Manufacturing has changed my life in ways I couldn’t even imagine. Over ten years ago I was fighting addiction that I never thought was possible. It ruled my life. I got a job in manufacturing and found something to focus my life on. Something important. I slowly worked my way up to run the shop. In the meantime I also bought a mill working in my dads garage and gaining customers. This helped me break the confines of addiction because I had something I loved and look forward to. I always enjoyed art and creating things. This filled the void I had. This shop got bought out last year and I lost my job, but it was a blessing in disguise. I decided to take my hobby machine shop on full time because I had gained enough customers over the last five years. 9 months ago I bought two new machines and it is going awesome! If you would have asked me 12 years ago that I would have owned all these expensive machines and would have a beautiful family I support I would have called you crazy. I couldn’t even take care of myself. God has blessed me in so many ways. Manufacturing can transform you if you are the creative type, embrace it! Love you guys! As for the guess on the stack. I’m going to guess 4.3116. I have no idea 🤷‍♂️. Hopefully my eye is calibrated lol.

Hello everyone, my name is Daniel and I follow you from Mexico. I am completely grateful to this industry for everything it has given me, this industry has taught me many things, from the technical (every day we can learn something new) as well as life itself. This industry taught me that you always have to take care of the details (such as the notes on the drawings).It taught me that nothing is "big" or "small" it is simply within or out of tolerance (as in the society). It also taught me that sometimes you are going to make mistakes and that it is part of the job (as in football matches you don't always win) but you always have a second chance to improve and give your best. It has also taught me how to solve problems and that is the biggest lesson. My job has taken me too meet people from all over the world, so the need to communicate is bigger every time. That is why I am currently taking English classes so I apologize to everyone if it has been difficult to read me. I think the dllrs building is 4.570in tall

Titan I have been machining for 20 years. It's a constant learning experience. Giving some great advise on plastics. They definitely have there own challenges. Keep spreading that knowledge.

In 2012 I started in prototype manufacturing. Before doing this job, I was working in a brewery and sorted bottles by hand. Later a robot did my job and so I was out of work for a while. My father helped me to find a new job in the foundry he worked for many years. I learned step by step the casting process. The company owner was looking for machinists to operate the new machinery he bought to expand the production capacity. I signed up for a training course and had 6 month of lessons at the vocational academy by full salery. Now 5 years later I operate a lathe and a five axis mill. The company grows and grows. Every day new parts out of different materials. Every day new challenges. I have only one try, because each piece is an prototype. Big thanks to my father for changing my live. The stack of money I think is 175.215 mm in height. Greetings from Germany. Best wishes to Titan and his team.

I’m currently 22 years of age. I started of as a welder in the iron work industry from the I got certified. Despite my age I moved on to becoming a semi truck trailer assembly job where I picked up more of a tooling trait. I am currently working in the aerospace industry. I started at this job as a welder then moved on to tooling and now I am a conventional machinist. As of right now I run the Bridgeport and the lathe, I picked up on the trait pretty quick. If it wasn’t for your videos I wouldn’t have been able to pick up a lot of little tricks or skills that you guys demonstrate. It literally feels like I’m in a machinist school. I’m currently on my way to moving on to the cnc and I’m very excited . Again because of these videos I know it will help me to move further. This trait actually makes me happy and look forward to what else I can learn. I live in a apartment with my daughter and girlfriend if it wasn’t for this job I wouldn’t be where I’m at right now, I am extremely grateful. As for my guess I will say 4.36. Thank you guys so much

I was a stay at home mom for 12 years and finally took the leap of leaving an abusive marriage. I had to find a career that I could support my kids with. Took a manual machining class and was lucky enough to convince Teraflex to hire me even though I had very little work experience. I wanted to make myself more valuable at work to be more than just an operator and cried when I found you guys because I could learn for free. Been a year and a half in the industry and I have made 8$ in raises just because of what I have learned here. Still have a lot to learn but I am still absolutely loving this field. Thank you for offering such a valuable service! You have truly been a huge influence in my life. As for the stack I would say it is 4.5 inches A

I came into manufacturing when I’m 20. It’s a tough transfer for a urban man to mingle with a metropolitan community. I just pass out with a diploma without experience. Join into a small scale manufacturing unit as a helper, from there I begin my manufacturing career. When I 1st enter the company my eye stuck with a massive machine. Lot of things happening in one time, it’s a white and blue painted ASM VMC. From the 1st day it’s self I’m impressed by the machine movements something spinning inside with a massive rpm , milky type liquid flowing into it , Screw conveyor removing chips, etc… especially tool changer attracted me so much. After some days I realised that this machine is the back borne of the company. As a helper boy I’m not even permitted to look at the machine. Everyday evening I got a chance to clean the machine, cleaning chips inside and outside the machine that’s the 1st bond with CNC WORLD. Day by day I realise that our company making parts for the CNC machine itself. That’s the best starting for a CNC PROFESSION. Day by day I become a operator, loading parts ( guide ways, cam plates, finger plates, manifolds, etc…) and make good production with quality and quantity. One day suddenly our programmer resigned and quit the job. That’s the turning point for my profession. Our entire production stop for 2 days because of no programmer. The next day I took the challenge, I ask for the operator manual with the machine ( documents related to machine always handle by boss). Boss give the books to me , I go through reference. With my 6months of operator experience and with help of manual books I make a simple manual program for size milling of guide ways. It was a big Sussex (Guide ways only need to do sizing). From that simple leaner movement program I handle all the guide ways job. Later I started to do fixture plates, when r5 need in pocket radios I use 10mm endmill 🤪, r3 - 6mm endmill , etc… for bigger holes I do interpolation format. One day a fixture plate need to do a outside corner radios that, I took hole day for a simple corner radios. From that day on words I learned circular motion also😍. Day by day new challenges comes and That will help me to learn new things. I started my journey as a manual programmer. After some months I got a notice for CAM training for two months. I joined in that course. From there I learned the basics of MASTERCAM software. One day I got a chance to attend a training program for ASM company ( one of the biggest CNC manufacturer of INDIA). When I see the parts they manufactured, I really shocked with shape of the parts. I realised that I just learn only 1%. From there I make more contact with company people who do Cnc multi level programming. Day by day I improved my skill. I joined in a company that make tools and die as a CNC programmer🥰. From there I begin my CNC PROGRAMMER profession. What I love ❤️ about my profession is all ways a new thing we can learn. When new sample drawing comes into my hand I need to think a new idea for machining like clamping, figuring, tooling, quality, quantity, commitment, profit, etc… Today when I’m writing this I’m waiting for my flight ✈️ back to my company in Malaysia 🇲🇾 after a vacation trip. Still I have the same curiosity when a part come out of the machine 7 years back I had. The best think is 100’s of machines running day and night making parts with quality and quantity by my programme and idea of clamping fixtures. Day by day the technology changing, new invention and innovation going on in this world, so we need to update and learn new things our self. Then only we got a chance to show who I’m. Thank you 🙏🏽 $1000 thickness= 4.33 inches = 110 mm

I am a 4th generation machinist who has been machining for over 20 years now. My grandfather started his own company back in 1975. After working for Gray Tool Company, he decided he wanted to start his own company. One where we treat our employees like family and not just another number. The first six months he was working two jobs, so during the day he would have my grandmother rough in parts and he would come home and finish them. By 1978 all four of his sons were in the shop learning the trade. In the 1980’s during the oil crash things got bad, but our family pushed through and survived. In the mid-90’s my father and uncle took over the business. Around 2000 my dad let me run my first machine! It was a 1954 Hole Wizard drill press that we still have today. I got to drill (12x) 1-3/8” holes into flanges. By 2005 I was running our big CNC mill. It was a Doosan Puma V-60 prototype. It had 45hp Cat50 spindle, and boy that baby could hog in its day! After years of learning the CNC machines, I got my chance to get into the programming room. I was so excited that I finally had the ability and the power to build programs to push these machines to places we had never taken them! Since then, we have advanced our shop with major upgrades like 1000psi machines, CNC saws, de-vibe bars, all sorts of modern cutting tools, and even a shop system that helps us control the jobs from Estimating to final shipping. It has been a wild ride, but I have made a lot of family over the years. The only thing that hurts is the way the economy is head. My hope is that we can survive through this time. We are down to 7 employees now, but we are still have positive months rolling in. I’m very thankful to you guys and what you do. I hope you inspire a new generation of machinist through your channel! Guess: 5.0525” or 128.335MM

4.4362 should be about the correct thickness! I’m 35yrs old. I grew up in the manufacturing industry with my grandpa and father being small business owners in the manufacturing and remanufacturing business. I have lived thru the ups and downs as a kid growing up with parents running a small business in the manufacturing industry. Last year I started my own manufacturing business. I just purchased my first cnc a few months back as well as taking the academy. I have used manual mills for the last few years. I started a gunsmithing business here in Tennessee. I’m excited for the future. I love metal working, designing, and making new parts. The cnc mill will be a great help for my first business. 4.4362 thickness!

