Railroad Machine Shop Tour & History of Miller Machine Works & Miller Brothers: 1885 to the Present

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Miller Machine Works presents a machine shop tour and history. Watch how the Santa Fe Railroad machinists and apprentices completely rebuilt enormous steam locomotives. Follow along as the Miller Brothers put their skills to work during World War I, the Great Depression and World War II. Guided by their Swedish immigrant father-a master cabinetmaker working for the Santa Fe in Wellington, Kansas- the brothers moved to Clovis, New Mexico where Carl and Harry Miller later started an auto parts business and machine shop.
Also see how these skills are put into practical use in my home workshop. Many examples of my own work in model steam engines, cabinet work, amateur radio (KK5IM), model railroading and other things mechanical, electrical and experimental are shown. Enjoy original motion pictures of Santa Fe Railroad and high school machine shops, many vintage machine and hand tools as well as examples of early woodworking craft. A video history of working life in America covering the 19th, 20th and 21st century.For more videos on The Miller Family History Project - eight generations of Texas History and 140+ years of professional photography, mechanics, model trains, amateur radio and more - please subscribe to my channel.
Jay Miller is a sixth generation native Texan. A professional photographer, he is the author of several books on Collins radio equipment and has published extensive works on Santa Fe railroad history. At his ranch near Crawford, Texas, he built a 40 x 80 “Man Cave” where he enjoys machine shop work, woodworking, ham radio and other very interesting hobbies.
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@yambo59 3 месяца назад

Im 64 and this is one of the best old school stories ive ever heard in my life. Your fathers career was just amazing, nothing stopped him no matter what bad times may have dished out he was educated, inventive, creative, a teacher and so much more. I SO enjoyed your fathers story, the kind of man America would be hard pressed to produce today, God bless him.

@Radiotexas 3 месяца назад

It was my grandfather. Thanks so much for your very thoughtful and kind comments!

@kimazbell460 3 года назад

What an incredible family history told by a gifted storyteller. Thank you for sharing.

@Radiotexas 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it.... I don't know about "gifted" but I have been known to really spin a few!!!!

@josevergara7764 Год назад

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@josevergara7764 Год назад

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@kudosjeg Год назад

Very moving, I sure hope a large majority of men get a chance to watch this video.

@Radiotexas Год назад

I made it for my grandson. You'd be surprised though at how many women watched it (RU-vid analytics are very thorough). Thanks very much!

@arobatto 2 года назад

Perhaps one of the most rewarding and enjoyable 22 minutes I had in a very long time!

@Radiotexas 2 года назад

Thank you so much. You are very kind.

@daveenns1119 Год назад

..Yes.. Me too.

@IANRPARKER Год назад

Thanks for that lovely tale. Thanks for putting it together.

@mariodelgado9729 Год назад

Ditto!

@t.d.mich.7064 3 года назад

After 3 years of High School Machine Shop, I went through the Federal Apprenticeship program in Tool & Die Making, finishing in 1971 and retiring in 2015. I think it's a tremendous dis service to our country that by in large, the program is on life support. I really enjoyed the tribute to your family. Very moving!

@Radiotexas 3 года назад

I totally agree. Thank you for your kind comments.

@Zef66 Год назад

While I agree the program is on life support, it is starting to come back to life. I have two apprentices going just starting a new Tool and Die program at my company. They have already completed their CNC Machinist Journeymen program. Good machinists are hard to find right now, so we are forced to create them again. Slowly it will get there.

@carlschroeder6811 Год назад

Yep, the powers that be decided you are worthless without a degree, now look around at all the worthless degrees along with decimated manufacturing infrastructure, trade schools and apprenticeship programs as a result of outsourcing meaningful jobs to China and other 3rd world counties. As if everyone can simply be web and software designers sitting at a computer console making $100K salaries. Our leaders along with corporate America have really done a number on this country in the name of greed/power, I hate to be pessimistic, but at 63, I don't see it coming back in my lifetime.

@johnypitman2368 Год назад

Yes TD it is a crime that industrial arts in high school has all but vanished. The greatest minds are nothing without someone to build it.

