I think I speak for many out there as we would like you to keep your posting record in tact. We will be happy to see a five minute video of you sweeping the floor if that's what it takes 😁 Looking forward to the paint dry and floor sweep vids. Cheers
Actually, I'd love a video on how to level and square machines after a big move. And how to do the "big" periodic maintenance tasks that you only get around to once a year (or when unpacking equipment after a move)
Hey Quinn! Just point your camera at your trials and new shop ah-ha moments and we will all be happy coming along for the ride. Also, don't sweat the acoustics! I think you have moved for the best reason in the world.
Quinn, while you may not have a Red Seal for Machinist you are 100% a real machinist. I wish I had discovered your videos when I first started in machining back in 2018. I only found them last year and now refer my students to them to study out of class if they need more visual help. The fact that I was able to find clear, well shot and concise videos on turning and facing was a miracle and my heart wanted to explode when I realized it was from another STEM female. Thank you for your videos 🥰
You have 147,000 supporter’s behind you. Don’t burn yourself out for us, get settled in it will be worth the wait for us all. Your content and advice is invaluable for people like me who are self teaching at home. Good luck with the setup of the new workshop 😀
When the time comes to machine titanium, just remember that the chips will be crazy flamable (like magnesium). It will burn faster in water than in air. Only a class D extinguisher will work. Ask your local fire department for training.
Always appreciate your videos. It's pretty clear that your a fairly private person, that being said it was cool to here your reason for moving as well as what the endeavor cost you. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to see what a little more space might bring for you.
Wow! Quinn, seriously, nearly fell of my chair when you said you were a teenager some 30 years ago. Good luck in your new place, even your last place was massive compared to most of our English homes. Well done you.
Dave, I’m with you, UK garages are so tiny, and rather limiting. The department of transport defines a garage opening as 1.5 times the vehicle width for a bus drivers reversing test. By that metric most garages are only suitable for Austin Sevens. Where we do win is 240volts supply, much smaller currents.
@@twotone3070 just as well car makers have begun to realise it rains. Cars don’t tend to rust away so much now, they get abandoned because they are so complex no one can afford to repair them. The joys of modern life.
@@UncleKennysPlace I’ve worked in the us several times, I had noticed that cookers are normally 240v, the fun started at work, when the supply voltage was all sorts. In Europe most factories and houses are a 220v radial, schuco sockets are fused at16a, but in the uk we have a ring system that can feed 100m^2, usually 32a, but each appliance has a fuse in the plug, ocassionaly correctly rated. What is near universal is the IEC 16, 32 amp sockets for both single phase( blue) and three(red)
Being close to family is generally a good idea. I hope you can get some proper circuits run, and I doubt you need this tip, but ALWAYS put in more than you think you need.
As a Red Seal tradesman I see a lot of certified trades that should not be doing what they were trained for. You are very much a machinist Quinn. Cheers
I appreciate you using the tools you are using. I recognize that an old “big iron” mill is awesome, but it’s a lot less approachable for most people. Seeing you working on equipment that I could purchase on Amazon is extremely relatable.
Seconded - I'm pretty sure that a good percentage of subscribers are hobbyists with fairly basic equipment (I have a Myford ML7R, pretty small, and a Sieg X2-type mill) and going to large expensive machines will alienate quite a few.
Thirdeded. I think Quinn is making a real valuable contribution to a long-running body of work about not being constrained by limited machinery. Books like the 1948 classic "The Amateur's Lathe" (L.H. Sparey) are essentially all about this. There aren't many RUclips channels that are in this position. Bigger machines would dilute this significantly in my opinion.
It's true - I can think of at least two channels I used to love that became unwatchable when they landed a huge sponsorship deal and they had every specialized tool for any possible job. Limitations make you more creative.
@@peevester9987 Absolutely. Happens a lot with woodworking channels - they get money, move out of the garage into a purpose built shop, buy some industrial machinery, and then wonder why they're struggling to engage their existing (amateur, garage-based, low-budget) viewers.
Just came here to say the same thing. Im in the process of setting up my shop and getting into hobby machining and would love some insight and ideas in layout from someone whos been doing it for a while and has a chance to start from scratch and change things. Including even a simple video on electrical layout. My shop is lacking in that area as well and ive got to tackle laying out outlets and better lighting.
Quinn, all your content screams integrity and genuineness. I'm so glad you're gonna have more time to hang out with your dad. I'm probably older than he is, but he's a lucky guy to have produced someone of your caliber. I used to watch your computer stuff, and I always came away thinking, "She should be in front of graduate students teaching just about any subject under the Sun. It's so important to be able to articulate concepts in a way that's approachable, and you've mastered that in spades. Hard to overstate how proud of you I am.
Congratulations on your move! I see your building inspector was quite busy. Enjoy your new space!! And don't worry, your fans won't mind a little wait till you're turning metal again.
I'd love to see you get a small surface grinder - one of your how-to serieses on a surface grinder or T&C grinder would be incredible. Good luck with the move!
Really respect your decision to move closer to your family. I love your videos and knew within about 5 seconds of seeing one of your videos you're a great person because you were talking about your dad and the stuff he taught you. I think that's special and feel the same about my parents. Thanks for all the helpful content. Hope the move goes smoothly from here!
Love your channel because of its “hobby size” tools. This is the niche us views appreciate. I’m a 68 yr old male who worked in IT most of my life but in retirement am playing with your size lathe and mill. It’s your vids that have set me on a now two year adventure.