Titan I have been in manufacturing since I graduated high school in 1993. Working in manufacturing has not always been glorious but since college was not in the cards I stuck it out. Learning to run multiple machines and assembly. Working in manufacturing over the past 28 years has allowed me to raise my family in a safe area, clothe them and feed them and get them through high school and into college. I was able to give them what I couldn’t have. I am blessed to have had the opportunities given to me. And at 47 yes old I’m in classes at our local community college trying to learn and get better. Love your channel. I’m guessing the stack of $1.00’s is 5.8764” Keep the videos coming.

I only began doing work on CNC 3 years ago. I've worked in manufacturing before. Made stuff for the Military. Mobile machine shops, kitchens, laundry/shower units for the Army/Marine Corps. Shop containers for the Navy. Nothing really to do with machining. I work in a machine shop in the Marijuana industry, STM CANNA. My teacher took a chance on me, one of the things he told me first is that with this Machinist CARREER, we would be able to work until we're old men. Thanks Sonny. Thank you Titan. That stack is about 5.375 tall.

So 24 years ago I started my own company to pay bills for the years we spent in the hospital with my special needs son. Started with a Bridgeport prototrack. It grew ( with Gods Help). Now my oldest son that graduated with a mechanical engineering degree from Purdue has come back from Apple to partner with my company. You never know where you will be led in life but God and family are the most important. Keep up the good work Brother. God bless.

Hi Titan, my name is Shannon Gregor from Chicago, IL & it’s my 11th year working in manufacturing! My father started me in the metrology industry and I have since moved on after 10 years to CNC! Manufacturing allowed me to support myself and my son right out of high school. I was a teen mom and had no degree. Now, I got my Bachelors and am thriving in the industry! Thank you for this opportunity, from a leader like yourself! I’d have to say 4.380” is my guess!

I have been a machinist for only a Year since my brother-in-law recommended me to work where he worked at. I didn't know anything about being a machinist that time. I had a job of 5 years before going to be a machinist and Covid happened and I got laid-off for 6 months. I got a call from my boss asking me if I can start working again and i said yes, then my brother-in-law called me saying if I wanna be a machinist because they have a spot, I immediately went said yes. Then i got an interview said if i can work the next day and said they will teach me everything i need to know about being a machinist. Then today I have a great opportunity to work in this field because i enjoyed it more and i have these ideas for setups and how i can make most of it faster and more precise. Been watching titan since i started working as a Machinist and watch most of the videos. I will say that stack of money is if you give me a tolerance of +-.010 it will be 5.230 inches.

I am currently unemployed but my experience with CNC machining started with Lincoln Tech. I finished my freshman year of university and I just didn't like it. I was unsure of what I wanted to do with my life, until my uncle Paul came over to help fix our washing machine. We were talking and he mentioned Lincoln Tech, so me and my grandmother went to the school and talked to one of the administrators and she introduced me to the CNC shop. I have never even heard of CNC before this, but the second I walked through those glass doors, I knew that this was the place for me. I saw these big machines and a small 3-D printer on a table. I was talking with one of the instructors and he explained what the machines did and how to operate them. He went on to explain what the course is about and what I'd be learning. I started the 10 month course and got my NIMS certifications. I learned more at Lincoln Tech than I ever have anywhere else. After school I was going to join the Army, but that didn't work out. I failed the medical and was told to find another job. I found one as a wood worker making shakers, drawers, doors and mirrors. I liked the job, but it wasn't what I wanted to do. I was there for about a month then I got laid off do to COVID. during the summer of the pandemic (mid 2020) I went back to school for this free CNC program at Vincennes. It was a 15 week course and a much needed refresher. The instructor wasn't the nicest of people but I ignored that and got my eight NIMS certifications. I'm still looking for work and also in the process of getting my driver's license, I've been watching your videos for the past 2-3 years just to stay informed about the trade. CNC machining is something I was meant to do, and I refuse to quit and settle for some dopey 9-5, I worked my ass off to get into this business and I don't plan on stopping. Thank you for the free education, the inspiration, and the motivation to keep moving forward. If I had to guess the thickness it would have to be at least 6 and a quarter.

Manufacturing has changed my life because it has given me a goal on what I want to do in my life and how I want to grow as a skilled machinist. I am a junior in high school that works on my own projects in my school's machine shop, (Daniel Franks's old shop) and design my projects. For example, I’m working on my eagle scout project and the parts needed for it would be impossible without the ability to design and machine them with the HAAS VF-2 or the plasma cutter. I love this industry because of the people in it and how they are willing to help teach and help me learn to become better at machining as a skill. And as far as the measurement of the money I got 4.7501 inches

I grew up with my father who is now one of the shop leads for mid valley industries here in kaukauna wisconsin. As a little kid I always wanted to be just like him. I toured the shop many years ago and it blew my mind with all the machines and I thought to myself, I want to be a cnc machinist and work here some day. I watched my dad struggle in this industry from job to job and then climb to the top of this company to become a very valuable cnc machinist for them. Im 17 years old working for eagle performance plastics as a youth apprenticeship student operating a haas vf4 doing set ups and running orders. My goal is to be a cnc machinist/programmer for mid valley industries and work at my dream shop with my father. I plan to further my education at fox valley technical college coming up here in june to gain more knowledge in the industry. I love this trade because there are so many things in this world that are involved with machining, and I want to be a part of it. I am a senior in my final year of high school motivated to pursue my career and work with my dad to help build mid valley industries. I watch your videos to learn new things and it’s helped me gain more knowledge in manufacturing. I think the stack is 4.3983 inches thick

Titan, I started machining in 2001 as an apprentice in Rochester, New York. As a matter of fact, it was September 10th, 2001. A day before September 11th happened. I'll never forget it. I thought the machinists were joking with me when they told me a plane flew into the World Trade Center, but it was all true, and they weren't lying. I started by cleaning the bathrooms and learning the trade simultaneously. At the time, the company I worked for (Micro Instrument Corp.) sent me to school, paid 4 years of my tuition for machining, and paid me full time to work. I got my papers as a Precision Instrument Maker from New York State. While being a machinist, I had the opportunity to run old equipment, new equipment, manual machines, and CNC machines. I went from a manual machinist to a CNC prototype machinist making parts for JPL/NASA Mars Rover, and many proprietary companies. I've made a lot of cool stuff over the years. 11 years from when I started as a machinist, I left New York for Portland, OR. I worked for an engineering firm in Vancouver, WA across the Columbia River for 3 months as a machinist and was made the Shop Manager because of my skill level and expertise. I managed their shop and their manufacturing for 5 1/2 years before I decided to start my own company in 2017. I finally followed my dreams of being an owner and doing this for myself. I did it with nothing in another guy's garage, and now I'm in my own place with 4 employees, new Doosan machines, and growing. What a ride. A lot of sacrifices, learning, and growing. I've been blessed doing this for a long time. Do I need the $1K? Nah, but I'd be happy to spread it out as a bonus to my employees in the shop. I use my skills and training coupled with yours to get make my employees great machinists. Thanks for all you do. The estimated height of that stack is 4.40".

Hello my senior. I started as a fitter machinist in 2013 . I then started specializing in machining because of the love for lathe machines. Actually im from Zimbabwe and was born in a family of 8 . Im the last born. Because of my love for machining i moved to South Africa to learn cnc machines last year. I got a job as a security guard so that i can pay my school fees to one highly recognized school in South Africa. I have learned a lot from your chanel and i also did your design and programming as a way of practicing and im proud of where i am now because of cnc . I recently finished mastercam and fusion360 courses and very soon i will be a fully qualified cnc programmer in 4n5 axis machines . My guess for the thickness is 4.299inches

Titan, 2 years ago I ran away from home with nothing. I was a dumb kid at the time, and I knew nothing, had no skills, and had no money. A family member was nice enough to offer me a job at a machine shop he worked with. I started out sweeping floors and filling coolant tanks. Soon enough, I started to learn more about how to operate CNCs and the manufacturing process. Now, I'm a machinist apprentice. Learning to program CNC machines has been one of the best things to happen to me. I'll be sure to remember that neat plastic trick. Also, I'd say that fat stack ya got there is about 4.510 inches. Thanks alot for all you guys do!

