Machinist Therapy Hotline

Where is your moral compass? could you turn away millions of dollars because the gut feel isn't there? Lets discuss! Welcome to the machinist therapy hotline - call us with your problems

Recorded on New Years eve 2023 - just when you thought we would never do another episode, bang! More of a catch up between hosts and planning around the future of the MTH for 2024, we are geared up and ready to get into it.

We decided that there was no point in making excuses for our absence in recent months, so we unashamedly just.... Get on with the podcast! Today we discuss compressors, robots, dream demons and dead dogs. Welcome to machinist therapy hotline, the phonelines are open!

This week we talk to David McClure ( insta @cnccuttingedge ) an out there guy who enjoys sticking dildos to cnc milling machines. He walks us through the parts of his life that led him to where he is now. Also the usual BS from the MTH.... Welcome to machinist therapy hotline, the phonelines are open!

Is it possible to pass an audit by putting a fuel can and matches on a table? Can Dan show us how small, small is? and what happens when a bear walks into a bar? Welcome to Machinist Therapy Hotline - we are open to take your calls

This week the guys talk to Sean Miksys, co founder of Great Lakes Machining, a self proclaimed jack of all trades…. Master of none, this is the dude who walked away from a beautiful private funded shop to explore more about his life. Drinking issues and other things arise. Get strapped in, this one's a goody. Welcome to the Machinist Therapy Hotline

We have a new guy joining the Team!! 3 becomes 4 again. Welcome to the club Dan..... Dan Rudolph has years of experience in the manufacturing world. A family business owner making quality product for the medical sector. This is Machinist Therapy Hotline, we are open to take your calls.

Tony, Shane and Jody talk openly about how the dynamic of the #instamachinist community has changed with the evolution of instagram, not necessarily for the better. Also discussing new machines and getting automation specialists to do the robot. This is the Machinist Therapy Hotline, the phone lines are open! If you would like to give us some feedback, feel free to contact us here -> machinisttherapyhotline@gmail.com

The guys finally get the time to sit down and talk shop. Jody's recent health scare comes up, Tony's new machine and Shane shares some info. All with the usual twist of humour and skilled knowledge. Welcome to machinist therapy hotline, we are ready to take your call #machinisttherapyhotline #manufacturingpodcast #instamachinist

Finishing off 2021, the MTH crew provide some shop talk and some cutting edge tools like the TC2000 swarf conveyor. Chuck in some swiss machining and some all round silliness and you have yourself a true MTH podcast! Thanks as always for listening! feedback and suggestions are always welcome, send your emails to machinisttherapyhotline@gmail.com

After a little break away from the glamorous podcast lifestyle, the guys are back to catch up and see what's what in the world of machining and everyday engineering. A question that really needed to be answered.... did Tony buy a new machine? This is the Machinist Therapy Hotline, the phone lines are open! If you would like to give us some feedback, feel free to contact us here -> machinisttherapyhotline@gmail.com

This week the guys discuss tony's Okuma breakdown and the way in which the Gosiger service technician has approached the diagnosis, this also happens to be the very first episode that the MTH crew have recorded for YouTube. As always, there is the smattering of humour and the random rants! Welcome to Machinist Therapy hotline - we are open for discussion You can find us on: Instagram @machinist_therapy_hotline YouTube - Machinist Therapy Hotline #instamachinist #machinisttherapyhotline

This week we had the pleasure of chatting with Brandon Bebault, a self proclaimed tinkerer/machinist and mad scientist - Heres what he had to say: "Blue collar for life and 11 years in, love anything high voltage or anything mechanical rated in killonewtons, kilowatts or tons born and raised in Palmdale with the B2 and SR-71 parked a few blocks away. My forte is programming for multiaxis lathes (mill/turns) and Most of my experience is with the aerospace and some tool and die. travelled this country and others working as an applications engineer for multiple machine tool companies . I reside now in Oakland, California aka the “Modern Day Wild West” . Welcome to Machinist Therapy Hotline ☎️

This week we chat to Aaron Morrill aka The Cnc repair man “I grew up working on Cnc machines with my father. I’ve learned lots along the way and want to share what I know. Instagram has been a great way to meet and help other people. I’ve realized the need for more info online and easy access to parts. I want to be able to help you out by pointing you to a video about your problem with a link to the part you need to fix your problem #goals!” - Welcome to the Machinist Therapy Hotline

This week we talk to Mark Gregory Catano, Technical Manager for Hangsterfer's Laboratories, specialising in metal cutting fluids and coolants, mark has 20 + years in the industry and is a wealth of knowledge on the subject. He walks us through some of the key factors that should look out for to keep your coolant in tip top shape! you can find Mark on Instagram ( @coolantman_mark ) Welcome to Machinist Therapy Hotline

This week we chat to Denis lecouffe, owner of FFMetalworks. Denis has been machining since 2008, starting his career in aerospace, then he went on to work with trains, boats, heavy equipment and now he has been led to the automotive industry. He also runs a personal shop, which has a Haas VF2, Okuma Cadet, First knee mill and Dean, Smith and Grace lathe. Originally from Moncton, New Brunswick moved to Edmonton, Alberta and now Ottawa, Ontario area. Welcome to Machinist Therapy Hotline Today's session is open

We sit down and talk with Troy Donovan, a specialist facade designer based in Sydney Australia, Troy explains how the connection between machining and Architecture is a lot closer than you thought, we also discuss the intricacies of creating extrusion dies and of course Troy has to answer the now infamous John Wick question! If you would like to see more of Troys work then you can find him on Instagram @the_donnies Welcome to Machinist Therapy Hotline

