Would You Quit Your Job to Build a Shop Like This? | Copper Shed Machine Shop Tour

What started with a $120 drill press and a few hand files turned into a full-time machine shop that supports an entire family. In this shop tour, we visit Copper Shed Metal Works — where pocket-sized parts aren’t just products, they’re stories you carry with you. From bottle openers and lighter holders to custom designs in copper, brass, titanium, and stainless, every piece is made with a mix of CNC precision and hand finishing. Along the way, you’ll hear how this shop grew from a shed hobby into a thriving business, the risks it took to get there, and why running three Tormach CNCs full-time actually works when you find the right niche. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to walk away from a steady job to chase your own shop dream, this story will hit close to home. 👀 Stick around for the full tour — the machines, the process, and the mindset it takes to turn raw metal into something people collect for life. Connect with Copper Shed Metal Works here: https://www.coppershed.com/ Or follow them at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coppershed_... Facebook:   / coppershed   And if you want to learn more about Tormach, check out their website at https://hubs.ly/Q03H5Dcn0 Connect with Ian Sandusky on LinkedIn (  / ian-sandusky-3a223227  ) or learn more about Lakewood Machine and Tool at https://lakewoodmachine.com/ [email protected] (905) 853-6194 Instagram:   / lakewoodmachine   Lakewood Machine (https://lakewoodmachine.com/) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Practical Machinist is the largest and most engaged #metalworking community across the web. With more than 200,000 registered members and 400,000+ social media followers, Practical Machinist is the easiest way to learn new techniques, get answers quickly, and discuss common challenges with your peers. Visit Practical Machinist today to join the community and start connecting with your peers. Become a Practical Machinist member (https://www.practicalmachinist.com/) Like us on Facebook (  / practicalmachinist  ) Follow us on Instagram (  / practicalmachinist  ) Follow us on Twitter (  / prac_machinist  ) Follow us on TikTok (  / practicalmachinist  ) Connect with us on LinkedIn (  / practical-machinist  ) #machining #machineshop #manufacturing