Garrett, i totally 200% agree. I dont pay to much attention to social media, but I quickly tire of some of the negative comments. I really appreciate your channel and enjoy following you. I am a retired 74 year old and have taken the plunge recently and bought a cnc. Here in Austalia I managed to get one made here and am setting it up as we speak. I am using vcarve pro and gSender. I must admit I am a tad nervous as I near my first project. Keep going Garrett, I may well be screaming for help very shortly.
Garrett, Enjoyment is the greats skill. I had a true woodworker come to ask help on how to run a cnc. After working with him, he said running a cnc is a skill. Thnaks for all your hard work.
Garrett Give’m Hell 3:42 brother!! Loved it! Keep doing your thing your way and the real people that make sawdust will keep learning and watching. Celebrate you!!!
I just watched your video on people that piss you off. The things you said I whole heartedly agree with. I'm just like you in the fact that I don't allow negativity in my life either. Your words are honest and true and thank you for sharing them
Garrett .. Sounds like those making unhelpful comments are jealous.. I love your channel and it has helped me on my CNC journey in the UK. Keep them coming Mike
I was in the Marines for 6 years. While a young PFC at Camp Pendleton I was ordered to the color guard for about 2 months. If you are on a Marine color guard, then yes, there are very specific rules about how to handle a flag. If you're making a piece of art like this, we all know where your heart and mind are. It's a very cool piece that evokes patriotism in a unique way. BTW- The view is from behind. So the girl in the carve is displaying the flag correctly. Some people are just wankers.
The more and more I watch you, I get more and more impressed. Those are very good points on how people wake up and choose violence for the day, it must be miserable, I just Block them. I seen something similar where a creator in a shop was using his phone as his monitor on self mode, when you do that the image is inverted. And people missed the whole video just to get on him about his flag looked to be hung wrong in the background. Some called him everything but a woodworker. Your teaching style works for me, the way you engage just clicks with my brain and I have learned more real world skills in this, from you than any other. The first machine I ever seen I ran for superflow. I was one of three in the cabinet shop in 2000 ish and we got a 4x8 shopsabre with vacuum and it blew me away, at that time I was just getting a home computer, so it was so cool to have the job of running it. I always wanted my own machine and been a kitchen carpenter for 30 years I knew my way around a shop, but they were unreachable. I had a career ending injury 18 months ago and said hell with it and bought one, used recovery time to learn it and I feel that stupid machine saved my ass from self destructive loathing. I came across your videos while in the hospital and I truly was inspired to get that machine as soon as i could. Thanks, for the you tube university education...really thanks.
Garrett, I'm the guy who told you the story about the sewing! All I can say is this vid ROCKS! I've found that almost in every case the Nay Sayers are the ones with the least amount of talent, ability, or personal DRIVE to even try to achieve something. I always ask them if I can see some of their work in this field of endeavor...never hear from them again! I equate them to movie critics. When was the last time you saw a movie made by a movie critic. I'll get off my soap box now. Keep the vids coming.
You're absolutely right! I have been woodworking for 13 years. I have hand carved pieces with a chisels and been told by other people that I CNCed them when I didn't. In my experience the people that care about whether you carved it by hand, aren't willing to pay the price for things that are carved by hand and aren't willing to believe you did it anyways. Some people need to be contrary and wrong. I am new to CNCing. I see it as a useful tool to expand on my abilities as a wood worker and I am really enjoying learning about all of the technical things such as a down cutting bit not having fuzzies on the top surface and to not use them to bore holes unless I want to start a fire. I love all of this new knowledge. I appreciate every bit of what you are doing. Thank you.
WikiSnapper, I couldn't agree with you more my friend. At the end of the day there will always be neighsayers no matter what you're doing. But, there will also be the people who can truly appreciate the work and effort that goes into your craft. It's important to know your worth brother. Happy cncing my friend!
I have a plasma table but modified it (on my own) to run a router. I watch your channel because you keep it REAL. I lost my mother to cancer, divorced, drank and got in trouble with the law all at the same time. My machine gave me a purpose, knowledge and a way to express my creativity. I love what I do. It gave me fulfillment. It changed my life...
Garrett I applaud you... it's about time someone spoke there mind to talk the negative crap in these forums... I am very new to this and I belong to a bunch of these forums and fir the most part people are pretty awesome and so will to help me.. but there is always going to be that few who think they are just better then everyone else... but in true fact no one is better then anyone else... thanks again Garrett for being so bold and speaking your mind...
Some people seem to find it impossible not to criticize others work, and some people just cannot give someone any praise or admiration without quantifying it and it pisses me off as well. Back in the 80's, when I was in college, I had a friend that was an art student and could draw pictures that looked like a photograph, I was also into art but did not commit as much of my time to it as he did. I finished a drawing that I was very pleased with and showed it to my friend and returned with a backhanded compliment, "Not bad for catalogue work," he could have simply said nice job, he did it all the time. Love your channel!
"THANK YOU!!!" What you are talking about touches on so many fields. I have been in the IT field for over 20 years and have come across so many people who have this attitude that they are better than everyone else and will trash anyone they feel doesn't meet their level of skill. Many don't give new developers, devops, testers, or anyone else a chance. I try to encourage others in things I am skilled at. I don't give advice unless you ask, just like you mentioned, with the exception of when I am training someone, and even then I would never act like an a-hole and constantly berate them. When I watch a video I always look to see what or how I can do something better than I can right now, and there are a lot of areas where that helps me.
Thanks Garrett. These negative people don't deserve any of your time or attention. Your videos were the very first ones I had ever watched about CNC. You taught me how to do my first carve on my machine and because of that I now have a nice little CNC business that is growing and I just bought a second machine to keep up with the orders. Thanks for your hard work and the Sharing of your knowledge.
As a 65 year old, retired engineer and CNC'er / novice woodworker I closely relate to your experiences and the enjoyment you get from being creative and learning new stuff. I have also had similar experiences with unsolicited negative opinions from a**holes. I just ignore them. Life is too short. Thanks for all you do. - Mike, Tumble Creek Woodshop, Cora, Wyoming
Hey Garrett, speaking from a former Marine perspective your carving is perfectly fine in my book. The key which you can ask any former military person is the Stars are at the beginning of the way the wind flows through the flag (i.e. the stars are always starting at the front of your car with the flag flowing to the back). Love the design and people should be more encouraging versus criticizing. Life is too short to be so negative in your life, look at the good in all and embrace ALL our diversity and experience. Love your channel...please keep up the great work!
First off, thank you for your videos, they have been an enormous amount of help getting me started in CNC. I have been wood working for 30 years, and now have a second career as an IT person, so for me this was a perfect juxtaposition of two of my favorite things. That being said, it has still been a steep but very enjoyable learning curve. A CNC is just another tool, but one that gives you great precision and repeatability. I just don't understand people, most of whom would have no idea how to do this, who seem to think that they have been appointed the official deciders of what is "actual woodworking". All hobbies seem to have these self-appointed critics for some reason. I say embrace those who support you and just scroll on by and ignore the people want to tear you down.
Good Job Garrett, No matter what you do there is always people that want to put you down or degrade what you did. If you take the lady rotate 90 degrees to the left the union is on top and she is flying leading the way. Good job you the man.
I am glad you touched on this. We all ventured into the cnc world for various reasons. We all have our own story. We never criticize the painter for the brush they use. Without creativity and the skills we learned along the way, its just another tool that would just sit in the corner. To anyone reading this, rest assured, the haters wouldn't even know how to turn on the controller. Thanks for the straight shooting video Garrett!
I also got my CNC machine due to watching and listening to you! I know I’m creative, but I can’t draw or build a piece of furniture by hand, but I can create amazing things with a CNC machine! Thanks Garrett!!
Garrett, if I look at your carve, I understand that she is holding the flag in the long way. Turn your project counter clockwise. And if this person is so critical about the flag, just remind them what the flag stands for…..”FREEDOM “. God bless you Garrett!!