@JohnThomas-lq5qp Год назад

Graduated from a great Vo Tech school in 1970 for industry electricity. Graduated on a Friday night, Saturday went to Sears for a few tools then started a 6 day a week job. A 50 person machine shop that I used to do electrical work for could not get skilled workers about 15 years ago even though they paid good & had a terrific profit sharing plan. They ended up hiring some European machinists who spoke little English but were very dependable workers. At a local high school they closed down one of the large machine shop rooms and put in basketball hoops.Disappointing how many young American kids do not want to learn a trade.

@tomt9543 2 года назад

Probably the best thing I’ve ever seen on RU-vid! Retired now, I spent 41 years in a Southern Railway/Norfolk Southern Ry. freight car repair shop after completing a 3 year apprenticeship. I always loved my job, but I can guarantee you that the railroad world your family grew up in no longer exists in any way shape or form! You should be very proud of your family’s story and work ethic! Thanks for a fascinating story!

@Radiotexas 2 года назад

That is a very kind comment. Thank you. I spent a long time following the Santa Fe as a modeler, railfan and author. What BNSF did to a wonderful railroad is unfathomable. Still, things change as technology advances. It doesn't take the vast numbers of people to run trains and keep them running like it used to. I guess we could say the romance is gone but the need is still there! Not sure that came out right!!!! Thanks again.

@ashleywynn4923 Год назад

Tom T-wow-41 yrs, I’m working on 17yrs with little over 13 yrs to go as a Signal Maintainer at CSX. I can’t imagine the changes you have seen over your career as it has changed a lot since I’ve been out here. Hope you are enjoying your retirement.

@hydroy1 Год назад

@@ashleywynn4923 Good machinist never retire, we just slow down a little. I retired and am putting in more hours in now than I did working. ! Seems nobody wants to learn a trade anymore.

@fromgermany271 Год назад

I‘m close to 60 now and my father was very impatient in that time between „starting to tear apart for educational purposes“ and „putting together to be fully functioning again“. Now I have a 1y grandson and hope to give something of that to the next generations. You never have enough patience with your own kid, so you have to wait until you are a grandparent.

@logan_e Год назад

Journeyman mechanic here, retired now and have to say thank you! I imagine feeling the history when you hold and use a hundred year old caliper or micrometer that was owned & used by your Pop! It brings a tear to my eyes! Edit; My goodness what a wealth of family history, you're so fortunate to have such a collection of personal visual and written works!

@Radiotexas Год назад

Nearly every day. I know he would be tickled pink with the video. Thanks!

@ASTOUNDEDatSTUPID Год назад

I thought the same as Mr. Adams.

@billcurtis4978 10 месяцев назад

We are brothers.....!

@JunkMikesWorld 10 месяцев назад

I enjoyed hearing your story. I am a high school industrial arts teacher. And I too enjoy teaching young people, just like your Pop. I was very close to my Dad. He was a machinist, carpenter, mechanic, and world class tinker. I followed in his footsteps. Sadly we lost Dad December 2nd 2023. I think about him often when I am working in my shop spaces, remembering the lessons he taught me with so much kindness and patients. I see so few people place value in craftsmanship and hands on skills. It breaks my heart to see what this nation is becoming.

@Radiotexas 9 месяцев назад

Thanks! Check out Mr. Pete sometime! @mrpete222 He's a retired shop teacher as well.

@StonesAndSand Год назад

Another journeyman here. Thank you for sharing this wonderful heritage of a craft that has served humanity so very well.

@haroldpeperkamp2030 Год назад

Brought a small tear to my eye. My granddad was a welder foreman at the Dutch Drydock Company in north Amsterdam through WW2 until the sixties. Lovely family history that carries that familiar smell of freshly cut steel and cutting oil.

@Radiotexas Год назад

Thank you very much. Glad it brought back fond memories. Check out the other videos featuring my oil pioneer grandfather and his father a pioneer Texas photographer!

@haroldpeperkamp2030 Год назад

@@Radiotexas great, maybe it is also that I am appproaching 60 , and am not alltogether pleased how society is turning out. I am turning into an old man yelling on his lawn (my son tells me..) Life was harder back then , no denying that, but people used a different set of values I am sure🤔

@eddiekulp1241 Год назад

Granddad worked with the Nazis then , no choice

@haroldpeperkamp2030 Год назад

@@eddiekulp1241 I think you are trying to be offensive, better use that energy to look up "The february strike"

@doitatit Год назад

This Family and their journey is what makes the America the World has come to admire. Please nurture this gift of intelligence and of industry, for all our sakes.

