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
Visit my website for FAQ, a list of my machines, my products and some project documentations:
gtwr.de/
Consider supporting me on Patreon:
www.patreon.com/stefangtwr
I post very regular on Instagram:
stefan_gtwr
#practitioner_of_the_mechanical_arts

[@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.

[@mjshorty19]

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!

[@WilliamPayneNZ]

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

[@adamthemachinist]

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

[@testboga5991]

Myself and the guild of scalp surgeons send their regards

[@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.

[@fpoastro]

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

[@dieterlaes9838]

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.

[@StefanGotteswinter]

agree!

[@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.

[@321mann9]

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

[@fullmetalpenguin]

No need to apologize for your answers being a bit disjointed, Stefan; by keeping things slightly less structured we get a better insight into your thought process. Thanks for this, and I wish you a happy and prosperous 2024!

[@PiotrSarnacki]

I really like your no-bullshit approach about sponsors, tool reviews etc. I wouldn't mind if you accepted some tools for a review once in a while, but some youtube channels indeed changed from "machining content" to "let me show you a new tool I got for free".

[@emiliog.4432]

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

[@FCleff]

Stefan, I believe you must be the patron Saint of "learning by doing". IMHO, these videos are inspirational in that respect. Gluckliches Neues Jahr! F.C.

[@brandontscheschlog]

You did a great job telling your story. I can see where at one point or another you felt like you were wandering. I assure you that wasnt the case as we expected end enjoy your style of story time. I especially enjoyed hearing your journey and how you have evolved through the machines and your education. Thanks for taking the time to make this video

[@zsigmondkara]

As a fellow Enterprise enjoyer, I wish I could like the video more than once! Happy new year and good luck with your Selbstständigkeit!

[@samueladams7064]

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

[@TomChame]

Excellent, thanks and all the best for the new year.

[@samcoote9653]

Its honestly kind of nostalgic watching you talk about your old machines, I still remember the engraver/pantograph, gorgeous machine, but I understand why you got rid of it. I remember you moglice'ing the import lathe, man I loved that thing. When I got my oprimum benchtop lathe I wanted to modify everything on it because of your videos, really made me realise that you can make import stuff work just fine for hobby stuff. Thanks for years of quality content Stefan.

[@samcoote9653]

I was wondering if I had imagined the shaper until you mentioned it! That was a cool machine too! That was my introduction to shapers even existing! The sound of the chips peeling off and watching that head run was mesmerizing.

[@mchiodox69]

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

[@youpattube1]

This was a very interesting video. And I also found it to be relaxing, along the lines of comfort food.

[@ChazzC]

Thanks for the info & updates, Stefan. Looking forward to this year's projects.

[@Ekanselter]

Thank you Stefan. I enjoyed the time spent. Wish you best in your business!

[@MgBaggg]

Happy new year Stefan, looking forward to all your awesome content to come this year!

[@karlsorensen3214]

Thank you for another spectacular video. I like pretty much everything about it!

[@smalcstein]

Steffan you really are a wonderful bundle of wisdom.

[@ImolaS3]

Fantastic! very interesting and loved the long format

[@billdoodson4232]

Another great video Stefan. I can't do one of these in one go, but find them perfect for dipping in and out of. Your comment on employees struck a big nerve. I always used to say that my job would have been so much easier without staff. As usual 20% of them would take 80% of your time.

[@karlsorensen3214]

And all the personal and technical details. Thanks again!

[@mr.b2232]

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

[@claytonpalsson3104]

Wishing you the best. I've loved your videos. Your path to the present was fun to hear.

[@bin_chicken80]

Interesting stuff Stefan. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge.

[@JB-ol4vz]

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

[@StefanGotteswinter]

Thanks! I try to remember where i come from, and that i know only what i know because friendly humans with great attitude helped me along the way. And I try to be the same.

[@jameskilpatrick7790]

Happy new year, and congratulations on striking out on your own, Stefan. We all look forward to the videos that you share as you go forward. Cheers!

[@alienmicrowaves]

Great video, enjoyed watching it a lot. The way you talk about stuff is really captivating.

[@DavidR8]

Happy New Year Stefan. Appreciate your time to answer such a wide range of questions.

[@neilh2150]

Happy one more revolution around the Sun Stefan, Thankyou for the interaction side of your videos,I've learned alot and hope to learn more! Best wishes for your continued success as a practicioner of the maching arts.

[@JohnBare747]

Thank you Stefan for the most interesting talk on the machine progression in your shop. Best wishes for the new year and on your solo business venture.