Quinn, I appreciate your work on RUclips. While I'm strictly a woodworker myself some of the things I've seen on your channel I've been able to use on wood. It just proves the old adage, you never know where you're going to learn something that you'll put to good use some day. You & Sprocket keep up the good work. Thanks!
You go girl!! I don't even have a lathe nor do I have any idea of mashining, it's a dream to me having a shop and all the tools. But you are one of a kind, you deserve everything good that is coming for you 🤗. One of the best RUclipsrs on the subject.
I'm glad to see your in your new place! I just moved late last year and I'm still working on my shop every chance I get. I would love to see you restore a old lathe or end mill just to see your take on it. Can't wait to see what the new shop looks like and how you set it up!
Quinn, I may have missed the answer to my previous question, it was asking you where you moved from and where did you move to. Don't want an address, just the name of the cities? I know you will be glad to be closer to your family. Love your videos and am proud to be one of your patreons.
Going back and rewatching old videos - as a mechanical engineering school dropout, I want to applaud you for being very conscious of how your work could affect the safety of others. There's a lot of societal pressure to say "damn the regulations, full speed ahead" - just look at that engineering nightmare of a submarine implosion story a couple months ago - but safety is **hard**, and it's always better to stay inside your limits when death is on the line. You're a real machinist, but you're also a real careful machinist, and that's a good thing.
Good luck with the move Quinn. I moved to the US from the UK several years ago and moved within the US about half a dozen times since. It takes its toll both physically and emotionally so give it time for it all to feel right. Your weekly videos are something I look forward to every Saturday. Don't worry if you miss a few. Your patreons will forgive you 👍😁
I think it's so much nicer to see you working with tools that people with moderate budgets can afford. I've stopped watching some channels where they just keep on expanding their shop and buying more and more new (and old) stuff. It's nice for them, but as a viewer it creates a disconnect as it shows more their buying habits rather than getting better at using the equipment they already have. Keep on going Quinn, great channel.
This is the ONLY cat video recorded entirely inside a vehicle that I've ever watched. It is also the only one I've ever enjoyed and appreciated. I think that record will now stand forever. I'm also astounded to discover from it that you have never had the benefit of any formal training in machine shop technology. I suppose it proves that some very special people can learn and become competently expert at even the most difficult and challenging things without benefit of formal training. It prolly also proves there's a lot of good information running around and available now. Your personal ethic and painfully rigorous discipline to develop and produce so many regular videos without fail is highly admirable, and I don't understand it in the least.
I heartily approve of your cat naming approach. I have a dog whose short name is "Dozer", whose extended name is "J P Dozerman", and whose full name - which he only uses on formal occasions - is "J P Dozerman III, Esq."
Hey Quinn, just one more question (from Australia); Why cant everyone be like you!? Thanks for being a superbly talented, charismatic, honest & relatable presenter of wonderous works and insights of all types! Much respect for your compassionate reasons for moving too - all with a complete workshop & Sprocket as well, top stuff! :D
I watch a channel run by a crusty old Harley mechanic and he moved his 50yr shop last year. To say it was a big undertaking is a massive understatement. Anyhow,he filmed it all and posted a ton of content of him just going through everything and talking about what he’s done and what still needs to be done. I’m sure a lot of us would like to see how you get through your new shop set up as well. Just a thought.
Glad to hear that your move has been successful so far....I see lots of videos on air line install, wiring, work bench building in your near future, should be a fun summer and fall.
Sunday morning. First thing:- tea, toast and Quinn’s weekly video. So look forward to Sundays. Good luck with the new set up and come back on line when you can. We love the channel. William.
I've been a fan for awhile, but I've only just started working through your videos in an organized way. You are always so clear and unpretentious. I don't know if you fully realize how empowering you are, and I'm a sixty-something male who is fairly comfortable in a shop. For girls, and women without a mentor, this effect goes off the charts. If you walk down the twist drill aisle in most hardware stores, you see some grotesque creations next to (hopefully) plain twist drills. Clearly most DIYers equate sharpening twist drills with an exceptionally difficult open-heart surgery. But once you get it figured out it's easy and you never really forget. I decided to learn about 30years ago after dulling my 5th #36 twist drill. I figured out that I needed a center punch, a drop of oil and steady moderate pressure to drill, and set down at the bench grinder to sharpen my drills. I sharpened them and picked the worst (not quite symmetrical) to see how far I would get. I drilled all 168 holes in 3/16" mild steel, tapped my threads, and became a true believer. That was 31inches of mild steel. The other four are still in the tool box, ready for action. Understanding this cutting (vs rubbing) action is key to just about everything that happens in the machine shop. Moving a cat is a project in and of itself. My cat family would never give me permission to move, but then I moved closer to my human family 20 years ago, so it is not necessary. Enjoy your new home, and family time. Thanks for what you do! P.S. If ANYONE has made even the slightest progress in teaching welding or the proper use of common shop tools, and especially shop SAFETY to their cat I would be Forever Grateful for your ideas. (Never Give Up!!!!!)
Whilst I may lament a missing weeks video, I'm not a machinist I enjoy the maker and human elements, I would never want you to feel unnecessarily pressured to create one. If you want to keep up a 'record' that's your choice, if you feel one missing week will fall foul of the algorithm, that's slightly worrying, if you think we won't be here, that's never going to happen. Your production values are outstanding and well worth any wait.
Best wishes in your new digs, be safe as you set things up. Look forward to your consistently high-quality productions as they continue, but take all the time you need; we'll eagerly but patiently await whatever you post. And remind Sprocket that it's a lucky cat indeed that is so well-loved!
