I don't think its a case of "nobody cares", its a case of "we enjoy your content no matter what". Your variety is what makes you interesting. The farm stuff, the regular car stuff, the oddball logging robot. Your videos have been the highlight of my sundays for a while now. Don't make any drastic changes, just do what you want to do.
This. So most people are just going to enjoy the content for whatever it is. We're not going to say anything unless it starts to suck. The people complaining are usually looking for a specific type of content and when you go off script they get upset.
To me, the magic of WWW is Wes. You're the reason I watch every video you post. I don't care whether it's a build video, will it run, repair, diagnostics, or whatever, as long as it features Wes' brilliant mind solving a problem and injecting your unique humor. That's the recipe. I've described your channel to friends as the Dr. House of vehicle diagnostics. My advice, for what it's worth, don't lose what makes Wes who he is. I also really enjoying the occasional cameo by your family. I don't know Wes, and will probably never meet him, but he seems like someone I would want as a friend, and that's why I watch.
I think your videos are great Wes, don't changed them. It's alweiss very interesting to see what you are showing us of varios videos. Best regards from Sweden.👍👍
I'm a mechanic from Germany and I watch every video you put up. Because of the 4 mentioned points. And because you are a hard working, funny und educated person. I like the 'not edited out' mistakes, because they happen to me as well. Hard for me to make suggestions, other then: don't stop making the videos you did. And yes, there is no huge demand for your genre. There are much less people that like watching 'down to earth' (technical) content without clickbait, then the sensationel scripted reality media stuff, the majority is powerful clicking on and RU-vid ist built for. But there is no german channel in your genre, that can keep up with your videos, educational-,humor-,contentwise. So I stick with your, Matt's, John's, Andrew's, ... videos. Stay healthy!
Well said! So Andrew camaratta Matt of diesel creek and john ballen haha sorry john who?? Keep doing whatever you please Wes personally I prefer slightly older vehicles with less tech junk where your more likely to be diagnosing and repairing which often isn't the case with modern built to cost generic products.
I usually avoid comments, but I’ve watched you now for several years, and I love your problem solving skills. Especially your ability to get to root causes so effectively. I don’t care about music, editing or fancy add ins. Your cynicism connects well with me and probably many others. I find this channel interesting and educational. Hope this helps.
"Let me know if it's something you want to see." Yes Wes...that's why we're here to watch YOU work, I don't care if it's carpentry, painting, fabricating, soldering, or even yardwork. You film whatever work you feel like filming and I'm gonna watch it!
It continually surprises me that you do not have over 1,000,000 subs at this pont. Your videos are always well edited, not overly technical and straight to the point. I put you on par with diesel creek and south main. I think your recent foray into skits were freaking cinimatic gold. The variety of work always keeps me coming back. I do not understand RU-vid or their algorithms. I will follow you into whatever realm the channel moves to. I have many of the same interests as you.
There is no problems with this channel, this is in fact the best RU-vid channel! Seriously, it really is, please dont change anything. What is unique here is you, do what you do and we will probably love it. 😃
Hey Wes, I’m a retired architect that worked at a very large west coast aerospace company. You remind me of the Equipment Engineers that I had the pleasure to work with. They were responsible for procurement thru operations of 100’ 5-axis routers to autoclaves big enough to drive a semi into! They were also fearless, would tackle the smallest to the largest equipment. They also treated their own vehicles like puzzles to be solved, whether the vehicles were broken or not 😂. Carry on, you’re just fine. Keep finding the humor in things even though it’s tough sometimes! From a fan!
If you have been making videos that you yourself would want to watch, then please by all means continue! Your content, your demeaner, your approach to all your projects, this is what keeps us coming back. Please carry on!
That’s pretty much the point I was going to make. Your videos don’t have to be perfectly edited and polished for people to enjoy them. I understand what Wes is going for in his videos, and I have a mad amount of respect for that.
Wes you huff and puff when solving a problem, just like we do, your so easy to watch and entertaining keep up the good work. Every youtuber is like marmite some love it some try it ,some hate it. If the content is interesting you've got no problem, all the best from Sherwood Forest UK, happy 2024
I think you might be overlooking a thing or two. The one that comes readily to mind is your presentation. You have a hell of a droll sense of humor. Combine that with your ability to laugh at yourself and the skill that you bring to each task then the content doesn't matter as much because you bring it alive. Hell, Wes, I'm more than a bit older than you and you always teach me something. And I finish the video feeling better. For my 2 cents you're doing just fine. And I thank you.
I agree as well. I think you are doing fine and I would love to see more content from you. I enjoy watching everything you bring to us. Most of us are just normal everyday people that love seeing you tackle a problem and fix it. You do you, Wes. We all love it.
Agree completely. This is not about what type of content, but how you do things. We're watching you work and getting to see how you solve problems, deal with mistakes, adversity, curve balls, etc. The humor is definitely 80% of the mix IMO on why I keep coming back. I'll add another 2 cents, you're doing fine. Keep Working and Carry On!
I think your core brand is a story about a small-town mechanic who is always challenged with repairing rusted out old junk and cheap imports that comes into your shop. Your ability to diagnose and fix these problems in a funny way, with professional (not half-ass) solutions, makes your channel interesting and fun to watch.
Wes, you don’t need to change a thing unless you want to. This is certainly one of very few consistently great channels on RU-vid- I look forward to every post knowing that whatever direction your amazing brain wants to go in will be down an interesting path, and that I’m sure to learn and laugh along the way. Thank you for the time and effort that you put in to making these videos, the execellent editing is certainly noticed and very much appreciated. Have faith in yourself- don’t obsess about the algorithm, and keep doing whatever you like; we’re with you all the way. Happy New Year to you, Mrs. Wes, the young ‘un and the champion mouser!