This week we meet Brandon Sudiswa his IG is @machineshopoutlaw A completely random dude that enjoys the manufacturing side of things. Learning new processes as he goes with the help of Instagram friends, Youtube, and Google. When he's not doing day job stuff he is working on a side hustle EDC Outlaw bringing modified/customized quality hand tools to everyone. All while trying to keep a good life balance and spending time with hie awesome wife Jodi and 2 fast growing boys Adam and Landon - Welcome to Machinist Therapy Hotline Want to be part of the conversation? then get in touch via https://linktr.ee/MTH2019 #machinisttherapyhotline #manufacturing #engineering #instamachinist #mth2021 #manufacturingpodcast #podcast #machining

On this episode we have David Hernandez on (aka @cncbigdog) as he talks through how he got into the machining world and what that meant to him, having a boss that cares and what its like to suddenly have to look for a new job after more than 20 yrs. A great guy who works hard and has amazing hair. Welcome to Machinist Therapy Hotline. Want to support the podcast, then visit their instagram account @machinist_therapy_hotline and click the link in the bio to get some cool merchandise

This week the guys discuss the stresses of purchasing new machines, they also go into why people will leave a company, is it wage based or is it opportunity based or maybe its neither? also add microscopes, air fryers and checking surface finishes with your finger nails, welcome to the machinist therapy hotline! we are open for discussion. As always you can contact the team via machinisttherapyhotline@gmail.com or DM via instagram @machinist_therapy_hotline

With Albert away sick, the guys decide to by pass machining and discuss politics, keyboards, lights from the hills and vasectomies. NOTE* The views discussed on this bonus episode are purely opinion based, If you are easily offended, then this might not be the episode for you

In this episode the guys talk with Gavin Clair from Nu-Press in Cardiff, NSW, Australia. Gavin is a 31yr old production engineer who loves manufacturing and the intricacies of machining problems, he opens up about the struggles of running a large shop and how he has developed macros that work with the machine and the operator. how to deal with stress and how to understand swedish magic tricks. For more information follow our instagram page @machinist_therapy_hotline

This week the team talk about ERP systems, odd threads and goats! Boomer also brings along his keyboard to get into the musical spirit. As always the guys attempt to answer questions in a relatable fashion and put their unique spin the topics discussed. If you would like to get involved in the chat then flick us an email machinisttherapyhotline@gmail.com #mth #machinisttherapyhotline #manufacturingpodcast

On this episode we speak with the super fast guy Matt Sackman, he started with Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) in 2013 as a clutch assistant/tyre specialist on Antron Brown’s Matco Tools Top Fuel dragster. He was promoted to cylinder head specialist in 2018. As a cylinder head specialist, Sackman works with NHRA Top Fuel cars. A Top Fuel dragster is the fastest accelerating car in the world, with some reaching 335 miles per hour. He tells us what its like to hit those speeds and what it takes to be the best!

Having builders in your shop can be a challenge especially when you are trying to still produce components, Jody explains his current struggles as he gets the foundation ready for the new machine arrival. The team also discuss the MTH Photo a Day ( #MTHPAD ) posts and how great it is to get everybody involved and as the US election gets closer the guys decided to chuck their opinions in the hat, watch out! Don't forget to hit the subscribe button

In this episode we have Brandon Mathis as our guest, he is a sales manager for Ellison Technologies in the United States of America, based just outside of Nashville, he is selling Doosan machines and other types of machine tools. We openly discuss topics such as machine tool pricing, where the industry is going and how to play the trumpet. Brandon is a great guy with heaps of experience in the machine tool industry - go check out his instagram page @ubmathis

Albert finally discusses the issues he has been having with DMG MORI, when customer Service should be king but unfortunately Albert has been dumped on, the team discuss where it went wrong and what DMG MORI could have done better. They also get funky with their first tool and we wonder who is at the door? The Machinist Therapy Hotline is in session!

We catch up with Ryan Bankel, owner of IMAGO manufacturing an ISO certified, 100% Solar Powered, precision CNC machining company specializing in short to mid-range production of CNC parts with milled features.  With over 30 years of machining experience in a variety of applications, Ryan spearheads the Imago movement to revolutionize precision machining, one order at a time. Proud father to Chloe and Leo, husband of 20 years to wife, Carrie, imitation fly fisherman and land- locked surfer. We talk shop, love, how to actually pronounce his business name and all things machining, this podcast is truly a love story unfolding!!

Motivating people can be difficult, the boys try to tackle this subject the only way they know how, full on and with no sugar coating! Tony explains how he managed to fix his coolant pump for free (in the end) and albert drives his car during the podcast, most likely towards a sandwich shop. Welcome aboard episode 31, we suggest not getting off once its departed as its going way too fast. Thanks for listening and remember if you want to get involved then email us via our bio on the instagram page

The retirement episode, knowing that eventually we will all hit a certain age where retirement will be only around the corner, the team decide to have a go at attacking it head on. As per usual, there's a some deep conversations but plenty of laughs along the way too.

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 knows whilst also extracting some key trade secrets from him - here we go, Machinist Therapy Hotline is open for business : “Smoking marijuana, eating Cheetos, and masturbating do not constitute plans in my book”

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 episode 

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. 

If you get offended easily, this might be the special episode to miss. The team do not do much talking about machining but more about the top 5 things you probably don't know about each of the team, be warned, some are cringe worthy!  Happy holidays and we will see you in the new year

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