Hi I'm Ray from Oregon. I worked for a grocery store for 24 years and a lot of times I felt like I was getting nowhere working late shifts and weekends and not making enough money to provide for my family, but one day my sister got me a job where she worked making carbon fiber parts for the aerospace industry. This company would send their parts to be CNC'ed at a CNC shop, but the owner of the company decided to buy a CNC Machine and that's when I said this is my opportunity to grow and learn something valuable. They had an engineer who try to figure out how to run a CNC machine. He had almost no idea how to do it but he started cutting good parts after a while and he needed some help running the cnc so he could do other things; the company decided to put me as the CNC operator. I'm going to start a one year machinist certificate at a community collage and hopefully learn more and gain the skills to contribute to the manufacturing industry. That stock of money should be 4.360 inches. Thanks if I win this money it would all go towards gas so I can drive to school and get that certificate.

My sister was diagnosed with scoliosis and I remember doctors appointments when she was presented with the potential need for surgery. Talking with the doctors they told us about the rods that would be placed to correct the curvature in her spine. I was intrigued when the doctor told me that the manufacturer of surgical parts are as important as a doctor and that together they make a difference to a patient's future quality of life. Therefore, in my junior year of high school I took basic machining classes to learn about manufacturing which confirmed my interest in making this a career. As a result I chose to pursue an Associate's Degrees in Precision Machining Technology and Advanced CNC Machining along with a Bachelor's Degree in Advanced Manufacturing at Vincennes University. My driving motivation to pursue this career is my love for what I do because every project brings on challenges and a sense of satisfaction when completed successfully. I am motivated by the demand of solving complex technical issues and the team collaboration that it takes to make an entire project. Machining is also about refining the professes and making it better each time. This career path challenges me to constantly seek knowledge and education to improve myself and think of new ways to produce a product in the most efficient way. As for the stack I am going to guess 4.3252.

Im a 19 year old engineering student and your channel has changed my life by getting me into manufacturing. I’ve watched the majority of your videos since I subscribed to you when i was just 15 when I saw your titanium footpeg video. I now work at a machine shop doing inspection, and I run a tormach at a makerspace in my free time. Im working on machining a prototype pistonless engine and just got done making my own concrete filled 4th axis. Im also now responsible for teaching safety certifications at that makerspace and upkeeping equipment. Your channel has definitely helped awaken the maker in me and changed my life. Im guessing 4.4850 for the stack. Thanks 🙏🏼

I started working at a CNC job shop five years ago with zero experience. I loved to learn, I love math, and I love the feeling of having made a perfect part on the first try! Today I work in CNC shop as supervisor and lead programmer. I love teaching people and learning with them. My plan is to start my own CNC shop by the end of 2022. My guess is the stack of $1bills is 4.3086 tall. Thanks for all your useful videos.

We are a family owned business. We are still in manual machining as a job shop doing repair on equipment and building small machines in the plastic packaging industry. I am a machinist for over 23 years and love the art of creating something out of raw materials. What I love about these CNC machines is the tech. I do transfer some of the info to manual machining and this has raised my game in the industry. The height of the stack estimate is 4.3850

In 2015 I graduated right out of Highschool taking their vocational class for Cnc manufacturing. I took this Class because I didn't know what to do after graduating Highschool so I Figured i was better off learning something in some sort of trade and took the Class serious learning all I can. Been working in a Job shop ever since and learned many great things and aspect about the trade. Started in the Manual Machine Department cranking handles to CNC lathes to a 3 Axis VMC programming all of my own parts in WorkNC and Lemoine CAD/CAM software. Also Learned how to use Conversational CNC control from a Seimens to a Hurco. They were Really User friendly and easy to learn. Since the shop I work in are mainly focused on Automotive and Aerospace I became really familiar of how injection mold works and working off datums. Started learning 5 axis machining in 2017-2018 and been programming and using them ever since. Cut and profile many types of Car lens and Optic for big company's. Finish this Nice Disk shape part recently for boeing and felt really proud of myself holding tight tight tolerances. Im constantly learning and trying to improve myself in this trade. Always maintenance my machines to keep them running right. Calibrating it and running RTCP check etc. Its been really fun and loving this trade and seeing this trade evolve everyday. Also thanks for having these tutorial about fusion360 and mastercam. I watch them on my free time maybe thinking about getting a CNC. I already own a cheap 3d Printer for fun use. LOL i designed and made a Tool holding rack for my HSK-63 Tools at work since i don't have a tool rack there. From Akron, Ohio Money stack is about four inch five hundred and eighty three thou and two tenths LOL 4.5832

The CNC world has changed my life tremendously. Moved to north Alabama 7 years ago and went from manual lathes and mills to CNC 3,4 & 5 axis. I was also introduced to aerospace. Nothing better than machining parts to go on rockets and satellites to help better the world. Thanks for all of the educational videos. 4.325in thick

Manufacturing is great. I work as a mechanical engineer and I learned how to machine my own parts at home. It allows me to make prototype parts without any lead times or delays. My coworkers are so used to not doing tests or trying to make improvements because of the costs of fixtures and test parts. When there is an emergency, and parts are needed quickly, the only solution is to shell out crazy amounts of money. Instead, with my own manufacturing capabilities I have transformed the way that we approach challenges. Instead of sitting back and having somebody else make it and waiting. We have transitioned our mindset from being helpless to empowered. It is a great skill to be able to make the things you design and manufacturing has taught me the importance of good workplace culture. My guess for the thickness is 4.8762". Thanks

Manufacturing jobs has paid mine and my families bills for the past 30 years. Started going to trade school for Machine Tool and after a year of school got into a machine shop. That ended up being short lived because management was horrible. Loved the job but couldn’t handle the management. From there I went into the printing industry for quite a few years and worked into electrical maintenance. Did that for a while but ended up making a major move after meeting my current wife. After my move I worked various manufacturing jobs for a while and after getting tired of working 2nd shift, went back to school for Mechanical Design. Now I work in the metal stamping industry as a Tooling Engineer and love it. I am not always at my desk which is nice. I spend a lot of time in the tool room and on the press room floor interacting with those individuals. My main focus is Fineblank tooling and love working with the precision that is involved with that tooling. My son is almost done finishing up his CNC schooling and I couldn’t be happier that he picked machining as a way to go. Very hands on rewarding career. As far as the height of the money, my guess would be 5.0625”. Love the content on his channel and even with all the experience I have, I have actually learned quite a bit watching your videos Thank you!!!

I’ve been working at one of Norway’s top cnc factories for 3 years now, i started my internship in 2019 and produced prototypes everyday. I was scared to grow up because i thought working would be boring. I WAS WRONG. Now, 3 years later, i get to go to work with good friends, my awsome boss ( who bought me a pc so i could learn mastercam at home) at the best workshop ever. Seeing parts i make beeing used for aswome tech is still blowing my mind, i remember the first time i got told that i made the company 50k USD in 5 days, i almost crapped my pants;) Cnc machining showed me that my life is as good as it could be. I freaking love it. I guess that the stack is 112,535mm

Manufacturing saved my mental and physical health. I bought the line that you had to go to college and get multiple degrees to be successful so I went for computer science. 4 years in I had reached 400lbs and was so severely depressed that suicide was an option. Welding eventually saved me and now I'm lead fabricator for a sign manufacturer. Cranking out prototypes and showpieces, rarely building the same thing twice in a row. Everything from little desk ornaments to 30' skyscraper toppers to signs that belong on the Vegas strip. I'm so much happier and healthier now that I'm working with my hands all day at a workbench rather than punching keys at a desk and getting to flex my problem solving skills constantly. I'm down to 260lbs and dropping, my mental is in the best state it's ever been, and every day I get the chance to improve myself and my craft. stack size -> 6.1543 inches

Amazing videos per usual, I’m a 3rd generation machinist. 22 years old from north east ohio working for my old man’s machine shop. Superior machine and tool inc. manufacturing changed my life bc it has shown me how to make something out of completely nothing. I’m self taught with cad/cam, self taught g code, learning as I go and your channel and many others have gave me the opportunity and knowledge that I have today! You’ll be hearing about me soon Titian!

