
I Started My Machine Shop At 40 — Inside My 1,800 Sq Ft Job Shop - Read Machine & Tool Shop Tour
2 Video Views·May 30, 2026
After nearly 20 years working in other people's shops, Jeff Read finally took the leap and started his own at 40 years old. Read Machine & Tool kicked off in 2018 with a single 30-year-old Herkco and a whole lot of determination. Today Jeff is running 4 machines out of an 1,800 sq ft facility — and he's just getting started.
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