Do you think you could use 3d resin printed molds in this? Maybe adding fiberglass to the resin or using the 3d print to cast a mold out of more resilient material like epoxy resin or concrete or ceramic/coldcast porcelain?

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've seen a lot of people doing short runs or test runs using 3D printed molds. I don't have a resin printer so I haven't tried it myself. A big part of this project was me wanting to learn more about CAM/CNC so going directly to metal molds was part of the fun.

  • @nathanhamers9160
    @nathanhamers9160 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're a inspiration man! I'm only 22 and I'm getting my mechanical engineering degree. I'm already dreaming of having a shop like yours and the skills of operating all that machinery in the future! But for now I'll keep watching your videos and drool away

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh thanks! I have been building up my shop for a long time. If you're on a campus, take advantage of all the shop's on campus! When I was in school I used the Architecture Machine Shop even though I wasn't an architecture student by making friends with the guy that ran the shop, and promising not to use equipment the actual arch. students were needing right then. Same went for the foundry, I used their ceramic shell baths/burnout furnace by making friends with the Art profs that ran it, although I wasn't an art student. Universities are full of folks that love it when students are excited about their field, even if they're not in that major, and you're already covered under the Universities insurance. So go for it! You could also look into maker spaces. It's great to have access to tools you only need once in a great while, without having to clutter up your own garage. I miss having access to all that sheet metal tooling. etc. (I was a TechShop member until they went bust, and it was SO GREAT) Thanks for the nice note.

    • @nathanhamers9160
      @nathanhamers9160 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@retrotechjournal thanks for the advice! I do every once in a while use the facilities of my uni but sadly I don't have the time I'd want to work on projects anymore. And you can do a lot with a 3d printer and some basic hardware. But yeah, the lastercutter etc. is nice every once in a while

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nathanhamers9160 I was slow to hop on the 3D printer band wagon, but it is true that these days you can do some amazing things with only a 3D printer and a lot of CAD chops. I'm now a poster child for 3D printers. :]

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nathanhamers9160 Time is always the hardest thing, but I've found that if you schedule just one chunk of time dedicated to doing projects, you can think about those projects all week, and then just crank during the small chunk of time. I did some crazy projects using just 1 night a week when my kids were small. (My wife and I each got 1 night a week of not juggling the kids.) It was called TechShop night. ;]

    • @nathanhamers9160
      @nathanhamers9160 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@retrotechjournal so true, one thing I've learned is that time is dedicated, not available. The more I study the less I spend time on projects, and the more I neglect study the more time I spend on projects. One is always costing the other. Currently I feel like having 1 night a week is nothing, but maybe later in life it's all I'll ever have. We'll see. Keep it up and never stop learning, but you probably already knew that 😉

  • @n3kix
    @n3kix ปีที่แล้ว

    wasn't really into a Pneumatic Press but your personality and production of the video caught me

  • @Parysus
    @Parysus ปีที่แล้ว

    The way you make your videos, your voice and very interesting ideas you work on made me gain motivation to do more dyi things I have been neglecting before.
    Amazing work!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      That is the best outcome I could hope for! 🥰

  • @coenraadcoenie7850
    @coenraadcoenie7850 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey dude, thanks for putting in all the effort you did, these edit and camera angles aren't something any youtuber puts in everyday.

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh thanks! Yes, I put a crazy amount of time/effort into these videos. I’m glad some folks can tell. You’re very welcome.

  • @johngreene3633
    @johngreene3633 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your production quantity is nothing less than outstanding. That must take a lot of time and effort. Simply incredible. Well done!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! You are 💯 correct that it takes a crazy amount of time.

  • @rickydelima31
    @rickydelima31 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your christmas project was not a bust.
    I might even go as far as to say you may be the real Santa Claus. 🎅
    You not only have the beard, but you created something you could easily sell and said "here world, have fun" and gave a full breakdown of everything needed to make one yourself, pricing, links, files. I'm sorry, that's a gift as far as I'm concerned. Your christmas project was a great success!! I think you're an awesome person and just wanted to say thank you!!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh, thank you so much for the nice comment! That really means a lot to me. 😊

  • @HakanAras
    @HakanAras 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I haven't been this excited to produce something in a long time. Inspiring narrative, great TH-cam channel.