You are a good guy, man. That was one of the most righteous and proper rants about creativity -- let alone the CNC version of it -- that I've ever heard. I was a woodshop brat in high school, and I'm an amateur musician (bass player). My biggest project was to build a bass in woodshop, like back in 1981. I didn't finish it, but I came *really* close. Having just the knowledge that I was taught by my superb woodshop instructor, I *almost* succeeded in building an instrument I've been playing now for over 40 years. Everything you say in that video is spot-on, and also has an analogy in music. I've become pretty okay as a bassist, but I'm not a professional and probably lack certain skills required to be one (for example, having memorized a ton of jazz standards, or being a better sight-reader). And I totally GET when I'm seeing/hearing someone with those skills! I'm not so dumb that I don't recognize a Master. So, like you we're saying about master wood-workers: "I don't need to be told that I'm not at your level, or that I did something wrong, or screwed something up." I'm very well aware of that, because something inspired me, way back when, to learn how to play the instrument, even if I haven't risen to a certain level, and it was those same Masters! A CNC machine is an instrument. It's a device we use to express our creativity. I myself may not be the most accomplished, and I always welcome constructive criticism. But you're so right. Some people seem to exist mainly to tear other people down, to tell them that they messed up, that they *suck* at this, and so on. What a bleak life that must be! Patrolling Facebook to critique someone else's carve? (And by the way, I totally don't get the criticism of your beautiful carve. To me, I was like: Well, if he just flips it 90 degrees to the left, from my perspective, everything is right and proper. Stars and Bars are in the right place, etc. I would not have dreamed of that criticism in a million years!) Also, incidentally, your "Luthier's Bit Set" is pretty darned inspired, and I will be purchasing one soon! You totally got to the essence of what's required to carve those thick bodies!
I'm with you Garrett. I see those posts, roll my eyes and scroll past. It frustrates me too, because I like many, like woodworking, but never manage to get everything just right. But with my cnc, I am now cutting stuff that looks awesome and has tight tolerances and I am so stoked! I enjoy creating and am proud with what I'm accomplishing
Garrett, You are a great resource and you say things the way you feel which is very refreshing. Anyone making anything is awesome no matter how developed their skills are. If someone is trying to make then they are great in my book!!! There is an old saying that my grandmother used to tell me." If you can't say something good then keep your comments to yourself. Great video!!!!
I live in Michigan and I don’t have a heating shop, so it’s been several months since I CNCed. Yesterday I came out fiddled with getting the shop set up and decided a sign was needed, I turned on the CNC opened VCarve Pro, and realized I had forgotten how to make a sign. I just brought up a IDC UTube video and in a couple of minutes I was off and running. Thanks Garrett for all you do.
Bravo, unless you have something nice to say, keep it to yourself...its a great carve! Local kids bring projects by my house when they see me in the garage bulding something and they are so proud of their project and as rough as it is, i always build them up and tell them what a great job they did...their smiles are priceless!
Garrett, I appreciate your channel and all your support for those of us who are starting out. Your videos start from the beginning, giving us all the tools to succeed. Even nicer is that you offer your help from videos on every topic - to emailing you directly...there is no one that offers that kind of support. You keep doing what you are doing and there are a lot of us that appreciate you and will continue to follow you. God bless!
Thank You Garrett for making this video. Our church was celebrating 50 years of getting a new roof, I decided to engrave on my CNC machine some of the old roof tiles which I salvaged. I had the name of the church correct but was told that the cross I engraved was wrong. The church is in Scotland and we have many different interpretations of the cross. According to the so called expert the cross was wrong but in my eyes it was correct. Until I saw your video I was going to throw them all in the skip, now they are going to be handed in on the day of the anniversary . Thank you again for giving the confidence to go ahead . please stay safe. Bill M8-) Scotland
Now is the time to say Thank you! It is very difficult to find information about CNC tools and how to use them properly. There are thousands of types on the market, that's why your videos are very useful! It is also very useful to learn from someone who has experience working with these machines and tools because the manufacturers do not provide enough data.
Damn Garrett!! I couldn’t agree with you more!!! There are many who just feel it’s their duty to burst other people’s bubbles…Thanks for bringing up this subject…it happens way too often… I just block them so I don’t have to deal with their negativity more than once!
Garrett, thanks for sticking up for all of us who have created sawdust, and some fireplace material, as we continue to learn and refine and be proud of our craft!
Garrett you are not wrong in this whole video. I work part time at a local hardware store and I run into individuals who ask for your input , and then will stand there and criticize the help you are offering them. I just let them rant and nicely suggest they do it the way they are see fit and walk away. Your efforts and teaching are awesome Garrett. Thank you for speaking out. I support you and have similar experiences. Keep up all your hard work. It helps the majority of us in this CNC world. Ignore the ney sayers.
I appreciate your videos a lot. We got a CNC machine at work and they told me to set it up and figure out how to use it, I started just guessing but your videos enabled me to use the machine much better! it went from being a hard annoying task to something I enjoy at work. I was able to make all of our recreation and fire crews their logos. A lot of the stuff I have made Isn't very good but everyone who has received something has been stoked regardless, so thank you for making these videos that have helped me grow in my CNC machine abilities.
Your wisdom is really appreciated. I have lost my company in the last year and I am lost. I started rebuilding my workshop. I enjoy the challenge of building something I have never done and I am at ground zero. Praying I can make this work or risk not feeding my children. Your word have helped inspire me.
I love that you've kept the absolute beginner in mind with your videos. I've had my CNC since the new year and have enjoyed watching countless hours of videos and tutorials. Being retired, I love a new challenge and have put the 9 to 5 mindset IN a box and threw it out. You've inspired me to put in the time to learn and attempt projects with the CNC. Software learning curve is steep but doable. I'm from the old school and we used to say, "If I want your opinion, I'll beat it out of you" Keep up the great work!
DLL, congrats on your new CNC. I am happy to hear that my videos have inspired you to jump into CNC and find something that helped you get out of the 9 to 5 mindset!
I'm with you totally! So many people feel entitled to impose their thoughts/beliefs about something that has NOTHING to do with them! Those people are miserable on the inside and attempt to make themselves feel better by denigrating others.
Garrett, You are the one that convinced me to buy my CNC by your honest and detailed presentations and I thank you for that. The huge learning curve is easier to navigate with you and your channel as a resource. The field of the flag is correct as viewed from the front as you stated. Keep it up.
The general public, and even many craftsmen, do not understand CNC, 3D printers, etc. So many people think it is "just push a button" but have no idea what feeds and speeds would be needed for cutting plywood versus maple, or temperatures and speeds for extruding PLA versus PETG. Work holding, bed adhesion, and post-processing are critically important. There is an art to running these machines. You are very clearly about teaching people that art.
This is a great example of project perspective, encouraging perspectives and as well as openness to change. One of the most fun part of CNC is the chance or iterative design process. Being too pleased with your current situation might have you miss a chance to grow. You stated that you don’t want to follow rules, which is good and allows you to change and grow. Further more you set rules at the end of you video that said everyone should follow. They are very good suggestion and everyone should be open to hearing them as suggestions. zero tolerance is a rule. The Flag is a place of passion I ask you politely to know that it has been a symbol to some of us as the the freedom to have our freedom. When the last thing you see of your buddy was that symbol in an effort protect our freedom. In closing I think your flag was correctly displayed. Garett you inspire me with your passion and willingness to share and teach others. You make me want to be open to learn new perspectives. Semper Fi, Dave
Garrett, your videos as well as having the chance to speak with you directly on the phone is what convinced me to purchase the Longmill. I have been a novice / hobbyist woodworker for the past 40 odd years and the age of 61, purchased a CNC. I do have some computer skills but was completely new to the CNC world. Your encouragement and enthusiasm convinced me I could do this. Btw, if you turn your carving lenghtways with the woman's head to the left of you......the union is in the proper position. :) Thank you, and we appreciate you.
My husband and I purchased a millright cnc to further his hobby making automata. We had no idea what we were in for..the amount of skill not only putting it together, but getting it to work is incredible. I am thankful we work well together and very thankful for what you have provided in your videos, without which we would not be cutting at this point. It is a skill, an art and a great deal of fun when it comes off the machine. We look forward to what lies ahead….
I look at it this way, if you are creating or fixing something, you get a thumbs up to me. I've seen some horribly items made but still gave a thumbs up, because they are making an attempt to do something or make something. We need to get back to encouraging people to work with their hands. Things will always need to be made by people.
My grandmother had a saying; Misery loves company! As I have mentioned in public and private, you and your company are a true asset to the CNC hobby. Thanks for all that you do!
