I've been reminiscing about my childhood, internet stalking people I used to know, listening to the band I used to think were great. It's mostly been depressing. But today I remembered this plucky little show my father made me watch when I was like... 6. I looked it up and all the episodes are available on youtube.
It's a bit dated style wise but still retains all of its charm and I enjoyed rewatching them. They're pretty surface level but everything is explained very well.
While most of us probably know all this already, I thought I'd share. If you're like me and watched it when you were younger you can enjoy the fond memories. If it's new to you then you're welcome. Maybe you can share it with the next generation in your household. I dunno. Your mileage may vary.
He's done a more recent series as well, which i need to get around to watching.
I loved the original series, and i feel silly for how much i can't forgive him for the whole "this crumple zone business is silly and cars don't need to get damaged in accidents" sidebar... Bonkers, but the demonstrations of how a fax machine or sewing machine work were fantastic.
And i think it may be the original reason i know of Val Bennet's "The Russians Are Coming" (ska version of Take Five).
Duke
MegaDork
1/19/24 10:39 a.m.
Yeah, that was a great show. I definitely remember watching it. Thanks for the tip.
Trent
PowerDork
1/19/24 12:06 p.m.
Rewatching Tim's stuff as an adult with 25+ years of experience working in machine shops, most of it makes me wince.
I still think of it as critical viewing insofar as it teaches fundamentals and a get in there and do it yourself attitude, but his fabrication techniques are more of a cautionary tale than anything else.
his fabrication techniques are more of a cautionary tale than anything else.
OMG i hope that makes it into "Say What?"