I started in manufacturing in the early 90s. cnc mill operator, supervisor, programmer, manager and manufacturing engineer. This career has given me the opportunity to provide for my family and live a comfortable life. Plus knowing that my skills are usually in demand is a big peace of mind. my estimate for the $1000 is 4.332

I work in a Tool & Die shop doing aerospace and defense. Machining has allowed me to find a career I enjoy and to help those around me. I’m fortunate to not be one of those people who hate their job ! My guess for the thickness of the stack of bills would be 4.340”. I also would like to add that I appreciate all of the content you offer not only here on KZfaq, but on your website and Facebook page as well. Your academy has helped me to improve my skills and earn a better living. Thanks titan !

Machining has Changed my life because it took me away from being a homeless criminal destined to be in and out of jail and prison for the rest of my life. I literally don’t ever want to do anything else except machine awesome parts and earn my way up the levels. Im making aerospace parts for PPC in Minneapolis. Smaller job shop about 40 machines. In it 4 years now and I love machining! My daughter turns 2 in July and she’s amazing! I have no complaints Titan! Just trying to make it and be the best someday! BOOM! 💥

I pulled a 15 hr shift yesterday. 3 hours machining plastic to make some conveyor guides. Info here is priceless. Gettin me some Delrin!

I'm a recently graduated Integrated Engineer with a robotics startup and a lot of our stuff is currently 3D printed but we have started transitioning to CNC machining structural components and your videos have been a great help! I'm guessing 5.6122 inches.

I have been a master auto tech for over 40 years, in the last 10 years with having access knowledge with machining it is made things so much easier to build and we build things for my audio hobbies in my automotive Hobbies. Without people like your guys, I would be in the dark ages. The things that are possible now and that were not possible in just the last ten years is crazy. Now with even a home shop we are able to design and build things that only Company’s with millions of dollars of equipment were the only ones that could make these type of parts that are needed in my field of hobbies and the field of my lines of work. But now with obtainable equipment with someone at my level in financial means, or lack of financial means. I am now able to make things that were on thinkable in just the last decade. And watching your videos has inspired me and so many other people to be able to do things you could only dream of and not come to life and see the light of the day with our ideas. Thank you and god bless you and your company for sharing your valuable knowledge and insight on how to go into things with machines such as yours. And not make it look so intimidating. God bless you and I’m so happy that you’ve been able to weather all the downs that you’ve gone through in the years and you have over come them with pride. I know this for sure ( the words , Can’t, never , and why would we even try. Don’t exist in you Vocabulary

hi Titan. I work in a company that produces bearings and deals with the improvement of production, because of that I was able to buy my own apartment at the age of 21. i love cnc and one day i will start my own company. Boom I think it is gonna be 4,497 inch tall

Hey Titan I am an aspiring machinsitive I have been in this trade for about a year and half and I've loved every minute of it. I'm 19 years old with a baby on the way and for somt people going to work just part of the day but for me going to work is somtimes the best part of my day. Being able to make somthing out of nothing is the most amazing feeling ever. I never would have seen myself in this trade, I always saw myself as someone who would go to college for something like nursing but become a machinisthas been the best choice of m life. I'm able to work 56 hours a week and it doesn't feel like work. I hope one day to open a machine shop to support my family. You are a role model Titan and with a babyon the way I hope to be able to accomplish some of the things you have been able to do with you business. I hope you are able to see me comment. Thank you for making these amazing videos for me and everyone who has the passion I do for this amazing life changing trade. And for the thickness of the stack i will say that its about 5.165 thick

Hmm first of all thanks for all that you all do. Decided to quit my desk job about three years ago to move into manufacturing. Took a pay cut since I had no experience. Started with Tool Crib, then assembly, clean room, packaging, QA, operator,set up. Let me tell you, I have never loved a job so much. Hands down would never picture myself doing anything else. Onto setting up the next job! Thanks TITANS of CNC !! Stack of bills looks about 5" - 5.500

11.03122 cm Machining has put a roof over my head and food on my plate for over 25yrs. Its something ive loved since i was 10yrs old and my father started teaching me. Ive worked on alnost anything you can think of from nasa and aerospace, to automobiles, golf clubs, and firearms. I no longer work in any shops nor own my own anymore due to a car accident that left me in the hospital for 18 months, going thru 17 surgeries & partially paralyzed, but i still have a small mill and lathe at home. This would help me setup a little home shop so that i could hopefully start making some things again. I need a shed/garage to setup my equipment in and this would be a HUGE help in that. Thank you for your generosity & the opportunity. Stay well and be safe.

When I was early 20's I was separated with 2 children, I started working at my dad's shop running a dryer that was converted into a tumbler! OMG, I hated that job, so freakin dirty, right! I just did odds and ends jobs and then started running the HAAS Mini Mill (which we still have today over 20 years later, that beast makes us money). Now I am the general manager at his shop and looking back this industry gave me everything I have today, so blessed and thankful that I can be a part of it and help the younger generations find a love for it as well. My guess is 4.386"

Our company makes hip and knee replacement implants for patients around the world. In your old hometown of Sacramento. We are actually in El Dorado Hills. Every part we make affects a persons life, just like every part you make. Building parts for people is an honor, a pleasure, and a blessing. You are the King Titan. Thanks.

Hey Titan!! I started watching this channel when I started working at a local machine shop on July 5th of last year. It was the start of a whole new world that I new very little about. I was always intrigued by CNC and seeing the final result of what people can do. I was on a machine for just a few weeks learning then got moved to the saw/material department to learn that side of the process. In the meantime, I helped transition the department to a new storage system and clearing out over 200+ jobs. It has been a great learning experience while also creating a whole new perspective for me. I learned yesterday that I will be going back to the machine as I did really good in my previous department. It excites me because I really enjoy running a machine and take what seems to be a simple piece of material, and turning it into something spectacular. Also, my first child will be here June 3, and this opportunity will help me provide everything I need for him and my wife. Your channel has been an amazing place to learn and I truly appreciate what you guys do for the community. Now, my guess on the thickness is 4.4693”

4.4026 I am 23 and in my final year of tool and die apprenticeship but I will never stop feeling like an apprentice cause I always want to learn more. The industry has changed my life in day to day just in the way I look things. Whenever I see something that has been machined I always think over how I could have made it and finding items that stump me is what motivates me. Being in tool and die is so fascinating for me to see/show people all the things that are made in my field. Kitchen sinks, car parts, etc. It still blows my mind, not everyone finds it interesting but to each their own. I wanna get more CNC work under my belt cause that's the future. I don't wanna stop my education after only one ticket. Love your videos, such an inspiration!

Got into machining at age 17, in my co-op class in highschool, originally just running manual machines. after high school I went back and took a job at the same shop that they had offered to me. They put me on a CNC mill, and I loved it, I spent all my time learning about g&m codes, metrology, macro's. Year later, they bought a brand new wele AA1880, put me as the sole person to run it. We started getting very busy so we had a afternoon shift, and I became the supervisor of that at almost 20years old. Did that for a year and a half and have now moved to a different shop to experience different parts, allowing me to learn cad/cam, and to continue to grow my career. My guess is 4.412" or 112.065MM.