Hi Garrett, You're most welcome. It's really good to see there are many people that got behind you on this unfortunate incident to give you some moral support and to show you that not everyone is tarred with the same brush. Now, it's water under the bridge, and time to move on and continue doing what you do best. The Lady and the American flag actually looked really good, I would have been very happy if I had done that on my CNC machine. Talking of doing a 3D on my machine, I sent you a message regarding the open book 3D carve that you did a short while ago, hopefully, you can find a few minutes to have a look for me. If anyone else reads this message, Please continue to encourage and support Garrett. Regards, Michael
Thank you sir! I am, at ground zero of learning to CNC. I mean REALLY at ground zero! I am going to learn CNC first by building my 'own' custom CNC machine; my hopes are that I will more intimately learn by building my own vs. buying a ready-made CNC machine. So, my hat off to you! I am 62 and know absolutely nothing about CAD/CAM software or CNC'ing but I do have a basic understanding about the X,Y,Z thinking that goes into this art. Before I run on any further, I'll just say thank for your straight forward no bullshit zero tolerance way of doing things.
Bryan, congrats on your first CNC brother! I think you are off to a great start building your own machine. I am excited to see where your CNC journey takes you.
people around the world will always put their opinions ahead of the learning process---you are advancing yourself with cnc just like cabinet makers before found that table saws, jointers,planers,drill presses etc etc advanced their ability to DO GOOD WORK and still meet expectations of the BUYING public----people need to keep their opinions to themselves unless they are ask for it good video, rick (my opinion----keep going strong)
Been on a CNC for a year now and never looked back. It is an amazing journey and Garrett's videos helped so much. That flag reminds me of going to a friends house on a hot day by the pool and one of the ladies stood up, grabbed a flag towel to dry off and run in the house. I happened to snap a pic with the phone and carve it the next day. Take a fun day with friends and transfer the memory to CNC.
I'm closing in on 50 and am in my second year using my Longmill... boy have things progressed over the past 18 months (I started watching your videos long before I received my machine)... I don't care what those bozos say but I rarely if ever post anything I make for the reasons you outline. Thanks for this... you, my friends, family and CUSTOMERS love and appreciate my work. THAT is what counts and I try to remember. Keep it up, Garrett!
Hi Garret, I’m from Indonesia, I have learn a Lot, got a lot of knowledge about CNC from you… thank you.. Those who ever has negative thought will always be negative, just ignore them…. 👍👍
Garrett I have never chimed in but now I will!!! I just received my Phantom CNC SCV 44 today!!! You are absolutely correct! People are Dicks!!! I have worked my ass off (as an old man) to get up to speed to make things on my laser, 3D printer and now my second CNC. All of it was tough! Nothing in this world is easy. All I can say is we all feel the same. Celebrate our accomplishments and move forward (Positively) one step at a time!! Thank you for all of your knowledge that you share!!!!!
I just finished and delivered my first job. During design, I reached out to a few friends and one of them gave me a good piece of advice. “You’re the artist.” I don’t think I will ever unhear those 3 words.
Awesome carve. All I know is that no matter what side it’s on, someone is going to say it’s the wrong side. Well done! Thanks for all your videos. You have literally taught me everything I know about cnc work. Keep up the great work! 👍
boy houdy it's all about self gratification what makes you feel good didn't even notice that about the stars on the other side didn't care the ability to do it on the CNC is wow factor for me .good job that why i'm a subscriber the fact that you so generous to share your knowledge .thanks so much garrett
Great video, I've just begun my journey with a small CNC router. I'm 3 projects in and I appreciate your video so much. I'm a subscriber now, thanks so much!
YOUR RIGHT! THANKS FOR YOUR VIDEOS. I stand behind you and agree to what you say in this video. Everyone that does CNCing as great work. We learn new things every day in this hobby or business. I'm still learning and I'm not bad with my projects. It's taking me 8 years to know what I know now. Your Videos made that happen. KEEP HELPING US!
Ha, I remember that comment and thought the same way as you. I bought a long Mill based on your great reviews. Keep up it up Garret, many people appreciate your hard work.
I definitely agree with you on this. I’ve had this happen. I’ve made things with my cnc and my laser and been told by someone they really liked it. Then asked me how I learned to use the scroll saw. Then…. OH… I thought you made it. LOL. We are all makers. We might get there by a different path. But as you said… it’s about our own individual journey.
I loved this topic! So many people think it takes no skill to create a project on a CNC and they dismiss work produced on them as being of lesser quality. Such BS! I’ve been a woodworker all my life and can make just about anything out of wood. I was excited to get into CNC though because it’s a better way to produce beautiful things that would otherwise take too long to be commercially viable. I’m able to carve wood by hand, but it takes a lot of time to do it well. With 3D modeling software or purchased models I can produce intricate designs with precision as many times as I want. This doesn’t diminish their beauty, quality or intrinsic value. I’m still learning everything I need to be “good” at CNC, and anyone who thinks it’s just, “push a button” and requires no skill doesn’t know shit about it. Creating 3D models is not easy, even with great tools like Aspire. There is a shit-ton of knowledge, skill and artistry required to be capable of producing a beautiful model like the one you purchased. The skill, knowledge and artistry definitely don’t end there though. Understanding the CNC tool, material, cutters, tool paths, feed and speed, machine setup, and proper machine calibration MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE in whether you produce a beautiful product (like yours) or a piece of firewood. Saying CNC isn’t true woodworking is stupid and short sighted. It requires more skills and knowledge to pull it off successfully than to make it 100% by hand. CNC software and hardware are tools, just like paint brushes. Anyone can paint a picture, but I n the hands of a master those brushes produce something special and unique. Thanks for doing the videos and helping the community to up their game. Sharing your knowledge is helping us all to to be a better woodworkers.
I’ll add another “Thank You” to you Garrett. I picked up a Longmill about 6 months ago, all because of you and this channel. The level of detail and attention you have given throughout all your videos have helped countless people go from absolutely no knowledge to a beginner/intermediate level with ease. Keep doing what you are doing and leave other’s negativity in the rear view mirror. After seeing so many of your videos, learning so many different skill sets , the thing I have come to understand… You are only limited by your own creativity!
Garrett, Everything has a price and that includes success. Some people don't have what it takes to achieve what you have achieved so its much easy to bring you down than put in all that hard work to elevate themselves. I am new to cnc and I love it, you have taught me so much and every bit more I learn the more excited and alive I feel. Keep doing what you do mate and forget the losers.
Great video! I have yet to watch the whole thing. My mind is a tangled web of stuff that I have to get done this week, so distracted I am, but I hear you on this topic, brother. I usually find that it's the individuals who are jealous of what I created who are first to comment. I find that it's rare for experienced makers to comment unless, like you mentioned, you're looking for feedback.
Absolutely been there, Garrett! I worked a community market last summer, and found one yardbird who came by periodically and criticized my work. I wound up suggesting that he go to WalMart. Thanks for your videos and time.
Garret, I found your channel a while back and you inspired me and taught me a lot from your videos. Thank you for continuing to teach us noobs. Haters will always be haters.
Good words man. I dont make to please others, I make to please me. Without people like you educating us, I would not have been able to access my talents. Some advice on comebacks: Tell them that "they just want you to turn it around so that they can see the naked lady :-) Tell them you dont make their type of art. " Another come back is that " its well known that to argue with fools is to become a fool yourself" pause then say "I agree with you" Keep going brother!! (By the way I built my own CNC. That is my talent...)
Garrett, I'm with you, unfortunately this is the age we live in. We are living in a world of sad sacks and keyboard worriers that will attack you no matter the topic, but you already know that. Keep up the great video's and words of wisdom, I've learned much from you. Cheers!
Hey Garrett I'm a qualified cabinet maker, a supervisor at an international super yacht building company in Cape Town, South Africa. Been a cabinet maker for over 40 yrs but learning about and building my own CNC is way above the experience I've had through all these years, love your work input and valuable insight, that's a gem for me. All the best and best regards, from Chesney.
very easy made DIY own cnc machine and lot cheapen than all sell lot worst machines, etc onefinity machine, worst machine ewery normal men can build 4x cheapen same or better machine easy simple job, i has build my own machine less than 1000$ but have lot better than onefinity or many other brands machine who cost 4-5000$ only idiot pay 6000$ totally small and worst cnc machine when same machine can make DIY less than 1000$ sure,
Garrett, I appreciate all the helpful videos and advice on CNC routing. The project looks great and looking forward to improving my skills to produce a similar project.
Way to go. There are so many negative people in the world. It is definitely a skill to learn these machines and the whole design program. Love your easy to follow informative videos.
