BEAUTIFUL Garage Machine Shop - Maple Lane Machine and Tool

In this video, we take a tour of Maple Lane Machine & Tool, a family-owned machine shop founded by Brad Jacob in rural Pennsylvania. Starting in his basement and later expanding into a large detached garage, Brad shares his incredible journey—from high school metal shop classes to building a thriving business. https://maplelanemachinetool.com/ Learn about Brad's story, the equipment he uses, the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, and why he encourages others to leave corporate America to start their own small businesses. Whether you’re a machining enthusiast, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about the world of precision manufacturing, this video is packed with insights and inspiration. Equipment: HAAS Mini Mill Tormach CNC Lathe Hardinge HLV-H Lathe Hardinge DSM-59 Turret Lathe Precision Mathews 16" Lathe 6x12 Surface Grinder Bridgeport Milling Machine South Bend 9" Lathe South Bend Drill Press Flexarm Tapping Arm Deckel SO Toolbit Grinder MIG, TIG & Stick Welding 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to support our channel and stay updated with more stories from the world of small business and manufacturing! 0:00 - Intro 2:06 - How he got started 3:04 - Entrepreneurship vs Corporate 4:46 - Challenges 5:56 - Campro Plug 6:30 - Challenges Cont'd 6:50 - Advice to start a shop 7:58 - Learning CNC - NYC CNC 9:24 - The Grind 11:43 - Family, Health 13:03 - 1946 Southbend Lathe 13:25 - Knee Mill - Bridgeport 15:12 - Precision Matthews Engine Lathe 18:08 - Hardinge Toolroom Lathe 19:45 - Hardinge Manual Turret Lathe 20:48 - Challenging part - Peak plastic 23:16 - Lathe Accessories 24:12 - Tormach 15L Slant Pro 25:58 - Haas Mini Mill 26:47 - Tooling 30:10 - Welding, Rotary Phase Converter, and Saw 34:47 - Favorite tools, optical comparator 40:58 - Flex arm, Laser Marker, Drill press 43:30 - Final Thoughts