Hey Titan and Gang. I started machining, at 26 years old right out of school from NTMA in 2016 I’m 33 now. I was working at LAX as a forklift operator for night shift and prior to that more warehouse positions. A few months into that nightshift I started hating it everything about it, the fact that it was nightshift, and no weekends and no holidays off (unless it landed on my day off) it was random day offs like Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday Thursday vice versa, cherry on top was the minimum wage and mandatory OT if I wanted to make enough for bills and fun. I felt stuck, I knew if I wanted to make real money I needed real skills. I had dropped out of cal state Dominguez after 2 years, I wasn’t financially stable at 20 and couldn’t afford it anymore and to top it off I wasn’t even learning my major at all I really felt it was a waste time, so I was a little nervous going back to any school after all those years thinking I wouldn’t learn anything and it be just a waste of money and time. All the schools I looked into were expensive and took 1-2 years to graduate and start working and making money. And then my friend who I’ve known for a few years, got out of prison and straight to NTMA. I saw his post on FB and really liked what he was doing, he gave me all the info, and best of all it was only 7months but I was still broke and decided to wait till next year to do it. And then I got a write up from both my supervisors for calling off on Thanksgiving day just for being with my family, that was the FINAL straw. The following week I signed to NTMA used my high balance credit card to pay whatever fees I needed. I started that December with no knowledge of machining, but just being in that class I knew I was doing something great. The course was 7 months, to be honest I wasn’t the best student, I was confused half time, I didn’t understand alot of the Material and to top it off I wasn’t good at figuring out things out on my own. But still I passed each course and did my best. I was so behind on my projects I’d call off work or go in late to finish. Then one night, I stayed late again. I went go get something eat and on my way back to school, I went down hard on my motorcycle for rushing back and trying to beat a yellow light. As hurt as my pride and body was, I went back to school the next day limping and bleeding. I just tumbled, had road rash and some bruising, my knee took a year to heal but I was ok, I didn’t want to take a year to finish the class so I pushed on and best of all my Harley was repairable. But now I had hospital bills and repair bill. I was really beginning to doubt if I was cut out to be a machinist, until I jumped on the lathe and made my own little project, it was a steel pen (I use and write with it till this day) that was my sign I was on the right path. I graduated in 2017 and quit my shitty airport job and I saw the supervisor who wrote me up get fired before I left. Ive been to 3 shops im on my 4th shop now. First shop I was thrown to the sharks, asshole old machinist, and rapid pace shop, but I’m thankful for those asshole machinist and rapid pace because I learned how to set-up quick and run various machines. Second shop was very clean and advanced, lasted 2 years there, only because I landed in nightshift (I was one of the few who could run makinos mag one’s on my own) even though I was making the money I wanted (25$/hr) i wasn’t setting up anymore or using my tools like I was the first shop. Set-ups didn’t require indicating or offsetting machine did it for you. I worked 2hrs Max and I was back on my phone bullshitting. Money was nice but I was slowly forgetting and getting Rusty at setting up, I knew my skills are my bread and butter. So I quit and got into a proto type shop. I got fired 3 months into it. My skills were rusty so I was slow and it was fast paced too, but on top of that I was working with an asshole programmer and shitty supervisors again. Some parts weren’t even supposed to leave the shop the way they did, but that’s how they worked. Luckily for me i knew when I was wanted so I applied on Indeed before getting fired . A week before I got fired I got a call where I’m currently at in Compton another prototype shop I was only unemployed for a week. It’s been a year since I’ve been here, got my 2$ raise a week ago. The programmer/machinist has taught me a lot all his shortcuts, tips and tricks (a real master machinist he is) best of all I went back to NTMA in 2021 to learn Mastercam all sponsored by my shop. Today I’m in a position where I know my skills Will be valued and paid for what they are worth. I’m not officially programming but I am Practicing Mastercam everyday understanding tool paths feeds and speeds, shortcuts etc. I now have a 2mo old son with my wife of 8yrs, I don’t own a house but I rent a 2 bed 2 bath apartment in a semi lux complex. I now enjoy my weekends,holidays and days off without worry and to the fullest! Friday-Sunday are my days off now and no nightshift whatsoever. Oh and the asshole programmer from the shop I got fired from Also got fired due to low job completion and poor quality last I heard. So for the stack of bills, Each 1$ is .0043, each stack is 100 bills and there are 10 stacks so, .0043x100=.430 each stack. .430x10=4.30 for all stacks. The band I’m guessing is .003 since it’s double sided it’s a total of .006 more. I’m guessing the total thickness is 4.360?

Titan, always like your approach to teaching machining. I’m 57 yrs. Old and have been machining parts since I was 7 years old in my dads shop (Lake County Tool Works ) in Gurnee Illinois. When I graduated from college at WSU I went to work with my father machining parts on all manual equipment except for an automatic drill press that had peck feed drilling. I help run that business for twelve years. Then my wife for over 31 years were blessed with 3 children. One set of twins. One of the twins was born with special needs.

Hi Titan, iv been machining work last 5 years now since school, first 4 years iv been working in old boring mass manufacturing factory with only the grey cast material, i was doing kinda a lot big parts bcs it was on 15m long portal mill,but i get sick off of not geting better in my "carer" so i went to get new job to my old friend to his small company with like 6 machines, now im doing single order parts and all kinds of materials. It has been pretty rough and stresfull at begining for me, but i liked to see some progress in my self bcs iv been really trying to learn every little tip to improve me, and ours programators are cool guys and iv already learn a lot from them, they are allways willing to help me with everything, to do the parts best way possible.But also since the time i went to the new job i also find yours Channel and it has been world changing momment fom me, i love u guys. I learn so much from you already, always checking for new video and really looking foward to learn something from you , again awsome video btw :D. My guess is 5.1

I have been a machinist for well over 20 years. I started in the guitar industry machining guitar parts and fixtures. I was then introduced Solidworks and began designing guitar parts that I would program in Mastercam. This career in Manufacturing led me into a unexpected career in education where I have been for the last 9 years of my life. So not only has Manufacturing changed my life, it now changing the lives of my students every single day. We are Small Academy #12 and very proud of that. Thank you for what you do! My guess on the thickness 5.8765"

I started machining freshman in the machining program at my high school and loved it. Because of Covid we could no longer learn in person (this was Junior year) so I found a machining internship near me at Loper Machine. I learned so much during that time. When I completed the internship they hired me(this was last summer). That was probably my favorite summer yet. In the fall senior year began. Our previous teacher had left the previous year, so we had a rotation of substitutes who nothing about machining. So, I took it upon myself to teach the entire course to all grade levels )9th, 10th, 11th and 12th). This has been the best school year ever. I love teaching all the students and bettering our machining program. My efforts have been noticed by many teachers and administrative staff and they are hiring me to teach starting this fall! I would have never thought I could land a spot teaching right out of high school! I am really looking forward to it. I am guessing the stack is 4.4125

I’m a 32 yr old mother and wife! I was blessed and able to be a stay at home mom for 7 wonderful/exhausting years. I’ve worked in shops in the past but was always an operator. In 2021 I decided to get my Machinist certification from Precision Manufacturing Institute in Meadville, PA and became “Mom, the Machinist!!” My husband is in the AGR program for the military and we recently got stationed where we live currently. I had many job interviews and multiple job offers and on Feb 2022 I started my first Machinist job at a smaller shop called Houseknechts. I can’t describe how wonderful the atmosphere there is. About 6 machinists where we take care of everything start to finish. I feel like my whole life has led me exactly where I need to be! I am learning more than I could have imagined, I’m given the opportunity to thrive and continually learn from others and be a part of a whole team! I love my job and how I get to feel important and generally smart/some days I feel pretty dumb 🤦‍♀️ lol… I love having a job that doesn’t feel like work. (If that makes sense)

Hi Titan , i'm from Argentina. I started following in Argentina. Today I live in chicago Illinois, you changed my life because I learned a lot of your experience. Now i am running a HAAS machine my first project was M1 titan. Your videos are really helpful , thanks.

Iam working in a tool&die company , 11 years , this field totally changed my life , I make new home and Marie my lover 🤪I watched titan’s every updates, your videos truly inspiring my future dreams ( machine shop) , actually l learned vertox milling after watching your videos , wishing all success ❤️

I've only been a machinist for 2 years. I work at a prototype shop in Albuquerque, NM. I run, setup and program everything I do (HAAS VF4 with a 4th axis rotary) We do a wide variety of parts and materials. Manufacturing changed my life. It's the only job I've ever had that I truly enjoy doing, even on the bad days. Dropped out of high school @17 never got good grades until I started the Machine tool technology program at my local college (right when COVID started). Graduated a semester early with a 4.0 GPA. (Thanks to my job). Im 26 now, alot more mature than when I was in high school. Applied myself at school and work. Now I'm making crazy parts and excelling at my job. Thanks Titan and the other guys. The academy has helped me a ton with trying to learn 5 axis programming 🔥💯. Slowly turning into a Metalphiliac like Barry 😂💪 I'm guessing that stack of bills measures out to 4.52 (unconstrained) Constrained it should be 4.386 including the paper bands. Each bill being about .0043 inches. I would definitely use that cash to buy some good mics, calipers, and gage pins

good morning i am a 21 year old man who was introduced to the world of manufacturing from the shop i am currently employed automaton modular components but manufacturing opened my eyes to a trade where you will never know everything and opened my mind to there is multiple ways of doing something in the work force and you are only limited by yourself in this craft i love the way you guys have been giving for free advice through the power of the internet to help young/old minds and look forward to keep grinding to become a great machinist in the future because the sky isn't the limit with machining and manufacturing and i look forward to expanding my brain power to learn to someday open my own machine shop for aerospace components and be a company like titian and broadcast the trades like y'all have been. my guess of the thickness of the stack of money is 6.3568 thank you and i hope whomever reads this has a great day and is on the path of greatness. thanks Chad Huff

Hello. My story is as follows. I was born and raised in Terrell Texas. I went to the Marinesand worked on F-18s in 2003 and got out in 2008. I started in rubber manufacturing and slowly worked my way up to welder, then maintenance mechanic, and then engineer. I started dabbling in the art of machining a few years back. Everything from rubber to welding to engineering and machining got me to the point I'm at now. I make molds and tooling for companies affiliated with the aerospace community and rubber manufacturing. It has been an unreal experience but ask anyone who knows me! I love machining and what you can create. I don't view what I do as job. I enjoy everyday doing it and have no plans to stop. I'm hoping to continue and grow and take on more eventually. I watch alot of your videos and learned alot of things from you guys. I appreciate that more than you know. 4.380 is my guess.