Nice side Garret, I like people that say it as it is. If someone thinks using a cnc machine is skill less have obviously never tried to do the whole process, If a cnc machine cost a dollar and the program was free majority of the people would try about 3 projects and quit. Let them complain, anyone that spends the time to learn this process deserves a ton of congratulations.
My grandpa taught me along time ago "opinions are like assholes, everybody's got one and some smell better than others" Love the channel, excellent work
Loved this video! There’s just some people who will look to put others down so that they’ll feel better about their meager lives. Absolutely love how real you are. Keep the good work coming! You’re a good man Garrett! I consider this your best video!!! And I’ve watched a LOT of them.
If only there were more people like you, I was told many years ago if you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all, keep up the good work, I have gleaned so much information from your channel All the best Bernie UK
Best video you've done on non tech stuff Garret. Very well said on all counts. No bull and just the right amount of swearing, in the correct context. You even use "pissed off" correctly unlike most Americans in my experience. Keep it up mate. I wouldn't have noticed the carve, but I'm not American. I'd have just hung it in my bathroom if I was fussed about it. I'ts narrow with a huge mirror on the one side. At least when your doing what you do in the bathroom and looking in the mirror, it'll be the right way round. I even bought a clock that goes backwards so I can see the time properly while looking in the mirror 😆
Had a chance to watch the video! Very well said! You always do a great job with all of your content. And there's always going to be haters out there. Full of themselves assholes, narcissist bastards that are out to make everyone else as miserable as they are. They are the ones who always have an opinion, they know best and will tell you how damn good they are, and are quick to pick out fault, but when it comes down to it they've either NEVER done it themselves OR they have an excuse why they don't do it. See it all the time. Strong work on the piece, Garrett. It really is a nice carve.
You are right on. Love the rant. I am a retired IT professional with a lot of woodworking experience (furniture, cabinets, church fixtures). I've done it all as a hobby and helping others. The natural progression for me was CNC. I've watched most of your videos and bought products from you. I bought a Longmill II 30x48 based on a lot of what you said and after researching Sienci Labs (a great company). So, why did I give you all this background? I've been on this planet longer than you and have encountered many of those negative "experts". I find that most of the time they have no idea what they are talking about and have never accomplished anything worthwhile. Some clown with a keyboard living in his mother's basement is not worth your time to engage them. Keep on doing what you are doing. Those of us that appreciate talent and class will continue to excel, while the naysayers continue to be miserable.👍
Hi Garrett, I caught the tail end of the live carve which ìs absolutely beautiful, still want to watch the full video (hopefully over weekend ). Ilove the fact that you understand we all have varied skill levels and knowledge not just with cnc but with everything in life. A wise man told me many years ago always be your own man, stay honest and true to yourself, and be optomistic, praise good things because at the end of the day we all end up the same if we are lucky (if you were a refuse collector or a managing director) Retired.. Please keep up the brilliant work. Also anybody who critisises and thinks they are perfect have never done anything, we all screw up from time to time because we are human and we pick ourselves up and try again.. Take care and never let the barstewards grind you down..
Thanks Garrett! I wish the downer in the small boxes would actually get it. The (some) BBQ/ smokers are the are the same way, no tolerance for nothing but stick burners. One thing I’ve noticed about you is you reply you send a personal note when you buy a great bit from you etc. you care thanks! By the way I love you carve it’s cool, I need to do one. The Wooden Swing Paul
I’d like to give you a huge thank you from Miami, FL!!! I remember sending you a picture of my first inlay and your kind words meant a lot since I basically learned EVERYTHING from watching your videos! You really have a big impact in this industry and your help/support is mainly what keeps me coming back and wanting to learn more from you. You will always come across jerks in the world, who are completely oblivious that they are unpleasant to interact with. It’s hard to filter them out right away some times. Sorry you had to make a video about this. Buy once again, THANK YOU FOR BEING HOW YOU ARE WITH YOUR CNC FAMILY!
Garrett you are an awesome person and an excellent instructor. You are the one that got me interested in cnc . This video is so true and what I live by every day. Thanks for all you do.
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Garrett, i totally 200% agree. I dont pay to much attention to social media, but I quickly tire of some of the negative comments. I really appreciate your channel and enjoy following you.
I am a retired 74 year old and have taken the plunge recently and bought a cnc. Here in Austalia I managed to get one made here and am setting it up as we speak. I am using vcarve pro and gSender. I must admit I am a tad nervous as I near my first project.
Keep going Garrett, I may well be screaming for help very shortly.
Knottyyash, congrats on your first CNC brother! I am excited to see what you create.
Garrett, Enjoyment is the greats skill. I had a true woodworker come to ask help on how to run a cnc. After working with him, he said running a cnc is a skill. Thnaks for all your hard work.
D Jones, great points brother! CNC is definitely a skill.
Garrett Give’m Hell 3:42 brother!! Loved it! Keep doing your thing your way and the real people that make sawdust will keep learning and watching. Celebrate you!!!
Scott, glad you enjoyed this video brother!
I just watched your video on people that piss you off. The things you said I whole heartedly agree with. I'm just like you in the fact that I don't allow negativity in my life either. Your words are honest and true and thank you for sharing them
John, very true my friend. Thanks for sharing your perspective on this one.
Garrett .. Sounds like those making unhelpful comments are jealous.. I love your channel and it has helped me on my CNC journey in the UK. Keep them coming
Mike
Gunship, I'm so happy to hear my channel has helped you brother. Keep up the good work yourself!
I was in the Marines for 6 years. While a young PFC at Camp Pendleton I was ordered to the color guard for about 2 months. If you are on a Marine color guard, then yes, there are very specific rules about how to handle a flag. If you're making a piece of art like this, we all know where your heart and mind are. It's a very cool piece that evokes patriotism in a unique way. BTW- The view is from behind. So the girl in the carve is displaying the flag correctly. Some people are just wankers.
Matt, very good points brother. I couldn't agree more!
The more and more I watch you, I get more and more impressed. Those are very good points on how people wake up and choose violence for the day, it must be miserable, I just Block them.
I seen something similar where a creator in a shop was using his phone as his monitor on self mode, when you do that the image is inverted. And people missed the whole video just to get on him about his flag looked to be hung wrong in the background. Some called him everything but a woodworker.
Your teaching style works for me, the way you engage just clicks with my brain and I have learned more real world skills in this, from you than any other.
The first machine I ever seen I ran for superflow. I was one of three in the cabinet shop in 2000 ish and we got a 4x8 shopsabre with vacuum and it blew me away, at that time I was just getting a home computer, so it was so cool to have the job of running it. I always wanted my own machine and been a kitchen carpenter for 30 years I knew my way around a shop, but they were unreachable.
I had a career ending injury 18 months ago and said hell with it and bought one, used recovery time to learn it and I feel that stupid machine saved my ass from self destructive loathing.
I came across your videos while in the hospital and I truly was inspired to get that machine as soon as i could.
Thanks, for the you tube university education...really thanks.
Garrett, I'm the guy who told you the story about the sewing! All I can say is this vid ROCKS! I've found that almost in every case the Nay Sayers are the ones with the least amount of talent, ability, or personal DRIVE to even try to achieve something. I always ask them if I can see some of their work in this field of endeavor...never hear from them again! I equate them to movie critics. When was the last time you saw a movie made by a movie critic. I'll get off my soap box now. Keep the vids coming.
Greg, right on brother. Thanks for letting me use that story because it couldn't be more accurate.
You're absolutely right!
I have been woodworking for 13 years. I have hand carved pieces with a chisels and been told by other people that I CNCed them when I didn't. In my experience the people that care about whether you carved it by hand, aren't willing to pay the price for things that are carved by hand and aren't willing to believe you did it anyways. Some people need to be contrary and wrong.
I am new to CNCing. I see it as a useful tool to expand on my abilities as a wood worker and I am really enjoying learning about all of the technical things such as a down cutting bit not having fuzzies on the top surface and to not use them to bore holes unless I want to start a fire.
I love all of this new knowledge. I appreciate every bit of what you are doing.
Thank you.
WikiSnapper, I couldn't agree with you more my friend. At the end of the day there will always be neighsayers no matter what you're doing. But, there will also be the people who can truly appreciate the work and effort that goes into your craft. It's important to know your worth brother. Happy cncing my friend!
I have a plasma table but modified it (on my own) to run a router. I watch your channel because you keep it REAL. I lost my mother to cancer, divorced, drank and got in trouble with the law all at the same time. My machine gave me a purpose, knowledge and a way to express my creativity. I love what I do. It gave me fulfillment. It changed my life...
