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Harrison Stone started his welding business at 24, but staying in the trade has meant learning how to work through serious health challenges, protect himself on the job, and build income beyond just welding.If you're a welder thinking about going out on your own, getting into mobile work, or trying to build a business that can survive real-life setbacks, this episode will give you a more honest picture of what that path looks like.In this episode, you’ll learn:• How Harrison went from welding school to running his own business in just a few years• Why safety, respirators, and pacing matter more when your health is already working against you• What mobile welders need to understand about overhead, helpers, tool costs, and jobsite prep• How Harrison uses social media to land brand deals and create income outside of fabrication jobs• Why younger welders should think beyond one paycheck and build multiple income streams earlyHarrison Stone is a welder, fabricator, and business owner who built his operation out of his grandfather’s old shop while navigating POTS and the physical demands of welding work. He has experience in TIG production welding, fabrication, mobile jobs, and content creation for welding and tool brands. His story stands out because it gives listeners a realistic look at building a welding business while dealing with health challenges, overhead, and the pressure to keep moving forward.Sponsors:Save 20% on American Welding Program courses with code WELD20 at AmericanWeldingProgram.org.Connect with Harrison Stone:Instagram: @harrisonstoneWebsite: ahweldingservices.comConnect with Beau Wigington:Instagram: @beaudiditweldingDownload the WELD App: iOS: https://foxly.link/m6jqqaAndroid: https://foxly.link/cYEXjLSubscribe for weekly episodes from the welding world. New episode every week.If this show has helped your career, leaving a 5-star review where you listen to your podcasts takes 30 seconds and helps other welders find it.

In this episode, host Beau Wigington chats with Aaron Wulk about his path from race team fabrication to welding education and metal art, how competitions like SkillsUSA shape the industry, and why putting your work out into the world matters even when you are not chasing attention. Aaron also shares practical advice on learning welding, understanding metallurgy, choosing materials for sculpture, and preparing for competition.Save 20% On Related American Welding Program Courses With WELD20Use code WELD20 at checkout for eligible courses - https://foxly.link/9T3dtc Connect with Aaron WulkLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-wulk-cwi-cwe-648958151  Instagram - @black_mirror_sculptures https://www.instagram.com/black_mirror_sculptures/ Connect with Beau WigingtonInstagram: @beaudiditwelding — https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington  E-mail: beauw@weld.com

In this episode, host Beau Wigington chats with Chuck Faught from Flametech Scorpion about what it really takes to cut thick metal with oxy-fuel equipment. Using Chuck’s flame-covered torch throne as the backdrop, they break down the differences between torch styles, how oxygen flow affects cutting capacity, when to use long torches, and why fuel gas choice matters more than most people think. They also get into flashback arrestors, hose restrictions, and safety considerations that can directly affect cut quality in the field.Save 20% On Related American Welding Program Courses With WELD20Use code WELD20 at checkout for eligible courses - https://foxly.link/9T3dtc Connect with Chuck Faught Instagram: @lucky_chuckie https://www.instagram.com/lucky_chuckie/ LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/chuck-faught-26431480/ Flametech Scorpion: @flametech_scorpion https://www.instagram.com/flametech_scorpion/ Website: https://flametechnologies.com/ Connect with Beau WigingtonInstagram: @beaudiditwelding — https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington  E-mail: beauw@weld.com

In this episode, host Beau Wigington breaks down 27 different welding processes and ranks them by utility, accessibility, and overall cool factor. From shop staples like MIG, TIG, stick, and flux core to niche processes like atomic hydrogen, electron beam, and thermite welding, Beau gives his honest take on which methods are the most practical, which are the most interesting, and which ones are just plain fun to talk about.Whether you’re new to welding or already deep in the trade, this episode is a great overview of how many different paths exist in the welding world, and why some processes earn a permanent place in the conversation.Save 20% On Related American Welding Program Courses With WELD20Use code WELD20 at checkout for eligible courses - https://foxly.link/9T3dtc Connect with Beau WigingtonInstagram: @beaudiditwelding — https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington E-mail: beauw@weld.comWatch The Video Version Of The Podcast - https://youtu.be/ATdFcSDQ8UM