Just speaking for myself, a guy who did a lot of wrenching many years ago, I watch your videos because of your wry sense of humor, your amazing ability to diagnose, think things through, diagram out, explain your logic, fabricate parts, and your humble ability to discuss your mistakes. It’s literally “watching you work”. My personal favorites are where you receive a really messed up “piece of hot garbage” to borrow a phrase from Mortske, and you diagnose it, fix it and get it operating again. That could be anything from an old welder to a snow mobile to a vehicle. Adding the extra touches such as music etc. are nice but not why I watch. Please keep up the good work, hope you and family had a very nice Christmas and best wishes for a very good new year.
"You're fine, Wes. There's nothing wrong with your brain." Your channels are authentic and unscripted, not misleading clickbait. I noticed your music, but I wasn't interested in the music itself. I was more interested in what you were saying and showing. I have a brain similar to yours, and I believe that with all of us watching your content, we can beat the RU-vid algorithm. You just need to guide and motivate us in the right direction so we can overcome that challenging algorithm. If you need more comments, please let us know. If they need to be longer, they will be. We can defeat the beast, and as a result, we will gain more benefits. More income for you equals more fun and educational content for us. Just stay well and continue being yourself. Many warm wishes from Croatia!
Hi Wes. I absolutely look forward to watching you every week. As a diesel mechanic myself my wife finds it strange that I watch videos about people fixing equipment. She can’t understand it, but the reason is simple, we never stop learning until the day we die. I have been watching from the very beginning and gotten to know the quality of work that you produce and like the way that you problem solve. I have taken things away from your videos and used it to help solve my own work problems. Thankyou
In my opinion, your best videos are when you go rescue some junk with your father. I like the old equipment your Dad drags home, and I find it interesting when you are working on tractors, loaders, etc. I also like your will it run videos, cars, trucks, 4 wheelers, etc are all good. Keep it up, I enjoy your varied content. You should also pick on Mortske!
The first video I saw was diagnosing/fixing some tractor problem with your Dad. I think capturing those moments is a good thing for everyone involved. Just at the 10 year mark from my Dad dying, glad I got to spend a bit more time with him over that final years, it took a while to make that a priority ... because life. I sure miss being able to share my odd project/problem successes and many struggles with him.
Wes, your channel is unique. Been a fan for many years. It’s evolved so much over that time. Don’t let the algorithm guide you. You have good instincts.
Wes, the reason I watch you is that you have such an amazingly broad set of skills at your disposal. You are an engineer that does mechanic work and a bunch of other stuff. I don't know of anyone on RU-vid with your breadth of skills. Fabrication, electronics, CNC, nothing seems to intimidate you. That is really cool and that's what makes you unique in my book. I always enjoy seeing your family......it keeps us in a reality context. Your struggles with projects and how to use your time are the same that plague us all and it's always interesting to see how you navigate all that. My sense is you would feel better about yourself if you cull the waiting projects about 50% just in self defense....get some of these off your list.....as in, trash some stuff or get the wife to help market the scrap. You will be successful any way you take your channel because you are an interesting, intelligent guy with a refreshing perspective. Keep up the great work.
I was thinking the same after watching all of the projects sitting outside. If you know people who want some of them, let them change owners. In total, they look like a problem of an unrealistic perception of time availability. The interior projects could be a similar situation if taken in whole, but I see that if some were to be completed, they could actually help productivity. Do you have someone available who could take on small assignments? A high school mechanics student? A nephew?
i personally like your "format," whether it's will it run, fab, or diag. i watch to see stuff i can't or don't know how to do. I also watch Mortzke,VGG,Sleeperdude, south main auto, Hand tool rescue for the same reasons. You're all interesting and entertaining in your own ways .Keep it up, and Happy New Year
I'm a terrible hoarder, but I feel so much better when I finally get around to realising that something is just never going to get further, and I scrap it or just throw it out. A burden of my shoulders
You, Vice grip garage, Sarah n Tune, and Mortske are my favorites all for different reasons. Derek provides a lot of humor, Sarah is a perfectionist, and Mortske is.... sometimes too long, but fun. You are the professional mechanic, making a living and taking us along for the ride. Don't change, I truly appreciate and enjoy the variety and technical expertise.
As an engineer I thoroughly enjoy your diagnostic videos and your steps you take to figure out each issue. The humor and diagrams you make are spot on. I make a point to watch 2 videos every Sunday, yours and Neil Koch's. Keep up what you're doing! Do a will it run on the powerstroke then do a video or 2 on the rebuild, those are always good videos.
I’m a fan of this channel because of the variety, your many skills, and humor. Also the fact that you will attempt to figure out anything even if you’ve never done it and telling us your thought process along the way.
Wes, I am a 73 year old man who went to auto mechanic school in 69and 70. Never used it to make a living but it was good education for life. Was an owner operator for 30 years and a backyard mechanic all my life. your videos are good to me because they show your life and the knowledge you have gained. Do what YOU like with the channel because you have proved that you can make it without the channel. I for one will always watch because I like Wes!! Good Luck with everything!!
Wes, I'm sure hundreds of people have said the same thing already but I just wanted to put in my two cents as a long time subscriber.. Each RU-vidr has their own 'niche' characteristic that makes them enjoyable to watch, Squatch has his absolute perfection, Mortske, his ability to remember interesting vintage car trivia, Diesel Creek obviously the large machinery, Pine Hollow, very detailed and advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting. My point being, trust your gut and just do what you do. The longer videos is a great idea since we love watching what you do, tid bits of the family and other projects add to the variety of your abilities, and your real fans know that and appreciate that. Once you get all of your ducks in a row like organizing the shop and finishing the lingering projects you have laying around, it'll clear out some space in the shop and in your mind for the possibilities ahead. So if you are looking for some advice finish those projects and get rid of the ones that don't have a future and you know it, the sooner the better. Then hone into what made your channel great in the first place, your ability to fix anything that is thrown at you. (Without breaking the bank of course) Thank you for the years of content and keep it up, much love to the family and I hope you have a wonderful new year! -Brendon
Agree with him too - I've been here since the location X times, the first one might have been the dragline crane, but I don't watch the videos from your "youtube friends". It is mostly the person, not really the genre. I'm subscribed to other persons who have approx as many subscribers as you - they are great in their fields, make great content, but maybe this is the "extent of the territory" if you don't follow the algorythm, i.e post more often, longer videos and ask everybody to subscribe and so on. The logging robot is not really for me, but still would watch it. I would much rather enjoy seeing you paint. :) I paint bikes and smaller repairson cars, but only in the summertime as my shed is not insulated and it is always something I dread and usually do twice to be acceptable. :D
Pipe welder here and I’ve watched your videos for years for you and your way of story telling. I watch every one you put up. You’re doing great. The vast majority of us aren’t looking for an artsy video we just want to see you crack the puzzle of whatever you’ve got going this week. I’ll be here for every one.