Tony, your machine must be a BEAST brother! I'm so happy to hear that CNC has helped you so much in your life my friend. Keep working hard!
Garrett I applaud you... it's about time someone spoke there mind to talk the negative crap in these forums... I am very new to this and I belong to a bunch of these forums and fir the most part people are pretty awesome and so will to help me.. but there is always going to be that few who think they are just better then everyone else... but in true fact no one is better then anyone else... thanks again Garrett for being so bold and speaking your mind...
Paul, thanks for sharing your perspective on this one brother. I couldn't agree more about this one!
Thanks for the insight Garrett. words of wisdom is always appreciated.
Gary, my pleasure brother!
Some people seem to find it impossible not to criticize others work, and some people just cannot give someone any praise or admiration without quantifying it and it pisses me off as well. Back in the 80's, when I was in college, I had a friend that was an art student and could draw pictures that looked like a photograph, I was also into art but did not commit as much of my time to it as he did. I finished a drawing that I was very pleased with and showed it to my friend and returned with a backhanded compliment, "Not bad for catalogue work," he could have simply said nice job, he did it all the time. Love your channel!
Hoodoo, you are so right brother. Very good points. Glad you have been enjoying the channel.
"THANK YOU!!!" What you are talking about touches on so many fields. I have been in the IT field for over 20 years and have come across so many people who have this attitude that they are better than everyone else and will trash anyone they feel doesn't meet their level of skill. Many don't give new developers, devops, testers, or anyone else a chance. I try to encourage others in things I am skilled at. I don't give advice unless you ask, just like you mentioned, with the exception of when I am training someone, and even then I would never act like an a-hole and constantly berate them. When I watch a video I always look to see what or how I can do something better than I can right now, and there are a lot of areas where that helps me.
Mrklean, you are so welcome my friend. Glad to hear you and I see eye to eye on this one.
Thanks Garrett. These negative people don't deserve any of your time or attention. Your videos were the very first ones I had ever watched about CNC. You taught me how to do my first carve on my machine and because of that I now have a nice little CNC business that is growing and I just bought a second machine to keep up with the orders. Thanks for your hard work and the Sharing of your knowledge.
jim2lmo, very true brother. I couldn't agree more! Keep working hard on your CNC business!
As a 65 year old, retired engineer and CNC'er / novice woodworker I closely relate to your experiences and the enjoyment you get from being creative and learning new stuff. I have also had similar experiences with unsolicited negative opinions from a**holes. I just ignore them. Life is too short. Thanks for all you do. - Mike, Tumble Creek Woodshop, Cora, Wyoming
Mike, very good points brother. I couldn't agree more!
Hey Garrett, speaking from a former Marine perspective your carving is perfectly fine in my book. The key which you can ask any former military person is the Stars are at the beginning of the way the wind flows through the flag (i.e. the stars are always starting at the front of your car with the flag flowing to the back). Love the design and people should be more encouraging versus criticizing. Life is too short to be so negative in your life, look at the good in all and embrace ALL our diversity and experience. Love your channel...please keep up the great work!
Jeffrey, very true my friend. I couldn't agree more. Keep up the hard work yourself.
First off, thank you for your videos, they have been an enormous amount of help getting me started in CNC. I have been wood working for 30 years, and now have a second career as an IT person, so for me this was a perfect juxtaposition of two of my favorite things. That being said, it has still been a steep but very enjoyable learning curve. A CNC is just another tool, but one that gives you great precision and repeatability. I just don't understand people, most of whom would have no idea how to do this, who seem to think that they have been appointed the official deciders of what is "actual woodworking". All hobbies seem to have these self-appointed critics for some reason. I say embrace those who support you and just scroll on by and ignore the people want to tear you down.
Larry, you are so welcome my friend. I couldn't agree more about what you said. CNC is such a skill and a passion, it is 100% real woodworking!
Good Job Garrett, No matter what you do there is always people that want to put you down or degrade what you did. If you take the lady rotate 90 degrees to the left the union is on top and she is flying leading the way. Good job you the man.
Wayne, very good points brother. I couldn't agree more!
I am glad you touched on this. We all ventured into the cnc world for various reasons. We all have our own story. We never criticize the painter for the brush they use. Without creativity and the skills we learned along the way, its just another tool that would just sit in the corner. To anyone reading this, rest assured, the haters wouldn't even know how to turn on the controller. Thanks for the straight shooting video Garrett!
Kdub, very true brother. Criticism in a negative way never helps people at the end of the day.
I also got my CNC machine due to watching and listening to you!
I know I’m creative, but I can’t draw or build a piece of furniture by hand, but I can create amazing things with a CNC machine!
Thanks Garrett!!
Chris, congrats brother! I am excited to see what you create with your machine.
Garrett, if I look at your carve, I understand that she is holding the flag in the long way. Turn your project counter clockwise. And if this person is so critical about the flag, just remind them what the flag stands for…..”FREEDOM “. God bless you Garrett!!
Chris, very good points brother! I really agree with your perspective on this one.
Garrett, I absolutely and totally agree with your rant and feel the same way about everything you mentioned in this great clip. Thanks, Randy
Randy, glad you liked this one brother!
You are a good guy, man. That was one of the most righteous and proper rants about creativity -- let alone the CNC version of it -- that I've ever heard. I was a woodshop brat in high school, and I'm an amateur musician (bass player). My biggest project was to build a bass in woodshop, like back in 1981. I didn't finish it, but I came *really* close.
Having just the knowledge that I was taught by my superb woodshop instructor, I *almost* succeeded in building an instrument I've been playing now for over 40 years.
Everything you say in that video is spot-on, and also has an analogy in music. I've become pretty okay as a bassist, but I'm not a professional and probably lack certain skills required to be one (for example, having memorized a ton of jazz standards, or being a better sight-reader).
And I totally GET when I'm seeing/hearing someone with those skills! I'm not so dumb that I don't recognize a Master. So, like you we're saying about master wood-workers: "I don't need to be told that I'm not at your level, or that I did something wrong, or screwed something up." I'm very well aware of that, because something inspired me, way back when, to learn how to play the instrument, even if I haven't risen to a certain level, and it was those same Masters!
A CNC machine is an instrument. It's a device we use to express our creativity. I myself may not be the most accomplished, and I always welcome constructive criticism.
But you're so right. Some people seem to exist mainly to tear other people down, to tell them that they messed up, that they *suck* at this, and so on.
What a bleak life that must be! Patrolling Facebook to critique someone else's carve?
(And by the way, I totally don't get the criticism of your beautiful carve. To me, I was like: Well, if he just flips it 90 degrees to the left, from my perspective, everything is right and proper. Stars and Bars are in the right place, etc. I would not have dreamed of that criticism in a million years!)
Also, incidentally, your "Luthier's Bit Set" is pretty darned inspired, and I will be purchasing one soon! You totally got to the essence of what's required to carve those thick bodies!
Thomas, wow I'm humbled by all the kind words my friend. Thank you for all of your support brother.
I'm with you Garrett. I see those posts, roll my eyes and scroll past. It frustrates me too, because I like many, like woodworking, but never manage to get everything just right. But with my cnc, I am now cutting stuff that looks awesome and has tight tolerances and I am so stoked! I enjoy creating and am proud with what I'm accomplishing
Adam, I couldn't agree more brother. The CNC brings things to a whole new level for a lot of people.
Great rant. Also a true woodworker, artist, musician....creater will use any and every tool at their disposal to bring their ideas to life.
John, true that my friend. Couldn't agree more!
Garrett, You are a great resource and you say things the way you feel which is very refreshing. Anyone making anything is awesome no matter how developed their skills are. If someone is trying to make then they are great in my book!!! There is an old saying that my grandmother used to tell me." If you can't say something good then keep your comments to yourself.
Great video!!!!
Michael, thank you brother. I appreciate the support!
I live in Michigan and I don’t have a heating shop, so it’s been several months since I CNCed. Yesterday I came out fiddled with getting the shop set up and decided a sign was needed, I turned on the CNC opened VCarve Pro, and realized I had forgotten how to make a sign. I just brought up a IDC UTube video and in a couple of minutes I was off and running. Thanks Garrett for all you do.
Steve, right on brother! Happy to hear you are back in the shop figuring out things again.