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great! Inspiration is the best possible outcome for a video. Good luck with your injection molding adventures!

  • @BrassThunder
    @BrassThunder 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I came by your video completely by accident and I have subscribed. You made what I thought would be some really dry information enjoyable content. Kudos on the video editing tricks here and there. Not too hokey but just enough humor poking through now and then. I look forward to perusing through your content.

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Welcome aboard! I'm gad you found my channel/found it entertaining. I try hard to be both informative and entertaining. Mostly I just film whatever silly ideas pop into my head while trying to tell the story. ;]

  • @trancenoir
    @trancenoir ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a cool project! A lot of knowledge, abridged but clearly recognizable, on display throughout the entire process and presented in a entertaining way. Thank you for taking the time to step through this. Amazing beard!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m glad you liked the video! It’s always nice to hear from folks we enjoyed it.

  • @ReconRecker
    @ReconRecker 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your montage of doing the one piece by hand was insanely good. Bravo!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! I’m glad you liked it. I spent a whole day just doing the shot where the camera follows the bandsaw blade! I had to make a coupler so I could drive the bandsaw with my drill! So crazy. 😅

  • @HeadakusMaximus
    @HeadakusMaximus ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your video creativity is amazing!
    The shots.
    The stop animation.
    The cuts.
    The sound effects.
    The music.
    So addictive!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I'm pleased you found it so. When I realized it was going to be > 20 mins long I was aghast, and was worried no one watch all of that, but I couldn't bring myself throw out anything. lol

  • @leverman7517
    @leverman7517 ปีที่แล้ว

    Impressed by the Machining skills you employ in your home shop, well done! I also enjoyed the humor you employed!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      Enjoyed and employed. I love the rhythm. Thanks for the nice comment!

  • @NuclearAmouri
    @NuclearAmouri ปีที่แล้ว

    M.A.G.N.I.F.I.C.E.N.T
    You've just got a new subscriber. I used to think of myself as a jack-of-all-trades but seeing this and the loom showed me how much I still need to learn. I'm honored to subscribe to your channel. Your skills of designing, fabricating, videography, editing, humor, and software (as I deduced from the loom video) are sublime.
    Thank you and today I'm watching all of your videos.

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome aboard! Thank you for mentioning design in your generous list. I've always aspired to have a decent design sense, but have no formal training there. I do rather wish I'd shown the phone app I wrote for doing the weaving. I entirely failed to show in the video. I'm actually a mobile dev by trade, so that part felt almost not worth mentioning, but I should have included it. oops.

  • @handonthegat2989
    @handonthegat2989 ปีที่แล้ว

    Criminally under subscribed channel. Dude, your timing with the sounds of the video. Mixed with the visual effects timed to sound again. You are an obviously brilliant videographer. Keep up the amazing work.

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I love editing to music because it gives me some sort of framework to help give structure to the edit. Otherwise I'd have no idea what I was doing. lol

    • @handonthegat2989
      @handonthegat2989 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@retrotechjournal Honestly, you must be a natural. I am only 35 but i starting video editing when it was all analog still. Love your work man. Really.

    • @handonthegat2989
      @handonthegat2989 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also, this is quite random. In your video "DIY GM Screen With Riveted Leather Hinges". I was curious if the very first print you did in the very begging of the video was an Antikythra machine?

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@handonthegat2989 That was a closeup of laser etching of one of the designs on the screens. It's not the Antikythra mechanism, but I have enjoyed Click Springs series on the device. He's an amazing maker, and his videos are top notch.

  • @djbassaus
    @djbassaus ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are living my dream, I've wanted to tackle this exactly the way you have for a long time. Amazing work!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh thanks! I am happy that this project more-or-less went to plan (although I'd hoped to avoid machining any of the castings.) I'm glad you liked it!