My safety lesson was delivered by the business end of a dremal sporting one of those paper thin metal blades. Left booger finger and thumb ended up with 32 stitches. Booger finger cut to the bone almost full length. Both fingers work better after the cutting but boy howdy!
I love the high ceilings. That's one thing I wish I had in my shop. Incidentally, someone sent me a box of titanium, too. Different person, though, he claims. :)
I moved back to Edmonton from San Francisco for exactly the same reason. It's only become more obvious with time it was the right choice. 'cept for the damn mosquitos, of course.
Its nice to get an update, and its nice to see more of Sprocket! In fact, until the shop is up and running, why not get Sprocket to make some videos for the channel? :)
Quinn, your reason for moving is very valid, spend as much time with your family as you can, ask as many questions as you can, then ask more.......you will never regret that.....believe me, I know, I did not do that....best wishes from an old guy who wished he had taken this advice.....Paul
There is no better reason than family, until a few weeks back I hadn't seen my adult children for 4 years, got to catch up for a coffee and a chat in a little coffee shop, ended up crying along with the staff. Facebook just isn't the same as a hug.
Will wait patiently for return, best of luck in the new house and all the best to Sprocket and the rest of your family. Absolute beginner here and slowly working my way through your tutorials. Thank you so much.
Nice to see you giving us an update on your new adventure. Im glad you mentioend about keeping your exisiting machinery, because that is the size of machine that home hobbiest can relate to, if you go bigger i think you will lose a lot of followers. because the people who tend to have larger and very expensive machines, is more the commercial users, and there are loads of channels that are in that range of machinery. And so that is why i love watching your channel . your machines relate to the size of work that im learning about.
Quinn full marks for the move. I lost my dad a while back and it was a serious wake-up call To see mum as much as i can while i can Fantastic channel 👏 Best whishes for the future
Happy new home, and workshop Quinn. Purge, great double meaning 👌. Thanks for sharing and don't worry about your absolutely impeccable record on contiguous videos. Stay safe all
Glad you and Sprocket made the move safely! One electrical suggestion, that you probably don't need and already thought of, dedicate the existing 15 amp circuit to lighting only. One of the silliest things we do in US residential wiring is to put lighting (rarely the cause of circuit breaker trips) and outlets (frequently the cause) on the same circuit, so when we screw up not only are we angry but we're also in the dark.
I moved from WA to OK. A little over 2000 miles on the shortest route. I had to take the ram and knee off my mill to get in it a uhaul for the move. Lathe being small just took a few people to load. It's always an adventure to move, and then you have the fun of unpacking and always wonder how so much trash moved with you.
I’d love to see videos of what goes into setting up your shop, decisions you make along the way and why. But I’d watch floor sweeping videos for a few weeks quite happily too! Wish you success with your new place
Thanks for the link to the carbide inserts. Doing this as a hobby I find it a bit tricky trying to figure out what works best. When you do upgrade to bigger machine tools just remember what the move was like this time and consider how much worse it gets when you buy more and bigger stuff!
I appreciate the video especially with regards to “life style” comments and how machining is an extension of who you are. Am guessing that for a lot of your viewers their shop is their “zone” where they can just be themselves and make chips!
Well I'm somehow relieved that you're actually doing this full time now. I was somehow thinking you were still doing software work, *and* finding time to have both really cool hobbies and a moderate sized RUclips channel. Makes me feel less inadequate 😁
In my paper mill years, we shared a building with a sister division's rubber testing guys. They told me some tricks about handling rubber in general and nice tricks in certain situations. One that was really astonishing to me was about cutting soft rubber. A sharp knife is useless. Instead a serrated kitchen knife or a hacksaw (not a knife made of hack saw blade!) with soapy water lubrication did the trick. I have not had much use for this secret knowledge, but I can testify about its benefits.
To add to the others suggesting ways to keep your streak: a slow pan around the new shop from the middle (or middle of a specific area) and point out what you've moved/built/changed about each area of that part of the new shop.
Thanks for the update video with answering the questions. As far as cloug42 electronic lead screw, It has been one of the best projects I have ever done to my lathe. I keep thinking what should I do with all those gears. With moving and everything that goes with it. You will have all you can do just to set up shop, Sprocket will have to retrain you at this new location and some how you will have to get your living quarters arraigned. Makes me tired thinking about it.
Congratulations on your move it looks a nice workshop space and will be even better when you unpack all your stuff The best excuse to move is family your there for them and their there for you strength in numbers Missed a lot of your vids due to circumstances and was surprised that you had packed your bags and moved stay safe and well I’m looking forward to new shop vids thanks 👍👨🏻🏭🇬🇧
Hi Quinn, Even a very short video that says you are getting set up and going fine would be great. The last shop that I moved took 4 semis two 15 ton cranes and 225000 lb forklifts. We shut down on Friday, and was starting production back on Tuesday, Planning and preparatory work took about 3 months. Hope that I never have to do that again! This will give me time to watch some of your older series! What part of the world have you moved to? Of course, I'm not wanting an exact location because I respect your privacy. Good luck getting set up and that all your equipment survives the move.
Tot (I think it was him) made a video where he was working with Titanium and there was something about needing to keep a constant feed (and speed?) when machining. I am assuming you know about this. Just thought I would mention it even though I am probably "preaching to the choir". I have never worked with titanium but I find it interesting and that thing about the speed and feed stuck in my mind. I guess if you stop in the middle of a cut, you can't really just start up again, if I am understanding it correctly. Hope this helps! Glad you and Sprocket arrived safetly! 😀
Team Blondihacks will still be here Quinn, even if you miss the occaisional vid. Dont feel overly pressured. Seeing you set up a shop from scratch is going to be good educational fun. Oh and you almost, so very nearly almost, had sufficient Sprocket content in this vid!
