BrainPick - Live Q&A with Matthias Wandel | I Like To Make Stuff

[@barrymccociner4105]

Host: "Thanks for being on the show." Matthias: "You're welcome." I laughed too hard at this. Was expecting the typical "Thanks for having me" response.

[@proberush]

they laughed too

[@JayBates]

I really enjoyed this episode. Thank you both for doing this.

[@MikeGusFifteen]

"Hey Matthias, thanks for being here!" "You're welcome."

[@mellamoakshay]

I was searching for this comment :D

[@Blakeusblades]

I loved the fact that he had a tape measure just casually on the computer ready to go when he needed to measure the desk! Love your work lol

[@billnoe8728]

thanks for doing this interview, I enjoy his videos even though most of what he makes I never will BUT I learn and that's never wasted. I have picked up several tips from Matthias Wandel and he has a subtle but great sense of humor.

[@JoeDavis82]

One of my favorite KZbin woodworking/engineering personalities! Excited

[@nickjm37fordel1]

This video makes Matthias a lot more interesting, in a good way.

[@taylorbledsoe6090]

welcome back to the "That makes sense" show

[@JasonToewsFTW]

Nice!

[@iamaioshi]

gaahaaa

[@dougprentice1363]

Gotcha, that makes sense.

[@AndrewHelgeCox]

Well he does make a hell of a lot of sense 😏.

[@MariaEngstrom]

Matthias about Rachel says with a smile: "Well, she hasn't been feeling terrible well lately. Nausea and whatnot". Seems there will be additions to the Wandel family. Congrats in advance! :)

[@phishy96]

doood...so awesome..Matthias talks more then you!, it was like u could barely get a word in! This by far has been the best Brainpick you have done thus far. Love Love Loved it!

[@woodfather]

Matthias, how long until you make the leap from eclectic woodworking genius; to full blown super villain bent on taking over the world?

[@rochat]

This is quite possibly the best question asked.

[@echarters]

Zackly. So you might not have noticed it has already been done. By bacteria.

[@HolzMichel]

up until now i was in a little bit of a quandary as to what to make of Matthias Wandel. now after watching this it gives me a new perspective and appreciation for the guy. some of his constructs i've been eyeing with a certain skepticism but now see that some of what he's done has a sound reasoning and certainly makes a degree of sense i didn't have before. this is a damn good series you have Bob and hope to see more of them. cheers mike

[@mikkosutube]

noitice the jar with (more than likely) home squeezed juice..says something about his down-to earthness..what a great guy..love his videos and the way that straighforwardly and articulately presents details.

[@mikkosutube]

that is how they make good wine..is it not?..and the more fungus between the toes the better the wine

[@rml015]

I love Matthias' discussion of the term "maker." I think he's spot on.

[@lukas228]

I realised that Mathias is very good in time management, all his actions are prioritized. Big respect, cause f.e. I dont have my own workshop and never will have but i'm wasting lot of time in front of my computer to watch woodworks videos.

[@acrocha1222]

Greg, I've seen your stuff a few times before, but I was searching google today for something or other and another vid of yours came up...when that was playing I saw the thumb nail for this one. OMG I love that you're doing this series. And you asked Matthias all the ?'s I had wondered about for quite some time now. Interesting to find out that he's so modest; still. Thank you. Count me as 1 very happy subscriber! :D

[@BrunoPonce]

As a mechanical engineer, I figured he was one as well. He puts on great vids. I like this vid in particular because he says a lot of things which ring true. Particularly if you read between the lines.

[@Dave51262]

Thanks Bob and Matthias for doing this. I really enjoyed it.

[@kimstuart-gregory1450]

Omg def got a baby Wandell hinted! Speaking of hints... I felt a bit sorry for you bob trying to wrap it up at the end lol. Another great brain pick!

[@SteveFrenchWoodNStuff]

I really enjoyed the interview. Thank you.

[@vladshmit]

"I have a trick" - this is exactly what I love in Matthias's videos. Sometimes I watch completely unrelated videos to what I do exactly by that reason.

[@MattDiresta]

Great job Bob and Mattias. Loved all the info and point of views. ✌️👍👊

[@rydude998]

Oh my god, this is so cool! I never knew all my favorite wood workers were connected! This is fantastic

[@apinakapinastorba]

About them 'Makers' and stuff. I think about the Tested channel guys. They do all that electronics stuff and 3D printing, but seeing them near of any other kinds of tools just makes me wish they don't kill themselves too badly. I think that you just pursue for what you need, have a desire for or just enjoy. Then you do what it takes, no big deal about it. My dad is an inspiration to me about that kind of mentality. He works in a hospital taking x-ray images. Then the machinery needs something, like a fixture or a radiation shield or anything. And he just makes it at home and brings that at work next day. No fuss, but lots of different techniques. Wood and plastic work, some metal casting and machining. And all kinds of projects for home.