@madeddiesman-stylemonsterm6662 2 года назад

This is the kind of story we need to inspire in today’s young people. We sometime’s lose our way, but it’s never too late.

@Radiotexas 2 года назад

Thanks. Please pass on the link!

@jeffsheets9389 3 года назад

People like your ancestors made this country great thank you and your family 👍❤️

@Radiotexas 3 года назад

Thank you for your very generous comments Jeff.

@brianbickley8368 Год назад

Kim Azbell said it as good as anyone could! Thank you for sharing!

@bobthefish50 2 года назад

Hello, Mr. Miller: It is not every day that one is willing to listen to another family's history. However Your exceptional story impressed upon me the value of passing knowledge on to the next generation. Thank you, sir. Bob Choderker

@Radiotexas 2 года назад

Thank you Bob. Appreciate your kind words!

@thatsthewayitgoes9 10 месяцев назад

I remember that Miller logo. Thank you. Truly an era of highly skilled working MEN.

@W4AX 3 года назад

Jay, your video brought me to tears. What a phenomenal story. Thank you for sharing.

@Radiotexas 3 года назад

Thanks Mack!

@manny3655 4 месяца назад

Wonderful. If we don't pass it down, who will? You were Blessed.

@joekvitek4905 Год назад

These are the people we should be looking up to.

@peterjk4 Год назад

Thank you for sharing your wonderful shopwork and work profession - As a retired invalid who is now able work in his own designed and built shop - i can still dream about yesterday - thank you for not letting my life die, May God truly bless you

@Radiotexas Год назад

You are very kind. Thank you!

@johnkemas7344 Год назад

I too was a victim of the greatly failed experiment of MODERN MATH !! Thrown in with the fact my math teachers in high school were as boring as paint drying, it took me longer than normal to get decent in mathematics. Seeking the best referred instructors while in college helped a lot. My history sounds just like yours! My greatest influence in becoming a journeyman machinist and electronics tech etc. was my high school shop teacher - Fred Randolph. God rest his soull! He was always a great lifelong friend and many of his former students would always come back and visit him over the years at Avonworth High School. I liked your video, well done! (I'm 69) 73's W3BUW

@Radiotexas Год назад

One apple plus six bananas equals one grape..... except on odd numbered Tuesdays! And we wonder how Windows got started!!!!

@btrswt35 3 года назад

My grandfather was a structural steel welder for the railroad. He did alot of bridge work. He was a lot of the reasons why I got into different crafts. I remember being in his basement shop building birdhouses and the like when I was just a little kid. Every birthday and Christmas I always got presents of tools. Some where new but some where ones that had belonged to him. He's been gone almost 30 years but I still have every tool I got from him. Most reside in storage unused but some still get used frequently. I understand exactly how you feel.

@Radiotexas 3 года назад

Appreciate your comments and the good wishes. My grandson is only 5 months old but I'm already building things for him!

@rickwendling5735 Год назад

I am truly humbled watching these hard working, skilled and creative mens’ story.

@Radiotexas Год назад

Wow, thank you!

@bigdaddy7670 Год назад

Well done my friend !! we were lucky to have caring, loving Grandparents that taught us valuable life lessons & crafts. Many of the young people today are not so lucky.

@Radiotexas Год назад

Thank you so much!

@countrymule9623 Год назад

To still have those tools is priceless. What a great story from the past! I repaired papermill rolls for about four years until I went to work at a local jobshop and retired from there in 2020. I enjoyed the work even the not so desirable jobs that came along. Made a good living and retired from there in 2020. I started researching my family members after retiring and found out that both of my great grandfathers were both machinist and one had several patents.

@debbiehubbuch6595 Год назад

What an amazin story. Very well told. My Grandfather said it best. " Teach someone, anyone something you know. Because when you leave this earth, No matter how much you know, it all goes with you in the box when you are gone" God bless

@barefoofDr Год назад

I have so much enjoied your video. As a working Cabinetmaker for 48 years and still am. It is so nice to hear this story of other craftsmen. It is very rare to find a craftsmen in any trade today. Thank you.

