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  • Join us on an inspiring journey with Cory from @vicehardware, a brand that started from humble beginnings and evolved into a CNC powerhouse.
    From the first terrifying purchase of a mini mill that cost more than a truck, to developing and selling high-quality, titanium-based wallets and tools, this story is a testament to entrepreneurial spirit and technical prowess.
    Watch as we explore the intricate processes involved in machining, from dealing with titanium's challenges to laser engraving and anodizing. Learn about the journey from outsourcing to bringing production in-house, and the critical decisions that fueled the brand's growth.
    To learn more about Vice Hardware, visit vicehardware.com/
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  • @jcx5663
    @jcx5663 2 місяці тому +4

    A lot of these success stories seam to kickoff around 2020

  • @anklebiterwoodworks2818
    @anklebiterwoodworks2818 3 місяці тому +31

    So much of what was addressed in this in his shop touched on what my journey. Built my CNC from scratch, taught myself CAD and CAM in Fusion360 from UA-cam. Love seeing such small shops and people who put themselves out there and do it because of their passion. So much fun learning about other peoples' journey. This is why we do it.

  • @xyzspec82
    @xyzspec82 3 місяці тому +6

    Bro is humble and deserves all success.
    This is so cool 😊

  • @BlueOceanDesigns
    @BlueOceanDesigns 3 місяці тому +21

    Hats off to Corey (and seems to be a great dude too). Love these shop tours/interviews. Keep it up :)

    • @iansandusky417
      @iansandusky417 3 місяці тому +1

      He certainly is! Thank you very much for checking it out!

  • @OhHeyTrevorFlowers
    @OhHeyTrevorFlowers 2 місяці тому +2

    I'm in a very different product space (retrocomputer miniatures) but most garage shop folks are on the same path. Thanks for sharing this inspirational story.

  • @living9377
    @living9377 3 місяці тому +3

    Good man, nice story. Made in the USA 🇺🇸Congrats for following your dreams! Stay humble! 🍻

  • @55418und
    @55418und 2 місяці тому +2

    Very nice garage setup. Very nice.

  • @ItsAnAddiction
    @ItsAnAddiction 3 місяці тому +3

    There he is!!! I got mine in my pocket EVERY day, such a great product and top notch machining. F22 lets go

  • @JCCustomsCNC
    @JCCustomsCNC 3 місяці тому +6

    Amazing story! Love to see it! Corey seems like a awesome dude.

  • @jmooch59
    @jmooch59 3 місяці тому +2

    Made in the USA baby!! Great job man!

  • @madmolle1
    @madmolle1 3 місяці тому +2

    This is really cool to see. I'm a machinist as well. My friend and I bought a 3D printer last year and have just been designing and prototyping. Pretty awesome that you started in the same place and the hard work is paying off

  • @adamb2619
    @adamb2619 2 місяці тому +2

    What I find most interesting is that Cory was able to start making a product at a time when material supply went into absolute chaos in the world. I would love to hear him touch base on lessons learned and anything else he manages in regards to material supply.

    • @vicehardware
      @vicehardware 2 місяці тому +1

      That was was a wild time for sure! lol

  • @bluegroovemodelsports9650
    @bluegroovemodelsports9650 2 місяці тому +2

    Great video and great interview. Nice shop layout , great business vision . Thanks for sharing

    • @iansandusky417
      @iansandusky417 2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you very much for checking it out!

  • @Petertje94
    @Petertje94 3 місяці тому +4

    5:31 great rescue😆

  • @High_Road
    @High_Road 3 місяці тому +4

    Thumbs up, great video. Corey - thanks for sharing your adventure and I will check out your website to grab an item or two.

  • @pinkeye00
    @pinkeye00 3 місяці тому +2

    He glitters like a machine shop magician.

  • @tylergilbertson4086
    @tylergilbertson4086 3 місяці тому +6

    That reminds me a lot of how I got my start at well. Just keep on the grind, pick up side jobs when needed and keep moving forward!

  • @mediaburn2
    @mediaburn2 3 місяці тому +11

    This is what the right attitude looks like.

  • @chrisfrisch1347
    @chrisfrisch1347 3 місяці тому +3

    that bridgeport, they just dont make tools like that anymore, would love to have one

  • @gpav1
    @gpav1 3 місяці тому +4

    A grand for the Bridgeport …. Whatttttt

  • @Bullock4317
    @Bullock4317 3 місяці тому +5

    I love mine! Incredibly durable too.

    • @iansandusky417
      @iansandusky417 3 місяці тому +4

      They’re so sick, I use mine almost daily!

    • @vicehardware
      @vicehardware 3 місяці тому +3

      That you brotha, we appreciate you!

  • @ProvokedTomcat
    @ProvokedTomcat 3 місяці тому +2

    Harvey, OSG, Walter worth the money.

  • @jbrownson
    @jbrownson 3 місяці тому +2

    Awesome story and shop, thanks for the vid

    • @iansandusky417
      @iansandusky417 3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you very much for checking it out!