[@jlpsuperfly]

Bob, we have to start another fundraiser to get Matthias a quieter mouse.

[@biancamorton4764]

stuff to print on your 3d printer: special knobs, switch plates etc :) for a better finish print it with abs and use an acetone vapor bath to make it smooth. 3D printers are for rapid prototyping and not for final product and with all the hype people are forgetting it. I do woodworking and have 3d printers but they dont mix very well being for different purposes.

[@RobbieEffler]

the common sense he answers the questions with is the best.. thanks matthias .. great show guys..

[@greenkitty79]

I rarely watch video that long but I am happy you made this interview kind of video, thanks for spending the time, both to you and to Matthias.

[@redfurydubstep]

Hey Mathias I have a quick story for you as well as a question. I say this in the least creepy way possible, but the other day I had a dream that i was walking around with some random guy and he told me, "we need to go to my house to pick up my brother", so i followed this random person to his house and all of the sudden YOU come out and join us, to which i go "YOUR BROTHER IS MATTHIAS WANDEL!?", followed by me blabbering to you about how you're the man and how i religiously watch your videos. You've been a huge inspiration to me when it comes to utilizing my math skills to make woodworking jigs and I cant thank you enough for posting all of the projects and videos that you've posted. My question for both of you is, how much of your time is devoted to making/planning out jigs vs actually putting a project together? I ask because i sometimes find myself designing a jig for a few days whereas if I did the project the hard way it'd probably take me just as long. Thanks again, huge fan of both of you! -Colin

[@pdrhodes68]

Question for next time: Mattias, do you have a day job? How much time do you spend in the shop and on videos? How do you have time to play in the shop so much, none of your projects seem to make much income (saleable). Other than fixing chairs for your in-laws, I'm sure that made a lot of points :)

[@1stage]

How did I miss this live? This is awesome! Big fan of Matthias!

[@afpwebworks]

I LIKE Matthias's approach to woodworking. I particularly was impressed by his attitude to CNC routing. As soon as people get those bloody things, they stop posting woodworking project builds and start doing ads for inventables. Soon there wont be anyone making things left on youtube. I do woodworking because it takes me AWAY from the computer where i sit all day long. I dont want to pass my woodworking on to a computer to do it for me. I like to get out of the office and into the workshop where computers, iphones etc are banned, making sawdust. Not holding a vaccuum over a computer driven router doing all the woodworking while i sit and watch.

[@ScrapwoodCity]

I acually loved the ukulele video! Awesome brainpick episode!

[@MikeMerzke]

Another great episode! I wish I could have tuned in live. I can understand only doing videos of certain projects because you think it will get views from a financial stand point, but doesn't that kind of limit creativity or make people think that they should only build something that they think will be accepted. It seems like so many channels now are almost seem forced because they are trying to put out a weekly video instead of just documenting or trying to teach what they are passionate about. Just a thought... keep up the good work and I enjoy watching both of your channels!

[@SavvasPapasavva]

Interesting discussion. This is also probably the longest video I've ever watched on KZbin. Lol.

[@MattDiresta]

Great job Bob and Mattias. Loved all the info and point of views.

[@simonnicholson5913]

Thanks Bob and Matthias. I'd have liked to catch this one when it was live but the timezone difference made it impractical. Just want to say thanks for the inspiration for so many projects - most of which I'm yet to try. I think I actually enjoy watching the videos more than making things myself; it's quicker and easier and still as satisfying seeing a project come together.

[@mcearl8073]

I found the "maker" conversation particularly interesting. I've only recently began hearing the term "maker used in the past few months as I watch more KZbin channels. I suppose I've always been a "maker" and a full time leatherworker. I guess we've always called ourselfs craftsmen. It did seem like a hipster term. I think what is cool about living in this day and age is that it's fairly easy to teach yourself a new craft or trade as long as you have a bit of mechanical ability and an Internet connection. I get people all the time asking who taught me and I say I taught myself, which I suppose isn't that accurate. I'd like to maybe start doing some videos in 2016 but I need to do a few practice runs and test my camera and editing abilities.

[@didaloca]

Have a shot every time he says "makes sense".

[@just.some.dud3]

Hahaha, great interview. Matthias, you are a nut. Loved it, Bob. :)

[@Andyjpro]

I think the problem with musical instrument builds is that there are so many subtle things about stringed instruments regarding style and sound that someone who isn't immersed in that world/culture would easily miss. I love Matthias' videos, and to see a new approach to things is refreshing, but I won't be sad if he doesn't make another instrument. There are other lutherie videos out there that are very good.