@Radiotexas Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it! Check out the other videos featuring my oil pioneer grandfather and his father a pioneer Texas photographer!

@garyhock2043 Год назад

Thank you so much. You are a Master Craftsman as well as video producer. I was a Journeyman Electrician for 40 years and enjoyed every minute, well most of them. It’s really sad, all the skills we have lost in this country. Years ago, we would repair things that today we throw away. I remember growing up in the 1950’s and helping my dad build things. We would save old 2x4’s pull the nails, reuse the wood, straighten the nails and reuse them. Today we level a building and haul it to a land fill. Huge waste of wood and nails. Thanks for sharing your family’s story and your’s. God Bless you brother. Gary

@michaelleek4339 Год назад

I can say nothing more than "Well done"!

@Radiotexas Год назад

Thank you!

@misterf150 Год назад

When i was a young lad my parents would take me to placeville ca. There along the hwy was a steam train, i think it was a 2-4-2 coal fired unit. My dad let me work on his projects. Now that my parents are in heaven, i enjoy the time spent with them. God bless you my friend.

@diagnosticdave5615 Год назад

Everyone should watch this ……. Quality, excellence, all the things missing in todays world. This made me a better person today!

@Radiotexas Год назад

I'm blushing. Thank you so much.

@tedsmusic5556 Год назад

My dad was born in 1933. He would have loved this film. I’m sad that there aren’t these kinds of opportunities for young men now.

@saltwaterinmyveins Год назад

I grew up in a "blue collar" neighborhood full of old man. They where impressive carpenter's, boat builders, welders/fitters, loggers, shrimpers. Always doing something and happy.

@Radiotexas Год назад

Learn at the knees of the masters! Thanks!

@joebeach7759 Год назад

They were all part of a generation we will probably never see again in my lifetime. I was raised by great men and women and I have the work ethic to prove it. Sadly that has been lost on subsequent generations. At 53, I'm retiring on disability from law enforcement and looking at classes in welding and machining at our local vo-tech school. I'll never quit learning and working. Somehow. Best of luck to you my friend

@Radiotexas Год назад

Good attitude Joe! Thank you for your service!

@jameshowe5051 Год назад

What amazing tribute to your family's history! Much respect for all of their contributions to our country. Very positive role models. Thank you for sharing your story Sir.

@lmcoopie Год назад

This is how history should be taught!

@drakefallentine8351 Год назад

Excellent advice at the end of a fascinating Family history made possible by the Family sticking together and not scattered all over the Country. My Grandson lives 800 miles away which is a gut wrenching reality. So much to share, so little time. Not possible via the Internet

@plgard Год назад

Your 22-minute video will generate hours of thoughts, reflections, and conversation among myself, brothers, and nephew. Your family’s mastery and respect for craft and its continuation is wonderfully demonstrated in your creation and sharing of this video. THANK YOU!

@Radiotexas Год назад

Wow, thank you! Check out the other videos featuring my oil pioneer grandfather and his father a pioneer Texas photographer!

@plgard Год назад

@@Radiotexas Will Do!!

@dfb1111 10 месяцев назад

This is a Great story of young men that DID things, learned trades, became proficient in them and shared their knowledge with others. I feel that most people lack the skills to change a tire themselves now.

@Radiotexas 8 месяцев назад

Thanks you very much! I do appreciate your comments.

@s.m.aggies7220 2 месяца назад

So Heart Warming, Amazing Voice along with the artwork of video production the music was a blessing. :) Speaking of your history and sharing, with the grace of reaching out to family. Almost having a tear. Lots of love to all subjects. I'm up late not able to sleep, searching for Machine Shops History, I'm aware of a local antique belt machine shop, restore, open to public and just to educate others. A chance to support old small town. :)

@Radiotexas 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much!

@larrym1448 Год назад

A great family story. I also have been blessed to work with my hands and mind. And now being old, it makes me sad to see where America is now. I pray for America every day.

@bobocaterpillar3697 Год назад

wow! the old man had quite a life!!! super cool!

