Five Things You Won't Believe Were Made From A Treadmill.  

Dude.... making the kids row for video games is BRILLIANT.

I made a clothes dryer with my treadmill. Basically all I did was take my still functional treadmill and place wet laundry on it to dry. Works perfectly. Not only does the laundry dry without using any electrical power but it also creates a barrier between me and the treadmill so that I never use it for its intended purpose. Because I never break a sweat this also reduces the amount of laundry I’m required to do. It’s a rather ingenious design if I do say so. Only flaw I can see is that my clothing appears to be shrinking... (btw, great video man, I love your stuff. you’re probably one of the coolest dads ever)

You are one awesome dude. Not a trace of arrogance in you, and you really try to encourage others to embark on their own projects. Hats off.

Jeremy you're on a whole other level with your talents and creativity. I'm just so glad that one day you decided to pick up a camera and share with us all. Now this is what I call genuine content.

Amazing! ...and the Dad of the Year Award goes to... Jeremy Fielding! Well done sir! 🏆

Why anyone would give this a thumbs down is beyond me. You sir are awesome.

These should be on public TV! Tired of those crappy reality shows! You are a great Dad!

The combination of the rowing generator and your family playing together with it was the most beautiful thing I’ve seen all week! Thank you for all of your videos!

The generator hooked up to the game console is brilliant.

I discovered your videos on electric motors for beginners a few days ago. I’ve watched several more since then including the one where you, uncomfortably, answered viewer questions about you personally. I’m so impressed with your teaching skills, subject matter expertise, and the fact that you are a totally self-made person. But what continues to impress me the most is how unselfish, humble, and generous you are. It really hit home with this video. Show me a person with great kids and I’ll show you a great person. You have great kids.

From all the things you made, the nicest thing is that you made your kids happy.

I love that you are literally repurposing someone's trash and tuning it into your treasure. Very very cool

You are one smart, creative, dude! Love your stuff -- Someone once said that garbage is only resources we are too dumb to know how to use -- I believe you demonstrate the proof of that!

Lol. I made my wife watch your videos! I wanted her to see that I was not the only person who does/enjoys this! When the "joy detected" icon popped up on a disassembly video I said, "See! Somebody else gets excited by free linear actuators!" She just rolled her eyes and walked off. My father was the king of this sort of thing and I inherited it from him. I haven't been able to do much due to health in recent years. But for years our yard at Halloween was a scroungers paradise. Example. Old ceiling fans used to make ghosts circle under trees, Barbie jeep motors used to make flying crank ghosts, the mechanism from a shiatsu massager used to make moving eyes under a rubber mask, old laboratory vial agitators made spiders bounce up and down. Thanks for the videos!

Raising healthy, intelligent,joyful children!

You look like a great dad, very inspirational! Your kids are blessed!

Love the way you incorporated your ideas with spending some quality time with the kids. Congratulations on being a great dad.👍

Following a second head injury, I struggle with the things that I used to do. Some self-designed rehab had me helping in a cabinet shop. The owner told me to replace the bearings on a dust collector. I had no clue how to do so, but that was my entrance into the mechanical side of life. Most of his machinery is aging and needs TLC. Between using, fixing, and maintaining his equipment, my dream shop has ballooned in size and scope. As I looked at the price of the machinery and compared it to the knowledge I've gained, I'm astounded at what seems like a huge inflation of cost to produce to the sticker price. I've wanted to build a sander with my old treadmill, but my concept is to use it to feed the material while making a wide-belt sanding mechanism with a platten above. Belts are more expensive than wrapping a drum, but they are much less prone to snagging and tearing. In addition, switching grits is simple and quick. My question to you is, "How could you achieve oscillation without needing to resort to pneumatics and sensors?" I came upon your channel while looking to learn about electric motors. Wonderful information, practical, and delivered in a manner that leaves the watcher without any fear of the subject matter. As a 15+ year teacher with multiple degrees in education, I would commend you on your teaching style. Using RU-vid as your classroom is most probably a better venue than the public school classroom. You have complete control over your curriculuum, students who want to be there, and no administrator/political mandates to wrestle against. Keep your inquisitive drive and sharing nature. People like yourself are the path to righting the disdain for learning that has become entirely too commonplace. Best wishes going forward and thanks for helping me begin to learn again.

Again! Excellent video and love the generator with the kids. What a great use of Dad time and togetherness. Thank You so much.

I would never get bored having a neighbour like Jeremy, .

Your diy vids are good but your kids are GREAT! you are a great dad ! I can see that in your kids and the joy you make with them. Keep it up, dad !

1st video I've seen of yours, already a fan! Keep it up man, you're great!