  • @foinkle
    @foinkle ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is really one of the most wonderful mod videos I have ever seen! If I were still teaching documentary filmmaking, this would be at the top of the list of "how to make an informative, entertaining How-To." Kudos! Keep 'em coming!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      Gosh thanks! Hopefully I'm getting better at this as I go. I still can only look at it and see all the problems/issues. lol. I guess that's my job though. Always being on the lookout for how to make it better. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

  • @chips9900
    @chips9900 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just want to say that this video is one of the highest quality, entertaining, inspiring TH-cam I have seen in a long time i have never heard of your content and was glue to my screen, the little animation mixed in are brilliant and now I am starting my own injection moulding projects keep up the amazing work

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      Great! I'm glad you liked it. Fun to hear other's are going down the injection molding rabbit hole. 🐰

  • @HeartOfGermany
    @HeartOfGermany ปีที่แล้ว

    Please produce more videos like these. Such good videos are sooooo rare. What a bless to see those. Amazing skill. Both in designing and editing. Thanks for this enojoyable content.

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome! I am working on more videos. No worries.

  • @Ryan-uz2cr
    @Ryan-uz2cr ปีที่แล้ว

    Algorithm just suggested me this video. You rock! I love the editing, the engineering and the beard! Subscribed, I’ll have to go through and watch all the older videos!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh great! I’m glad you found the channel. Welcome aboard!

  • @TinyMaths
    @TinyMaths ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, this is some 'TV show level' production; reminds me of those 'How Things Work' TV programs I used to watch here in the UK back in the early 80's, during the school holiday breaks; but with a good dose of hilarity included. Injection molding is something I'll never be involved with because there are just too many projects on my to do list completely unrelated to this kind of skill. But, all the same it was a great watch; it's always interesting seeing someone's thought process for designing machines and especially seeing the troubleshooting and the resulting learned lessons.

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      Woot! 80’s UK Educational TV is a great cohort to find myself in. 😄 Did you ever see Look Around You? They did epic spoofing of UK educational TV. I’m glad you liked it! I think the high production values are sort of killing me though. Simply because every project I actually document takes so much longer and I end up still working on the video long after the project itself has ended. Right now I’m still working on the video for a project that’s been done for 6 months! Hard to finish that off when the project itself is vanishing in the rear view mirror. Still I have too many nice sequences shot to just ditch it all and move on. Anyway, thanks for the nice note. A good reminder that some folks are enjoying this craziness. :)

  • @daniel-pablo
    @daniel-pablo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The production value deserves a chef's kiss

  • @agoogleuser7784
    @agoogleuser7784 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just stumbled upon this channel randomly and I am blown away. Production quality and the project itself is amazing. This channel will become very popular for sure. I can’t wait to see it grow to over a million subs!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Welcome! I don't think a million subs is in the cards, given my super slow "once or twice a year" posting rate, but I appreciate the nice comment, and that you like the content!

    • @agoogleuser7784
      @agoogleuser7784 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@retrotechjournal fair point but I just can’t believe the production and experiment quality you have pulled off. If you had more time for making videos I think a million would be easy. At the very least your videos deserve many many more views. Please don’t stop making videos, you have some amazing talent. And this is from a TH-cam addict that watches countless channels lol

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@agoogleuser7784 lol. Good to get a thumbs up from an expert! (I am downloading more footage from my phone even as we speak, so I am working on another video.)

  • @filippofanesi
    @filippofanesi ปีที่แล้ว

    The soldering iron press was a genius move. Love your channel and the iconic stopmotion

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh thanks! I wrote a page up about doing that if you're interested: retrotechjournal.com/2016/06/21/soldering-iron-drill-press-adaptor/

  • @Rakoren
    @Rakoren ปีที่แล้ว

    This is my favorite channel. Every video I learn something new, and the jokes are great. Thank you so much for sharing your projects and knowledge with us can wait to see what you do next.