@Radiotexas Год назад

Indeed he did! Check out the other videos featuring my oil pioneer grandfather and his father a pioneer Texas photographer!

@clemwixted1274 3 года назад

Excellent historical story with the personal touch that our society so desperately needs now. Thanks for a very well done and educational presentation. You are an excellent example for us to follow. w1cvw

@rogerdevero8726 3 года назад

Thanks Clem; you are so correct!

@Radiotexas 3 года назад

I'm blushing. Thank you for your kind comments. Check out the photo history video as well... other side of the family.

@terryhubbard1141 Год назад

As a 70 year old retired manual machinist of 38 plus years cranking handles.....this has to be the greatest video I have ever seen. What a gift to have those men in your life.

@Radiotexas Год назад

I am humbled by your praise. I know they are all watching me and appreciate your comments-- AND ALL THE INCREDIBLE OTHER COMMENTS-- as well. Thank you.

@rexmyers991 2 года назад

An absolutely beautiful, well written, piece on your family. You are to be congratulated . I’m 79 years old born at the height of WWII. My father was absent from our lives for many years after the war and when I my grandfather came home from the war with severe ‘shell shock’ (now called PTSD) his alcoholism destroyed our family but not before he taught me his cabinet making skills. I worked ,first as an aircraft mechanic, then a professional pilot. Since retiring I have been teaching myself metal machine skills. Alas, not ONE of my four children, nor my eight grandchildren or my five great grandchildren are interested in aviation, woodworking or machining. You must be so proud, sir.

@Radiotexas 2 года назад

Thank you for your kind comments Rex. I have one grandson.. he is one year old. I hope and pray he will take to the shop. I have him out here all they time and he hears the machines and smells the smells. Believe it or not there are lost of young folks involved... only they call them "makers," not machinists. I've helped out a few kids and some of their projects are extremely involved and very well done.

@morg52 Год назад

My favorite teacher in high school was Mr. Eugene Pose. The metal shop teacher.

@joecallaco6264 2 года назад

HI MR. MILLER, I LOVED THIS VIDEO ON YOUR FAMILY AND YOU, YOU REALLY TUGGED AT MY HEART STRINGS ON YOUR CLOSING STATEMENT, THE WORLD SHOULD HAVE MORE PEOPLE LIKE YOU !!! JOE FROM JERSEY.

@Radiotexas 2 года назад

I was just raised right. It wasn't easy and it's even more trying in today's world. Thank you.

@irgski Год назад

Your “Pops” touched and educated so many lives!

@WaynesGarageTexas 3 года назад

Fantastic video! You are so fortunate to have all of the family photos and tools from your Dad and Pops. The 22 minutes of the video passed like it was 5 minutes, I was so enthralled by it.

@Radiotexas 3 года назад

You were a big part of it brother.

@guidoreuter6032 Год назад

These are the people that make a Nation great. All I can say to them is THANK YOU!!

@Radiotexas Год назад

And thank you for watching and your kind comment.

@Dancing_Alone_wRentals 3 года назад

This video was wonderful. A real treat to watch. Thank you for inviting all of us into your family.

@Radiotexas 3 года назад

You are so kind, thank you.

@autka_me 3 года назад

I must say that's a beautiful story, role that fathers and grandfathers play in raising children is not to be underestimated. I'm glad that Mr. Pete mentioned you in his latest video and I found your channel that way.

@Radiotexas 3 года назад

Thank you very much! Mr. Pete is a good friend and by far the best there is the the world of machine shop!

@cynthiabinder3730 Год назад

My father had Miller business card. He smiled when I found it. Was cleaning up his machine shop office area. So wild. He had pasted few years back. Amazing😱🤓⚒🛠🔧🔩⚙⚖🗜🧰⛓🔬thank you for this is what sharing ❤ 💜 💖 you tube 🙏 😀

@Radiotexas Год назад

Was your family from Clovis?

@ddselvig Год назад

You, sir, are one of the luckiest men alive in my opinion!

@chrischapel9165 9 месяцев назад

While watching this video I thought about Mr Pete and how this videos story mirrored Mr Petes life in several ways and lo and behold Mr Pete was mentioned in the credits...

@Radiotexas 8 месяцев назад

Mr. Pete is a good friend and an inspiration to us all! Thanks for your comment!