[@pauldorman]

Thank you for such a great video, and thank you for sharing your work and experience with us all.I feel certain you will have a satisfying and busy 2024!

[@normshafer2243]

Thank you for taking the time to answer questions and show us your shop and machines. All the best to you in 2024! Norm in Arizona

[@tombellus8986]

Very good video, superb content and a joy to watch. Best wishes for a healthy and prosperous new year

[@Jbomb-ep4jr]

Happy New Year, Stefan I’m excited to follow along in your journey

[@richardlincoln8438]

Thank You Stefan. I could finally budget the time to watch this very interesting episode of Your channel. Best Wishes.

[@garychaplin9861]

Many thanks for all the insights and explanations, super interesting to get your take on so many aspects of your work.

[@markcaroll363]

Happy New Year. Thank you for all the great videos.

[@garysgarage101]

I just spent 2 plus hours watching your video. Loved every second. It’s a real testament of how great you are! Thank you for putting the time in for us to enjoy.

[@RookieLock]

Thanks for covering my question.. Another great q&a and another year behind us.. Wish you a great 2024. Take care Stefan !

[@hansenprecision9390]

Good luck on having your own shop. I’m certain you will do well !!! Thanks for the always great videos.

[@edpopelas2844]

Educational and entertaining all in one. Certainly enjoyed your trip through your previous machines. The bleeping was bleeping funny! 😆

[@BTSensei]

Happy New Year, Stefan! Thanks for all the videos in 2023! Best wishes and good luck in 2024! ⭐🙂👍

[@dineshtalreja6005]

Learnt a lot. Thanks and all the best.

[@garyc5483]

Great Vlog Stefan. I appreciate you taking the time to answer questions as you do. Very entertaining. Have a Happy & prosperous New Year. ATB. regards from the UK

[@chrismayer8990]

Vielen Dank für das Video. Ich wollte eigentlich nur ne halbe Stunde schauen konnte aber nicht aufhören. War super Interessant und lehrreich!

[@chrismate2805]

Very valuable information, have a good day.

[@carlhitchon1009]

Very good episode Stefan. I can listen to you hours and not get bored. There always something fresh/different and this was no exception

[@keithnicklin8819]

Very interesting video Stefan. I hope you have every success in your new venture,

[@TorgeirFredriksen]

Thank you, Stefan. Well worth watching. I didn't ask any of the questions but still enjoyed it.

[@user-qs8mc6lj6e]

Really enjoyed this video Stefan , Best wishes to you. Please continue. What I like is your honesty about your journey in your work life. Things that worked and things that didn't. We have all been there. I'm 72 , still running my company in the UK and still learning..

[@FolichonC]

Happy New Year ! Wonderful video ! I have been watching your work at every opportunity since 2019. As well, I watch Robin Renzetti's work. You have both, as well as others, inspired me to keep creating new ideas and repairing old ones. I hope you both continue sharing your ideas and skills in this way that you do. Thank you, sincerely, for the gift you have shared with so many creative people trying to express themselves ! Tim Parker Seattle, WA. USA

[@greenshortscouk]

Great video, I very much enjoyed the "Machine history/journey" section. All the best Howie

[@TrPrecisionMachining]

good video Stefan..thanks for your time

[@bronsonburnell4041]

Love the videos. Hope 2024 in the shop is good to you.

[@darinspicer2753]

Stefan. Always find your videos informative keep up the good work. Thank you.

[@Joel-st5uw]

Thank you for taking the time to sit down and answer questions (on several occasions, nonetheless)! I don't remember exactly when I switched to KZbin for entertainment, but your trip down "machine memory lane" (which I thoroughly enjoyed) reminded me that it's been a while because I remember almost all of the "youtube era" machines. I just want to say that I enjoy and appreciate your content SO much. This one had me laughing and cackling throughout because I absolutely appreciate your sense of humor and storytelling style. The experience you share is fantastically inspiring. Thanks for kicking my year off to a warm start filled with laughs.

[@mikemichelizzi2023]

Happy new year and thank you for all you do to contribute to the machinist community! I didn’t realize how much commenting mattered on KZbin, so I’ll try to be better about that to support you guys.

[@v3ctors69]

Then let's feed that beast. Appreciate what you do, thanks for answering our questions and letting us have a glimpse into your machine shop.

[@bigwave_dave8468]

Stefan, thank you for sharing so much. Like some others, I'm not a machinist but I play one at home. I've learned so much from watching your videos and methods and find great joy watching your work. I wish you health and prosperity in the new year and have no doubt your new venture will find continued success. Cheers!

