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Mr. Rodriguez is a gifted and creative machinist. He also makes a fine instructor.
For someone new to machining and contemplating getting a Taig lathe, the Basic DVD is invaluable. After you have much experience, the Advanced DVD will give you some ideas about how to expand the capabilities of the machine by making accessories.
There are a couple of minor quibbles. On the Basic DVD I would have liked to see a parting off demonstration. In both DVDs it is sometimes difficult to hear everything he is saying while the machine is running. With the machine off, he is crystal clear.
I found that I got the most from these DVDs by taking notes and making frequent use of the PAUSE key. It's impossible to remember all the advice he liberally sprinkles without making a written record of it.
This set is a tremendous value. I am ordering more DVDs featuring Mr. Rodriguez.
This is another fine DVD from Mr. Rodriguez.
Don't expect fine production values. The sound levels are all over the place, and occasionally the focus goes kablooie. The background seems to be product placement for Endust and Craftsman, and it looks like the maid forgot to come in and straighten up before shooting. None of this matters a bit.
If you want production values, get Stephen Spielberg. If you want to learn a huge amount about how to use an Asian mini lathe, get Jose Rodriguez.
You will never be able to remember everything in this DVD. It is essential to use a pad of paper, pencil, and the PAUSE button to get the most from this fine piece of work.
This DVD has a wealth of information and will be a huge help to anyone trying to grind lathe tools for the first time.
As always, the sorely missed Rudy Kouhoupt is a great instructor. In rare instances he tries to speak above the whine of the grinder, which is a mistake, but it doesn't happen often.
It's a pity that the photographer, and more egregiously the film editor, do not match his high standards. Most of the DVD is fine, but there are occasional moments of stupifying editing incompetence.
The only serious complaint concerns the amount of guesswork needed to figure out what is going on when Mr. Kouhoupt is grinding the rake angles. At this point the photographer might have been asleep.
And look for the deja vu moment about 45 minutes into the DVD.
This DVD set is a bargain. It has a large amount of clear information and will be a great help to anyone who wants to try building a steam engine for the first time.
Rudy Kouhoupt is a fine instructor. I wish I could have studied on the shop floor with him. His only real mistake is that once in a while he tries to speak above the whine of the mill, which sometimes makes the commentary difficult to understand.
The photography and editing are much better than some other DVDs you will find.