You probably already know this but I'll say it anyway lol. You have possibly the best channel on you tube in this genre for us hobby type small shop machinist's. I know it is a lot of time and work for you but know for sure we appreciate it. Thank you so much for the effort and quality you put out here for us
I sure wish I could afford to become a patron! Your videos are some of the best I've found on any topic, but for a budding, self-teaching (I won't say 'self-taught' because I've not learned much yet) machinist like me, they are perfect. You explain things clearly and COMPLETELY, which is something that many others do not, whether on RUclips or in books and articles. You also do it in such a relaxing, entertaining, and well-produced way. Yours is one more RUclips channel that makes me wonder: Why does she not have at least ten times as many followers? It will be fascinating, and I know, educational, to watch as you expand into your new shop. And, as someone who has traveled only about 10% of the distance you did with your cat in a car, I bow to you in awe. Yikes!
I like your solution to the acoustics of recording in an empty space. I'd do the same but the steering wheel would get in the way of the accordion. Glad you survived the trip, thumbs included!
Glad to see you and Sprocket made a safe trip. Hope your new home is great and it is always good to be close to family. Looking forward to future videos even if we have to wait a little. Thanks for sharing.
First thing that caught my eye was no goggles. It surprised me for a second. I honestly can't remember seeing your face without them. I'm very glad you didn't put on safety squints and the apron to make this update.
Wow! A new video! I'm glad to see you're having some success regarding your move! I look forward to seeing your new setup, once it's set up! I also look forward to seeing you working on projects again! Best of luck to you and Sprocket!
I'm looking forward to seeing your new shop set up. It looks like a nice size space. I enjoy all your videos and want to thank you for sharing your knowledge. I hope all your belongings arrived in good shape. Cheers from Canada
I would like to see the difference in how you set up a shop and the machines now that you’ve had years more experience. Not just what you would do different but maybe even what you would put up with to get something else in return (unless your new shop happens to be perfect).
Thank you for this update. I have a corner of my commercial shop now that I'm retired. Two stray cats decided to move in. Free food is a big draw. Doors are open in warm (HOT) weather so they can come and go but seem to know when doors are going to close and make sure they are inside.
There's a few comments here about hopefully continuing the upload streak, so I would like to argue the other side as well: It sounds like you are already putting enough pressure on yourself for the sake of a streak, and while regular uploads are always nice, no one actually depends on them. Also, the channel is already doing an intermission (with different content than usual, showing the move, ...), so a break won't be a shock to regular viewers, anyway. So if you need a break, I will gladly wait for as long as necessary. (Besides, I and probably many others here also watch ToT, and if you can get used to _that_ upload schedule... ;) ) And to those who desperately want their weekly Blondihacks fix: why not go back and re-watch an old video, so you can check if she has indeed gotten better? ;)
I agree, for a hobby shop your machines are pretty much OK, you only need a more powerful (not bigger) lathe. I would recommend you change your lathe for a gear head one. I have a 13X24 one and every time you complain about something with your lathe I feel your pain because I don't have those issues. More variety of machines is what I would go for.
Big Respect for how you handle sponsoring and not making your channel an constant advertisement.
I think I speak for many out there as we would like you to keep your posting record in tact. We will be happy to see a five minute video of you sweeping the floor if that's what it takes 😁
Looking forward to the paint dry and floor sweep vids.
Cheers
Come to say that also. :D Yeah just short shots of progress or even some setting up videos would be great also.
Actually, I'd love a video on how to level and square machines after a big move. And how to do the "big" periodic maintenance tasks that you only get around to once a year (or when unpacking equipment after a move)
@@michaelandersen7535 yes!
Hey Quinn! Just point your camera at your trials and new shop ah-ha moments and we will all be happy coming along for the ride. Also, don't sweat the acoustics! I think you have moved for the best reason in the world.
Quinn, while you may not have a Red Seal for Machinist you are 100% a real machinist. I wish I had discovered your videos when I first started in machining back in 2018. I only found them last year and now refer my students to them to study out of class if they need more visual help. The fact that I was able to find clear, well shot and concise videos on turning and facing was a miracle and my heart wanted to explode when I realized it was from another STEM female. Thank you for your videos 🥰
You have 147,000 supporter’s behind you. Don’t burn yourself out for us, get settled in it will be worth the wait for us all. Your content and advice is invaluable for people like me who are self teaching at home. Good luck with the setup of the new workshop 😀
When the time comes to machine titanium, just remember that the chips will be crazy flamable (like magnesium). It will burn faster in water than in air. Only a class D extinguisher will work. Ask your local fire department for training.
Great tip Thanks
I have ignited it 3 times on the lathe at work. SFM is critical.
"a theme park for long division ..." And yet another reason why we love Quinn.
Free pocket protector to the first 500 visitors
Less fun than it sounds
every irrational visitor gets a slide rule!
..i'd prefer a park i could take my imaginary friends and numbers!
Always appreciate your videos. It's pretty clear that your a fairly private person, that being said it was cool to here your reason for moving as well as what the endeavor cost you. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to see what a little more space might bring for you.