@lynnwood7205 Год назад

Thank you. A glimpse into the America that was. I do miss that America. Bless you all.

@peterpocock9062 2 года назад

Some memories are just pure gold. Thanks for the very inciteful story.

@Radiotexas 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for your kind comment.

@joemama22 2 года назад

Very nice tribute to your father. I too have my father's lathe and measuring instruments also his steam engine collection. Every day these things remind me of him. So lucky to have had a good relationship with him.

@Radiotexas 2 года назад

Thank you very much! I feel both my grandfathers are with me.

@joshuag.newsteder6284 Год назад

Thanks to the incredible Miller family and legacy - Americana at its best.

@kbinternational9858 Год назад

Well done sir! Having grown up on a 5th generation farm in central IL I saw many examples of the WW1 and WW2 generation’s abilities. Simple, strong and highly capable men who rarely complained and always… ALWAYS… led by example. Industrious, ingenious, determined, faithful men of their word. Bravo Mr. Miller …Bravo! Well done.

@Radiotexas Год назад

Thank you so much. Flyover country is where America will rise again!

@THEBOSS-vn2ky Год назад

Here's a man with good tools and a good story. thank you . God bless you and your family's.

@stime6472 3 года назад

You are a great storyteller. Thank you for sharing your family history.

@Radiotexas 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! I come from a long line of story tellers.... some true, some not so!!!

@josephkerley363 2 года назад

Thank you ... doing my best with my grandchildren as well.

@walterbrown8694 Год назад

In 1953, I became an electrical engineering student at Illinois Institute of Technology as a "Co-op Student" with Whiting Corporation in Harvey, Illinois. The periods I spent at the Whiting factory were similar to the industrial apprenticeship programs of which you speak in your video. The experience I was privileged to enjoy with the machinists and other men at Whiting were invaluable to me throughout my life. We need more of these time - tested and proven training programs.

@keithlane4343 Год назад

What a heart felt tribute to your family and all they accomplished. I don't know you, but I suspect the finest thing they did was raise a son that appreciates all that his predecessors did for him, his family , and country. Thank you for sharing your story, especially how it relates to events in history. Take care. Keep the spindles turning.

@Radiotexas Год назад

I know they are all watching and we'll see each other again. Thank you so much.

@jeffmayo5283 Год назад

My Grandfather worked for Charles Lindburg and TAT ,I remember him discussing the airplane crash 1929.or there abouts It really bothered him up to his final days. Charles wife gave him a heart shaped stone, that was from Charles grave. Watching this video helped me remember these discussions I had with my GF back around 1970. Thanks for the memories.

@Radiotexas Год назад

Thank you for the comment and sidebar on your grandfather!

@michaelguinn5736 Год назад

Great historical family story, your history & what your story is about is the direction this country should be going, if it was, we wouldn't be in the mess we are in...God Bless you!! thank you for sharing!!

@clay1883 Год назад

Mechanical skills such as yours are vastly underrated and most of the general population knows nothing about how things are made. My Grandfather, four of my Great Uncles, and my Dad all worked for Southern Railways. They were Boilermakers and Machinists. My Dad started work there in 1938 (25 years old) as a Blacksmith. As the Blacksmith worked slowed, he was a Machinist Apprentice, working up to Journeyman after 7 years. I worked as a Machinist for over 40 years in the Aerospace and Defense industries and also worked in the Foundry for several years. Sadly, these are dying trades. I passed this video to several friends as well as my Wife and Children. You explain and show these skills much better than I can tell them about. These skills and many other blue collar trades are what built this country and brought us to victory in two World Wars.

@walteralter1686 10 месяцев назад

Beautiful, an American who made a difference teaching kids machine shop skills

@Radiotexas 9 месяцев назад

Couldn't agree more! Thank you!

@paulemersun Год назад

About all I can build is a fire... really terrific story and production. Thanks!

@paulpowell9579 Год назад

I cannot tell you how much I love this video. It reminds me of my father and grandfather.