I was 19 years old when my daughter was born. We lived in one of the poorest states in the nation with the most limited opportunities. I didn’t want her to have the same life or destiny as mine, so I saved up what I could, enrolled in the machine tool program at the local community college and worked two part time jobs to make my way through school. Long story short, in less than 3 years, we went from renting a house in a crime ridden/drug infested neighborhood to owning a nice starter home in a very nice neighborhood. She was able to go to a private pre-school and the best schools through secondary until graduation. She now has two kids of her own that have never known poverty like I did as a child so did my parents as children and theirs. It’s the generational effects of being able to lift your family here and now that will have lasting effects on your family king after your gone, that’s what a manufacturing career has meant to me. I guess the stack to be 4.3801”

I've always loved to build things as a kid. After high-school I had no idea what I wanted to do for a job, but one day as I was working on a project in my parents garage, and heard my neighbor milling metal on his Bridgeport. After talking to him I knew what I wanted to do, the possibilities are endless mith machining, and 7 years later I still get excited thinking about whatever job I have waiting for me at work for tomorrow! I'll guess the bills are 4.485" Thanks

Hello Titan it’s Matt from PA! I’m 31 years old and have been a machinist for 10 years now! I enjoy machining! To begin, I grew up on a farm and continue to farm on the side this present day! Back in high school I was undecided on what I wanted to do for a career. I love farming but understood that it would be difficult to raise a family with a career as a farmer. Therefore, was pursuing other careers. During my freshman year the technology center was offering a career explorations program where students can enroll in a different course every semester. (4 courses in that freshman year) I enrolled in carpentry and automotive. (I was leading to become a mechanic/engineer for John Deere) With 2 other options available for me, my friend recommended I enroll in the machining technology program. To be honest, I was skeptical. My friend told me to go home and watch OCC (Orange County Choppers). When I got home that day I watched it and wouldn’t you know it they were marching and aluminum rim in one of their HAAS CNC mills. I was astonished and said that challenge is for me SIGN ME UP!!! The next day I went to school and enrolled in machining technology and also thanked my friend! While I was enrolled in the Tech Center the instructor was phenomenal and persuaded us to complete NIMs certifications. So I did, I completed the first 6 out 7 certs. Later on as I was looking to the further my education more, I realized those certs. counted for credits at the local community college. So I have earned an associates degree in machining. After graduation I worked in some shops gained experience. In 2015 was a life changing year for a lot of ppl. I was furloughed that year. I was so scared and disappointed. I found other jobs and gradually worked my way up in my career. I have machined anything from a gun barrel to a train wheel and have operated robots. Present day, I currently operate CNC VTL’s machining components for compressors earning $34/hr!! (Plus I’m an engineer for the family farm!) Between my brother, my father and myself we fix and maintain our equipment on the farm. Farming has helped me to thrive in my career…..always striving to improve or do better! Moral of this story…..God is Great!! Never give up! When one seems they are losing everything, they need to know they are not it’s God moving them to their destiny!! If I wouldn’t have been laid off I probably wouldn’t be where I’m at this present day! I worked with an autistic machinist. At times it was difficult but I learned to accommodate and we got along. He was a proficient machinist and enjoyed it. (You can tell when someone enjoys their career) He contracted Covid back in 2020 and passed. His saying was “Hey, the first step is to show up……I showed up today.” Lol So I changed his saying……”Every day is a gift…..first step is to be present! 🎁” I always tell someone if they are skeptical about something to do research. Especially youngsters and I try to persuade youngsters to join the machining clan haha it’s a great career! 🤑 That stack of 1000 $1 bills measures 6.4375” God is Great! God Bless and thank you for your videos!!

I been working with CNC machines for about 5 years years to making Crankshafts for lawnmowers and a variety of different engines, started off as a simple loader/unloader of parts in machines then became an operator and recently have started learning programming, I'm new to this channel and so far it's been very inspiring. almost forgot about the thickness of the cash 💸 stack i think its about 4.38 inches

I dont consider myself a machinist but i have been in industrial maintenance for 29 years . I Grew up helping my dad bore and hone engines and do valve jobs , Helped get me along in career I chose ! I just dont seem to ever get enough of this channel !! Its great learning about your techniques and practices !!! Keep up the great work your team does !! 5.625 stack of bills

You already bless the entire country by providing a manufacturing service INSIDE this country.

Iv been manual machining for over 25 years. I took CNC classes 20 years ago & never had the chance at my company to y it Dr and master it. Seeing your in depth videos Iv been impassioned to learn again and finally be A CNC machinist. My family has appreciated my career in this industry. I want to do so much more for them when I take the next step. 6.79

I went from pushing buttons on a press, to being a manual machinist, and from there into CNC. I learned that by working hard, asking questions, and showing up everyday, I will be noticed and I was. I had many people take me under their wing and taught me well. I am now being paid 3x as much as I was making when I started, and it feels nice to be able to pay bills without stressing and wondering which one I should pay first because I am not living paycheck to paycheck. I can also enjoy life, going to different places, and I can experience more than I used to be able to. I think the thickness of the stack is 4.386"

Hey Titan, I started CNC machining at Harmonic Machine Inc 2 years ago at 15 and have loved every moment of it. It’s a family owned company and they are one of the best company’s I’ve been apart of. Learning about this whole trade has been quite the experience going from just running machines for production, to now setting up, programming, prototyping, learning all about speeds and feeds. I’ll be starting my first year for my red seal this year! My guess for the thickness of the 1000, 1$ bills is 5.5414”

Great video as always! Well im starting machining in September, I discovered my passion for it when I was doing some manufacturing for one of the teams at my university. I had the opportunity to use an old tormach for a project and I absolutely loved it! I also for the past week pretty much closed myself in the university shop and machined myself a whole new set of parts for my 3D printer. After that and discovering more of the trade with your channel I decided to apply for a program and got accepted. For the stack my guesstimation is 4.38!

Working in this industry is a blessing. I'm currently in discussion with my employer to get back to school, and he offered to pay the full expanses of it. 4 year education, 1 day a week to school while he pays me full time. Possibilities like this don't only change my life, but the life of my family as well. The thickness of a newly printed dollar bill is about 0.11 mm and I'm guessing the band would be 0.2 mm. That would be around 110+4 what would come down to 114mm with a plusminus of 0.1. Sorry, don't know Imperial so I'll keep it to metric

Manufacturing has changed my opinion on college. my mindset was towards having to get a college degree to be successful and do something i love. but my Teacher Mr Ruiz led me and 2 of my friends to this channel because we were interested in the 770m we have on campus. so far we haven’t done anything other than set ups but i’ve gained experience on a cnc router and manual mill and soon cnc mill. CNC machining became my new favorite pastime. i can do it all day and not get bored. it’s something that evolves constantly and all i’m doing is simple plates and brackets for my robotics team. It incorporates my favorite software fusion 360 with something that’s tangible

I started working straight out of school at automotive parts manufacturing, I learned a lot about manufacturing and CNC machining and technology in general, first day I came I was so lost and I thought I would never learn everything about those machines but over the time I gained valuable knowledge and I became more and more motivated to learn, I started working early to feed myself and family, my needs always came second and didn't had enough money for further education, Id like to start my own shop but it is still difficult, that money would give me a huge boost since everything got more expensive now, I'd guess thickness of stack is 4.4 inches

Machining has changed my life as it has opended so many doors for me and allowed me to provide for my family and allowed me to work on some michines from ww2 that worked at the worlds largest army ammunition plant Badger ammunition. This industry is just full of opportunities and it is fun to watch it grow and change.