That purge joke was absolutely hilarious, glad the move has gone well. Hopefully stress levels stay relatively low while unpacking 😅
Wow! Quinn, seriously, nearly fell of my chair when you said you were a teenager some 30 years ago. Good luck in your new place, even your last place was massive compared to most of our English homes. Well done you.
Dave, I’m with you, UK garages are so tiny, and rather limiting. The department of transport defines a garage opening as 1.5 times the vehicle width for a bus drivers reversing test. By that metric most garages are only suitable for Austin Sevens. Where we do win is 240volts supply, much smaller currents.
You keep a £150 lawn mover in the garage and at £20,000 car on the drive, mainly because you'd never be able to get out of the car if you drove in.
@@twotone3070 hahaha Ain't that the truth, only the mower's in the shed because the garage is my den of machines lol
@@twotone3070 just as well car makers have begun to realise it rains. Cars don’t tend to rust away so much now, they get abandoned because they are so complex no one can afford to repair them. The joys of modern life.
@@UncleKennysPlace I’ve worked in the us several times, I had noticed that cookers are normally 240v, the fun started at work, when the supply voltage was all sorts. In Europe most factories and houses are a 220v radial, schuco sockets are fused at16a, but in the uk we have a ring system that can feed 100m^2, usually 32a, but each appliance has a fuse in the plug, ocassionaly correctly rated. What is near universal is the IEC 16, 32 amp sockets for both single phase( blue) and three(red)
Being close to family is generally a good idea. I hope you can get some proper circuits run, and I doubt you need this tip, but ALWAYS put in more than you think you need.
As a Red Seal tradesman I see a lot of certified trades that should not be doing what they were trained for.
You are very much a machinist Quinn.
Cheers
I appreciate you using the tools you are using. I recognize that an old “big iron” mill is awesome, but it’s a lot less approachable for most people.
Seeing you working on equipment that I could purchase on Amazon is extremely relatable.
Perfectly put - Quinn is the shop teacher I've always needed for the equipment that I can actually own!
Seconded - I'm pretty sure that a good percentage of subscribers are hobbyists with fairly basic equipment (I have a Myford ML7R, pretty small, and a Sieg X2-type mill) and going to large expensive machines will alienate quite a few.
Thirdeded. I think Quinn is making a real valuable contribution to a long-running body of work about not being constrained by limited machinery. Books like the 1948 classic "The Amateur's Lathe" (L.H. Sparey) are essentially all about this. There aren't many RUclips channels that are in this position. Bigger machines would dilute this significantly in my opinion.
It's true - I can think of at least two channels I used to love that became unwatchable when they landed a huge sponsorship deal and they had every specialized tool for any possible job. Limitations make you more creative.
@@peevester9987 Absolutely. Happens a lot with woodworking channels - they get money, move out of the garage into a purpose built shop, buy some industrial machinery, and then wonder why they're struggling to engage their existing (amateur, garage-based, low-budget) viewers.
Love to see a layout and strategy for organizing your new shop. Thank you for being a go to for novices like myself.
Just came here to say the same thing. Im in the process of setting up my shop and getting into hobby machining and would love some insight and ideas in layout from someone whos been doing it for a while and has a chance to start from scratch and change things. Including even a simple video on electrical layout. My shop is lacking in that area as well and ive got to tackle laying out outlets and better lighting.
Quinn, all your content screams integrity and genuineness. I'm so glad you're gonna have more time to hang out with your dad. I'm probably older than he is, but he's a lucky guy to have produced someone of your caliber. I used to watch your computer stuff, and I always came away thinking, "She should be in front of graduate students teaching just about any subject under the Sun. It's so important to be able to articulate concepts in a way that's approachable, and you've mastered that in spades. Hard to overstate how proud of you I am.
Congratulations on your move! I see your building inspector was quite busy. Enjoy your new space!! And don't worry, your fans won't mind a little wait till you're turning metal again.
Would love to see an interview with you and your Dad, it sounds like he was a big influence.
Also more sprocket please🙂
I'd love to see you get a small surface grinder - one of your how-to serieses on a surface grinder or T&C grinder would be incredible. Good luck with the move!
This old Tony's videos on his surface grinder have me fascinated in these machines. I wonder if there is a "small shop" version that would work well.
Glad to see the move went well. No matter if you publish every week or not we will all come view when you do.
Really respect your decision to move closer to your family. I love your videos and knew within about 5 seconds of seeing one of your videos you're a great person because you were talking about your dad and the stuff he taught you. I think that's special and feel the same about my parents. Thanks for all the helpful content. Hope the move goes smoothly from here!
Thanks! Quinn just a small token of my appreciation of your efforts.
"I'm not a real machinist", well, you've got me fooled & I been doing this for half a century!
I just want to wish you well and your good health with your new shop. Great milestone, a product of hard work!
Love your channel because of its “hobby size” tools. This is the niche us views appreciate.
I’m a 68 yr old male who worked in IT most of my life but in retirement am playing with your size lathe and mill.
It’s your vids that have set me on a now two year adventure.
Quinn, I appreciate your work on RUclips. While I'm strictly a woodworker myself some of the things I've seen on your channel I've been able to use on wood. It just proves the old adage, you never know where you're going to learn something that you'll put to good use some day.
You & Sprocket keep up the good work. Thanks!
It's very nice to see you and Sprocket have arrived safe and sound.
You go girl!! I don't even have a lathe nor do I have any idea of mashining, it's a dream to me having a shop and all the tools. But you are one of a kind, you deserve everything good that is coming for you 🤗. One of the best RUclipsrs on the subject.