Keep doing what you're doing, I don't watch regular TV anymore so I look forward to the new episodes every week. As for length I prefer between 30 mins to an hour. I enjoy the learning and humor in the vids. From one messed up brain to another ... you're doing fine!
I agree big time. Been watching and enjoying your videos for years. I’ve learned from them. You are a hard working intelligent young man. Keep doing what you do. Keep the humor up. As an old timer 120 miles from you, I don’t watch any tv or sports period. I do watch you and others that do what you do. Keep rocking!!!
This 👆. I cut cord TV 9 years ago never looked back. RU-vid is what I watch and this is exactly what I wanted to see. Not 90% ads 10% work like horsepower TV and trucks.
Don’t stray too far from the format you have now. It works. We click to watch as soon as content is uploaded. You’ve built a fan base without ever resorting to like and subscribe being thrown around. That’s a faith in your audience that we respect and admire. I like your interaction with the audience and the dog. You’ve got the measure of both of us in terms of what we are thinking and what we’ll react to. Humour, interest, nationality differences and the level of experience that we have. I’ll never work on a sketchy logging robot but I’ve got some skills in electronics and mechanics that I can use to follow where you’re going with it. That makes it interesting for me but it’s pitched at a level that someone non technical can grasp too. Keep them coming but don’t try to keep the algorithm happy, keep us happy with the way you do it already. We’ll keep tuning in. Thanks and happy new year. Give max an ear tickle from me.
I love the varied content, I think the second channel for the build stuff is a smart idea to help with the RU-vid thing and will allow people who don’t like to watch avoid them. It will then help you to review what hits well without losing any views
When it comes to older videos being watched a year or two later, I personally have all your past videos after I found your channel after it was referenced in another care repair video. That channel I no longer watch, but I am a fan of yours for a couple of years! Keep doing what you do, some laughs, some tears (rust buckets), some learning, and some just good old stories. They are all worth your and my time. Too old to do what you do and too young to not miss it. We like your twisted mind!!
DO NOT CHANGE A THING!! You think that your brain is not what normal people think, but you think like most mechanics, machinists, fabricators or mechanical engineers!! Very much like myself, brothers, and friends that are in the mechanical trades. Weather you know it or not you have helped a great many people because of the way you have explained on how things do what they do. My wife has watched your videos with me for about two years and now understands how I think and why it is that way. So keep doing what you are doing! Thank You
You are one of three of my favorite YT channels. Likes are no music, no time lapse, variety of projects, humor, and repair of any machinery. The one thing that makes a channel successful imo is the personalities. Your extra views in years following release may be due to mentions you get on other channels. A few collaborations or cameos with other YT channels would spread the word.
It's been a pleasure watching you over the years. Your content is great. I like your channel because it makes me feel like I'm sitting in your garage learning from you. You always amaze me with how much you know about a variety of things. You draw diagrams to help us understand how things work. I kinda agree with you when you said you want to make them longer. It's like we get to spend more time with you in the shop. No matter what you do, thanks for teaching and entertaining your fans. Keep up the awesome videos.
You have so many comments I don't know if you will ever read this, but I like the bounce around content. I almost always learn something watching you. I subscribe to 8 you tube channels and yours is generally the only one I do not skip ahead several times in 30 minutes. I am a retired machine shop teacher, welder, and farmer, I still enjoy making a tractor bucket for a neighbor or re working a trailer or rebuilding a hydraulic system. Your ability to solve electrical problems has me in awe. I think if I were you I would probably be satisfied with 300K dedicated viewers, not worry too much about expanding and just relax. Post when you feel like it. Don't Quit. Ellis
We love your brain, Wes. Trying to second guess "the algorithm" seems to be a route to utter misery. My feeling is that you should make videos about subjects you find interesting and enjoyable and we will follow. I subscribe to around 800 channels, and yours is one of very few that I immediately watch every new posting. No matter the subject, I've never been disappointed, and I find the pacing just about right.
You sir, are a freaking treasure. I am a recent subscriber and have only been for around 18 months. I was referred here by our favorite Canadian swearing coach, Peg, of all people. In that 18 months, I have binged most all of your content, although there are a few outliers I’m sure. I have been a heavy duty diesel tech for 25 years (am45 now) and I have learned so much from you. You have helped me become a more proficient troubleshooter by slowing down and looking at things analytically. For that, I thank you. I dig all of your content truthfully. I can live through you vicariously like with the robot log mover. I would never have the gravitas to dive in headfirst outside my comfort zone like you do. Bravo sir. As far as the channel, again, all your content kicks ass. I don’t need polished, but I do notice the effort. Your humor is great. Personally, I enjoy 30+ minute videos I can watch to wind down when the wife and kids retire to bed, as that’s my time. I can’t understand how you don’t have far more than a million subscribers. I guess you’re one of the Tube’s best kept secrets. Keep doing you and I’ll keep watching. Thank you sir. Happy New Year from Montana!
