3 Must-Watch Machining Videos Under 30 Minutes

Creating a captive nut, time-lapse restoration of a vertical CNC mill and a steam-powered machine shop.

We had a lot of fun with 5 Must-Watch Machining Videos Under 5 Minutes, but sometimes five minutes just isn’t enough time. Hence, here are three must-watch videos for those with an interest in machining and a slightly longer attention span.

1) Another Thread Cutting Video?!

There are plenty of informative machining tutorial videos on YouTube, but few are this polished or entertaining. Check it out and learn how to cut threads and make your own captive nut puzzle:

2) Restoring a CNC Machine

Knife maker Aaron Gough spent 130 hours restoring a 20-year-old used machining center he bought to improve efficiency in his shop. He filmed the entire process and compressed it into this 10-minute video:

3) Old-Time Steam-Powered Machine Shop

In a real blast from the past, David Richards shows off a machine shop powered by steam and flat-belted line shafts. Sit back, relax and enjoy a glimpse into a bygone era of manufacturing:


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Ian Wright

Ian is a senior editor at engineering.com, covering additive manufacturing and 3D printing, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing. Ian holds bachelors and masters degrees in philosophy from McMaster University and spent six years pursuing a doctoral degree at York University before withdrawing in good standing.