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m glad you found my channel. Welcome aboard! I like it when folks like some of my less viewed videos then I know I’ve really found my audience. 👋

  • @crassbusinessman3122
    @crassbusinessman3122 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic. I'm incredibly new to injection molding and plastic manufacturing which inevitably led me to the buster beagle machine, and then here. Glad I ended up here XD

  • @jeffjorczak
    @jeffjorczak ปีที่แล้ว

    I respect the amount of work that went into this... including the video production. Well done!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! It does take a crazy amount of time to make these videos. It’s nice that on TH-cam people seem to recognize that. 👋

  • @bobtheghost0624
    @bobtheghost0624 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have seen this sentiment echoed in many comments, but nonetheless I feel the need to express it myself. Your editing style and witty portrayal of your process is amazing, and this video was an absolute pleasure to watch. Cheers!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for taking the time to write a nice comment. I have fun making the videos, and having a stream of positive comments come it a about them is pleasant icing on the cake.

  • @ericprobinson
    @ericprobinson ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your editing and story telling is amazing. You just earned a new SUB!

  • @allenstroud4236
    @allenstroud4236 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed your video. This is the best "Build an Injection Molding Machine" that I've seen by far. Thanks for sharing.

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh great! I'm glad you liked it. I do think that I ended up with a pretty useful machine for not a huge ton of work. Although making the CNC + making the video was a ton of work. It would have been a bummer if the idea had totally failed!

  • @qwertopchicken
    @qwertopchicken 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The production value on these videos is so insanely high. Instant subscribe.

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! It's nice when people recognize that I put a ridiculous amount of effort into the videos themselves. Since folks are awash is high production value media, and just sort of expect that as a default. It's great that the TH-cam audience seems to understand the effort behind it. Thank you for your nice comment.

  • @Dougwoz1
    @Dougwoz1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It seems to me you have more fun doing magic with your builds than actually building. You created a really well designed small production machine, great job.

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just do whatever seems fun. If I have a silly idea I just roll with it. This is all just a hobby, if it weren't fun/I wasn't learning things I'd be doing something else! I'm glad you liked it.

    • @Dougwoz1
      @Dougwoz1 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@retrotechjournal As a very smart man told me in my youth, when it no longer becomes fun then it is a JOB.

  • @armorofgod9082
    @armorofgod9082 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful work I work as a mold technician at a small family owned company. We make around 70 different parts and also make parts for anyone who wants there ideas to come to life this was a pleasing video bravo 👏

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, awesome to hear form an actual mold technician. I hope my experimentation didn't make you cringe too much! I'm a avid dabbler in all things, but don't REALLY know what I'm doing in any area. ;] I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @rachaelb9164
    @rachaelb9164 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your filming and editing are amazing. I have no desire to make an injection molder but this video was fascinating and entertaining to watch. I hope you make more like this in the future.

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh thanks! I have to admit I've been struggling with this right now. Working on projects I don't document goes SO much faster, but I do enjoy making the videos. So I have to have a mix of just making things VS making things that I document. I have a current project, and I pretty much have to decide this weekend if I"m going to video it. (Film the unboxing/start vs just starting in.).

  • @reclude2059
    @reclude2059 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! I loved the concept of such extreme DIY; but then the production quality blew me away! Loved the little lego guy and the sound effects. The finished project looks really professional

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! I love extreme DIY. Often my goal with projects is to try and do things I just barely think I might be able to do. So I'm always stretching/learning stuff. Although sometimes it's just "oh that would be fun" or "Now that I've thought of it I really need to make one of those!" lol

  • @Youbite
    @Youbite 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whoever directing and editing this video, Dang! your the best bro. 26 minutes without skiping video, it's a record for me. so entertaining to watch. (Subscribed!!!)

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's all just me. My original goal was < 10 mins, but I like editing to music and that makes it pretty hard to edit down/throw out chunks so I just bailed and left everything in. I'm glad you liked it. "26 minute video about injection molding" doesn't sound like a huge audience draw, but it's gotten more views than most of my videos. Your comment means a lot since the "it's too damn long" was a big worry in the late stages of the project. :) Thanks!

    • @Youbite
      @Youbite 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@retrotechjournal Whaaat.. i can't believe it. You're so talented sir. i know it has put lot of efforts and time consuming making this video, but it turned out Beautifully :)
      Edit:
      26 min is still too long for me.., but those stop motion, cuts, reverses, VFX, music, video quality, and your skills. makes my 26 minutes well spend on this day.
      *Sorry for my bad English, i'm from Indonesia.

