@davidfe47
John, Failure, re-try, succeed is the recipe to learning, growing and moving on to the next stage. You learn more from the errors etc. Look at history of every human venture, adventure. You share all you do and you teach it well. Keep inspiring all of us regardless of our backgrounds, goals etc. Thank you very much.
@pboon2285
To add to what's already said. The difference I see in your videos are the progressed steps AFTER you've learned from comments and mistakes. That's where the guys new to CNC like me really learn from. It's the dynamic of your experience in your videos AND how you respond to the comments from veterans that we all benefit from greatly! Don't stop. I bought a Tormach because I found your channel. I've bought tools because of your channel. I'm favoring certain "carbide insert companies" because of your channel. Your videos help the new guys become less intimidated by the industry. Please keep up the good work.
@ericwolf5874
John, you are a great inspiration to many future machinists, fabricators, and makers. There will always be someone out there that knows more than you, but the fact they are following you and helping you is a testament that you are doing great work. So, don't stop what you're doing to worry about what "the other guy" is doing.
@turbocobra
While there are experts on here, keep in mind that there are tons of guys that have a small amount of experience, so the content is very helpful. Plus your way of presenting the material should never be received by more experienced guys as arrogant or over stated. Keep up the good work sir!
@adamcain4603
You call your self a Novice, I have been a registered Tool & Die maker in the state of NJ for over 15 years. And I am always learning new things I have worked with people that have been in the trade for over 50 years and are still learning new things. Theres always better ways of doing things, you also have to work with what equipment you have and can afford. I watch your channel to get my fix of CNC mills, I don't do any machinist work much anymore since I am stuck running a cnc laser. I am not complaining since I get paid well, and it's nice clean work. Keep the great videos coming thanks.
@btodoroff
Absolutely love these videos. Probably my favorite channel to learn from. My guess is that you hear from the experts more now, because they have the knowledge to bring you forward, but be sure there are many novices like me out here eating up the material you put out and learning a ton from the videos and the comments as well. You're style is rather unique in that you are still thrilled to share your journey and learning and use the videos to start a conversation. That interaction really makes the channel special. Keep it up as long as you are having fun and thanks!
@Dqrnan
Keep it up; I love watching and learning.
@brandonl.5998
Nope nope nope, don't doubt putting these videos out in the slightest! I personally started my journey learning machining my junior year of high school through our local career center, (Graduating high school this week actually) and I've really enjoyed it. Watching these videos, of yours and other creators alike, has taught me countless things and given me goals to strive for in my career. Granted I'm looking into getting a degree in Mechanical Engineering currently, but I certainly love machining. Long story short, great videos I'll watch and enjoy every one you make!
@TimeWasted8675309
I learn as much with these videos than the ones that make the CAD and CAM and milling super smooth with no hiccups. Lots to learn from both, and I really enjoy your problem solving when things aren't perfect - it is much more like my shop :)
@travisshrewsbury7169
never stop making these videos regardless of what anyone tells you,I've learned more in a year from you,Tom,Abom,and Keith than you could imagine,never stop.
@20vK
The important thing is that you can now do it! Congrats! Eventually you'll work out why - and for me that's the important part of this journey. Please keep documenting your learning process - I don't even have a cnc machine - but I'm following you to learn from your mistakes and your insight for when I do. If you didn't show your learning & failures, your videos would be useless to everyone like me. Of course, it's easy when you are experienced and know how to do everything - but please don't assume that the generous advice from seasoned machinists negates what you are putting out. Infact, it's quite the opposite - I learned a bunch from just the comments on your last reaming video. BTW - Thank you to everyone willing to share their knowledge and experience for the greater good; It's much appreciated. Your approach to sharing and accepting knowledge is wonderful - just keep doing exactly what you are doing. In 2 years time you'll see what a massive impact these videos of yours will have made to inspire and help a bunch of makers. Thanks for everything you are doing, Richie
@markstefan1
John us novices may not speak up but we are watching and learning from your videos, so please keep producing them.
@scottroberts4310
By putting videos out like this, I not only learn from you, but even more so from the comments and conversations started by it. I would love to see more like this!
@JOHNPHUFNAGEL
I am not a machinist but I love your videos and I like watching your business grow as well as you. I think it unbelievable that you started out in a apartment and grown into a kick ass awesome building. You prove it with every video that ANYONE can live there dream if they put in some hard work and a very understanding wife. Keep up with the great work John
@TAWPTool
I have thoroughly enjoyed your videos since your very beginning. You are always very humble, but present the information in a unique style, and YOU ASK QUESTIONS! One of my favorite phrases is "the day that I stop learning is the day that I'm six feet under." I believe that you may have the same philosophy. Tormach, Autodesk, Kenemetal, etc should double your sponsorship fees! I want to buy them all - because of your videos. You're one of us! AND you tell it like it is. Keep up the great work!
@snowgoer540
I definitely am a novice machinist and I ascertain an incredible amount of information out of your videos. I think the seasoned vets that comment just help to make your videos more successful because you take their advice and discuss it. By all means please do not stop putting out these kinds of videos. I literally learn something from every video you post.
@jimmilne19
This is great stuff. Learn by doing, by exploring, by experimenting, by studying, by watching and through action. There is no precedent for future knowledge, the knowledge of the unknown because no one has been there, so who knows what you will come across? I find your enthusiasm and love of the trade to be infectious. Keep it up.
@CameraPPL
The best way to learn is to make a mistake, and part of what makes these videos so great is that they give newer or prospective machinists an opportunity to see how different scenarios can play out on various different machines and setups that they may not otherwise be able to experience at their level or position. Definitely keep up what you've got going here, I sure wish I could have had a resource like this when I was first starting out in my high school vocational center's machine shop five or so years ago.
@jasonmax9809
Hey John, I love your videos. I'm where you were 10 years ago. Just got our Tormach up and running. And we are in the process of purchasing a lathe. I'm learning stuff from your channel every time I watch. Thanks!
@Gustavestavez