I don't know who those "other" people are, but the quality of your videos and editing and especially the humor is what keeps me coming back. I don't care what you're working on, you always make it worth watching. Please don't let the negative nancy's discourage you - keep up the excellent productions.
I want to watch videos that Wes makes, period. I enjoy the shop videos, the diagnostic videos, the make videos, the project videos, all of it. Each time I watch one of your videos I seem to take away something, whether it's a particular quirk with a engine, a creative way of solving a problem, or just simply just how you work through things. It's what makes your channel unique, and it is why I save your videos for when I have time to focus on them. Keep doing what you're doing, and most of all, enjoy it. MDK
I personally like to watch videos with a likable host, where I can learn something, and there isn’t built in commercials for whatever is being sponsored. I like that you show your mistakes and that you are an excellent teacher, regardless of subject matter. Thank you for providing what you do!
What attracts me to your channel? Your superior technical skills, combined with refreshing ethics, a welcome dry sense of humor, and skilled editing keep me coming back for more. You do a great job of explaining, with a reasonable amount of depth and technical background, complex problems. This is a REAL talent, Wes. Happy New Year!
I like your video's becouse of you, your humour is good. I like your diagnostics videos. I like to watch films that are up to 25min long. Happy new year.
Happy new year Wes! For the record, I love the new editing tricks and changes and definitely notice it as a positive thing. I believe your videos hit all the checkmarks you referred to in the video. Will it run videos are great, especially when they are followed up with that vehicle becoming some sort of project. I do notice that these "will it run" channels or other big car-tubers have titles I think of as comic book titles. Everything is in caps and try to grab your attention. " BOOM, BAM, POW" ie: WILL it RUN 8000 miles with NO OIL. Some of these build channels completely shut off comment, like Fireball Tool. And I don't know why that is. But every build channel does one thing. Time lapse. Sometimes with voice overs. Sometimes no voice over. Build videos are great. And I love your style. But I think why casual viewers like them is because they see the before/after happen right in front of them. Longer videos are the best. People love watching wes work. So don't limit them to just 10 mins of your craft. Sometimes people enjoy the mundane in-between the actual progress. They enjoy the struggle. Watching you work also involves a little dead space of no work. Your channel allows us to be a fly on the wall in your shop. Like the old man sitting in the chair during Essential Craftsman videos. Keep up the great work. Love your stuff. Your videos are extremely educational and balance being technical without outcasting those with limited knowledge.
First of all, you are my #1 choice for RU-vid videos from all my subscriptions. Your sense of humor, obvious intelligence and rural spin on things keeps me coming back. Your editing is spot on for your audience. Plus, I live in a climate like yours and I appreciate the fact that sometimes nuts get rusted and bolts break off. Now, having said that, I'm going to "name names" for a little bit here. I also watch Rainman Ray, and his editing drives me bananas. I really don't need to watch him remove every single lug nut or every single bolt on a valve cover. Drives me nuts (no pun intended). I've never felt myself getting frustrated by your editing. And, as far as the type of videos, I like your variety. There are channels out there that specialize in rebuild/restoration like Vice Grip Garage. But, I actually think the name of your channel says it all. I like to Watch Wes Work. I like your insight, diagnostic thought, and your comments while you're working. Anyway, your channel just works for me. I wish you could post a couple of times a week, and I'd watch every video, but I can totally understand why that isn't possible.
Wes, just keep doing what you do, I absolutely love the format and your unique style of delivery. I'm blown away with your tenacity in trying to heal 20 year old heaps of rust and get them road worthy. Your technical and analytical skills are wondrous to behold. Just wish you were my friendly mechanic. Best wishes for 2024. Regards Tony (UK based).
The higher views of older videos could be new people finding your channel and going back and watching your earlier episodes. I know that's what I did. I watch and enjoy all of your videos, no matter what the story is. You've gotten to the point where the first thing I do is click the Like button, before I hit Play. You've earned it.
Yep, this is what I’ve been doing and I noticed that the ago will recommend your older videos pretty often. Sometimes I watch your videos from 4 years ago. So that’s probably that, new viewers watching your old stuff because we’ve run out of new ones to watch 😅
You are doing awesome Wes. You have taught me so much on how to diagnose and work on various pieces of equipment. I look forward to whatever you end up doing with this channel or the other new one. I appreciate the time you put into this also.
Keep doing what you are doing. 25 to 30 minutes long works best for me. Love the inclusion of the family, especially working with your dad, and the dog.
Wes: I have been a viewer of your channel since it began back in the industrial park. Here are my comments: I like your work and especially your wry sense of humour, your wonderful family and your interplay with Mrs. Wes, kiddo and Max - it’s all working for me. I like the mix of topics (automotive, agricultural, shop repairs, industrial equipment, will it run etc.). Overall, and I MEAN THIS - your channel is one of my favourites and I always watch it first whenever a new video comes up. Finally, like most bright creative people (especially engineers) you are intellectually restless and also, pretty hard on yourself. I doubt you can change that - but I’d advise you to just accept it and do what we’re all doing with your channel - enjoy! Pete - in Canada
Wes, I like your vids because you respect my intelligence whilst not dragging me screaming up a near-vertical learning curve. It's about balance. I learn a thing or two and I get a laugh or two--no gimmicks. I like that. Just keep taking us into the shop with ya!
Older videos getting more views is not a problem. People find you, watch your current stuff and then wonder “What else has Wes worked on?” and the bingeing begins! Try not to overthink it Wes… you’re doing great. Also, many of us appreciate your improved sound and editing. I imagine it’s a fine line to walk for someone determined to do a great job… to figure out how much time and effort is too much. Anyway, that’s my two cents. Keep up the good work! … until it’s too much. Don’t be afraid to take a break!