  • @FABBuildit
    @FABBuildit 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am happy you were in my suggestion list. Great video! Informative, entertaining, pleasing, and great editing. I may not build this but I haven't clicked on your link yet. QUALITY Work! GREAT VIDEO!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great! I’m glad you liked it.

  • @michaelhulsewiede4749
    @michaelhulsewiede4749 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You did a brilliant job with both the incection molding machine and the video. Really entertaining and well explaned. Keep on doing this.

  • @haydenallen888
    @haydenallen888 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I, like many other now, are new to your channel. What an amazing video. The creativity in so many shots, I was just telling my wife I wish I understood how to make videos this well. You clearly have a talent. Keep up the hard work!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh thanks. You're too kind. I was just out in the garage for an hour trying to exactly re-position a camera, just to shoot a 2 second trick shot for my current video. I think I just use time and persistence to simulate talent. ;] Thanks for the lovely comment!

  • @sinformant
    @sinformant ปีที่แล้ว

    How am I just now discovering your channel? Your content is just what im always wanting to watch. This is proof that TH-cam promotes less worthy content over great Worth while content like this.

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm glad you found me! lol. I'm just happy that there's a place where a "27 minute video about injection molding" can find its audience. 😆 Not something CBS would ever have aired.

  • @bobbybristow7879
    @bobbybristow7879 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man am I late to the party! I love your enthusiasm, drive, building and editing skills. I'm over here just trying not to fail 3d prints. Lol thank you very much for sharing.

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Welcome to the party! No worries. I've had failed 3D prints too. The worst are when you don't catch it quickly and your entire print head gets covered in plastic. I'm glad you liked the video. Thank you for the nice comment!

  • @sakuyarules
    @sakuyarules ปีที่แล้ว

    I was watching this in the background, but it looked neat, so I decided to pause it and wait until I could pay attention to it. I'm glad I did, this video was fun, interesting, funny, and informative!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it! I always have to remind myself: People might be watching this with no sound. People will be watching this on tiny screens or horrible bandwidth, etc, etc. so hard to know how people are going to consume these things. Lol

  • @aerospaceresearchmeyerton2687
    @aerospaceresearchmeyerton2687 ปีที่แล้ว

    TH-cam algorithm to the rescue.
    Thank you for recommending this awesome channel. I love to learn. And this was an awesome learning experience.
    Great channel
    Great video editing
    Great host.
    Great content.

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are entirely welcome! I'm at least trying to get better at those things. :] Thank you for the nice comment.

  • @EricHaskins71
    @EricHaskins71 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an underrated channel by subscriber count! Great transitions, music and on cam presence. Added to my subs!! Keep it up I enjoy the content

  • @kwaaaa
    @kwaaaa ปีที่แล้ว

    You have a fantastic style of story telling. I've watched a few of your videos several times over, quite enjoy the process you go through.

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh my gosh a repeat viewer! That's a amazing. I almost can't imagine it, lol. I always feel lucky when folks manage to watch all the way though one. :] I've been struggling with the story telling my most recent project. I seem to have pushed the story stack a time too many, and that's probably trouble. I have to edit my way out of this mess! lol. So it goes. I'm glad you like the results.

  • @droopycaledonia7045
    @droopycaledonia7045 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dang bro. I was just curious about how you did it. I wasn't expecting an entertaining & educational video. Great job all around!

  • @matthewwilliamson1
    @matthewwilliamson1 ปีที่แล้ว

    That band saw transition to the belt sander was on point. Good job Sir thank you for sharing brother.

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for noticing. I spent a whole day shooting (and editing) that! I had to take the bandsaw apart so I could drive it slowly with a drill, hook up a crazy vertical slider clamped to the bandsaw blade, etc. sometimes I have an idea for a shot and then I just have to shoot it. I’m so glad you liked it!

  • @kropjesla01
    @kropjesla01 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is fantastic, not only was it a lot of work to make the Molding machine, but what a great job making this video as entertaining as it is. A lot of planning went into it. Thank you for all your
    work!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome! I like making the videos. I’m happy when folks that like them find them.