In this week's podcast, we go back to Fabtech 2024 where Beau sits down at the  @esabweldingandcutting   booth with Scott Raabe to talk about the path way to starting his school Precision Welding Academy, and then Ian Johnson pops by to talk about what you need to get started in automotive fabrication. Connect with Scott RaabeInstagram @scott_raabe https://www.instagram.com/scott_raabe/@precisionweldingacademy https://www.instagram.com/precisionweldingacademy/Precision Welding Academy Website - https://www.precisionweldingacademy.com/Connect with Ian JohnsonInstagram@ianfrombigtiregarage https://www.instagram.com/ianfrombigtiregarage/Connect with BeauWeld App @beaudiditInstagram @beaudiditweldingEmail - ⁠Beauw@weld.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Host Beau Wigington visits the home shop of Sean Flottman, better known as Dabswellington, to break down the process behind stainless TIG art. Sean shares practical advice on stainless prep, filler metal choice, chill plates, tungsten setup, gas coverage, and weld planning so listeners can better understand how to create color, contrast, and clean finished artwork with a TIG torch.The episode also features Robert Carpenter, a journeyman pipe fitter who makes copper welder bracelets on the side. He explains how he builds bracelets from ground wire, forms braid patterns, welds in side rails, and polishes each piece into a finished wearable product. Together, their stories show how welding skills can move beyond the jobsite and into creative work, personal projects, and side income opportunities.Save 20% On Related American Welding Program Courses With WELD20Use code WELD20 at checkout for eligible courses - https://foxly.link/9T3dtc Connect with Sean FlottmanInstagram - @dabswellington https://www.instagram.com/dabswellington/ Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Dabswellington Connect with Robert CarpenterInstagram - @carpwelding https://www.instagram.com/carpwelding/ Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/shop/CarpWelding Connect with Beau WigingtonInstagram: @beaudiditwelding — https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington  E-mail: beauw@weld.com

In this episode we're on location with Michael Furick inside his shop where he manufactures TIG cups, gas lenses, and fabrication tools like bead rollers. Michael walks us through how a product idea turns into something he can actually build at scale, and how he’s streamlined production by creating machines that do the work his hands used to do, boosting speed and tightening up quality control.We also get into the process behind making glass TIG cups, what it takes to manufacture in the USA, and the mindset that separates hobby projects from real businesses. If you’re a welder, a shop owner, or a career changer thinking about going independent one day, this is a blueprint for playing the long game: investing in tools, building systems, and making decisions today that set you up for freedom later.Save 20% On Related American Welding Program Courses With WELD20Use code WELD20 at checkout for eligible courses - https://foxly.link/9T3dtcConnect with Michael FurickInstagram - @mfurick https://www.instagram.com/mfurick/ Website - https://furickcup.com/ Connect with Beau WigingtonInstagram: @beaudiditwelding — https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington  E-mail: beauw@weld.com

What does it really take to build a UTV that can survive King of the Hammers?This week on the Weld Podcast, Beau Wigington heads to CT Race Worx to sit down with Daniel Adams, better known as @phockerfabs, to get an inside look at what it takes to build off road machines that don’t just look good, they finish races.Daniel walks us through their machine shop where precision parts are made in house and trusted on some of the top performing UTVs in the country. Then we step into the fabrication side to break down how they prep material for roll cages, why their tab and slot method matters, and how attention to fit up can make or break a race build.If you’ve ever wondered how to get into the off road racing world as a welder or fabricator, Daniel shares what shops are really looking for and how to position yourself to land a job in the industry.From raw tubing to race ready monsters, this episode pulls back the curtain on what it takes to build at the highest level.Connect with DanInstagram - @phockerfabs https://www.instagram.com/phockerfabs/ @ctraceworx https://www.instagram.com/ctraceworx/Website - https://ctraceworx.com/ Connect with Beau WigingtonInstagram: @beaudiditwelding — https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington  E-mail: beauw@weld.com

In this episode, host Beau Wigington sits down with four Scrapfest artists to break down what the event is really like, how the categories work, what you can win, and why turning scrap into sculpture can be good for both your wallet and your head.Learn more about Scrapfest - https://scrapfest.com/ Save 20% On Related American Welding Program Courses With WELD20Use code WELD20 at checkout for eligible courses - https://foxly.link/9T3dtcConnect with the artists from this week’s episode - Jonny SniderInstagram - @jonnysweld https://www.instagram.com/jonnysweld/ Andrew SandstedtInstagram - @stalartist https://www.instagram.com/stalartist/ Steve KostInstagram - @dads357 https://www.instagram.com/dads357/ Tom AdamsInstagram - @tommy_atoms https://www.instagram.com/tommy_atoms/ Connect with Beau WigingtonInstagram: @beaudiditwelding — https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington E-mail: beauw@weld.com