I’m a freezing wet resident of the UK. Having found your channel, enjoying everything you post, it’s become compulsive, very interesting, educational and informative. Until I retired 11 years ago, I was a maintenance engineer in power stations. Instrumentation got broke, I fixed it. After seeing your round- up episode today, yep,my brain is wired like yours. People do care, which is why we’re here. Your fault-finding is so much how I think, I’ve never seen another channel (or a garage in the UK) attempt some of that stuff. Broken wires in the middle of a tight harness? And so much more. Keep it up “as is” Wes. We love it.
Wes, what I keep coming back for on your channel is what you bring to the table. I have learned so much from watching how you approach diagnostics to repairs and even challenges you face in them. Your problem solving challenges me to think outside of my norm and has helped me learn how to approach repairs to things in my home that I wouldn’t have otherwise even attempted. What’s more, they worked and everyone lived to tell the tale! Your sense of humor is spot on and I often laugh out loud when watching. I watch whatever you post because even if it may not be in my wheelhouse it stretches my thinking and helps me learn in different ways that can apply to my own career which has nothing to do with cars, machinery or projects like you do. Please know your content is a joy to watch and I look forward to each video you post! Keep up the great work Wes!
The best part about this channel for me is the way you edit your videos. They’re edited in a very calm and relaxing way. There’s no loud noises, annoying RU-vidr calling me “bro” every 2 seconds, holding the camera like the Blair Witch Project, no random dude doing a burnout in a Challenger Hellcat, not asking me to smash that like button, etc. Keep up the good work Wes. Don’t overthink it, just keep doing your thing and we’ll stay. My favorite content is fixing clapped out pickup trucks
I personally like your diagnostic vids. Your use of schematics and narration helps my brain. I appreciate your editing style and use of time lapse. There’s nothing worse than watching someone loosen or tighten twenty bolts when one, or just sped up, would have told the story. I also like when when you make or adapt tools to solve a problem. Your narration added with your humor are what keeps me coming back.
I came here originally from the "will it runs", stayed for the diagnostics, and continue to watch anything you do. Your drawings are GOLD, yours and SMA diagnostics are the best I watch. The algorithm is such a PITA...
I've been a subscriber for a number of years now. I enjoy all your videos. I enjoy the variety of videos you publish. I retired a few years ago. In my job I did what you currently do. A little fabrication, repairs and diagnostics. Anything from hydraulics to bodywork and painting. I enjoyed it all. Now I enjoy watching you tackle pretty much any job that comes thru the doors. I am certainly impressed with your work ethic. Always doing correct repairs, never a hack job. Keep doing what you're doing. I love the fact that you're interested in so many other fields. 3D printing, CNC, machining. Always looking to expand your knowledge base. That's what make a good mechanic, and a great channel to watch. Cheers
Been watching this channel for a couple years now, I think the channel is doing great and seems it’s a loyal fan base in the sense of we like your content regardless of what’s really being put out. You and your family along with the humor is the main part and the tinkering shows us what you’re up to. Definitely going to be sticking around for the long run and I’m excited for what’s coming!
I'm amused that you think we're all out here with normal brains. I reckon most of us are just as odd as you think you are. I love your stuff. It's like hanging out in a shed with a mate. Who needs or wants those moments polished and flawlessly edited? Just do your thing. Thanks so much for taking the time to do what you do. I've been subsribed for a few years now. Dunno about others, but I still get a kick out of trawling through your early stuff. Great to see how you've developed the channel. Honestly, I wish I had a fraction of your confidence and determination. Not to mention your knowledge. Looking forward to whatever you do in 2024
Before I say anything, I want to mention: I, along with many others here, will support whatever you decide to do and any direction you decide to take. Please don't get discouraged. I joined the train in 2020 right after covid hit and love all your content. As someone in construction in that type of "brown-collar" position, I appreciate the hands-on practicality and the engineering type explanation of your videos. I know building, not mechanical things, but I can always find something interesting and educational in your videos. Especially at this point, I trust your judgement on video topics. I consume RU-vid as my version of cable, so I live out of my subscription box. I see a new vid from you come out, and I click to watch it. I'm not really worried about what it might be about, because no matter what I know I will enjoy it. Please don't think that your extra effort in editing has gone unnoticed. I love the skits and the music and the extra bit of polish, because I can appreciate that extra level of work you have put into it to upgrade my experience as the viewer. I respect the hell out of that. If you do decide to scale it back because the consensus of your feedback dictates that, I understand and will still watch and enjoy your videos all the same. If you put out a quick little video of something you thought was interesting or a 4 hour mega movie montage, I will still watch and enjoy every moment of it. Knowledge and exposure is fascinating in my opinion, so whether it be sewing or putting together a resin printer or reframing your corner office or setting up your new lifts or fixing the backhoe (etc), I don't care: I'm in. Lets do it. The result remains the same: I'm gonna watch it, I'm gonna like it, and I'm gonna share it with my friends.
I'm not sure who these people are who aren't a fan with the experimenting you've been doing with you videos , but i have thoroughly enjoyed all of ways you've done your editing too and the skits have been fantastic too. I also fall into the camp of people who will simply enjoy anything you put out as well. Your videos are my favorite way to start my weekend .
Wes, I enjoy large & long projects. My favorite was when you had to split the transmission on the tractor and replaced bearings and gears. I would vote #1 project for 2024 the body swap on the Ford 250's . A four part, 1+hour videos. Down & Dirty
I personally like the 20-to-45-minute videos. An hour, hour and a half to two hours with minutiae, I tend to zone out. I think your editing is spot on. Everything we need to see and hear, nothing we don't, and you always find a way to give Max his moment in the sun. I like the fabricating/ machining productions as much as the troubleshooting right down to the crusty plow truck content. One quality you put forth that I don't think you're aware of is that you can explain what you're doing in a non-condescending manner. I come for the technical content and stay for the sarcasm. I wouldn't change anything.