[@Le_Guigster]

Very interesting as usual! Good work from both of you! Also it could make for a good drinking game: a shot whenever Bob says "yeah it makes sense", and a shot whenever Matthias disses something (with good arguments every time) :D

[@dstarr3]

It'll be fascinating to learn exactly how many Ph.Ds in engineering he has!

[@woodfather]

I think the best part was easily the 'makers= hipsters' line :-)

[@benparkin7884]

holy shit he worked at rim and went to university of waterloo, i live in kitchener waterloo. i wonder if he still lives in the area

[@RiGGeN83]

Q > Matthias : Are you planning on making more educational videos , like The gyro effect explained, the inducion and the dcmotor, etc etc, o some tutorials like the sketchup ones? (thank you and sory for my bad english) . Andres.

[@simplediyr]

What happened to this show? Just fond it and I love it. Will it resume or is it canceled?

[@Iliketomakestuff]

+Joey Medina It has become an audio only podcast. I haven't put out a new episode in a while, but there's one in the works. www.iliketomakestuff.com/brainpick

[@simplediyr]

+I Like To Make Stuff Ah ok. I liked the video version but audio is good. Thanks.

[@meinbrazil]

+I Like To Make Stuff makes sense

[@Iliketomakestuff]

***** yup.

[@meinbrazil]

Lol. Good stuff man. I enjoyed the video.

[@rickharms1]

Cutting out rc plane ribs and formers is a great application for cnc, especially for scale.

[@jcrm05]

Big fan of Matthias videos, I also think he is a genius and I loved this interview, I know it was a while ago, but well done Bob! By the way, I have recently become a fan of I Like to Make Stuff too, you make very easy to follow and helpful videos. Cheers man!

[@MakerNoKY]

Thanks Bob and Matthias I enjoyed that.

[@fitulus]

Matthias Wandel What were your studies at school? How did you managed to be that skilled?

[@TheLastHonk]

Matthias is awesome! I don't even do woodworking, and I love his videos.

[@AndreaArzensek]

Talking about useful things was fun...I immediately remembered how I needed 9ft tall guillotine I built :D Great discussion with Matthias!

[@Maggie365]

Love that Matthias Wandel says that ***** is one of the guys he loves watching. That makes me really happy. My two favourite wood workers.

[@joeshort2460]

In a previous video, you mentioned a desire to build a 20" bandsaw. Is there any plan for this to get off the ground?

[@M3iscool]

"Okay, the cheapest place to get the parts for a thickness planer, is a thickness planer." Lol

[@gooddoogs]

Great interview. Really enjoyed, thanks

[@WoodenCreationz]

Do you have plans of ever using your new kreg jig Pocket hole device for future projects? Or is it going to end up being a doorstop?

[@rhwoodshop]

Hey Mathias and Bob, when first started KZbin woodworking videos, did you ever find yourself experiencing burnout to where you weren't having fun doing it or was it a passion the whole time that drove you to do more each week???

[@ugoleftillgorite]

Asking for a friend, right? :)

[@rhwoodshop]

No, asking for myself. Last year was a little difficult for me to keep going sometimes. The wintertime causes that because the motivation to get out in the shop is a little more difficult to come by. too cold and time constraints with a full-time job make it difficult sometimes.

[@ugoleftillgorite]

Just messin' with ya. I admire anyone with the initiative to not only consistently make projects, but also take the time to document it, edit the videos, and in general throw themselves to the wolves of the internet. Keep it up man, I really enjoy your videos. Much love from Tulsa.

[@antmallett6065]

***** Interesting précis; I think many KZbinrs could learn something from your comment.

[@TheMarcball]

this is gonna be great, tahnks for arranging it !

[@trinitycareerinstitute9810]

I've got a form 1+ that has good High deff (.025mm layers) and use the direct castable resin and then do a lost "wax" casting of brass, bronze, silver or gold. Brass and bronze for hand finished machine parts etc.

[@ShaunBrownintheworkshop]

Bob/Matthias this is my favorite episodes to date. I wish I would have caught it live.

[@mfwoodshop]

Good interview

[@Bigwingrider1800]

CNC machine is the best way accurate good to the cad. Usually no problem in the end , not sq,fit and function. Lets face it its all about design. Its never about the time. At least for me. Its great to see the puzzle fit.

[@SterlingsWoodcrafts]

Very enlightening Thanks for sharing Bob

[@dozerjohn]

Bob, when will the audio version be available on the site? Nothing in the RSS feed.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

John Grammaticus working on it. I'm too busy for my own good :)

[@dozerjohn]

I Like To Make Stuff Ok man, I understand, I'll hold off with a request for "Let's learn arduino together" series for now then.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

John Grammaticus No!! Bug me about it, because I'd love to do that, seriously!! Keep me motivated and on it!

[@matte5601]

THIS IS LEGENDARY.

[@letrelaxes]

i just start the one woodworking hope all of you recommend thanks (from cambodia)

[@djtecthreat]

I appreciate his stance on education.

