In this episode we talk to Jake Krotje ( @theflyingdutchmanco ) an automotive manufacturer, his story shows what it takes to turn your life around and get back into the zone. A great guy whose skills literally speak for themselves, oh and he can also weave bacon! We had fun discussing all the cool things that he has done.
This week the MTH crew talk about using online services for finding new customers, do these websites work? or are they effectively driving down the cost of your worth? They also discuss the dilemma of having a moral compass and what that actually means. would you be comfortable selling product to the vulnerable or is that product actually making a difference?
This week we have Peter Bingman (IG @bing3520 ) as a guest host, he is an applications engineer for Open Mind , a Chicago based CADCAM baby who specialises in the installation/use/support of @hypermill which is arguably one of the best 5-axis CAM software suites available on the market, we like to think of Peter as being the ‘Walter White’ of the CAM industry as he is basically a wizard, he’s a humble guy who lets his work speak for itself. We will try and see how many breaking bad quotes he kno...
Reflecting on days of being kids and how on earth we all ended up in this industry, the guys take on a fun topic, is Lego still valuable today? Does Bert know the difference between mine craft and mine sweeper? and they try to understand if having a banana seat on a bmx was a good idea.
If you like Moto-Cross and Machining, then you'll get on really well with Clayton Miller of Trick Engineering, based in Texas. A former Supercross and Motocross racer who turned into a machinist when he saw an opportunity to provide quality MX products to up and coming racers. Providing insight into the racing world and also talking about the struggles of being a small business, You can find Clayton on instagram @mxpimp47 and @trickeng Don't Forget to hit the subscribe button and never miss an e...
Quoting can be an absolute minefield, the MTH team ponder over if the way they do things is any better than each other, you probably already know the answer to that.
This weeks guest host is Chris Fox from ignite digi in australia, Chris and his business partner Tom have built up the reputation of being one of the best businesses in the world for specialised camera and gimbal accessories and they’ve managed to do this in les than 6 years! You can see their work on instagram @ignitedigiaustralia
The team attempt to discuss the economic impact of corona virus, how Tony has made a product that is on one of the most famous pop stars of all time and if your last machine is the last machine you learn. hold on tight, its another MTH episode!
Welcome to Episode 21 - Inspection people are somewhat strange and it takes a special breed of person to be one, the MTH team discuss and put out their opinions on the subject, they also talk about the effects of doing jobs for favours, is it a good move or is it reserved for the special people in your lives? You can also follow the MTH crew on Instagram @machinist_therapy_hotline
Our guest host this week is Son Tran, owner of ImpakTech, based in California, they specialise in the fabrication and machining of quality protection systems for street motorbikes, Son is considered the leader in the market for this type of product and he continually improves with every year in business. We discuss how he started his business and more importantly we discuss how to pull off the ultimate wheelie! You can see his work on his instagram page @impaktech
The first episode of 2020 for the MTH team which means an open discussion around what the future year might look like and is it possible to drive a truck to IMTS filled with water like a pool and drink beers in the back, there is no doubt that the team are well and truly ready for this new decade.
Its the final full episode of the year and the decade! The team review the previous posts around time keeping and file ownership, they also get into a whirlwind around supplier gifts and tony's 100 pens! The machinist therapy hotline team are here to help and talk openly about whatever you want, not here to judge or tell you what to do, want to get involved? well what are you waiting for????
The team co host with Mischa de Bruijn, a very talented machinist that lives in the Netherlands. Talking about his drive for perfection and the struggles of business in his country, we might also mention wooden shoes a few times and also the word Brown. You'll need to listen to find out
The Team approach a subject that most people seem to shy away from in this industry, mental health. Discussing what they do when things are tough and what to look out for within others, they also hear about Shane's on going battle with the coolant guy. Seriousness and comedy all the same podcast??!! Welcome to Machinist therapy hotline If you are feeling down or know of someone thats not doing so well, then please visit mentalhealth.org for guidance on the next steps
This episode we have Kyle Szczypienski as our guest Co-Host, he is the owner operator of KCS Advanced machining services in Detroit, specializing in 5-Axis machining. His skill set and work ethic make him an industry leader and we are fortunate to have him on the show, discussing what it might be like to live on Mars, how he went from working in a shop to being the owner of one of the most advanced machine shops in Detroit. Also listen out for a great offer code for MariTools
Tony Clouser reveals all about his recent job interview, after being out of the job market for more than 20yrs, Tony is asked to go to a company for an interview, what happens next will shock you. We also chat about material handling and body odour
In this episode the MMM ( Master machine manufacturing ) brothers Nace and Geordan join the MTH guys and talk in depth about how they got into the business and explain what the "BOOM" is?! the brothers Providing some good laughs and moving moments about their lives in this industry . you can also follow them on IG @mmm.usa
Tony’s recent trip to Gosiger have the boys discussing Y-axis parting and prime turning. Alberts recent trip involves no shirts... ever. Can the guys work our how to use a half indexing turret? Listen to find out
Ken Spalding ( @zodiaceng ) is the guest host in this episode, so the guys talk about his background and where his journey started. Conversations about BMX and knifemaking are at the front, but some how the guys also get onto the subject of some magic beads.... listen to find out.
In this episode the team discuss deep hole drilling, scrap metal prices and whether there is a global recession coming. As always there is good humour and plenty of banter
The MTH team interview Kemal Alpay ( IG- @kalpay ) owner of RPM Corp, a machining specialist located in Modesto CA. Kemal tells about his first start and how he got to where he is now, the MTH team also invent the BBQ vest! Want to get involved? Go follow our Instagram account - @machinist_therapy_hotline and send us your ideas or suggestions, we would love to hear from you.
Episode 8 is all about the free balling conversation, the team jump into the acid and toxic world of electro platers and also talk about the benefits of a decent tooling sales engineer. Listen carefully for the special discount code hidden in the episode
In episode 7, the team talk to Elo aka @woman_machinist from instagram, discussing her background and posing questions about how she got into the trade and what it is like being a female in a male dominant industry, her experiences with CNC machines, wire EDM and other cool stuff. This was a real global discussion with this Podcast being recorded in 3 different countries and 4 different time zones!
The team talk about crims, toilet paper, dynamic milling and the word “machinist” - if you want to get involved send us a message with your topic
In this episode the boys talk to Alfred Lyon, one of the coolest cats on Instagram and arguably the original badass machinist! Imagine interviewing someone whilst they sat in a hot tub, that’s Alfred! You can see his work on Instagram by looking for his account @alfredlyon
Episode 4! The MTH boys discuss idiot proofing, jobs that broke us, tool libraries and coolant! Get ready for info and some serious belly laughs
Welcome to Episode 3, in this episode we discuss machine crashes, time management , crazy drawings and interview techniques.
Machinist Therapy Hotline Episode 2- we’ve picked 4 topics from our messages on Instagram - visit our page to find out the people that asked these questions
Episode 1 - An introduction to your hosts Shane Poole, Jody Tuckwell, Albert Raczynski and Tony Clouser. Direct contact anformation can be found on Instagram under the name @machinist_therapy_hotline