Hi Wes, I am a 50 something male from the UK. I too work on my own in shed/"shop" fixing, making and servicing all kinds of vehicles and machinery. So I guess I am not normal either ! I too love watching your videos and the polished production is definately part of the attraction and I appreciate the effort that you put into the edit. That said the content and knowledge is key to me not missing a single video. The attention to detail on your diagnostic videos is second to none. When it comes to the length of each episode for some reason i can justify the time in watching four 30min videos rather than one 60min. ... !! In short.... dont change a thing ! love it all just as it is
If it means anything Wes I look for your new releases every week your style of keeping the procedures real especially trouble issues makes me feel like I am watching a pro and you struggle with the same irritations that we all encounter. I really enjoy the technical repairs and the gripes about current quality and the lack of good replacement parts, Etc. Keep up the great work. Your style carries the production quality just keep doing what you like to do and allow us to learn from you.
As a lot of people seem to be saying, you're the thread running through all your content, and we just like hanging out with you. You are humorous and knowledgeable, and for me your best videos have a strong dash of an automotive Sherlock Holmes. The narrative arc will take care of itself. Thanks for all the great vids!
The variety is what makes your channel special. As for the need for "clean editing", the problem is that it ends up looking slick. Professionally produced which is what everyone is fleeing from. We don't want scripted performances, staged setups or expensively shot video. That's readily available somewhere else and we here, not there. Happy New Year!
I 100% agree with liking the variety. It seems like the return from the hours you probably spend editing and polishing is not worth it....for me, I'd rather have another video instead. And while I love the new stuff and new gadgets, I kinda miss some of the repair videos. So for my $0.02 (which is probably not worth $0.02), keep doing what you're doing, but throw in some repair/diagnostics videos with the time you free up by agonizing less over the editing. And 30 minute length works for me...can always have a "part 2" etc. if too much content. Happy 2024(!).
And don't add music. Seems everyone puts in music they like and at least half the audience hates it. But we all like to hear your machines working, be they power tools or motors or engines.
I love watchin you're stuff....ive learned alot....I was a mechanic for yrs and I just got boring...now I'm too old to keep up so I just tinker but keep doin you sir
Wes, you possess a rare variety of excellent characteristics. Extremely: hard working, talented, intelligent, humorous (with sarcasm!), detail oriented, retentive, methodical and simply gifted! My best advice to you is JUST BE YOURSELF - that is why you have so many followers! Your old videos might be getting more hits due to new subscribers who are working backwards to see your work from the past. Edit the videos to YOUR liking - sometimes unpolished and uncut vids show a more human side to how things REALLY ARE! We all make errors and goofs and it helps us feel more connected instead of watching some sterile, seemingly perfect guy working in a pristine, ER room type environment. Who the hell works like that?? LOVE your channel and content, and again, do what makes you happy!
My wife and I have been watching your videos since back when you were repairing CNC equipment. We've enjoyed all of it. The variety of things you've worked on and the skill you show in analyzing problems make what you do very interesting. The little side parts with your wife and son are fun to watch as well. Keep on doing what you do as you want to do it. Don't worry much about editing quality in the videos. Video length is not much of a problem. My wife gets a little antsy after about 30 minutes or so, but I don't much care how long they are. Music is always good if you want to fast speed through something repetitive. And laughed at your mention of Diesel Creek, the master of projects not finished and if anyone doesn't believe it, watch his latest 1.5 hour video about them.
We look forward to every video, no matter the subject. Humor and sarcasm is much appreciated. Keep doing what you do. Appreciate your honesty about cars and trucks. Same for parts manufacturers. Especially like when you have to improvise to make repairs. Even the concrete floor fix was great to watch.
Whatever you did to get your YT channel where it is seemed to work for several thousands of us. Keep doing what got you here ... humor, tractors, trucks, Max, salt diet vehicles of all kinds and watching your wife try and drive a manual transmission was bonus footage. You rock brother.
Wes just keep doing what you're doing it's amazing and I love watching everything you make but I do have a few suggestions: 1. Make longer videos, I think a lot of people would agree when I say an hour is about the perfect length. 2. Make more videos, you might not think it's interesting but I would love to watch you rebuild that loft thing, or just rearrange the shop while you're talking about it, really just anything you're doing make a video about it. 3. I think people are interested in your videos because of YOU not so much because of what you're doing in them, just keep being yourself. 4. When you're editing videos leave in the parts where something doesn't go right or you get really frustrated, it adds a real world touch.
Agree with everything you say except the length. An hour is way too much for me for most sittings. On the other hand, ten minutes is rarely enough. Half an hours seems to be a good middle ground provided it's not being padded out.
@@TheOneWhoMightBe That's why RU-vid has the skip function, generally if Wes makes an hour long video I'll watch the whole thing though because there's usually never dull moment.
I agree with most all, with a +1 for the hour long format. To achieve that end, the added bonus is reducing editing which saves time and adds what many of us would enjoy, hour long formats. Another +1 for leaving in the errors. It adds a human touch.
i was going to write a comment myself, but this sums up my opinion just perfect, always waiting in anticipation on the wes videos, i dont care what you are doing, i really enjoy the videos anyway
I see I’m not the only one who gets a knot in his chest watching Matt on Diesel Creek. My dad was a project dreamer too and when I watch Diesel Creek I feel like my dad’s going to step out from behind the wood pile.
Wes, there is a genre you are pioneering called “farm shop reality” where all things have a chance to be fixed. I love the way you take the viewer along with you for circuit repair, rebuilding a snowplow, Diesel Rabbit! and you do your best to do it right. Do not change please. Your brain is fine and “will it run” gets old.. but nobody else recommends python books for Christmas! Edison said “to be a good inventor you need imagination and a big pile of junk”… don’t throw anything away!
Two things, possibly already mentioned, but in my words: 1) Don’t worry about being more chatty and longwinded occasionally; channels like yours thrive, in part, because we like hanging out with you! Even for those of us that are technical (and/or living with Asperger’s) the personal connection matters! 2) Whether or not someone is consciously aware of or can identify “good editing” or “high production values,” the simple fact is that all people everywhere are drawn to excellence-it’s as natural as gravity… that said, we’re not here to watch feature films, and excellence can manifest in lots of different ways. In general, I just want to say, “Keep up the great work and don’t forget to run after the projects/ideas that make YOU excited, Wes!”