I am from Indonesia, basicly i'm not from bachelor graduated but i just graduated from Technical High School... first time I know CNC from my school, and i love it... I think CNC make peoples working not hard and that true.... and know, with my spirit and good experiences, I'm a programmer... thankyou Titan.. your videos is my inspiration... make me learning, learning and learning... I hope... i as like you... I guess is 3,78

Been in working cnc for just under 4 years now. That is unless you count high-school. Taught myself the basics on an old tormach 770 my junior year. I've been in love with manufacturing since my first day of high-school when I saw a lathe for the first time. It blew my mind that metal could be shaped so easily. Joined the FRC team at my school and went to work hard learning as much as i could about the manufacturing process and CAD. Making and designing parts for our robot. Was put in charge of our design and manufacturing for 3 years. First time they'd ever let a sophomore take on that kind of responsibility. I was absolutely blessed to have such a great opportunity. I graduated and tried to go get a job as you do. Was looked over every I applied. Grocery stores, retail, our local tire plant. For some reason I never heard anything back. I saw an add one day that a shop was having open interviews so I went not really expecting much at that point. Filled out the application and shocked the HR rep that someone so young was interested in being a machinist😂. Turns out I had already met the owner while I was on the robotics team! He even had a plaque that I had engraved for our sponsors on his desk! I was hired on the spot and have been soaking up knowledge like a sponge lol. I was trained on the manuals by one of the brightest machinists I've ever met. After 4 months of that I was allowed to go be the button pusher on our smallest cnc. Now at 22 I'm the senior vertical mill operator/programmer and have actually been training people myself. I met my fiancée on that robotics team. She's been the light of my life. I wouldn't be anywhere I am now if it wasn't for manufacturing. Looking back on everything that's happened I can truly see that it's all part of a big plan and I've been extremely blessed. Titan you're an inspiration to everyone. You yourself have blessed people with the knowledge and resources to be successful. One day I pray I can be half as influential to the field as you and your crew are. (Also I think you should look into FIRST robotics if you haven't already. I think you would love it!) My guess for the stack is about 4.3300 +/- .0100 if held completely flat. It's got a bit of a bow so if it's just resting than I would say about 4.4500 +/- 0.0200. Hope you have wonderful weekend

I started out as a welder in a machine shop and found the CNC equipment so amazing I used to experiment and basically train myself on machines that were not being used. All that has transitioned into build complex aerospace parts. I have built parts that have been in almost every type of environment on this planet. My dream is to finally make parts that will be used to go into space. I will put my guess in at 4.36”.

I am a CNC specialist. I've done contract machining all over the country. I have four CNC and CAD/CAM programming certificates and I'm proficient in setting up and operating CNC lathes and mills as well as manual lathes and mills. I have over 18 years of experience and I've machined in multiple industries including aerospace, medical, automotive, military, oil field, and more. I'm currently working with ceramics in the semiconductor industry. To keep it 100 with you, I Googled the thickness of a dollar bill, so I can understand how some of these guys came up with the 4.3" height. However, considering the fact that there are bands in place led me to add just a bit more height to the stack. So with estimating the thickness of the bands themselves being compared to the thickness of a USD, my official answer to the riddle is 4.3450" (+/- 0.025"). There it is!

I've been machining for 5 years now and I couldn't be happier with the career I chose. I was working manual labor, doing back breaking work and decided to go into a technical trade. I now make parts for the Aerospace, Defense, Energy, and Medical industries. I work for a medium size job shop in Lewisville, Texas. I take pride in what I do and I am passionate about leaning and teaching this trade. It has allowed me to live a comfortable life style, eating healthy, living in a safe neighborhood, and having the ability to travel. I even bought a home last year at the age of 28. I look forward to working in the manufacturing industry for the foreseeable future, solving problems and making quality parts. I estimate the stack of one dollar bills is 4.6250 inches thick. Thank you Titan for sharing your knowledge, skills, and experiences freely on the internet.

Grettings from Mexico! I’ve been working in the industry about 9 years, and it was a challenge, I started as an operator whit no experience, no money and in a city that wasn’t mine. I have always had respect for those who know about the subject and I always try to learn as much as I can from them, this is how little by little I learned to machine, from the most basic. I have worked in different companies in the country, I have all been aware of them, now I have some experience in programming fixtures and plastic injection molds, I work with 3- and 5-axis machines. I have always enjoyed watching your videos, there is always a lot to learn from them. And about family, I have a wife and a 5yo daughter, we are about to buy a house and that 1000 dollars will be a bless. P.D. I want to be like you someday! And I think the measure is about 5.8 inches. Thank you for spread the knowledge!

My guess is 4.318😃 Machining found me at 23 years old. A friend called me and asked if I wanted a job, I didn’t know what it was, he just said cutting stock on a saw. I said sure, I had no idea what he even said😂 I walked in and was in Aw! I had a pregnant girlfriend and had to hustle! I ended up falling in love with manufacturing so much that I rose up in ranks so fast that left many in shock! I am now the lead programmer years later and have 2 daughters living a comfortable life thanks to machining! I still have the same passion and energy I had since day one and continue to learn as much as possible! 😀

I first started this business in 2018. My sister had a great share in my choice of this profession. She looked at my astrologer birth chart and decided that this would be the best profession for my career. I am currently 22 years old, I work in cnc milling, I have processed many different pieces, I love this job very much and my family supports me seriously.I think the size of the stack 4,318 ınch-109,7mm

I love manufacturing, after high School I had no direction in life, I had an interest in architecture, my dad sent me off to a manufacturing program in a local community college , and when I started working with blueprints I gave it a chance, it was the first time I picked up tools, and got dirty and wore it like a badge, I felt like a sculptor, an artist, and after God bless me with a job at Callaway, I was able to make a living and finally felt like a man, and without that confidence that I got from manufacturing that wouldn't be married today , it's brought my father, my brothers and me closer together, because we all are now working industry, thank you Titans of CNC for putting out content that inspires need to go out there and learn more and do more ,Bless Up

You guys have changed my life in many ways in machining but one that sticks out is having the classes to learn more and with that I can reach out to some of my coworkers give them that information to succeed I love training and teaching people the trade . The look in there eyes when I explain how machining worked for me

I recently really started pursuing my career in manufacturing after landing a job in the wind industry as a prototype and fabrication technician for a repair development. So far it has been an incredible journey and constantly learning new things and striving for perfection. Your CNC academy has been an invaluable asset and an inspiration. Been keeping it real here in upstate New York. And guessing 4.4255 inches!

I’m out of houston Texas , between your channel and edge precision KZfaq channel ( great guy ) i always came back to ur channel for techniques and wisdom. Been a machinist since 17 with my dad shop because of him i am a lead in my shop today. I used ur videos to train operators to became machinist. Stack is 4.150 “

Manufacturing change my life by giving a kid with no idea what to do in life a career that he loved. It became a passion of mine to become great at it and 10 years in I wouldn’t trade it for anything. It gave me the opportunity to move half way across the country to Dallas to be closer to my family and watch my niece grow up. It’s given me a chance to be a part of something bigger by making parts for space companies. I love this industry and can’t wait to spend another 40 years in it. The stack would be 3.060”, but given the uneven flatness to the bands my guess is 3.250”

Twenty three years ago I was a clerk in a company mailroom. I graduated from a technical high school but could not get into the trade at that time so I did what I had to do to make money. The supervisor of that company Tool and Die Dept. Was starting an apprenticeship program for new toolmakers. I applied, got the position, and started my journey. Five years and 10,000 on the job training hours later I became a journeyman tool and die maker. Now I am an instructor at the high school that I graduated from, helping the next generation develop the skills to be successful in this great industry. This industry has helped me support my family and give me a sense of pride helping the next generation learn and get excited about manufacturing. My guess for the height of the stack is: 4.050"

I've been a machinist for about 17 years. Started as a shop hand after I dropped out of college. Needed to pay some bills back. I've never been in a machine shop prior to being a shop hand. 3 months into being a shop hand I was promoted to run my 1st machine. First machine I ever ran was thread roller for piston rods for natural gas compressors. From there on I grew a passion for running machine of all sorts from manuals to cncs. I currently manage a cnc shop. Where I program and draft prints. While I manage the day to day responsibilities of being in a manager. I think the height of 1000 dollar stack might be 4.4375".

Hi, my name is Arian, I'm 25 years old, I'm from Argentina, I started working in a factory as a part-time assistant after school at the age of 14 and honestly I was amazed at everything you can do with cnc machines (it's like being an artist haha) Today I am starting to do molding work and I am very happy to be able to do what I like and love for 11 years. I love your videos (although it has to do with subtitles hehe), I have really learned a lot thanks to you. thanks :D my estimate is 4,330 inches

Machining changed my life. I'm now 7 years in the industry working for Northrop Grumman. All my life I've loved space, and now for my job I get to make so many parts that have been apart of countless sattlites and other space components. I still remember the first time my boss told me the job I'm about to run will go into space, to the ISS later in the year. Watching you guys do what you do inspieres me to push more and do more with this trade. I've got so much more to learn and try and take every chance I can. I think the stack is 4.430in thick thick.

