Your Questions, my Answers

00:00:00 blabla-intro
00:02:02 Sabbatical?
00:09:00 How do you get work?
00:14:33 Cad Program?
00:20:37 Favourite Startrek Series?
00:21:49 Kirk or Picard?
00:23:19 Weirdest/Most annoying material you ever worked with?
00:29:40 Electrical setup/3 Phase
00:35:45 Monthly Electrical useage
00:38:41 Whats the deal with 6mm endmills?
00:43:12 Speeds/Feeds slide rule
00:50:38 New Zealand trip
00:55:23 Quoting?
00:59:22 Emco lathe and possible replacements?
01:13:25 Saving material drops vs. scrapping them
01:21:59 Bouldering
01:27:39 Music Instruments?
01:28:25 Job and Carreer?
01:33:28 Product vs. Job Shop/Prototyping/Contracting
01:39:38 Flycutting?
01:42:33 Gerardi Vises and what vises I use
01:49:18 Machine history/journey
02:16:54 Sourface Rougness measurement
02:20:59 blablabla-outro

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[StefanGotteswinter]

Important correction:
On the Weiler Primus, the last stage to the spindle is via a belt, not via gears, as I said wrongly in the video. Thanks for pointing that out.

[mjshorty]

I love creators who actually spend the amount of time you do to address comments and thoughts with your viewers. Always love your videos keep it up!

[adamthemachinist]

Myself and the Guild of Long Haired Machinist with Home Shops wish you a Happy New Year 🎉

[WilliamPayneNZ]

Wishing you the best on your first official year in self employment Stefan.

[fpoastro]

Additionally I love the non-barbque, travel, sponsorship, unboxing, comment. Best of all time

[Optiksnut]

With all of that I find you one of the most lucid and informative machinists on YouTube. You'd make a good teacher! I just found your site yesterday, and have spent too much time already watching your videos! Thoroughly enjoy your sense of humour. My Mum had a similar accent which helps in my enjoyment! Absolut informativ!

[matthewsmetalworkshop]

Blimey, two hours of Stefan. Can't beat that. All very interesting. I do enjoy the whole 'if my life had gone another way' element of your videos. I started out in a similar direction to you and ended up in electronics and software. I 'play' at machining in the same way as you've often said you play at the disciplines I specialise in. I am older than you, maybe 15 years or so, so further along the career path. I also went out on my own as I got tired of 'some aspects' of being an employee. And I did very well for a long time. I have recently gone back to being an employee again, mostly because I got tired of the constant effort to get new work, I'll have to see how long that lasts... Do what works for you, and don't be afraid to change your mind if it's not working.

[dieterlaes]

Thank you Stefan for all these interesting insights. About the "not a good business decision" of your machines: the "soul" of these magnificent machines (as the Deckel FP1) is also worth a lot. Often paid back by the joy and fondness of your home shop.

[ruudsmits]

Great to have these chapters, so I can quickly go to the subjects I am most interested in!

[LazTLaz]

I'm stuck in bed with a stinker of a cold, wondering what to do, and Lo! The universe provides a 2 hour Stefan video! Thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. I'm continually amazed by your fluency in English, and I always learn something new. Best wishes for a successful venture into self-employment Stefan, and many thanks for the education and entertainment you've given us over the years.

[smalcstein]

Steffan you really are a wonderful bundle of wisdom.

[mr.b]

Thanks for the insights into your world. Much appreciated.👍

[JB-olvz]

Stefan, you are a true inspiration and always humble. I've stopped watching Pi an Ox do to there arrogant thoughts about us normal guys. Really love your films and the way you share your skills. Cheers from Sweden

[karlsorensen]

And all the personal and technical details. Thanks again!

[Arthur-uevz]

Thank you for this!
Missed you!
Glad to see this!! 😊

[TrPrecisionMachining]

good video Stefan..thanks for your time

[mann]

Your dedication to the individual projects and additionally responding to questions from your community -> massive! 😊 Here's to a successful 2024

[emiliog.]

You are very lucky but it’s your work ethic that has given you success.

[samueladams]

Just engaging to boost the algorithm, keep up the good work, your videos have helped me in product development, thanks from Ballarat, Australia 👍

[mchiodox]

I will always enjoy your videos as I learn so much. Keep it up and best wishes on the new journey.