[@jasonhill2180]

Somehow, I missed hearing about the sabbatical earlier last year. That's great to hear, and I'm very happy for you with a touch of envy! I wish you the best in 2024 and will continue looking forward to future videos!

[@febobartoli]

Thanks for the great information as always

[@SmaulPart-pb5hm]

I admire your courage striking out on your own. Viel glück.

[@wavetwo2171]

Thanks for the video! It's a real motivation for machinists.

[@shawnhuk]

Well man, I got through the whole thing in one sitting. Very interesting to hear the history and behind the scenes stuff. You’re one of only two patrons I support. I wish you the best on your own. I tried the machining on my own for a year and wound up partnering with my aerospace customer. It’s been a busy few months but hoping 2024 is positive, profitable, and prosperous.

[@RaminCreate]

learn so many things from you, Thank you and happy new year

[@mhc6777]

Thanks Stefan, great insight into setting up a 'working' workshop while maintaining your 'hobby' side of machining and machines

[@noberet]

Thank you Stefan! Very informative.

[@vytrox]

Frohes neues Jahr! Danke für alles was ich mitnehmen durfte! Mach es gut Stefan, weiter so!

[@ROBRENZ]

Enjoyed Stefan! ATB, Robin

[@stevecollier21]

That was really interesting. Thank you!

[@Arthur-ue5vz]

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

[@jimbenning2814]

your excellent content and presentation should overrule the algorithm. keep up the great work and I'll keep watching and interacting

[@624Dudley]

Thank you Stefan, that was an enjoyable Q&A journey. I always, always learn something from your video presentations, and of course this was no exception! For one thing, you have reinforced what I already suspected: I really must improve my game regarding scientific speeds-and-feeds decisions. 🤨 It’s good to know that many of your machine purchases were motivated by a quest for knowledge rather than pure business reasons. No doubt you will keep learning and improving over a lifetime. As I’ve said before, thank you for producing cerebral content, and I wish you a very happy, healthy, and prosperous new year!

[@bkoholliston]

Thank you for that video Stefan! I had to break up my watching time a bit for the long format but I found that to be a good video with lots of good ideas.

[@adhawk5632]

Looking forward to the new year, thanks for sharing stefan. Happy 2024👍👌🇦🇺

[@bertblankenstein3738]

Appreciate the honest Q and A video.

[@mvadu]

Wish you a great year ahead Stefan, wishing you a great success as being self employed..

[@Ryan-dz3jo]

Fantastic information, thank you.

[@samcoote9653]

Best wishes being out on your own Stefan, I don't think you will have a problem at all, your attention to detail is something that clients really want these days! Congrats mate!

[@twowheels90]

Enjoyed your video on a long ride home! Thanks for sharing

[@davidperry6360]

Great stuff! So glad you’re able to do what you love, hopefully that means more of your videos for me! Haha

[@antesdedormirmanu6789]

Tanks to you for your time Mr Gotteswinter... :)

[@jackjr473]

This was a great way to get to know you better and your skills as a machinist.

[@crichtonbruce4329]

Happy And successful New Year Stefan, may all your projects be within tolerance.

[@jdmccorful]

Nice talk! Happy New Year!

[@valkman761]

Thank you Stefan for all your answers. Regarding Xometry, company I work for uses them somewhat often for fixtures and small quantity orders and the quality is occasionally very poor. On top of that, the lead time is even worse. If there was an option, a small shop nearby like yours, I would probably try to convince somebody to try it out.

[@StefanGotteswinter]

Beeing on the customer side of xometry, i got some comedic bad parts in my hands too. i always prefer direct B2B business instead of a service provider, but its just darn convenient 🤣

[@perrypark8485]

Always learn something thanks for the video 😊

[@bobtherat99]

Thanks for making this video.

[@mueslitopf]

erstaunlich kurzweilig :) Viel Erfolg für 2024!

[@f.g.hammer6814]

Happy new year. Thanks a lot for your videos. You are my rock star machinist with your long hair!

[@93Martin]

I don't remember what question I threw into the pot, but obviously you didn't need any more. I've been following for a few years now and didn't realize I was around to see the first customer part! Great video and thanks for sharing

[@AlsanPine]

i love enterprise. i have no idea why it became cool to hate it. ds9 has a special place in my heart as well.

[@greglaroche1753]

Glad to hear that you are continuing on with your own shop. I always thought you wood.