  • @anthonyoregan1651
    @anthonyoregan1651 3 місяці тому +2

    You should look at a DMG DMP35 5 Axis for these products with a Siemens control.

  • @crazytrutas
    @crazytrutas 3 місяці тому +2

    This is great. Good luck to him.

  • @woodworkingandautomation
    @woodworkingandautomation 3 місяці тому +2

    very cool, good job Vice!

  • @mntoddster
    @mntoddster 3 місяці тому +2

    What are you using for a rotary phase converter

  • @tannersword1
    @tannersword1 3 місяці тому +3

    22:27 Easy bake oven had me laughing hard

  • @user-jg8vg7bc6f
    @user-jg8vg7bc6f 3 місяці тому +2

    What brand laser is it?

  • @A8AWD
    @A8AWD 3 місяці тому +3

    Great story Cory. Recommend checking out DCC clips over ulticlip for the knives. Swapped out everything I own with them and never going back

    • @vicehardware
      @vicehardware 3 місяці тому +3

      I appreciate that, I'll give it a look👊

  • @gtiguy1992able
    @gtiguy1992able 3 місяці тому +1

    Waiting on that American flag colorway and it will be time to buy

  • @TrPrecisionMachining
    @TrPrecisionMachining 3 місяці тому +2

    good video Ian

  • @donavinnezar
    @donavinnezar 3 місяці тому +1

    i have a similar product i want to make also related to one of my vices . but all i have access to is manual lathes at work so its hard to find time and material to make anything , ive been itching to get a minilathe . or a second hand proper lathe like a colchester student but i just have to get more education or get a new job elsewhere so i can acctually afford to get something

  • @freedomenergy6644
    @freedomenergy6644 3 місяці тому +4

    Thanks for sharing. What 3 d software did you learn to use?

    • @vicehardware
      @vicehardware 3 місяці тому +2

      Started on Solidworks then over to fusion 360.

  • @tadtomlinson1912
    @tadtomlinson1912 Місяць тому +1

    Bridgeport $1000. Wow nice comeup. Congratulations on your business endeavor. Im jealous as a 40 year machinist not having the nerve to go out my own. I even developed and manufactured a few products that sold well but i quit because of my commitment to my full-time job. Working till midnight and going to work 5 hours later was to stressful so i gave up. Scared of losing benefits and the gamble.

  • @fan-i-am
    @fan-i-am 2 дні тому

    Did this guy start BEFORE ridge wallet?

  • @calledtoserveinpanama
    @calledtoserveinpanama 2 місяці тому +1

    How many square feet is the garage?

  • @calledtoserveinpanama
    @calledtoserveinpanama 2 місяці тому +1

    How does he run 3-phase power?

  • @albongo3949
    @albongo3949 2 місяці тому +2

    That’s the dream, hope the pay off will be worth it.

  • @kenwgoins
    @kenwgoins 3 місяці тому +1

    Did he say when the Brass Cigar Tray will be released?

  • @ElectricBikeLaboratory
    @ElectricBikeLaboratory 3 місяці тому +1

    Epic

  • @PaulG.369
    @PaulG.369 3 місяці тому +1

    How cool!
    What software is that @ 20:50 ?

  • @grantguy8933
    @grantguy8933 3 місяці тому +2

    ❤❤

  • @woodmanengineering9708
    @woodmanengineering9708 3 місяці тому +3

    If you dont have 3 phase how are you converting to run the haas?

    • @quickturn66
      @quickturn66 3 місяці тому +1

      I have a 5hp 3 phase motor in my basement, spin it up with a pony motor then send 2 wire 220 to it and it will accelerate up to speed. The third wire will now have an output. Send the 3 wires to my garage to run my machines. Been doing it for 25 years. The third wire will be somewhat out of phase and high on voltage and the motor on your machine will only have about three quarters of its stated output but that rarely matters.

    • @woodmanengineering9708
      @woodmanengineering9708 3 місяці тому

      I have a phase converter. I built it. works great. But using it to power a haas mill or a high load Lathe is a different story. BTW, A weak third leg is no bueno.@@quickturn66

    • @bradelford363
      @bradelford363 3 місяці тому

      Phase converter. Had one in my house to run a commercial walk in freezer

    • @douglassmith2055
      @douglassmith2055 3 місяці тому

      Get a real rotary phase controller with voltage monitoring. Your machines will last.

    • @quickturn66
      @quickturn66 3 місяці тому

      @@douglassmith2055 my machines have been happily running for 25 years

  • @stout890
    @stout890 3 місяці тому +2

    No matter what you tell us about his success story, it will still summarize into "
    I ROLLED THE DICE"

    • @stout890
      @stout890 3 місяці тому +1

      and also you need a contract to float you through till you dice roll pays off

    • @OhHeyTrevorFlowers
      @OhHeyTrevorFlowers 2 місяці тому +1

      and keep your day job until the money works

    • @vicehardware
      @vicehardware 2 місяці тому +1

      @@OhHeyTrevorFlowers Yes!! haha

  • @VACatholic
    @VACatholic 3 місяці тому +5

    How tall are you? You make all the other guys look tiny.