As a fellow Type A squared I can appreciate the dilemma. Our mind is our driver but also it’s fiercest critic. Relax and let us accompany you on your journey. It’s supposed to be enjoyable. I enjoy the variety and your analytical approach. I’m not interested in frosting just the meat and potatoes. Appreciate what you do and looking forward to more on both channels. May the New Year treat you and the family well!
This (for me too). For various reasons, I'm a nearly self-taught DIYer who' for 5+ decades has had the brazenness to work on anything from small outboards to making a career out of keeping an old SAAB running. I very much gain from watching you and other seasoned mechanics do what I attempt; analyze a mechanical situation, diagnose and repair/restore. It's definitely streamlined my own work having a notion of 'how would Wes approach this". I don't see where you need to change anything except stop fretting over it. This isn't, and likely never will be, celebrity gossip news. It's mechanics. A different and sparser demographic. Happy New Year !
Just keep doing exactly what you are doing now. Your views scatter because your content is so broad. Do not let it concern you - it is simply providing you with a broader audience. This is also why your older videos may experience "revivals" - even though you perhaps diagnose some farm equipment, that do not interest me per say, but the way you convey information and explains the processes is what keeps us to the screen. So Keep doing what you are doing - make videos YOU would want to watch. We love them. :D
I for one Wes could watch you for hours and hours at a time if you are working on cars, trucks, tractors or whatever. You have a special talent that many wish they had, and that is the talent of diagnosing a problem and the technical expertise to make the repair. You go after the problem and cure it. I wish you was here in Texas, I'd keep you busy with all my broken stuff. God bless TEXAS and long live the Republic !!!
Wes, some of us absolutely noticed the improved production quality you were putting into the videos (I had to double check that I wasn't on a ThisOldTony video on a couple of the intros). If you're happy with the extra work, it does get noticed. My $0.02 only, we love the content you put out no matter what length, how much you ruthlessly edit it or what you're working on. I think your best videos are when something is so crazy you start laughing in the video and want to show us what you found. As far as your older videos getting more views, when I first found your channel, I started binge watching all your older videos. With more viewers finding your channel, that might be what happened to skew your numbers. Keep up the great work, my only request is give us at least a video every week, we want more Wes!
Wes, here’s my 2 cents worth. 1. I think the variety is key! 2. I like the longer videos. 3. I definitely noticed the editing you’ve put into the videos recently and thought you’ve stepped up your game. I think it’s been an improvement for sure just give it time. People are brain dead if they didn’t notice and enjoy. Love your sense of humor, keep up the good work brother!
As a long time viewer wes, I love your content no matter what, I don't care about your style or how your brain works because most of us here love the way you do things differently. Heck you could make a video about mowing lawns again and I'll watch it.
I started watching when you were getting some of that old equipment going in the secret location. Funniest moment was when you used an eagles nest as an oil pan ;-) since then, I have watched every single video. Variety and humor are excellent. Love the new tracked robot.
Wes, I’m a mechanic myself and enjoy all your videos weather it’s repairs, diagnostics, welding & fabrication or building, and your sense of humor,keep up the great work.
You're doing a great job, man. I've learned a lot over the years watching. I've adopted your methods of automotive wiring/repair and I've never been let down! Keep it up!
Sell it / scrap it. If it doesn’t bring you joy, or you’re not excited to do it.. just sell it! Projects that loom over your head that you can’t or won’t do, eat away at your joy. IMO, I just recently had to clean house, and boy what a relief. Hang in there, you are doing great Also on the channel subject, I like just the more raw what’s happening, I also like cutting out the fluff. But I like candid oops I messed up and that ain’t good. 15-20 min videos are great Keep it up and don’t burn yourself out.
I think what the issue is that's the majority of people watching RU-vidr under 25 years old, have never really had to work on anything because in this day and age everybody being brought up has helicopter parents that do everything for them , this creates little interest in technical or blue collar topics thus they want to see cool things they just don't care how they work . I've been watching your videos since you had the roll-off flat bed where you were hauling around CNC machine equipment , there's only four or five people I watch on a regular basis and your channel is one of them , certainly the best mechanic RU-vidr I've ever watched . I've been working on my own personal vehicles for 37 years now and I learn stuff from you all the time.
Wes and Diesel Creek are my favorite channels, 2 totally different methodologies but both entertaining, and techs are always interested in shop improvements, great channel, keep up the good work.
Hey Wes , put me in the long video crowd. I like the videos you put out just the way they are, you are who you are " Wes" and we watch your videos to see you and what you do . What is your other channel`s name.
Content wise, personally if you film it I will watch it. Auto repairs, heavy machinery, shop renovations/improvements, DIY builds, etc. Your content seems to hit on all cylinders, not just one specific genre and I think that’s what keeps me coming back. Having your sense of snarky humor with the long sighs for sure help on the entertainment front. I know the algorithm plays a large part on content, but don’t let it change who you are as a person. Keep up the great work Wes. Hope you, Mrs.Wes, your son, and Max have a Happy New Year
Wes…. Love your videos! Like the wife popping in, kiddo and dog and all the variety of repairs you drag in. I check daily to see what you’ve posted. And… Happy New Year! 🎉
Wes, I found your channel during Covid. Best channel out there. You’re into just about everything that I find interesting. Keep doing what you do. I watch every Sunday no matter what you’re working on. Thanks!
I have mostly stayed dedicated to your channel since my algorithm found it a few months ago. I’ve grown tired of all the RU-vid garbage where someone digs crap out of a forest, gets it running, but doesn’t fix it. I like how you stick with projects and actually fix things. Especially enjoy the multi-part projects like the back-hoe or skid steer. I really hope you don’t become a will-it-run channel!