When you put it like that I must admit I have appreciated your regularity far more than I had considered. Much love.
I'm glad to see your in your new place! I just moved late last year and I'm still working on my shop every chance I get. I would love to see you restore a old lathe or end mill just to see your take on it. Can't wait to see what the new shop looks like and how you set it up!
Quinn, I may have missed the answer to my previous question, it was asking you where you moved from and where did you move to. Don't want an address, just the name of the cities? I know you will be glad to be closer to your family. Love your videos and am proud to be one of your patreons.
Going back and rewatching old videos - as a mechanical engineering school dropout, I want to applaud you for being very conscious of how your work could affect the safety of others. There's a lot of societal pressure to say "damn the regulations, full speed ahead" - just look at that engineering nightmare of a submarine implosion story a couple months ago - but safety is **hard**, and it's always better to stay inside your limits when death is on the line. You're a real machinist, but you're also a real careful machinist, and that's a good thing.
Good luck with the move Quinn. I moved to the US from the UK several years ago and moved within the US about half a dozen times since. It takes its toll both physically and emotionally so give it time for it all to feel right. Your weekly videos are something I look forward to every Saturday. Don't worry if you miss a few. Your patreons will forgive you 👍😁
I think it's so much nicer to see you working with tools that people with moderate budgets can afford. I've stopped watching some channels where they just keep on expanding their shop and buying more and more new (and old) stuff. It's nice for them, but as a viewer it creates a disconnect as it shows more their buying habits rather than getting better at using the equipment they already have. Keep on going Quinn, great channel.
This is the ONLY cat video recorded entirely inside a vehicle that I've ever watched. It is also the only one I've ever enjoyed and appreciated. I think that record will now stand forever.
I'm also astounded to discover from it that you have never had the benefit of any formal training in machine shop technology. I suppose it proves that some very special people can learn and become competently expert at even the most difficult and challenging things without benefit of formal training. It prolly also proves there's a lot of good information running around and available now.
Your personal ethic and painfully rigorous discipline to develop and produce so many regular videos without fail is highly admirable, and I don't understand it in the least.
I heartily approve of your cat naming approach.
I have a dog whose short name is "Dozer", whose extended name is "J P Dozerman", and whose full name - which he only uses on formal occasions - is "J P Dozerman III, Esq."
Hey Quinn, just one more question (from Australia); Why cant everyone be like you!?
Thanks for being a superbly talented, charismatic, honest & relatable presenter of wonderous works and insights of all types! Much respect for your compassionate reasons for moving too - all with a complete workshop & Sprocket as well, top stuff! :D
Back to Canada Eh? Thanks for the videos, I learned so very much from them. ENJOY your life Quinn!Enjoy your life.
I watch a channel run by a crusty old Harley mechanic and he moved his 50yr shop last year. To say it was a big undertaking is a massive understatement. Anyhow,he filmed it all and posted a ton of content of him just going through everything and talking about what he’s done and what still needs to be done. I’m sure a lot of us would like to see how you get through your new shop set up as well. Just a thought.
Glad to hear that your move has been successful so far....I see lots of videos on air line install, wiring, work bench building in your near future, should be a fun summer and fall.
You rock on Quinn, take your time the world can wait...
Sunday morning. First thing:- tea, toast and Quinn’s weekly video. So look forward to Sundays.
Good luck with the new set up and come back on line when you can. We love the channel. William.
I've been a fan for awhile, but I've only just started working through your videos in an organized way. You are always so clear and unpretentious. I don't know if you fully realize how empowering you are, and I'm a sixty-something male who is fairly comfortable in a shop. For girls, and women without a mentor, this effect goes off the charts.
If you walk down the twist drill aisle in most hardware stores, you see some grotesque creations next to (hopefully) plain twist drills. Clearly most DIYers equate sharpening twist drills with an exceptionally difficult open-heart surgery. But once you get it figured out it's easy and you never really forget.
I decided to learn about 30years ago after dulling my 5th #36 twist drill. I figured out that I needed a center punch, a drop of oil and steady moderate pressure to drill, and set down at the bench grinder to sharpen my drills. I sharpened them and picked the worst (not quite symmetrical) to see how far I would get. I drilled all 168 holes in 3/16" mild steel, tapped my threads, and became a true believer. That was 31inches of mild steel. The other four are still in the tool box, ready for action.
Understanding this cutting (vs rubbing) action is key to just about everything that happens in the machine shop.
Moving a cat is a project in and of itself. My cat family would never give me permission to move, but then I moved closer to my human family 20 years ago, so it is not necessary. Enjoy your new home, and family time. Thanks for what you do!
P.S. If ANYONE has made even the slightest progress in teaching welding or the proper use of common shop tools, and especially shop SAFETY to their cat I would be Forever Grateful for your ideas.
(Never Give Up!!!!!)
Whilst I may lament a missing weeks video, I'm not a machinist I enjoy the maker and human elements, I would never want you to feel unnecessarily pressured to create one. If you want to keep up a 'record' that's your choice, if you feel one missing week will fall foul of the algorithm, that's slightly worrying, if you think we won't be here, that's never going to happen. Your production values are outstanding and well worth any wait.
Welcome home Quinn ... Good luck with your new shop ... Hope you enjoy every minute of setting it up and using it :)
Best wishes in your new digs, be safe as you set things up. Look forward to your consistently high-quality productions as they continue, but take all the time you need; we'll eagerly but patiently await whatever you post. And remind Sprocket that it's a lucky cat indeed that is so well-loved!