In this episode, host Beau Wigington chats with maker Jimmy DiResta about the tools that shaped his craft, from a rescued line-shaft drill press to heavy old bandsaws, and the down-to-earth methods he uses to restore, retrofit, and actually use vintage machines in a modern welding workflow.Connect with Jimmy DiRestaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmydiresta/Facebook: http://facebook.com/diresta/YouTube:  @jimmydiresta  Connect with BeauInstagram: @beaudiditwelding https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington E-mail: beauw@weld.com

Welding might be the headline skill on a service truck, but it's never the whole story. On this week's Podcast, Beau Wigington climbs into Dave Doherty's service truck to see just how many trades live inside one rolling toolbox. We explore the diverse skills and equipment necessary to operate a welding rig and handle a range of industrial jobs, highlighting the importance of a well-equipped work truck and the role of a field mechanic. If you've ever wondered what it really takes to run a service rig, this episode is for you!Save 20% On Related American Welding Program Courses With WELD20Use code WELD20 at checkout for eligible courses - https://foxly.link/9T3dtcConnect with Dave Dave “DTB Fabrication” DohertyInstagram: @dtb_fabrication https://www.instagram.com/dtb_fabrication/Facebook: Dave DohertyConnect with BeauInstagram: @beaudiditwelding https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington E-mail: beauw@weld.com

In this week's podcast host Beau Wigington explores the career path of a Boilermaker within the welding industry while attending the National Boilermaker Apprenticeship Championships, highlighting the diverse skill set required for this industrial profession. We discuss "what is a boilermaker" and the importance of a "boilermakers apprenticeship" for those interested in "skilled trades." We learned that Boilermakers are a little bit of everything, incorporating elements of rigging, welding, cutting, and fabrication, making it a comprehensive "welding apprenticeship" opportunity for any aspiring "welder."Key Topics Covered:- What a Boilermaker is (rigging, layout, planning, tube rolling, waterwall “Dutchman” repairs) and why welding is only ~10–15% of the trade.- How recruiting for the boilermakers apprenticeship works at the high-school level and why tuition-free training changes families’ trajectories.- The “apply now” process through BNAP, finding your local, and why initiative matters (call, visit, show up).- First-year expectations: heights, tight spaces, heavy machinery, union basics (dues, benefits, dispatch).- Skill progression: Stick plate → positions → MIG/flux-core structure → TIG (freehand & walking the cup).- Work realities: outages, 12-hour shifts, precise repairs, x-ray quality, and packing out.- Career growth: no seniority; apprentices who show up and lead can run work and become foremen fast.- Finding your niche: some chase welding certs; others fall in love with rigging or planning and excel there.Learn More About Joining The BoilermakersBoilermakers National Apprenticeship Program - https://www.bnap.com/ Save 20% On Related American Welding Program Courses With WELD20Use code WELD20 at checkout for eligible courses - https://foxly.link/9T3dtcConnect with Beau WigingtonInstagram: @beaudiditwelding — https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington E-mail: beauw@weld.com

At Fabtech, host Beau Wigington sits down with Anthony James aka “Meltin Metal Anthony” for a straight-shooting talk on where new and growing welding businesses burn cash, and what to buy instead. From grinders and torches to hoods, PPE, and shop layout, Anthony shares the gear that survives abuse, the stuff that fails fast, and practical ways to vet products at a trade show. They also dig into laser welding, automation, and how to prep your skills (and team) for the next decade.Key Topics DiscussedTools that pay for themselves vs. tools that fail: why cheap grinders and bargain rods often cost more long-term; when a low-cost flux-core box can still earn its keep.Welders & try-before-you-buy: using shows like Fabtech to demo MIG/TIG/stick, and the limits of testing engine drives on the floor.Torches that stay true: hard-earned opinions on Victor and older Smith gear; why some newer replacements disappointed.PPE that protects (and fits): pitfalls of bargain-bin clothing; the case for US-made textiles and consistent QC.Hoods that survive abuse: long-term experience with an auto-dark model (Optrel mentioned) vs. thin shells and short-lived lenses.Shop-build mistakes: poor layout planning, forgetting utilities (power, heat, downdraft, 3-phase alternatives), and failing to size for tables, forklifts, and workflow.Hiring & weld tests: “mess up the settings” as a practical screen for true competence.Laser welding & automation: what’s impressive now, code limitations today, and why technicians who can dial in machines will thrive.Mindset for growth: adapt or get left behind—how risk sports, preparation, and owning your quirks translate to business.Save 20% On Related American Welding Program Courses With WELD20Use code WELD20 at checkout for eligible courses - https://foxly.link/9T3dtcConnect with Anthony JamesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/meltinmetalmobile/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MeltinMetalAnthony Website - https://meltinmetal.net/ Connect with Beau WigingtonInstagram: @beaudiditwelding — https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington E-mail: beauw@weld.com