[@stevieravon]

Have you considered a thickness sander with drum on the bottom so dust falls away needing less dust collection?

[@lilypower]

Oh, im so looking forward to this one, bob please release the audio one quick :)

[@DJULTRA7]

Matthias, how is it that your gears come out so perfect when you make them? What is your secret?

[@WoodenCreationz]

Can you do some more videos with your 3d Pantorouter? Really would like to see some more ideas. :-)

[@Tradekraft]

I had the same experience with a $20 table saw that I lost by 2 minutes. I left with a belt sander and another angle grinder

[@brukernavnfettsjit]

Very good Q&A! I subscribe to all the channels you mentioned (except for the two success stories you dropped in the beginning), funny to hear we both get a kick out of Colin Furze haha!

[@TheRockonist]

OMG I found these two guys separately and they actually knew each other!

[@baschultz10]

Hi Matthias! Any plans to build a massive workshop like the one Alain Vaillancourt has done lately? Thanks! - Brett from TN

[@matthiasburger2315]

12:10 ;) And I like this interview especially for its common sense aspects.

[@icarus901]

Uhoh. Matthias mentioned glue and joint strength. Everyone, grab your pitchforks and torches! Hahah. Joking, obviously.

[@donovanstech7167]

Hi!! I really love watching your videos. Im trying to figure out how and witch, cnc machine and 3d printer i should use. Im taking my time to learn. But i cant wait to get whats in my head out into the world!

[@AdityaMehendale]

At one point ( 38:37 Ref: Raspberry Pi) you mention "none of this Unity crap". What Unity are you talking about? - have I missed something?

[@ethanyoung9920]

How was having your siren on tv

[@freewoodencrosses]

for what its worth: I play the guitar , but have no interest in making a ukelele. I bought the marble machine , but did not get very far, because I had not completed the box joint jig which I also bought. I screwed that plan up by not printing it correctly so the dimension never were the same as the full layout. I still want to get this done, but I have to do production every day and it is on a table gathering dust . I admire most all what Matt has done, and I really wish he were my next door neighbor. I find him serious, but still amusing.

[@theds2003]

nice get looking forward TO THIS ONE

[@BROFICT]

Any suggestions about how to make a stable structure out of palest like a deck

[@fastline100]

Matthias, thank you sharing all your projects! I'm a development engineer and really enjoy your videos. Did you study mechanical engineering at college?

[@matthewgarcia7376]

Hey wadya know? I've been following Mathias since he did a box joined ukulele case. Small world keeps on getting smaller

[@ChrisTittiger]

Yep. That makes sense.

[@sworcester1]

@44:30ish, Mattias mentions that not a lot of home improvement shows do a good job of conveying viewer relationship to their project. I agree with this mostly, but have actually found one that does an AMZZING job: Holmes Inspection. :D

[@jim_no_rulers]

baby matthias? :)

[@joe5938]

That's what I got out of that hint

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Yeah, I didn't want put him on the spot.. But me too :)

[@solasta]

Wasnt aware of the Ukulele videos- now going to watch them....

[@andrewwaters2354]

Great video!It'd be awesome if this was available on podcast Bob!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

It is! www.iliketomakestuff.com/brainpick/ :) This episode will be up this week hopefully.

[@Goobriel]

Wait! Its called a vlog because it's a Video log. My life is now complete!

[@jakobkrabbenrregaard81]

Some links to some of the more unknown channels you are takling about?

[@inventingdreams8649]

Big Fan. Band saw mills seem slow and less effective than a circular carbide blade would. Have you considered making a mill from large circular type blades?

[@thevolpstar18]

Love both of you guys

[@jscancella]

Do you have any plans for making your own Lathe?

[@12345NoNamesLeft]

John Scancella He's answered that a dozen times since I've been watching.He already has a lathe, he doesn't use itHe likes stuff that does stuff not decorative items.He doesn't need to build another.But if you want one, go build oneStart with pillow blocks and pulleys, maybe some wood or angle iron or channel iron.A little time in the hardware store and you've got one.

[@antmallett6065]

12345NoNamesLeft Are you his PR person, tasked with deflecting already asked questions?

[@raulciprianoyahoo]

he finally built one.

[@GadgetAddict]

I would have asked why he's so aggressive in the comment section of his videos. He's "always right" and very rude. Would be nice if he could open up his mind to other peoples ideas. Good videos though :)

[@Ed19601]

Ofcourse he is always right..... He built it

[@seanfyodorovich5230]

German people are direct. We mistake that as "rudeness" here. I have a German friend who is like that-- he doesn't beat around the bush but he also rarely means offense.

[@MrChillder]

he could use his cnc machine to make more cnc machines

[@MyNicko123]

are you moving your whole operation to you you big shed ?