My safety lesson was delivered by the business end of a dremal sporting one of those paper thin metal blades. Left booger finger and thumb ended up with 32 stitches. Booger finger cut to the bone almost full length. Both fingers work better after the cutting but boy howdy!
I love the high ceilings. That's one thing I wish I had in my shop. Incidentally, someone sent me a box of titanium, too. Different person, though, he claims. :)
Hi Quinn. I was afraid I would be without my fix for a long time. Now my mood will improve. Can't live without your videos.
The Big Olds! If I could or better said I have done the same as you did until now, I would be very proud on my self! Respect to you!
I moved back to Edmonton from San Francisco for exactly the same reason. It's only become more obvious with time it was the right choice.
'cept for the damn mosquitos, of course.
Your a good girl wanting to be close to your Dad. Big sacrifice but something you wont regret. I am proud to support you via Patrion.
Its nice to get an update, and its nice to see more of Sprocket! In fact, until the shop is up and running, why not get Sprocket to make some videos for the channel? :)
Quinn, your reason for moving is very valid, spend as much time with your family as you can, ask as many questions as you can, then ask more.......you will never regret that.....believe me, I know, I did not do that....best wishes from an old guy who wished he had taken this advice.....Paul
Just thank you for all the enjoyment your efforts and entertainment provide.
There is no better reason than family, until a few weeks back I hadn't seen my adult children for 4 years, got to catch up for a coffee and a chat in a little coffee shop, ended up crying along with the staff. Facebook just isn't the same as a hug.
I like how with the fingers crossed/knock on wood duo you show both the goal (of still having fingers) and the possible consequences (not that).
It’s also interesting how you layout your shop. I’ve watched all your old video’s about how you use your old shop as good as possible.
such a joy to watch your unique humor you put in in your videos.. keep up the good work!! Love your teachings and we are here to support you!
Thanks for the update, Quinn. Hope you keep us involved in setting up the shop.
Wishing you all the best in your new home and some quality time with your family.
Will wait patiently for return, best of luck in the new house and all the best to Sprocket and the rest of your family.
Absolute beginner here and slowly working my way through your tutorials. Thank you so much.
Nice to see you giving us an update on your new adventure.
Im glad you mentioend about keeping your exisiting machinery,
because that is the size of machine that home hobbiest can relate to, if you go bigger i think you will lose a lot of followers.
because the people who tend to have larger and very expensive machines, is more the commercial users, and there are loads of channels that are in that range of machinery.
And so that is why i love watching your channel . your machines relate to the size of work that im learning about.
I appreciate your dedication. You and Abom are my weekly youtube must-see videos. You both make my weekend. Thank you for all you do.
Quinn full marks for the move.
I lost my dad a while back and it was a serious wake-up call
To see mum as much as i can while i can
Fantastic channel 👏
Best whishes for the future
Happy new home, and workshop Quinn.
Purge, great double meaning 👌.
Thanks for sharing and don't worry about your absolutely impeccable record on contiguous videos.
Stay safe all
U'r the best....not a machinist...I worked in a tool room for 3 years building tooling and you're better than most of the guys I worked with!
Your the BEST!
Very happy for you.
Maybe put mirrors on opposing walls? Create that infinite workshop!
Glad you and Sprocket made the move safely!
One electrical suggestion, that you probably don't need and already thought of, dedicate the existing 15 amp circuit to lighting only. One of the silliest things we do in US residential wiring is to put lighting (rarely the cause of circuit breaker trips) and outlets (frequently the cause) on the same circuit, so when we screw up not only are we angry but we're also in the dark.
Thanks!
I moved from WA to OK. A little over 2000 miles on the shortest route. I had to take the ram and knee off my mill to get in it a uhaul for the move. Lathe being small just took a few people to load. It's always an adventure to move, and then you have the fun of unpacking and always wonder how so much trash moved with you.
I’d love to see videos of what goes into setting up your shop, decisions you make along the way and why. But I’d watch floor sweeping videos for a few weeks quite happily too! Wish you success with your new place
As a cat parent as well, I’m glad and relieved to see Sprocket is well and settling into her new kingdom.
As usual thanks for taking us along
Thanks for the link to the carbide inserts. Doing this as a hobby I find it a bit tricky trying to figure out what works best. When you do upgrade to bigger machine tools just remember what the move was like this time and consider how much worse it gets when you buy more and bigger stuff!
I appreciate the video especially with regards to “life style” comments and how machining is an extension of who you are. Am guessing that for a lot of your viewers their shop is their “zone” where they can just be themselves and make chips!
Well I'm somehow relieved that you're actually doing this full time now. I was somehow thinking you were still doing software work, *and* finding time to have both really cool hobbies and a moderate sized RUclips channel. Makes me feel less inadequate 😁
In my paper mill years, we shared a building with a sister division's rubber testing guys. They told me some tricks about handling rubber in general and nice tricks in certain situations. One that was really astonishing to me was about cutting soft rubber. A sharp knife is useless. Instead a serrated kitchen knife or a hacksaw (not a knife made of hack saw blade!) with soapy water lubrication did the trick. I have not had much use for this secret knowledge, but I can testify about its benefits.
To add to the others suggesting ways to keep your streak: a slow pan around the new shop from the middle (or middle of a specific area) and point out what you've moved/built/changed about each area of that part of the new shop.
I’ll keep this short and simple, I love your channel! You are so good at doing what you’re doing. Thank you for your time and effort!