In this special 2025 recap episode of the WELD Podcast, host Beau Wigington is joined by Austin Hargett (Dr. Weldz) to look back on one of the biggest years yet for Weld.com.We break down some of our top performing videos of the year including Testing Viral Welding Hacks, Getting Dross Free Cuts with Plasma, and The Ultimate Guide to Weaving 7018. We also reflect on some of our favorite trips from 2025, from laser welding in Florida with Rex Alexandre, to visiting BZI in Utah, attending the Yeti Welding Competition, fly fishing out west, and asking Bo Jackson a question at Fabtech.We wrap things up with Maker Camp, where Dave took home Top Welder, and revisit some of our most memorable social media moments from the year. If you followed WELD in 2025, this episode ties it all together. If you are new, it is the perfect place to start.Key Topics DiscussedTesting viral welding hacks and what actually worksPlasma cutting tips for dross free cutsHow to properly weave 7018 stick electrodesLaser welding in Florida with Rex AlexandreVisiting BZI and attending the Yeti Welding CompetitionFabtech highlights and meeting Bo JacksonMaker Camp recap and Top Welder winnerViral welding social media moments from 2025Save 20% On Related American Welding Program Courses With WELD20Use code WELD20 at checkout for eligible courses - https://foxly.link/9T3dtcConnect with Austin HargettInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.weldz/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-hargett-2545ba20a Email - Austinh@weld.comConnect with Beau WigingtonInstagram: @beaudiditwelding — https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington E-mail: beauw@weld.comDownload the WELD App: https://foxly.link/Qj0VEa

In this episode, host Beau Wigington chats withJustin Lafond — applications engineer (ESAB) who calls the role the “Swiss Army knife” of welding support.Kaeleigh Wilkins — 3M Metalworking Application Engineer who moved from sales into a highly technical role without an engineering degree.Frank Vargas — national sales leader focused on relationship-driven technical selling in welding distribution.Cody Vigeant (American Welding Program) — on what makes a great instructor in today’s rapidly changing trade.Austin Hargett (“Dr. Welds”) — on staying energized as a welding instructor and balancing life, side work, and the classroom.Key Topics Covered:Why many high-pay welding careers don’t require holding a stinger every day (inspection, applications, distribution, education).Applications engineering: field problem-solving, process development, training, and customer saves—plus the reality of travel.No engineering degree? Mapping hands-on welding experience to technical job descriptions (Kaeleigh’s playbook).Distributor roles: technical sales and “solution finder” jobs that value people skills and fluent welding lingo.Teaching welding: avoiding burnout, finding the “small wins,” and staying current with robots/cobots.Future-proofing: adaptability and cross-process literacy as automation spreads.Memorable Quotes:“We’re the Swiss Army knives… expected to do all of it, anywhere, anytime.” — Justin Lafond“You can’t really learn our job unless you’re out there in the field doing it.” — Justin Lafond“I’m the only person on the team without an engineering degree… you can still be a fit if your experience matches the need.” — Kaeleigh Wilkins“The welding trade is moving at the speed of light—instructors have to stay keyed in.” — Cody Vigeant“The little wins from former students are what keep you going.” — Austin HargettSave 20% On Related American Welding Program Courses With WELD20 https://foxly.link/9T3dtcGuest Contacts:Justin Lafond - Applications Engineering (ESAB)LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-lafond-5a650b313Kaeleigh Wilkins - Application Engineering (3M)LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaeleigh-wilkins Frank Vargas - National Sales Manager (Uniweld)LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-vargas-0273a173 Cody Vigeant -  Manager of Education Solutions (American Welding Program)LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cody-v-b4a857145 Austin Hargett (“Dr. Welds”) - Brand Ambassador / Operations Manager (Weld.com)LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-hargett-2545ba20a Connect with Beau WigingtonInstagram: @beaudiditwelding — https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditweldingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigingtonEmail: beauw@weld.comDownload the WELD App: https://foxly.link/Qj0VEa