  • @aspensareprettyneat4002
    @aspensareprettyneat4002 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a fantastic video. I'm never going to make it myself or anything remotely close, and I only came here out of curiosity without intending to watch the whole thing. I'm just dabbling in recycled PET for 3D printing and I don't remember how I even got here. But I did not expect the video to be so good. Just as much care in the editing and storytelling as the thing you're building. Great video

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh thanks! I'm glad you stumbled across it. I try to put as much care into my videos as I do with my other projects, so they take a stupid amount of time to make. lol. I'm just finishing up another video that I've been working on for over a year! When it takes that long you end up having entire shots you forgot you made/or can't fit into the final edit. So crazy.

  • @alecatmew
    @alecatmew ปีที่แล้ว

    This was such a fun video, thank you for sharing it! I loved all your little touches with the stop motion and your talking segments. I smiled the whole way through.

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      Your so welcome. Putting a smile on people’s faces is the best!

  • @TheAces1979
    @TheAces1979 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not enough recognition was paid in the comments for the excellent editing, animation, reversed footage, the syncing of action to song, etc. Extremely well polished from a technical standpoint and I would love to see a video on how you make videos! +1 sub/like/comment. Strong work, sir!
    Strength and Honor

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh my, someone actually asking for a BTS. Sometimes when I look at the rigs I’ve set up with lights/tripod/c-stands that people don’t know how crazy it gets. Lol. I spent a whole day taking apart my bandsaw and rigging up something so I could drive it slowly with my drill and hooking up a slider/clamps/stands just to make that one shot where the camera follows the blade down through the work. That’s my son’s hands in the shot instead of mine because I’m holding the drill! Plus editing that was an entire weekend just for that 3 second shot. Lol. If there’s some interest maybe I’ll take a few BTS shots as I progress through the current project and make a short or something. Although layering in even more documentation/overhead to these projects is pure madness. 😆

  • @theilerfulgaming686
    @theilerfulgaming686 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your video and project are so high quality!
    You deserve way more attention

  • @adambergendorff2702
    @adambergendorff2702 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stumbled onto the video, I can see how this would also be useful in many circumstances, Thanks also for posting the links for the parts you used!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sure. It was kind of painful to do a full cost breakdown of a project. I usually try to avoid facing that since if a project takes months to do and there are mostly small purchases along the way you can kind of Hope it wasn’t THAT much money. 😆

  • @donpa08
    @donpa08 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos remind me of Wesley Treat - great information, delivery and sense of humor. Kudos.

  • @GeekMustHave
    @GeekMustHave ปีที่แล้ว

    It's nice to know that Santa is also a Maker, you have soo many skills, no add injection molding to that. Like some of the other comments I came here out curiosity but was trapped by your presentation, style and video editing, the lego man was a gut hoot. You have earning a new subscriber, keep broadcasting!!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome aboard! I am still making videos they’re just slow to make.

  • @CollectorOfAnythingInteresting
    @CollectorOfAnythingInteresting ปีที่แล้ว

    I initially put this on in the background on my TV while scrolling on my phone, but after watching for just a short time, I directed all my attention to this video! The way you explain things and you showing your "learning experiences" in the process are very refreshing. Too many of these youtubers will make a video on how they did something but never show an issue they had and then if I were to follow along with them, then I make that same mistake I know they made but didn't show. I am curious as to your background and if you have experience in engineering or manufacturing or if this is purely learning as a hobby. Either way, this will for sure be a notifications on channel that I will watch whatever you come out with in the future!

    • @CollectorOfAnythingInteresting
      @CollectorOfAnythingInteresting ปีที่แล้ว

      I also love the humor and stop motion animations! Obviously, a lot of time has been invested in the editing of this video. Keep it up!

    • @retrotechjournal
      @retrotechjournal  ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it’s important to show at least the major places builds go off the rails. Sure there are always a legion of small issues that would be kind of boring to enumerate, but I agree it’s all to easy to edit your way to what seems like a quick and effortless build. But what do you learn from that? Lol. I’m a software eng by trade but have been a life long Maker. I find every form of making fascinating and I try to dabble in a wide verity of things to at least gain a greater appreciation of those disciplines. I’m glad you liked the video!