Thanks for the update video with answering the questions. As far as cloug42 electronic lead screw, It has been one of the best projects I have ever done to my lathe. I keep thinking what should I do with all those gears. With moving and everything that goes with it. You will have all you can do just to set up shop, Sprocket will have to retrain you at this new location and some how you will have to get your living quarters arraigned. Makes me tired thinking about it.
Congratulations on your move it looks a nice workshop space and will be even better when you unpack all your stuff
The best excuse to move is family your there for them and their there for you strength in numbers
Missed a lot of your vids due to circumstances and was surprised that you had packed your bags and moved stay safe and well I’m looking forward to new shop vids thanks 👍👨🏻🏭🇬🇧
Radial arm saw is a beast. The manufacturer bought mine from me after 20 years. Was sick and didn’t want anyone to get access to it.
Hi Quinn, Even a very short video that says you are getting set up and going fine would be great. The last shop that I moved took 4 semis two 15 ton cranes and 225000 lb forklifts. We shut down on Friday, and was starting production back on Tuesday, Planning and preparatory work took about 3 months. Hope that I never have to do that again! This will give me time to watch some of your older series! What part of the world have you moved to? Of course, I'm not wanting an exact location because I respect your privacy. Good luck getting set up and that all your equipment survives the move.
I sure have learned a lot watching your videos.
Tot (I think it was him) made a video where he was working with Titanium and there was something about needing to keep a constant feed (and speed?) when machining. I am assuming you know about this. Just thought I would mention it even though I am probably "preaching to the choir". I have never worked with titanium but I find it interesting and that thing about the speed and feed stuck in my mind. I guess if you stop in the middle of a cut, you can't really just start up again, if I am understanding it correctly. Hope this helps! Glad you and Sprocket arrived safetly! 😀
Thank you for all you do. It's not gone unnoticed.
Family, always the best reason to do something.
I always enjoy the videos and look forward, from far far away in the UK, to the future ones.
Team Blondihacks will still be here Quinn, even if you miss the occaisional vid. Dont feel overly pressured. Seeing you set up a shop from scratch is going to be good educational fun. Oh and you almost, so very nearly almost, had sufficient Sprocket content in this vid!
Thanks for taking the time to give the update and insights into your move. However, most of all thanks for the Sprocket clips! 😻🐈
You probably already know this but I'll say it anyway lol. You have possibly the best channel on you tube in this genre for us hobby type small shop machinist's. I know it is a lot of time and work for you but know for sure we appreciate it. Thank you so much for the effort and quality you put out here for us
I sure wish I could afford to become a patron! Your videos are some of the best I've found on any topic, but for a budding, self-teaching (I won't say 'self-taught' because I've not learned much yet) machinist like me, they are perfect. You explain things clearly and COMPLETELY, which is something that many others do not, whether on RUclips or in books and articles. You also do it in such a relaxing, entertaining, and well-produced way. Yours is one more RUclips channel that makes me wonder: Why does she not have at least ten times as many followers?
It will be fascinating, and I know, educational, to watch as you expand into your new shop. And, as someone who has traveled only about 10% of the distance you did with your cat in a car, I bow to you in awe. Yikes!
I like your solution to the acoustics of recording in an empty space. I'd do the same but the steering wheel would get in the way of the accordion. Glad you survived the trip, thumbs included!
Glad to see you and Sprocket made a safe trip. Hope your new home is great and it is always good to be close to family. Looking forward to future videos even if we have to wait a little.
Thanks for sharing.
First thing that caught my eye was no goggles. It surprised me for a second. I honestly can't remember seeing your face without them. I'm very glad you didn't put on safety squints and the apron to make this update.
Wow! A new video! I'm glad to see you're having some success regarding your move! I look forward to seeing your new setup, once it's set up! I also look forward to seeing you working on projects again! Best of luck to you and Sprocket!
I'm looking forward to seeing your new shop set up. It looks like a nice size space. I enjoy all your videos and want to thank you for sharing your knowledge. I hope all your belongings arrived in good shape.
Cheers from Canada
I would like to see the difference in how you set up a shop and the machines now that you’ve had years more experience. Not just what you would do different but maybe even what you would put up with to get something else in return (unless your new shop happens to be perfect).
Thank you for this update. I have a corner of my commercial shop now that I'm retired. Two stray cats decided to move in. Free food is a big draw. Doors are open in warm (HOT) weather so they can come and go but seem to know when doors are going to close and make sure they are inside.
Best of luck, Quinn. No doubt a stressful period of time. I wish you well.
There's a few comments here about hopefully continuing the upload streak, so I would like to argue the other side as well: It sounds like you are already putting enough pressure on yourself for the sake of a streak, and while regular uploads are always nice, no one actually depends on them. Also, the channel is already doing an intermission (with different content than usual, showing the move, ...), so a break won't be a shock to regular viewers, anyway. So if you need a break, I will gladly wait for as long as necessary. (Besides, I and probably many others here also watch ToT, and if you can get used to _that_ upload schedule... ;) )
And to those who desperately want their weekly Blondihacks fix: why not go back and re-watch an old video, so you can check if she has indeed gotten better? ;)
Taking time off is always a pain when you're self employed but it'll do you good, there's always tomorrow :-)
Looking forward to see you setting your new shop up. All the very best of luck Quinn.👍👍
I agree, for a hobby shop your machines are pretty much OK, you only need a more powerful (not bigger) lathe.
I would recommend you change your lathe for a gear head one. I have a 13X24 one and every time you complain about something with your lathe I feel your pain because I don't have those issues. More variety of machines is what I would go for.
Best wishes for the future Quinn from England.