Your kids are so lucky to have a father like you 👍🏾

Very creative, never let anyone tell you that you can't do something... It will just inspire a guy like you to prove them wrong. The hardest thing is deciding what you want to focus on what the benefits will be opposed to the detriments because every invention is like a double-edged sword. It can be used for good and bad you need to take that into account every time you create something.

I have no idea why this video popped out on my feed but I glad it did! Great engineering and great dadding! Cheers!

Hello Mr Fielding. Awesome how you get your Children involved.I will go back and watch your clock build. It's like the old saying " Wast not want not " I am looking forward to more videos. All my best. Bobby

It looks like the most important thing you didn't through away, are those precious kids! You appear to n be a great father and a pretty smart guy.

Jeremy, you are one of my favorite video producers. I enjoy just watching them but I must admit that you make learning fun ! ! ! Thank you for the things that you do. Your explanations are clear and simple - the signs of an EXCELLENT teacher - was there for 39 years. Best of luck to you and yours.

Exercise powered video games, brilliant!

You sir, are one of my favorite You tube DIY shows and a fantastic Recycling Engineer. 😁

God bless you and your family

Mate ......watching you and your kids is sooo cool. You're a good man.👍

Your family is adorable

You are an inspiration to me. Thank you for your efforts.

You are alright! Very impressed. ☺you know I save everything. You just never know what your imagination can do... Plus the fun you can have doing it. That's a win win! I've got 4 grown children and I've always tried to get them involved in my stuff. That is another win! Keep up the good work.

Like others have said, a rowing machine that powers the Wii is genius. You're an inspiration to all of us fathers, Jeremy. Thanks! :)

"It's not MY fault I'm tiny!!" Cuteness level over 9000!!

I took a treadmill with a broken belt for free on Craigslist and turned it into a spinning pottery table. Love the kids rowing for power.

By far one of the most impressive repurposed videos I've ever seen !!! All I've ever made with a treadmill is a video riding a bicycle on in ( didn't fail ) . I'm 53 and have been a carpenter my entire life . I can't do any of these projects due to my electronic ignorance . You weren't bragging one bit and these achievements are nothing short of miraculous !!! The people who gave you a thumb down are angry about your rowing video game set up . While your clocks are my favorite , this way of playing should be mandatory for children under 16 !!!!!

You're the best father any kids could have. You make fun with things you find, I love you and your family. And I wont forget to tell you I admire your work...

I love the stuff you do. I hope your kids will follow in your footsteps.

They look like the smartest kids in school. There is a lot of satisfaction in repurposing thrown away items. The trouble is in knowing what to keep and what to throw away.

As a father I have to say your children are so blessed, and I know you feel the same. Your videos will be a treasure to your generations to come!

I love the special effects on the tear-down. 9:20 -- Priceless quote Thanks, Jeremy . . . I'm gonna be lurking neighborhoods on trash days now.

99 lazy people giving thumbs down.,I'm lazy myself but I appreciate genius.... well done Jeremy.tenga su like..

Don't forget to share the video! Thanks

I'm SO HAPPY to have been introduced to your channe! I believe in salvage but more importantly I am trying to learn the basics of motors, Inverters, generators..etc. You make it clear with details and graphs. Thank you for your time uploading and sharing your information 🌺Much Love

Thank you for all the positive images! I really enjoy 😉 this video! May God continue to bless you and your family 👪!

Absolutely brilliant. What a lovely family. Repurposed and old drill to make a sander but nothing as good or creative as you! Not yet..... You are an inspiration.

Good god my man!! What a hell of a recommendation this was! That lathe......... you got to be kidding me!! I myself like to re-purpose things, but you do so on a level I could only dream of! My hats off to you! (liked/subed/bell for sure)

Jeremy, you are a man after my own heart. I'm always harvesting parts from old machines that others got rid of. Your kids are blessed to have you as their dad.

Those belts make good work bench top covers. Stuff doesn't slide around and you can usually get 2 covers from one belt. By the time it gets tattered enough to replace I have usually scored another to replace it with. As a testament to the quality of your videos, You are one of only 4 that I have subscribed to on RU-vid. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us tinkerers.

You sir are brilliant

Ha ha ha. Now if you can figure out a way to power the TV with homework. You’d probably win some kind a award.

I'm in the process of making a knife grinder from an old treadmill, but, you've opened my eyes to so much more. Thanks!

Great video and great to see a dad getting his kids involved I wish you the best of luck I'll check back later on the videos

Amazing Father great job Jeremy

Would give this video two thumbs up if I could!

You are absolutely amazing. I'm 68 and when I grow up, I want to be you.

Many of us should recycle things like you do and keep our planet clean. Congratulations!!!

Good job. You've got some great ideas, and it's good to get folks thinking. As a Canadian, I had a bit of a chuckle at you finding Robinson (square) screws odd. There are common here, and the best to drive with a drill. The heads don't slip

You are the MAN! Super cool Mr. Fielding. Loved the video with the kids too.