Bravo, unless you have something nice to say, keep it to yourself...its a great carve! Local kids bring projects by my house when they see me in the garage bulding something and they are so proud of their project and as rough as it is, i always build them up and tell them what a great job they did...their smiles are priceless!
1960 fusion, I couldn't agree more brother. Glad you like this carve.
Garrett, I appreciate your channel and all your support for those of us who are starting out. Your videos start from the beginning, giving us all the tools to succeed. Even nicer is that you offer your help from videos on every topic - to emailing you directly...there is no one that offers that kind of support. You keep doing what you are doing and there are a lot of us that appreciate you and will continue to follow you. God bless!
Lucy, you are so welcome. I am so happy that my channel and all the videos have helped you in CNC. Keep working hard yourself!
Thank You Garrett for making this video. Our church was celebrating 50 years of getting a new roof, I decided to engrave on my CNC machine some of the old roof tiles which I salvaged.
I had the name of the church correct but was told that the cross I engraved was wrong. The church is in Scotland and we have many different interpretations of the cross.
According to the so called expert the cross was wrong but in my eyes it was correct.
Until I saw your video I was going to throw them all in the skip, now they are going to be handed in on the day of the anniversary .
Thank you again for giving the confidence to go ahead .
please stay safe.
Bill M8-)
Scotland
BillMartin, that is one heck of a story my friend. That sounds like an amazing project. I am excited for you to show your church what you made!
Now is the time to say Thank you! It is very difficult to find information about CNC tools and how to use them properly. There are thousands of types on the market, that's why your videos are very useful! It is also very useful to learn from someone who has experience working with these machines and tools because the manufacturers do not provide enough data.
Georgi, you are so welcome my friend!
Damn Garrett!! I couldn’t agree with you more!!! There are many who just feel it’s their duty to burst other people’s bubbles…Thanks for bringing up this subject…it happens way too often… I just block them so I don’t have to deal with their negativity more than once!
Onefinity, thank you brother! Nobody needs negativity like that in their life.
Garrett, thanks for sticking up for all of us who have created sawdust, and some fireplace material, as we continue to learn and refine and be proud of our craft!
William, you are so welcome my friend.
Thanks!
Glenn, thanks for the support brother!
Garrett you are not wrong in this whole video. I work part time at a local hardware store and I run into individuals who ask for your input , and then will stand there and criticize the help you are offering them. I just let them rant and nicely suggest they do it the way they are see fit and walk away. Your efforts and teaching are awesome Garrett. Thank you for speaking out. I support you and have similar experiences. Keep up all your hard work. It helps the majority of us in this CNC world. Ignore the ney sayers.
David, will do brother. I'm so happy to hear you liked this video and thanks for sharing your perspective.
Garrett, thank you sir!!! you are spot on!!!
Ed, thank you brother. Glad to hear this video resonated with you.
I appreciate your videos a lot. We got a CNC machine at work and they told me to set it up and figure out how to use it, I started just guessing but your videos enabled me to use the machine much better! it went from being a hard annoying task to something I enjoy at work. I was able to make all of our recreation and fire crews their logos. A lot of the stuff I have made Isn't very good but everyone who has received something has been stoked regardless, so thank you for making these videos that have helped me grow in my CNC machine abilities.
Caylee, keep working hard! I know CNC can be tough at first but it sure sounds like you got the hang of it and you are well on your way!
Your wisdom is really appreciated. I have lost my company in the last year and I am lost. I started rebuilding my workshop. I enjoy the challenge of building something I have never done and I am at ground zero. Praying I can make this work or risk not feeding my children. Your word have helped inspire me.
Kelly, thank you my friend. Keep working hard and focusing on building things back up. You will get there!
I love that you've kept the absolute beginner in mind with your videos. I've had my CNC since the new year and have enjoyed watching countless hours of videos and tutorials. Being retired, I love a new challenge and have put the 9 to 5 mindset IN a box and threw it out. You've inspired me to put in the time to learn and attempt projects with the CNC. Software learning curve is steep but doable. I'm from the old school and we used to say, "If I want your opinion, I'll beat it out of you" Keep up the great work!
DLL, congrats on your new CNC. I am happy to hear that my videos have inspired you to jump into CNC and find something that helped you get out of the 9 to 5 mindset!
I'm with you totally! So many people feel entitled to impose their thoughts/beliefs about something that has NOTHING to do with them! Those people are miserable on the inside and attempt to make themselves feel better by denigrating others.
C-Dub, you are so right my friend. I couldn't agree more.
Garrett, You are the one that convinced me to buy my CNC by your honest and detailed presentations and I thank you for that. The huge learning curve is easier to navigate with you and your channel as a resource. The field of the flag is correct as viewed from the front as you stated. Keep it up.
Ditto
Gordon, thank you my friend. I will keep up the good videos!
The general public, and even many craftsmen, do not understand CNC, 3D printers, etc. So many people think it is "just push a button" but have no idea what feeds and speeds would be needed for cutting plywood versus maple, or temperatures and speeds for extruding PLA versus PETG. Work holding, bed adhesion, and post-processing are critically important. There is an art to running these machines. You are very clearly about teaching people that art.
r2db, I couldn't agree more brother! Very good points.
r2db, very true my friend. All great points!
This is a great example of project perspective, encouraging perspectives and as well as openness to change. One of the most fun part of CNC is the chance or iterative design process. Being too pleased with your current situation might have you miss a chance to grow. You stated that you don’t want to follow rules, which is good and allows you to change and grow. Further more you set rules at the end of you video that said everyone should follow. They are very good suggestion and everyone should be open to hearing them as suggestions. zero tolerance is a rule. The Flag is a place of passion I ask you politely to know that it has been a symbol to some of us as the the freedom to have our freedom. When the last thing you see of your buddy was that symbol in an effort protect our freedom. In closing I think your flag was correctly displayed. Garett you inspire me with your passion and willingness to share and teach others. You make me want to be open to learn new perspectives.
Semper Fi,
Dave
David, very true my friend. You really bring up a lot of good points. Glad you enjoyed this video.
Garrett, your videos as well as having the chance to speak with you directly on the phone is what convinced me to purchase the Longmill. I have been a novice / hobbyist woodworker for the past 40 odd years and the age of 61, purchased a CNC. I do have some computer skills but was completely new to the CNC world. Your encouragement and enthusiasm convinced me I could do this. Btw, if you turn your carving lenghtways with the woman's head to the left of you......the union is in the proper position. :) Thank you, and we appreciate you.
Worrall, congrats on your new Longmill brother! I am excited to see what you create.
My husband and I purchased a millright cnc to further his hobby making automata. We had no idea what we were in for..the amount of skill not only putting it together, but getting it to work is incredible. I am thankful we work well together and very thankful for what you have provided in your videos, without which we would not be cutting at this point. It is a skill, an art and a great deal of fun when it comes off the machine. We look forward to what lies ahead….
Deanne, it sounds to like like you and your husband are off to the right start my friend. I am excited to see where your CNC journey takes you!
That's the right attitude Garrett, I have no room in my life for negativity either.
JohnFoutz-r2k, Absolutely! It's all about surrounding ourselves with positivity and creativity. Keep that good energy flowing!
I look at it this way, if you are creating or fixing something, you get a thumbs up to me. I've seen some horribly items made but still gave a thumbs up, because they are making an attempt to do something or make something. We need to get back to encouraging people to work with their hands. Things will always need to be made by people.
Jon, I couldnt agree more brother!
My grandmother had a saying; Misery loves company! As I have mentioned in public and private, you and your company are a true asset to the CNC hobby. Thanks for all that you do!
Brad, you are so right on this one brother! Thanks for sharing your perspective.
When and when not to listen to negative people is the masterpiece.People saying stupid thing can be useful. Your info is good Thank you
Roddy, I couldnt agree more brother!
Hi Garrett,
You're most welcome. It's really good to see there are many people that got behind you on this unfortunate incident to give you some moral support and to show you that not everyone is tarred with the same brush. Now, it's water under the bridge, and time to move on and continue doing what you do best. The Lady and the American flag actually looked really good, I would have been very happy if I had done that on my CNC machine. Talking of doing a 3D on my machine, I sent you a message regarding the open book 3D carve that you did a short while ago, hopefully, you can find a few minutes to have a look for me.
If anyone else reads this message, Please continue to encourage and support Garrett.
Regards, Michael
Michael, im glad you enjoyed this one brother! Keep working hard yourself, I will be emailing you shortly.
Thank you sir!