In this episode, host Beau Wigington visits Justin and Seth Williams of SwimShop 4x4 to unpack how they convert GM G-Series vans into capable four-wheel-drive rigs, and the MIG welding habits that keep those projects rolling.Key Topics CoveredWhy van conversions? The rock-n-roll roots, “rolling living room” ethos, and first builds that sparked a business.Unibody reality check: why G-Series vans aren’t body-on-frame, and what that changes in your fab plan.The jig story: cutting a donor van’s underbody, flipping it, and welding it to a table to build 126+ kits consistently.Bolt-on vs weld-on: using existing van holes, minimizing welds to two key pieces, and where welding is still essential.MIG setup in the shop: clean metal, penetration, heat/wire adjustments, and why “don’t zoom in” can still be structurally sound.Parts sourcing workflow: diffs, transfer cases, running gear—how junkyards and Marketplace make the puzzle come together.Square-body compatibility: designing around ¾-ton Suburban geometry so catalog parts actually fit.Learning by doing: confidence, mistakes, and reading the puddle—why pinstripers make quick MIG learners.Community + momentum: YouTube documentation, events, and how niche builds find their people.Working with family: keeping shared interests, sharing space, and growing a shop together.Memorable Quotes“It’s a rolling living room… you can do wild paint, shag carpet—I had to have a van.”“We thought they had frames… then we realized it’s a unibody. Whole different animal.”“We cut the van’s underbody out, flipped it, welded it to a table—that’s our jig.”“Everything’s bolt-in using factory holes—only two pieces need welding.”“With MIG: clean metal, good penetration. When it clicked, it clicked.”“Just because it’s not pretty doesn’t mean it won’t hold—don’t zoom in.”“Anything that bolts onto a square-body truck fits our kit.”Save 20% On Related American Welding Program Courses Use code WELD20 at checkout for eligible courses - https://foxly.link/9T3dtcConnect with The Swim Shop 4x4Instagram - @theswimshop4x4 https://www.instagram.com/theswimshop4x4/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@theswimshop4x4 Website - https://www.theswimshop4x4.com/   Connect With Beau Wigington- Instagram: @beaudiditwelding https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington - E-mail: beauw@weld.com

In this episode, host Beau Wigington chats with Mark Levin, Nate Bowman, Jason Becker, Adam Stretch, Justin Nixon, and Austin Hargit about welding education that matches today’s work, how accredited testing actually runs, and practical technique myths, so you can pass tests, pick the right training path, and build a career you’re proud of.Key Topics CoveredApprenticeship that pays: Why Welder Underground hires 18–28-year-olds at $15/hr to learn and how “show up on time + bring enthusiasm” beats prerequisites.Realities of training: Traditional school vs. modern apprenticeship; teaching through a live 18-ft sculpture build bound for Paris.“Teach for the job”: Why MIG dominates entry-level work and how to prepare for it without ditching stick/TIG fundamentals.Test day without panic: What hold points are, why skipping one is an automatic fail, and how an ATF routes your test.Certificate vs. certification: What actually counts in industry and the paperwork/logistics behind true certs.Technique myths with evidence: Push vs. drag (short-circuit vs. spray), polarity (DC+ vs. DC−) explained in plain language.Flux-core with shielding gas: Why it can look good yet break brittle—what’s happening in the flux chemistry.Inspection mindset: Basing welds on data and repeatability “10 times out of 10,” not opinions.Career ladders: From welder to CWI/SCWI, plus where NDT and phased-array UT fit.Social media as a help line: Getting accurate guidance vs. filtered hype; how to vet advice.Save 20% On Related American Welding Program Courses With WELD20Use code WELD20 at checkout for eligible courses - https://foxly.link/9T3dtcGuests’ Content & ContactMarc LevinFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/b9USCroNxYb Instagram - @welderundergound https://www.instagram.com/welderunderground/ Nate BowmanFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/Fm1dGXvNxYb Instagram -  @weldscientist https://www.instagram.com/weldscientist/ Jason BeckerFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/YZs86gBNxYb ​Instagram: @arcjunkiespodcast https://www.instagram.com/arcjunkiespodcast/ Adam StreichFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/SjMHDYGNxYb Instagram - @akstreich https://www.instagram.com/akstreich/ Justin MixonFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/VEG22HKNxYb Instagram - @thatclassy_diver https://www.instagram.com/thatclassy_diver/ Austin HargettFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/UCaeIVQNxYb Instagram - @dr.weldz https://www.instagram.com/dr.weldz/ Connect with Beau WigingtonInstagram: @beaudiditwelding — https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington E-mail: beauw@weld.com