You are the true essence of an Engineer. So many Engineers can build so long as they have the perfect parts. You my friend, make those parts. Imagineering. Way beyond me, but thank you. (Cute kids, btw.)

I’d be happy just to have a working treadmill. Jeremy finds them on the sides of roads.

Made my day. Especially the 7:40 minute mark. I love that part the most. I think my kid would say nnaaahhh I'm good.

I'm always astonished at these things you find discarded on the roadside. I sometimes find a nice bit of timber or plastic piping in a dumpster but these wonderful salvageable electrical things? Rich pickin's there mate! More power to you Jez and thanks for another superb vid!

Ingenious idea combining an exercise program, some family time, and limiting the amount of time your kids spend playing video games.

This guys a genius. Damn dude. Now this is worthy youtube content.

Your videos are amazing. *You* are amazing. Thank you for making these

Reduce, recycle, dispose of your GARBAGE properly. This guy is awesome 👍🌎

Very cool. Precious family you have there too, proud papa🤗

Good ideas,especially the video game generator...you are a good Dad.your children will always remember the love that went into things like this.Almost 40 years ago My Father did build me weird and fun electronic games, go carts with car batteries and powerful motors cooling systems that he designed for the batteries...good work Sir.

Awesome man! That Joy is why I love salvaging parts!

Awesome! Love the generator, get those kids movin!

Best part was you playing with the kids.👍👍

I am totally in love with your Video Game management, and humbly send you my best wishes and seriously, high five and great dad award. From a many times over father

You got some crazy cool skills man ! I love your videos and wish you lived next door so I could get some help with motor stuff ! Keep the videos going ! I especially loved how you get the kids active by rowing ! They must think you're the greatest !

Hi Jeremy, I wanted to let you and your fans know that I was inspired to check Craiglist where I found someone giving away their treadmill! I picked it up. I don't know what I will end up doing with it. I think one or more of the bearings that support the shafts for the belt is worn. It makes noises and the belt tends to slide off to the side. If it's an easy fix my wife will have a treadmill, and if not, then I have some motors to play with! :D Thanks for the inspiration!

Because of your videos, I just picked up my first treadmill. Can't wait to start on it. We'll see what happens. Thank you

You sir truly are a genius.Especially with how you get your kids to exercise even while they are playing video games. Excellent idea my friend.

"No user serviceable parts inside" is obviously not true.

you are a really cool guy

If you're not a Christian I am surprised and surely I as a Christian can learn from your demeanor Jeremy. May the Lord bless you and your family.

You are very resourceful When the world falls apart you are invited to my survival camp. Btw, loved your interaction with your children. You are a very special dad.

great video...love the kids rowing to play video games!

You can make a very effective (and maybe dangerous) wake up bed out of that thing and a timer.

Although my project wasn't quite as inspired as yours I made a wall clock from a 1948 Utah licence plate. I had several cell phones that I'd disassembled. I used an old battery powered clock motor and hands and with copper wire for the 3, 6, 9 and 12. I then made an abstract art deco clock face on the license plate. It was really fun and cool. The guy I made it for was astounded. Your projects give me inspiration to do bigger and better things! Thanks a million!

Great kids Front row for video games . marvelous every home really should have one . glad I found you . Great Dad ..

i really wanna pull my treadmill apart and use it for something far more useful .......but its currently a great coat rack with the promise it will make me slim one day

I don't see this going as well as you think it will. 1 week later: "You row!" "No *you* row!" " *YOU* row!!" "DAAAAD *_insert kid's name_ * won't row!!"

Cute family, I love that you are engaging them with your creations.

I've always said we could close down all the factories for 5 years and just use the stuff that's already built and thrown away. You sir are doing God's work. Keep it up. You just gained another subscriber.

I made a clothes rail out of mine 🤣

Dude.... the rowing machine game with your kids was awesome. Such an amazing idea!!!!!!!!!

Just love how happy your family is rowing and playing the video games. True joy on your kids faces and they will treasure their relationship with you forever. There minds have been opened so much and will go far in life. Congrats. And the reuse of junked equipment is inspiring. Thank you for sharing your talents. How much electrical knowledge do you have that allows you to build the things that you did?

Your kids are SO blessed!! Having a dad like you will have such a positive effect in their lives! Thanks man!!

Beautiful kids! God bless you!

Best dad ever! That is so different than what I expected. I'd always wanted my children to use a stationary bike to power the television, but I never had children. You are awesome!

Wow..just wow. One of the rare great RU-vid finds..

I enjoy your videos and I love the relationship with your children. Kudos keep up the good work inn the shop and in the home.