I myself do not want you to change. I have loved your channel ever since I found you. You're family man, you have an awesome dog. What more can you get? You get a little technical, that's OKI love it. You think outside of the box sometimes that's even better. Please stay the way you are. 😊 Please absolutely don't script what you do. I'm ready to lose some channels because you can tell they're scripted
Not only scripted, but half the video is pitching some grossly overpriced product that is a sponsor for the video. If I want that, I'll watch QVC or HSN, and I don't watch them ever!!
Well Wes, I have a broken brain myself, so I won't be much help, but I'll give my two cents. When it comes down to it, I'm going to watch whatever you do. You are a smart, interesting, handy and funny guy, all qualities of a good RU-vid channel in my opinion. Which is why you are one of my favorite channels. Diesel Creek is another, for some of the same reasons. What I prefer to see the most from you are the diagnose and repair videos. Which tie to teaching things within the repair. I have learned more about simple things like splicing wires properly for example from your channel. The logging robot really has my interest, because if it is pushing your knowledge it is far beyond what most of us could ever dream of fixing, let alone building remote controls, etc... so I hope to learn a lot from that. I guess I'm a lot like you, I like watching things I learn from. I do not like super long videos though, break them into shorter ones in a series. I know it all comes out the same in the end, but having time to watch three 20 min video is much easier than an hour long one. I don't care for your build videos as much, and I'm honestly not even sure why. Maybe because there are other weld and fab videos out there, I prefer the "fix and figure out why" Wes videos more? I like shop infrastructure videos, especially how others organize and make their shop efficient. I would like to see more tool repair videos like you did in the old days, but I understand you have gotten away from that. Again because I was learning things I didn't know. When it comes right down to it, do what makes YOU happy. Be yourself. Your videos show when you are having a good time (or such a bad time it is good) and you are just being yourself. Wes is what we come here for. The random content is good. keeps us guessing. I don't know how that helps or hurts the algorithm, but doing the same thing all the time gets boring. You do a good job of keeping to the point, I have a hard time with that because life is not to the point, it is filled with twists and turns and side projects, and side tracks, and, well you get the idea. Keep it up, whatever you are doing, it is working, and I say it is working well. Happy New Year, I hope 2024 is a good one for you!
Wes…What I like most about your channel is the Variety. Tractors, Cars, Trucks, and Skidders. Projects, Will it run, Repairs, Diagnostics, etc. I like the whole gambit. I first called your channel “What is Wes Workin on”. What I would like to see more of is Interactive. I realize you can not comment back on every comment we write. But I like to see exchange. Is it possible to do a diagnostic live with input from the peanut gallery? Bad Chad does live with little editing, my wife asks how can you watch 30 minutes of grinding. I love Eric’s repairs, but how many brake jobs can you watch. Diesel Creek is great for the will it run Diesel side. NNKH is more on the will it run Gasoline. Pine Hollow is full of thought and always has a Part 1, 2,… Also something I think we all enjoy is to see the family. Your wife, son, dog, and dad. Keep up the good work and we will keep Watching Wes Work.
As for editing, I enjoy the way "I do cars", "Cutting Edge Engineering" and "Sarah-N-Tuned" do their editing. They seem to know just when to speed things up and what to keep and good lengths. I also enjoy curling up and watching a "Mustie1" video for over 1.5 hours sometimes. He really makes you feel like you are there working with him. Diesel Creek and Scrappy Industries do well too.
I am not a fan of Mustie1. Unlike Wes, he stubbornly refuses to do any internet search prior to working on stuff. Some might find that charming, I find it annoying.
Two things: One. Concerning building a story. Some channels excel at this, but they end up feeling scripted. Two. I love the hit or miss with repair and diagnostic videos. I always learn something and they feel genuine. Sometimes it's a complicated problem, and sometimes it isn't. Real life works that way, and your videos reflect that. Final note: Those of us who work with our hands enjoy watching someone else work. It's cathartic when you see someone you respect run into roadblocks, because we all run into roadblocks. You aren't alone, and neither are we so long as you keep making videos for us to watch. Best of luck in the new year and keep 'em coming.
I have not ever commented before, but I really like what you do. I made choices that keep me out of the shop as much as I’d like, so I live vicariously through you. Keep on the crazy mix.
Anything semi truck related and any old farm equipment content. I know that’s a small audience but you never know. The F700 videos have helped me immensely since I have the same truck. Thanks for all you do.
I came to the channel to Watch Wes Work, and that’s what I’m still here for. I learn a boatload from watching you fix stuff and explaining what you do and more importantly why. Most of us watching are not supermechanics ourselves, so we love content that we grasp the concept of, but where the abilities is just beyond our own. That way we learn and further our own abilities without feeling left behind.
I think your formula is spot-on - I don't think you need to change anything. I always watch them and I just about always learn something new (or better). Not a fan of will-it-runs these days. They used to be good back when they were genuine but most nowadays seem to be completely scripted and inevitable. Keep on doing what you're doing.
Great work Wes. I love and can identify with your approach on everything you do. Always well made. Never skip ahead. And I love your family man connection to "Wifey", "Kido", and Max. Keep up the great work.... -first time commenter; long time viewer
Wes you have three key objectives: work that rolls in that needs fixing for money; outstanding projects on a ‘to do’ list; and personal intellectual interest. To enable those three objectives you need to remodel your work environment to make life easier and so the mezzanine office is a priority. Decide which of the fork lifts/back hoe loaders etc are needed to assist in this rebuild and fix them. Divide the outstanding projects into ‘customers’ (grain auger, back hoe loader etc), ‘prospective sales’ (the tractor sans cylinder head, Goldwing motor cycles etc) and personal (F350 truck). Alternate between these projects and fresh work that rolls in. Decluttering the yard will help declutter your mind to allow you the freedom to pursue your personal interests and enjoy a family life. Life is short. Have a great 2024.