@michaelguziak4680 Год назад

AS A AVIONICS MACHINIST.. MACHING PARTS AND RECORDING HEADS THAT GO INTO FLIGHT RECORDERS WITH ( +/- TOLLERANCES OF 50 MILLIONTHS OF AN INCH ) *WHICH IS 1/2 OF A TENTH TOLLERANCE FOR YOU THAT HAVE NEVER HEARD OF 50 MILLIONTHS OF AN INCH.. >> I FOUND THIS VIDEO ABSOLUTLY AMAZING... !!! *THE STORY OF THIS FAMILY MADE ME FEEL VERY HAPPY THAT WE HAD PEOPLE LIKE THIS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!!!! > WITHOUT GUYS LIKE THIS WHERE WOULD WE BE NOW?

@Radiotexas Год назад

Indeed. Precision machining has come a long way. But those old guys got pretty darn close!!!!! Thanks for your story!

@shawnhuk Год назад

I wonder if Mr Pete has watched this. He enjoys these kinds of history tellings. And of course, the shout-out. He also taught me my beginnings. Spent many years working in industry, to carpentry and trades, now at almost 40 I’ve started down a new path of my own machining business.

@Radiotexas Год назад

He watched it right after it was posted. Mr. Pete is the man!

@brianjohnson217 Год назад

That is an amazing story told by a dedicated engineer. It reminds me of how I was enthralled by mechanical things when I was very young and went on to become a mechanic / engineer. What a pity the young ones of today do not share the enthusiasm of skilled trade like we did

@Radiotexas Год назад

My grandson is not quite two and already he knows the sounds and smells of my shop! Check out the other videos featuring my oil pioneer grandfather and his father a pioneer Texas photographer!

@MrPeteUK Год назад

A most enjoyable video of family history and fortune. As an ex machinist I can appreciate the craftmenship on display here. Thank you for sharing! 👍😊

@markhenderson9391 Год назад

This is the best video I think I have ever watched. I have my grandfathers big ballpeen hammer. I think of him - wielder, farmer, mine worker, 1st generation American - every time I use it.

@stephenmiller5023 Год назад

Very well done and I must say I am a Miller as well, And would like to thank my own Father Edward C.Miller for instilling in me the knowledge and abilities that have carried me through these 62-1/2 years of my life. He’s still alive and Kicking at 94 years old and was a tool & die maker, a jig & fixture machinist, and later after working on the Atlas rocket projects in the 1960’s went on to become a layout man in the Ship building industry here in San Diego at almost all of the local shipyards of the times. After retiring from Nassco he went on to do work for the Navy Drug Lab , setting up their drug testing lab computer system log to help streamline the test results better . Thanks for posting this video of your family history and letting me pay some respects here about my own father as well. I became a master mechanic & machinist myself , and must say I very much enjoyed your family’s history as it runs somewhat along same lines as mine. I have most of my father’s tools & tool boxes as well & eventually will inherit his 1957 model Craftsman Shopsmith 😊. I’m in no rush to get it and I’m sure once he passes on I will keep it to give someday hopefully to one of my 3 grandsons. Many memories making things with my Dad that I would love to share with my own.

@Radiotexas Год назад

Thanks for the story Stephen. Appreciate the info and your comment.

@scottturcotte1860 Месяц назад

What a fantastic tribute to your father and grandfathers... I hope to pass my shop on to my grandson as well...

@Radiotexas Месяц назад

Very much appreciate your comment! Thanks!!

@cennsa140driver Год назад

I have my father's wood working equipment in my woodshop and I think of him every time I work in there.

@Radiotexas Год назад

Me to Joe! Thanks!

@Radiotexas Год назад

Thank you very much!

@0dbm 10 месяцев назад

❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Beautiful story Thank you so much “ when the world was real”

@dac9500 Год назад

Everyone can easily tell how rightfully proud you are in sharing this story. Thank you!

@Radiotexas Год назад

Thank you so much!

@jimamccracken5783 10 месяцев назад

I never met my Grandfather on my dadsside and I regret that. But Grandad on Moms side I knew quiet well for many years. My Dad was a Master Mechanic what he knew and I retired from a very sucessful Garage which he and I owned. Yes family is where you came from. Mr Miller you are quiet a knowledgeable man. Be blessed at you accomplishments as I am mine.