I've been working with CNC machines for about 11 months now. Ever since I first started at a machine shop it changed my life for the better. There has been a lot of changes and losses since I've been there, but I know I've always got an amazing job, that I enjoy, to go back to everyday. Love this useful content guys. My guess is 4.3125"

I went to work in a machine shop,with no experience, coming from delivering furniture and appliances. I was able to learn enough to get a spot on a cnc lathe within a couple weeks and started learning g code programming. Eventually learning conversational for mills too. I got the opportunity to go to school and learn to run a water jet,and that's what I've been doing for the past 7 years now,16 total years here. Much better than back breaking work for min wage,also met my girlfriend of 6 Years here too ...so it's been a great experience all around. I'd say 5.017 inches thick

Starting watching Titans of CNC in 2018 and wanted to bring my products and ideas to life. Took a few SolidWorks courses in junior college to start my journey in designing. I pursued a career in baseball and made it the minor leagues but just after one season I was cut and needed a plan b. Fast forward 8 years, my family and I move out of SoCal to Colleyville, TX and I purchased a Tormach 1100MX for my garage in 2019. I am currently following my passion and I look forward to building my business. Thanks Titan for all of your encouragement and passion for education. My guess of the stack of $1k is 5.0820”

Started machining when I was 21. I'm 32 now. I am finally making decent money and saving up for a house. Manufacturing has always made me money. Haven't been out of work that entire time even with the recent pull backs in the economy. It has allowed me to live comfortably and learn cool stuff. Doing 3+2 stuff now. I bet that the stack is 5.2011" thick. :)

I am a tooling and die guy at a well-known manufacturing facility in Cleveland TN. I started here in 2013 on the track shooting screws in assembly for years , bidding on every job I could to try and get off the track. After getting passed up on easy press operator jobs over and over my company posted an opportunity to apply for the tooling apprenticeship program. I figured what do I have to lose. There was an aptitude test and several interviews but I felt I had been training for this my whole life and just didn't realize it. I passed the test and somehow did well on the interview side for a change. The program was 5 long years of learning while still working 40 hours a week. Worth every second. A couple of years ago I had spinal surgery to remove a tumor from inside my spinal chord. Working here has provided me the insurance to help cover costs. Two months ago I was informed the tumor has grown back bigger and I am very blessed to still be working or even walking. Hope I am still able after this surgery too. The stack of bills in your hands look more than 5 inches but the math doesn't add up.... I am going to guess 4.7" ; 119.38 mm.

Titan I am a junior in high school and I have been exposed to the amazing trade of CNC machining and programming at first I was confused and lost but after watching your videos I have secured an internship at a local high precision machine shop and a college education at a local technical college. This trade has given me a chance to use my high attention for detail and my love of working with my hands a chance to shine. This is something I want to pursue for many years and open my own shop in the future. Your videos are amazing and I’m guessing that stack of bills measures in at 4.4375 inches tall to top of the band. Thank you for this opportunity

I joined the military for electrical work but I was blown away by all the aerospace machining. I didn't know anything about CNC so I've been watching your channel and the machinests are teaching me CAM and CNC on nights and weekends in exchange for home repairs and shop help. Now I'm even helping the machine shop run parts on my lunch breaks! thanks for everything you are doing, it's amazing! I could really use $1000 so im going to guess that the stack is 4.412" +/- 0.03"

I would just like to say that the titans of cnc youtube channel changed my life back in 2018. At the time I was 16 going into my junior year in high school. My dad is a Job shop foreman, my uncle is a wire edm operator, and my grandfather is a manufacturing technician. But I never really understood what manufacturing was all about until I stumbled apon titans youtube channel. After watching some old titan TV videos I was hooked. I immediately knew this was my destiny. I really started looking in my high school to see if we had any cnc courses which in fact we did. In the summer before my junior year I took the titans of cnc building blocks course in the academy. It gave Me a early start to my manufacturing education and I can not be more grateful for the experience titan had given me at the time. I ened up finishing high school with a boat load of experience. I ended up receiving a couple of first place positions in a machining contest designed for high schoolers in the Chicago area. I met titan once at imts back in 2018 and believe it or not I still have the signed poster. It's been almost 5 years since the first time i learned about this trade, I'm now almost 21. I'm finishing my associates in manufacturing technology at my local community College. I work at a job shop. There I'm a programmer, setup,and a part loader. I have my own machine that i run. As well as being a cmm operator. I've only been working there for a year and a half but I've learned alot. I'm extremely grateful for this trade for giving me a purpose in life. As for the stack of money I believe it to be 4.3555 inches tall. That's my lucky guess. Good luck to whoever receives it :)

I started in 2012 as a manual machinist and I always was interested in CNC Programming, so I decided to set out on that mission and I'm so glad I did. It was extremely difficult and no one was going to teach me. I went to school programs to try and learn CNC machining but even the teachers try to set me back by failing my part just because of a small insignificant burr. The teacher always wanted to see me fail so I wouldn't have a chance to program in Mastercam. That only ignited my fire, I decided to make it my mission to learn CNC programming to show then they made a mistake, ironically the student that he passed on to programming actually crashed the expensive new machine and made the teacher look like a fool in front of the class, so it was a lil payback for setting me up for failure. I then left that school and learned Mastercam at a university level which gave me legitimate credit in my programming career. Later I was blessed by getting hired at MIT. Where they actually created the g code to run CNC machines, so I was programming at the mother board of CNC programs!! And I was a succes. There at MIT I created a fixture to machine Ceramics and they are very delicate to machine. I have an intellectual patent there for my fixture. It was a tough journey but I'm very glad to have taken that valiant task and be able to create complex projects with ease. I now have even been able to program Fanuc control robots and have my own 3d printer to make prototypes from home. I'm very happy where I'm at and how far I came. People have compared me with Titan because of my tough up bringing and background but just like Titan I was able to turn things around in time and be a good Dad for my son Giovanni so that I can be a good example and change for a better future. God bless America where with work and dedication I was able to turn things around. I was also blessed with a few customers and learning at MIT when I was making the prototypes that when a student would come back for my parts. I had developed my first customer and he was coming back to buy more !! The senior machinist noticed that and teased me by saying Sergio your customer is back congratulations. Ok that was a great feeling to make "customers" happy. I was blessed with a small customer order for like $78 dollars to reverse engineer a Prototype and that was my first transaction on line and where my small online business was born in 2019. Ok so here is the greatest achievement up to date. Just like Titan when he was romancing his way to Space X, I approached the small business out here in New England area the same way. That client was sending USA jobs to China but because I am now a small business here in the states I am competing with a monster in manufacturing. I compare this job battle like David vs Goliath where I'm David and China is Goliath. Ok so what I had to do to keep at least one job here in America is I under bidded and drop my prices so low that he had no choice but to make me head programmer, and even though I won that small battle to keep jobs in America my dear country I still have ways to go. I hope to get all the help I can, and this will definitely go a long way. Thank you Titan God Bless America !! Amen I'm so proud of me my son Giovanni and my home office Precision Picture Prototypes. Now as to the height of the $1000 stack I say it is easily 5.0500 even

I came into machining about 5 years and 7 months ago in the great state of TN with absolutely no idea what a CNC machine was. I was freshly graduated out of high school when I had an opportunity to work closer to home at a copper power components manufacturing facility in my home town. At first I started in Deburring removing sharp edges from parts and need less to say I was not cut out to stand at a belt sander all day. So I asked my production manager to move to a different area that was more thought provoking and that's how I got introduced to Haas cnc machines. I was very timid at first with the machines to scared to break a tool or scrap a part. So in turn, I always got stuck with long runs doing very busy work at first but as time progressed I started learning all the variety of things there are to learn in a shop tooling, speeds+feeds, hands-on programming, blue prints, and a ton more. In these short 5 years I got introduced to a whole new trade that I never knew existed in school and I hope I can continue to expand my knowledge to get better everyday so one day I can be machining some of those crazy beautiful intricate parts you have shown us over the years. Love your videos be sure to tell Barry he's still the GOAT.

I have been machining for two years now. I started right at a Haas lathe didn't have a clue what I was doing, but all my coworkers taught me how. Now, I'm starting to set up lathes and have a better understanding of what machining is. I enjoy those videos. Thickness is 4.9485