Whenever you see a small shop running a Lynx for their lathe, you know they are the real deal or just wasted $150,000. Great video and thanks for sharing - stopped by from the comments on the oil rig video as well.
Glad I came over and watched bc the way you voiced your comment sounded a lot nicer than it read. I yearn to do my own thing but it is always an issue of either where to get customers or where to get supply. They called me 'gifted' which is a curse in that I'm inventive, intelligent, but certain things stump me that really shouldn't (or don't for most?)
I just stumbled across your channel, and subbed, gave it a thumbs up, if that helps. But, it's nice to see a local guy doing good. Im in the Inland Empire of SoCal. And that's all going to say here on this platform, but I'd certainly be interested in doing something like this for myself. Once again, thanks for sharing. I will not be sharing this on the Internet, because, well, you probably know why. Good luck with your endeavors.
I found you from the oil rig video. I really hope you can do some “into” videos into how to start with 3d printing and using the software and stuff. I know it’s time consuming and doesn’t make you money but man, even a little help into getting introduced could be really helpful!
I appreciate that there people like yourself that want to learn about these things. I started a list of topics that I could share. I am working on a few videos. I hope they help. Will post soon.
1989 i went to job interview where they were looking for a helper / janitor in a shop similar to yours , the Mgr told me they were making parts for Boeing . He read my application and asked me how i studied to do solid drawing at such a young age . After i told him he said i was over-qualified and i might sell his money making secret . I got so frustrated and went into welding for a few years and a bunch other jobs. Happy retired early now . You brought me back memories , congrats with your business and best luck
@@wannabecarguy Welders's pay nationwide hasnt kept up with inflation only certain places make good money and its hard to get in . A few years back i heard some entry level guys making $18 hr welding in shipyard . Like you adviced the other guy , there are always other easier jobs where the money is good . At the end of the day thats all it matters . Best luck to you .
I'm a 53 year old fella looking for a side hustle. Stay at home dad, but would sure like to help out my household more financially. My wife handles all the bills, but it'd sure be nice to pull in some extra scratch. My7 year old autistic son can be a full time job all on his own so having something that could handle itself for a bit would be right up my alley. Got me curious if I can maybe template off you a bit, maybe.
In your case , I would say 3d printing would be appropriate. There are high end printers. You get established with a company and they send you files and you print them. I have seen a printer farm where 20 printers are running all day.
Thank you for sharing. Too bad when I was 20 and unemployed (under employed) I didn't find out about doing things like this in the area I use to live in. You do the sort of thing I would've loved to have done.
Very interesting work you do their mate… working in your own space with your own gear gives you more satisfaction. I moved from Australia to West Africa, to a place where I could have my own huge workshop and house close to the beach and do my work and yes I did work on the Oil and Gas Rigs for many years… In Australia I couldn’t afford to have a house near the sea, regulations stopped me having a house and workshop in one building …. Life was choking me. Here in Africa some things are lacking but nothing that can’t be sent here by cargo plane or shipping…. I gave up some things and gained others. But one surprise for western people would be the safety I feel here compared to when I lived in Australia or England… here in Senegal, I’m far far less likely to be stabbed or attacked when walking at night and the fishing is great !
I’ve looked my whole life for something similar to what you do, I know a guy that makes one part in plastic injection molding and it’s smaller than a pencil eraser and makes over 300k a year, his machine is in his home shop… he’s been doing this for 10+ years and obviously has a great relationship with his customer… but to find something like this is not the easiest thing, I’m definitely the type of guy that could make it happen BUT you still have to be in the right place at the right time, the odds are definitely stacked against you….it should be getting easier to find in todays world because these kids coming of age have NO clue about a handshake and looking a man in the eye and ALWAYS coming through when the chips are down
Do you have any suggestions for someone starting out? I can model and make things but havent figured out how to take the first steps in getting work. i have a 3d printer and will hopefully have a small laser cutter(40w) going soon. I have a degree in mechanical engineering and have worked in it, but am a little disillusioned with working for companies(I dont like having to switch companies to get paid fairly, recently found out i was being paid what entry level grads get across the country).
I am a volunteer CNC expert for the local high school. They encourage the kids to avoid 3d printers. It's easy to design and make something with a 3d printer but on the CNC machine you have to learn " work holding". I bought a bench top CNC sherline. for a similar cost of a 3d printer, you can start learning. But you should work at a shop and work your way through the ranks.
Hi car guy! Is there anyway to get in contact with you directly. May have a second hand haas or CNC type machine and wondering if you could share any information or your 2¢. Please and thank you.
This old man told me to do it everyday for 2 years. Back in '91. I recently called him and told him what I did. He said " I was just joking about that".
Whenever you see a small shop running a Lynx for their lathe, you know they are the real deal or just wasted $150,000. Great video and thanks for sharing - stopped by from the comments on the oil rig video as well.
Glad I came over and watched bc the way you voiced your comment sounded a lot nicer than it read.