@davidnorbertgarza Год назад

Loved it! Godspeed from The Yakima Valley in Washington State 🕊️🙌🏽🙏🏽

@marknaglreiter9330 Год назад

The talent God gives each of us is humbling. I'm a retired tool&die maker but still hobbying til the end.

@Radiotexas Год назад

Amen to that!

@allen3272 Год назад

Thank you for sharing ! I love our history and our ancestors ❤️ they built this country

@stevemchale6363 Год назад

THAT WAS A PLEASURE TO WATCH. HATS OFF TO YOU.

@greyhound3561 Год назад

You Sir, are one fortunate man - with both grandpas alive and guiding you towards your trade, I missed out with both my Grandpas, (being the last child of four didn`t help I guess but I always thought something was missing when I was growing up). Like you I was mechanically - inclined from an early age, with my Dad`s lawn mower being the first object to be stripped down, my older brother noticed and laughed - "I hope you remember how it goes back together" - NO, well there goes my weekly allowance for the next year - to pay the bill when Dad had it fixed, I shared your passion for home tinkering (and a lot more in your case) - Thank you for sharing !.

@Radiotexas Год назад

Like they say, "you cant make an omelet without breaking some eggs!" We've all been there!

@madatlas3806 10 месяцев назад

Fantastic storytelling. I'm the first machinist in my family (that I know of), and I hope to inspire my nephews to continue the trade!

@FayazAhmad-yl6sp Год назад

I'm an engineering technologist I'm jack of all trades and master of electronics, I have enjoyed this video. More over your family history is very rich I liked your father's picture with your grandmom very beautiful baby boy. My father way born in 1925 and my date of birth is 1957, I have two sons both are engineers.

@Radiotexas Год назад

Cool, thanks. It was my GRANDFATHER who was the "star" of this video.

@whitcraft4578 2 года назад

Wonderful story. Nicely done, Thanks for sharing. Retired HS Machine Shop teacher and RR machinist.

@Radiotexas 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for teaching the young ones!

@RobertEHunt-dv9sq Год назад

Excellent history presentation of your family. What achievements your family has done! Real Americans that built with hard work and cherished this country. Fantastic. A better America than today. Be sure that your younger family members view and save this video.

@Radiotexas Год назад

Well said! My 19 month old grandson visits frequently and is exposed to the sights, sounds and smells of the shop. Won't be long until he can hold a screwdriver! Thanks for watching!

@pnwRC. 2 года назад

FANTASTIC move! This showed up in my recommended videos, after watching The feller from New York that has the steam powered machine shop, Dave Richards. I 100% agree that we need to all do our part to hand down our knowledge & wisdom to the next generation(s), providing they are willing to absorb what we are trying to learn them. It DOESN'T only have to be kinfolk that we hand it to. I learnt some of the most memorable things from older friends I knew. Older as in I was 16(ish) at that time & they were 70(ish) at the time they handed over those morsels of knowledge.

@rogervonschleusingen4603 Год назад

TROUBLE IS KIDS TODAY DON,T GIVE A DAM, JUST AS LONG AS THEY GOT THEIR SMART PHONES AND VIDEO GAMES ALL FROM USC UNITED STATES OF "CHINA" !!...PEOPLE OF TODAY ARE PAMPERED,SPOILD AND SOFT ALL WITH NO COMMON SENSE !!

@StuartsShed 9 месяцев назад

I’m glad I happened upon this. What an amazing tribute.

@jmandas 11 месяцев назад

What a great family history. You couldn't ask for better role models.

@Radiotexas 11 месяцев назад

Thank you very much!

@wayneriedlinger 3 года назад

What a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing it.

@Radiotexas 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@aquilifergroup 3 месяца назад

Thank you. You honor them well. They would be proud

@hamiltonsullivan6563 Год назад

Amazing story... a lot of us younger gentlemen only hope to live long enough to even come close to living a story like your pops and gran dad did!

@davewallace8219 Год назад

very well done! thank you!...you leave a legacy for future generations!

@Radiotexas Год назад

Wow, thank you!

@egeesey72 2 года назад

This was one of the greatest videos I’ve ever watched! Thank you for sharing your story and that of your family. So many impacts in various industries over the years! Fantastic.

@Radiotexas 2 года назад

You are very kind. Thank you.