    • @iansandusky417
      @iansandusky417 3 місяці тому +5

      Haha just 6’4!

    • @douglassmith2055
      @douglassmith2055 3 місяці тому +1

      Height is wayy overrated.

    • @iansandusky417
      @iansandusky417 3 місяці тому +1

      @@douglassmith2055100%, I hit my head a LOT

    • @OhHeyTrevorFlowers
      @OhHeyTrevorFlowers 2 місяці тому

      I'm the same size and yeah, fitting into small cars and airplane seats is rough.

  • @slimdog72
    @slimdog72 3 місяці тому +2

    Rad

  • @strandyt6916
    @strandyt6916 2 місяці тому +1

    Oh look another metal clip wallet.
    Profound.

  • @4rnorthwest
    @4rnorthwest 3 місяці тому +2

    7:55 he said it right there! And THAT is REALLY what this video is about! Your attention is your most valuable asset. UA-cam is a shit show....UNLESS you know how to pay your attention well! You’ve got 16 waking hours in a 24 hr period. DONT WASTE IT! don’t wast your attention on anything that you don’t get a return on your time for!

  • @somanathpradhan256
    @somanathpradhan256 3 місяці тому +1

    Hello namaste 🙏. I want work with u. Give me a job. I am cnc programmer turning and milling.

  • @sentineloffreedomforever1381
    @sentineloffreedomforever1381 3 місяці тому +1

    lol.... Must be nice holding tolerances to .002 try .0005

  • @truthsearcherforever3211
    @truthsearcherforever3211 2 місяці тому

    Solution to dropping cost is people need to plant their own FOOD!!! Money(1 eye) needs to end. The only reason why we work were we do it’s just to provide 3 things .... Food, house, clothing. That’s it!! Everything else is extra. How the 1 eye system ends is claiming your land n planting your own food. More then 80%!of earths problems will stop. Crime will drop. Hunger will stop!! Trash will go down. Pollution will be tremendously less. Plant plant plant ur own food. N make your cars run in HHO GENERATOR. Water is the future.

  • @HenryOCarmichaelSmith
    @HenryOCarmichaelSmith 3 місяці тому

    Who tf puts a bridgeport on wheels "Hey bro, what precision machinist level did you use to level this mill?" me: "wheels bro. wheels"

    • @september68
      @september68 3 місяці тому +6

      Yeah I’m sure he needs .000000001 accuracy when drilling a hole 🤡

    • @valkman761
      @valkman761 3 місяці тому

      @@september68 with that setup he can't even trust the thousands

    • @vicehardware
      @vicehardware 3 місяці тому +3

      ​@valkman761 You have alot of Opinions

    • @valkman761
      @valkman761 3 місяці тому

      @@vicehardware isn't that what the comments section is for? .. and not for something that's completely irrelevant like your comment

    • @Zt3v3
      @Zt3v3 3 місяці тому +3

      eh, my home mill and lathe are both on leveling wheels. I understand the limit of my tools.

  • @archerash6695
    @archerash6695 2 місяці тому

    Hardware for.... anything? Or.. im lost here..
    I have to watch to find out what this is about.
    I rather know in the title.

  • @wallybiv8045
    @wallybiv8045 2 місяці тому +1

    Did they call each other first and plan on dressing the same ?
    Hey man I’m wearing a black hat backwards, a black t-shirt and some jeans. What are you wearing ?
    Response: Same

  • @valkman761
    @valkman761 3 місяці тому +1

    All that's missing is the tattoos and these guys could be twins... what's with the fab and machining community being all gangsta, bad ass dudes with beard and headwears? At least they were proud of their appearance in the early days.

    • @iansandusky417
      @iansandusky417 3 місяці тому +8

      Sorry, I'll bust out the tuxedo for you next time dad

    • @valkman761
      @valkman761 3 місяці тому

      @@iansandusky417 shop coat is enough, you know, those offering some protection, too.

    • @vicehardware
      @vicehardware 3 місяці тому +5

      ​@@iansandusky417bro we should have done tuxedos, Step brothers style😂

    • @Ghostworks999
      @Ghostworks999 3 місяці тому +1

      @@vicehardwarelol😂

    • @OhHeyTrevorFlowers
      @OhHeyTrevorFlowers 2 місяці тому

      Tats are expensive and painful so I'm guessing that they're proud of them,. probably more than a pair of khakis.

  • @hartfordsignpost589
    @hartfordsignpost589 2 місяці тому +1

    Can't watch this video. I am so sick of the "punk look".
    Nerds getting tattoos and wearing their hat backwards doesn't make you cool.
    Try being yourself and stop trying to act like an ex-con.

    • @iansandusky417
      @iansandusky417 2 місяці тому +3

      Thank you very much for the fashion advice, I'll book my tattoo removal for this weekend. I hope I can make it up to you.

    • @hartfordsignpost589
      @hartfordsignpost589 2 місяці тому

      You're welcome cool dude.@@iansandusky417

  • @vettepicking
    @vettepicking 3 місяці тому +1

    Promoting smoking! FAIL! GROSS