I am, at ground zero of learning to CNC. I mean REALLY at ground zero! I am going to learn CNC first by building my 'own' custom CNC machine; my hopes are that I will more intimately learn by building my own vs. buying a ready-made CNC machine. So, my hat off to you! I am 62 and know absolutely nothing about CAD/CAM software or CNC'ing but I do have a basic understanding about the X,Y,Z thinking that goes into this art. Before I run on any further, I'll just say thank for your straight forward no bullshit zero tolerance way of doing things.
Bryan, congrats on your first CNC brother! I think you are off to a great start building your own machine. I am excited to see where your CNC journey takes you.
people around the world will always put their opinions ahead of the learning process---you are advancing yourself with cnc just like cabinet makers before found that table saws, jointers,planers,drill presses etc etc
advanced their ability to DO GOOD WORK and still meet expectations of the BUYING public----people need to keep their opinions to themselves unless they are ask for it good video, rick (my opinion----keep going strong)
Rick, very good points brother. I couldn't agree more!
Been on a CNC for a year now and never looked back. It is an amazing journey and Garrett's videos helped so much. That flag reminds me of going to a friends house on a hot day by the pool and one of the ladies stood up, grabbed a flag towel to dry off and run in the house. I happened to snap a pic with the phone and carve it the next day. Take a fun day with friends and transfer the memory to CNC.
Jason, I'm so glad to hear you have found CNC and never looked back brother! Keep working hard.
Garrett, this is so true and thank you for saying something about this, but of course those people still won’t get it. Your awesome and thank you!!
DaLee, you are so welcome my friend. Keep up the good work!
I'm closing in on 50 and am in my second year using my Longmill... boy have things progressed over the past 18 months (I started watching your videos long before I received my machine)... I don't care what those bozos say but I rarely if ever post anything I make for the reasons you outline. Thanks for this... you, my friends, family and CUSTOMERS love and appreciate my work. THAT is what counts and I try to remember. Keep it up, Garrett!
Michael, thanks for the support my friend! I am so happy to hear that I have helped you in your CNC journey.
Hi Garret, I’m from Indonesia, I have learn a Lot, got a lot of knowledge about CNC from you… thank you..
Those who ever has negative thought will always be negative, just ignore them….
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Ridzeki, keep working hard and learning everything you can brother!
Garrett I have never chimed in but now I will!!! I just received my Phantom CNC SCV 44 today!!! You are absolutely correct! People are Dicks!!! I have worked my ass off (as an old man) to get up to speed to make things on my laser, 3D printer and now my second CNC. All of it was tough! Nothing in this world is easy. All I can say is we all feel the same. Celebrate our accomplishments and move forward (Positively) one step at a time!! Thank you for all of your knowledge that you share!!!!!
David, congrats on your new CNC brother! I am excited to see that bad boy rip and what you create.
I just finished and delivered my first job. During design, I reached out to a few friends and one of them gave me a good piece of advice. “You’re the artist.” I don’t think I will ever unhear those 3 words.
Tim, couldnt agree more brother. You are the artist!
Awesome carve. All I know is that no matter what side it’s on, someone is going to say it’s the wrong side. Well done! Thanks for all your videos. You have literally taught me everything I know about cnc work. Keep up the great work! 👍
Jason, thank you brother! Keep up the good work yourself!
Glad you think like that! Thank you for all your hard work and motivation!
Ludwig, you are so welcome my friend. Keep working hard yourself!
boy houdy it's all about self gratification what makes you feel good didn't even notice that about the stars on the other side didn't care the ability to do it on the CNC is wow factor for me .good job that why i'm a subscriber the fact that you so generous to share your knowledge .thanks so much garrett
Mark, I couldn't agree more about this one brother! You are so welcome for all the videos brother. Keep up the hard work!
Great video, I've just begun my journey with a small CNC router. I'm 3 projects in and I appreciate your video so much. I'm a subscriber now, thanks so much!
Bill, congrats on your first CNC brother. I am excited to see what you create.
YOUR RIGHT! THANKS FOR YOUR VIDEOS. I stand behind you and agree to what you say in this video. Everyone that does CNCing as great work. We learn new things every day in this hobby or business. I'm still learning and I'm not bad with my projects. It's taking me 8 years to know what I know now. Your Videos made that happen. KEEP HELPING US!
Roger, you are so welcome my friend. Keep up the good work.
Beautiful words and beautiful work, Garrett! Thanks for the positivity that you provide for this community. CNC on, my brother!
MOZO, glad you enjoyed this one brother! Keep working hard yourself.
When you spend 40 plus hour doing a rendering for a screen door, my customer was blown away. I agree with you totally, good on you.
mikepeterson8663, That's fantastic to hear! It's always so rewarding to see a customer's reaction to your craftsmanship. Keep up the great work!
Appreciate what you're doing to lift up craftsmen and CNC entrepreneurs. Your enthusiasm and encouragement have helped a lot of folks I know
The Wizard, thank you brother. Keep up the good work yourself!
Ha, I remember that comment and thought the same way as you. I bought a long Mill based on your great reviews. Keep up it up Garret, many people appreciate your hard work.
Dean, thank you brother! Keep up the hard work yourself!
Keep the good work Garrett,
These negative people try to start a negative club and don't succeed because they are too negative
Denis, thank you brother. I will keep cranking out the videos to help you!
I definitely agree with you on this. I’ve had this happen. I’ve made things with my cnc and my laser and been told by someone they really liked it. Then asked me how I learned to use the scroll saw. Then…. OH… I thought you made it. LOL.
We are all makers. We might get there by a different path. But as you said… it’s about our own individual journey.
Angie, sorry to hear this happened to you too! Keep working hard, I am excited to see where your CNC journey takes you.
I loved this topic! So many people think it takes no skill to create a project on a CNC and they dismiss work produced on them as being of lesser quality. Such BS! I’ve been a woodworker all my life and can make just about anything out of wood. I was excited to get into CNC though because it’s a better way to produce beautiful things that would otherwise take too long to be commercially viable. I’m able to carve wood by hand, but it takes a lot of time to do it well. With 3D modeling software or purchased models I can produce intricate designs with precision as many times as I want. This doesn’t diminish their beauty, quality or intrinsic value.
I’m still learning everything I need to be “good” at CNC, and anyone who thinks it’s just, “push a button” and requires no skill doesn’t know shit about it. Creating 3D models is not easy, even with great tools like Aspire. There is a shit-ton of knowledge, skill and artistry required to be capable of producing a beautiful model like the one you purchased. The skill, knowledge and artistry definitely don’t end there though. Understanding the CNC tool, material, cutters, tool paths, feed and speed, machine setup, and proper machine calibration MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE in whether you produce a beautiful product (like yours) or a piece of firewood.
Saying CNC isn’t true woodworking is stupid and short sighted. It requires more skills and knowledge to pull it off successfully than to make it 100% by hand. CNC software and hardware are tools, just like paint brushes. Anyone can paint a picture, but I n the hands of a master those brushes produce something special and unique.
Thanks for doing the videos and helping the community to up their game. Sharing your knowledge is helping us all to to be a better woodworkers.
Dave, you bring up a lot of great points and I agree completely. I'm so happy to hear you are enjoying the videos and all the CNC knowledge.
I’ll add another “Thank You” to you Garrett. I picked up a Longmill about 6 months ago, all because of you and this channel. The level of detail and attention you have given throughout all your videos have helped countless people go from absolutely no knowledge to a beginner/intermediate level with ease. Keep doing what you are doing and leave other’s negativity in the rear view mirror.
After seeing so many of your videos, learning so many different skill sets , the thing I have come to understand… You are only limited by your own creativity!
William, you are so welcome my friend. Congrats on your new Longmill! I am excited to see what you create with your machine!
Garrett,
Everything has a price and that includes success.
Some people don't have what it takes to achieve what you have achieved so its much easy to bring you down than put in all that hard work to elevate themselves.
I am new to cnc and I love it, you have taught me so much and every bit more I learn the more excited and alive I feel.
Keep doing what you do mate and forget the losers.
Simon, very true brother. I couldn't agree more. Welcome to the wonderful world of CNC!
Great video! I have yet to watch the whole thing. My mind is a tangled web of stuff that I have to get done this week, so distracted I am, but I hear you on this topic, brother. I usually find that it's the individuals who are jealous of what I created who are first to comment. I find that it's rare for experienced makers to comment unless, like you mentioned, you're looking for feedback.