I yearn to do my own thing but it is always an issue of either where to get customers or where to get supply. They called me 'gifted' which is a curse in that I'm inventive, intelligent, but certain things stump me that really shouldn't (or don't for most?)
I just stumbled across your channel, and subbed, gave it a thumbs up, if that helps.
But, it's nice to see a local guy doing good.
Im in the Inland Empire of SoCal.
And that's all going to say here on this platform, but I'd certainly be interested in doing something like this for myself.
Once again, thanks for sharing.
I will not be sharing this on the Internet, because, well, you probably know why.
Good luck with your endeavors.
Tell us more about what you do and your history. Other people will see this and we can learn.
I found you from the oil rig video. I really hope you can do some “into” videos into how to start with 3d printing and using the software and stuff. I know it’s time consuming and doesn’t make you money but man, even a little help into getting introduced could be really helpful!
I appreciate that there people like yourself that want to learn about these things. I started a list of topics that I could share. I am working on a few videos. I hope they help. Will post soon.
@@wannabecarguylooking forward to seeing those.
1989 i went to job interview where they were looking for a helper / janitor in a shop similar to yours , the Mgr told me they were making parts for Boeing . He read my application and asked me how i studied to do solid drawing at such a young age . After i told him he said i was over-qualified and i might sell his money making secret . I got so frustrated and went into welding for a few years and a bunch other jobs.
Happy retired early now .
You brought me back memories , congrats with your business and best luck
Welding is tough work. And machinist are hard to get along with.
@@wannabecarguy
Welders's pay nationwide hasnt kept up with inflation only certain places make good money and its hard to get in . A few years back i heard some entry level guys making $18 hr welding in shipyard .
Like you adviced the other guy , there are always other easier jobs where the money is good .
At the end of the day thats all it matters .
Best luck to you .
I'm a 53 year old fella looking for a side hustle. Stay at home dad, but would sure like to help out my household more financially. My wife handles all the bills, but it'd sure be nice to pull in some extra scratch. My7 year old autistic son can be a full time job all on his own so having something that could handle itself for a bit would be right up my alley. Got me curious if I can maybe template off you a bit, maybe.
In your case , I would say 3d printing would be appropriate. There are high end printers. You get established with a company and they send you files and you print them. I have seen a printer farm where 20 printers are running all day.
Thank you for sharing.
Too bad when I was 20 and unemployed (under employed) I didn't find out about doing things like this in the area I use to live in. You do the sort of thing I would've loved to have done.
It can be fun and rewarding, but there's moments of stress and uncertainty.
Very interesting work you do their mate… working in your own space with your own gear gives you more satisfaction. I moved from Australia to West Africa, to a place where I could have my own huge workshop and house close to the beach and do my work and yes I did work on the Oil and Gas Rigs for many years… In Australia I couldn’t afford to have a house near the sea, regulations stopped me having a house and workshop in one building …. Life was choking me. Here in Africa some things are lacking but nothing that can’t be sent here by cargo plane or shipping…. I gave up some things and gained others. But one surprise for western people would be the safety I feel here compared to when I lived in Australia or England… here in Senegal, I’m far far less likely to be stabbed or attacked when walking at night and the fishing is great !
I’ve looked my whole life for something similar to what you do, I know a guy that makes one part in plastic injection molding and it’s smaller than a pencil eraser and makes over 300k a year, his machine is in his home shop… he’s been doing this for 10+ years and obviously has a great relationship with his customer… but to find something like this is not the easiest thing, I’m definitely the type of guy that could make it happen BUT you still have to be in the right place at the right time, the odds are definitely stacked against you….it should be getting easier to find in todays world because these kids coming of age have NO clue about a handshake and looking a man in the eye and ALWAYS coming through when the chips are down
You cannot fail if you never give up
Do you have any suggestions for someone starting out? I can model and make things but havent figured out how to take the first steps in getting work. i have a 3d printer and will hopefully have a small laser cutter(40w) going soon.
I have a degree in mechanical engineering and have worked in it, but am a little disillusioned with working for companies(I dont like having to switch companies to get paid fairly, recently found out i was being paid what entry level grads get across the country).
I am a volunteer CNC expert for the local high school. They encourage the kids to avoid 3d printers. It's easy to design and make something with a 3d printer but on the CNC machine you have to learn " work holding". I bought a bench top CNC sherline. for a similar cost of a 3d printer, you can start learning. But you should work at a shop and work your way through the ranks.
Here from the oil rig video!
@@michaelmartin1751 I got a lot of attention from that comment. Let me know if you have questions and thanks for checking out my shop.
Hi car guy! Is there anyway to get in contact with you directly. May have a second hand haas or CNC type machine and wondering if you could share any information or your 2¢.
Please and thank you.
Where are you located?
so, how did you fall into this? buddy went to graphics design college and you copied him without doing the tuition?
This old man told me to do it everyday for 2 years. Back in '91. I recently called him and told him what I did. He said " I was just joking about that".
@@wannabecarguydamn😂