Todd, thank you brother. Keep working hard my friend. I'm glad this video gave you a new perspective.
Absolutely been there, Garrett! I worked a community market last summer, and found one yardbird who came by periodically and criticized my work. I wound up suggesting that he go to WalMart.
Thanks for your videos and time.
Norman, that is quite a story brother. Sorry to hear that happened to you!
Great video, your 100% right. 👍🏽
Bearded, thanks brother!
That’s a wonderful video brother Garrett. Keep up the good work and show the haters they are wrong with there ego.
Jay, thank you brother. Keep up the good work yourself!
Garret, I found your channel a while back and you inspired me and taught me a lot from your videos. Thank you for continuing to teach us noobs. Haters will always be haters.
Jose, keep working hard brother! I look forward to seeing where your CNC journey takes you.
Good words man. I dont make to please others, I make to please me. Without people like you educating us, I would not have been able to access my talents.
Some advice on comebacks: Tell them that "they just want you to turn it around so that they can see the naked lady :-) Tell them you dont make their type of art. " Another come back is that " its well known that to argue with fools is to become a fool yourself" pause then say "I agree with you"
Keep going brother!! (By the way I built my own CNC. That is my talent...)
Matthew, I couldnt agree with you more brother. Very good points. Congrats on building your CNC, I am excited to see what you make with it.
Garrett, I'm with you, unfortunately this is the age we live in. We are living in a world of sad sacks and keyboard worriers that will attack you no matter the topic, but you already know that. Keep up the great video's and words of wisdom, I've learned much from you. Cheers!
Frank, I couldnt agree more my friend. Thanks for sharing your perspective.
I'm with you Garrett! 👍
Terry, thanks brother!
Hey Garrett I'm a qualified cabinet maker, a supervisor at an international super yacht building company in Cape Town, South Africa. Been a cabinet maker for over 40 yrs but learning about and building my own CNC is way above the experience I've had through all these years, love your work input and valuable insight, that's a gem for me. All the best and best regards, from Chesney.
Chesney, I am so happy to hear that my videos have been helping you get into CNC. Keep working hard brother!
very easy made DIY own cnc machine and lot cheapen than all sell lot worst machines, etc onefinity machine, worst machine ewery normal men can build 4x cheapen same or better machine easy simple job, i has build my own machine less than 1000$ but have lot better than onefinity or many other brands machine who cost 4-5000$ only idiot pay 6000$ totally small and worst cnc machine when same machine can make DIY less than 1000$ sure,
Garrett, I appreciate all the helpful videos and advice on CNC routing. The project looks great and looking forward to improving my skills to produce a similar project.
Tyler, glad you liked this project brother! I am excited to see how yours turns out.
Way to go. There are so many negative people in the world. It is definitely a skill to learn these machines and the whole design program. Love your easy to follow informative videos.
Lynn, very true my friend. Glad you are enjoying the videos.
Nice side Garret, I like people that say it as it is. If someone thinks using a cnc machine is skill less have obviously never tried to do the whole process, If a cnc machine cost a dollar and the program was free majority of the people would try about 3 projects and quit. Let them complain, anyone that spends the time to learn this process deserves a ton of congratulations.
Chuck, thank you brother. I couldn't agree more about this one.
My grandpa taught me along time ago "opinions are like assholes, everybody's got one and some smell better than others" Love the channel, excellent work
Scott, you made me fall off my chair laughing on that one brother! LOL
Loved this video! There’s just some people who will look to put others down so that they’ll feel better about their meager lives.
Absolutely love how real you are.
Keep the good work coming! You’re a good man Garrett!
I consider this your best video!!! And I’ve watched a LOT of them.
Tom, glad you enjoyed this video brother! Keep working hard yourself.
Well said sir! It is quite the curve and any forward progression should be celebrated.
Sam, I couldn't agree more brother!
If only there were more people like you, I was told many years ago if you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all, keep up the good work, I have gleaned so much information from your channel
All the best Bernie UK
bernieclark7143, thank you my friend. I appreciate your kind words and happy CNCing!
Bravo!!!! What a great video!!! Thank you for all you do and for helping encourage us CNC enthusiasts!
Props, you are so welcome my friend!
Spot on Garrett!
Walter, glad you liked this one brother.
Best video you've done on non tech stuff Garret. Very well said on all counts. No bull and just the right amount of swearing, in the correct context. You even use "pissed off" correctly unlike most Americans in my experience. Keep it up mate. I wouldn't have noticed the carve, but I'm not American. I'd have just hung it in my bathroom if I was fussed about it. I'ts narrow with a huge mirror on the one side. At least when your doing what you do in the bathroom and looking in the mirror, it'll be the right way round. I even bought a clock that goes backwards so I can see the time properly while looking in the mirror 😆
Robots, thank you brother. Glad you enjoyed this one!
Had a chance to watch the video! Very well said! You always do a great job with all of your content. And there's always going to be haters out there. Full of themselves assholes, narcissist bastards that are out to make everyone else as miserable as they are. They are the ones who always have an opinion, they know best and will tell you how damn good they are, and are quick to pick out fault, but when it comes down to it they've either NEVER done it themselves OR they have an excuse why they don't do it. See it all the time. Strong work on the piece, Garrett. It really is a nice carve.
Todd, thank you brother. I couldn't agree more!
You are right on. Love the rant. I am a retired IT professional with a lot of woodworking experience (furniture, cabinets, church fixtures). I've done it all as a hobby and helping others. The natural progression for me was CNC. I've watched most of your videos and bought products from you. I bought a Longmill II 30x48 based on a lot of what you said and after researching Sienci Labs (a great company). So, why did I give you all this background? I've been on this planet longer than you and have encountered many of those negative "experts". I find that most of the time they have no idea what they are talking about and have never accomplished anything worthwhile. Some clown with a keyboard living in his mother's basement is not worth your time to engage them.
Keep on doing what you are doing. Those of us that appreciate talent and class will continue to excel, while the naysayers continue to be miserable.👍
Ron, I completely agree. I am so happy to hear that you are working hard and finding your own way on your CNC journey!
Thanks for the video Garrett!!!
Cody, you are so welcome my friend.
Hi Garrett, I caught the tail end of the live carve which ìs absolutely beautiful, still want to watch the full video (hopefully over weekend ). Ilove the fact that you understand we all have varied skill levels and knowledge not just with cnc but with everything in life. A wise man told me many years ago always be your own man, stay honest and true to yourself, and be optomistic, praise good things because at the end of the day we all end up the same if we are lucky (if you were a refuse collector or a managing director) Retired.. Please keep up the brilliant work. Also anybody who critisises and thinks they are perfect have never done anything, we all screw up from time to time because we are human and we pick ourselves up and try again.. Take care and never let the barstewards grind you down..
Paul, thanks for reaching out brother. I couldn't agree more about what you said. Keep up the good work yourself brother!
Thanks Garrett! I wish the downer in the small boxes would actually get it. The (some) BBQ/ smokers are the are the same way, no tolerance for nothing but stick burners.
One thing I’ve noticed about you is you reply you send a personal note when you buy a great bit from you etc. you care thanks! By the way I love you carve it’s cool, I need to do one.
The Wooden Swing
Paul
Cook'n, glad you like the carve brother! Keep working hard my friend.
I’d like to give you a huge thank you from Miami, FL!!! I remember sending you a picture of my first inlay and your kind words meant a lot since I basically learned EVERYTHING from watching your videos! You really have a big impact in this industry and your help/support is mainly what keeps me coming back and wanting to learn more from you.
You will always come across jerks in the world, who are completely oblivious that they are unpleasant to interact with. It’s hard to filter them out right away some times.
Sorry you had to make a video about this. Buy once again, THANK YOU FOR BEING HOW YOU ARE WITH YOUR CNC FAMILY!
Nicholas, you are so welcome. I am so happy to hear my videos have helped you so much.
Well said, Garrett! I've had my CNC almost 5 years and am still learning things with it! :) Appreciate your channel!
ShoHashi, thank you my friend. I am so happy to hear you have been enjoying all the other videos on the channel.
keep doing what your doing. The thing I like the most about CNC is learning how to do something new. Different ways to setup a job etc
Joe, thank you brother. I will keep working hard to delver videos that help you early in your CNC journey.
Garrett you are an awesome person and an excellent instructor. You are the one that got me interested in cnc . This video is so true and what I live by every day. Thanks for all you do.
GaryJaDick, you are so welcome my friend.