In this episode, host Beau Wigington chats with pipeline, shop, union, rig, and underwater welders about getting started, choosing a path, managing money, and building a reputation that keeps you working.Key Topics CoveredPipeline reality for new grads, why most start as helpers, and how prior plant work translates to the right-of-wayShop welding as a launch pad, learning MIG aluminum at night, and stacking TIG reps until it clicksUnion entry routes, testing in late, and navigating attitudes when you do not start at Year 1Rig welder vs single-hand: what the truck changes about pay, expectations, alloys, and accountabilityUnderwater work safety, crew size, comms with cranes, tables, and why diver discipline mattersMoney talk without the fluff: per diem, overtime, and avoiding debt on lift kits and rimsNetworking that works: texts, referrals, timing, and demonstrating value before the testParenting and welding paths: why some stick to shops, shipyards, or offshore rotation for balanceMemorable Quotes“All you got is your name. Everything you do affects the work you are going to get.” — Joel Welch“I burned through pallets of aluminum wire and TIG’d couplings all day until it clicked.” — Keenan Maines“People are going to have a problem when you test in late. Prove what you can do and keep it moving.” — Laura King“Commercial diving is safe when you respect the procedure. Most problems start with the diver.” — Jordan Moreno“The machine does not start until 400 dollars.” — Kenny Stu“If I cannot afford to buy two, I cannot afford to buy one.” — Hunter Wilson“Overtime and per diem are the math behind ‘welders make money’.” — Liv Taylor DodgeSave 20% On Related American Welding Program Courses With WELD20Use code WELD20 at checkout for eligible courses - https://foxly.link/9T3dtcGuests’ Content & ContactJoel WelchFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/ZVKXL0w5eYb Instagram - @welchwelding https://www.instagram.com/welchwelding/ Keenan MainesFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/AZ5msfE5eYb Instagram - @metalsmasherart https://www.instagram.com/metalsmasherart/ Stan SherwinFull EP -https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/8OTdMaF5eYb ​Instagram: @ss_custom_welding https://www.instagram.com/ss_custom_welding/ Laura KingFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/LEpJGFG5eYb Instagram - @lauraxking https://www.instagram.com/lauraxking/ Jordan MorenoFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/OsB9IRM5eYb Instagram - @thatclassy_diver https://www.instagram.com/thatclassy_diver/ Jonathon HerreraFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/ZGfRkNN5eYb Instagram - @jonathon_herrera23 https://www.instagram.com/jonathon_herrera23/ Kenny StewartFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/yYzZlbS5eYb Instagram - @kenny.steww https://www.instagram.com/kenny.steww/ Hunter WilsonFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/5Y7wLXV5eYb Instagram - @texaspipeliner35 https://www.instagram.com/texaspipeliner35/ Liv Taylor DodgeFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/xXxAua15eYb Instagram - @livtaylordodge https://www.instagram.com/livtaylordodge/ Connect with Beau WigingtonInstagram: @beaudiditwelding — https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditweldingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigingtonE-mail: beauw@weld.com

Host Beau Wigington revisits standout moments from metal artists who turned sparks into careers. You will hear practical safety, process, and career advice from creators who weld sculptures, bikes, tanks, wildlife art, and even giant instruments. Key Topics CoveredWhy “failures” are usually redirections and how to use them to grow your craftOxy-acetylene as a lost-but-powerful gateway to understanding metal behaviorOxy-fuel safety, from first-time “pops” to tank awareness and best practicesTIG art workflow, tracing with a laser, clamps vs welding down, and chill platesGetting consistent color in stainless TIG art using cup size and gas lensesWelding copper for fuel tanks, heat control, filler strategy, and leak riskLetting the sculpture “tell you” what to build, and iterating without fearUsing CAD to plan scrap-metal builds when materials are unpredictablePromotion that works for artists, from mags and photos to simple outreachWhy networking at industry events can unlock commissions and collaborations“Failures are not failures, they are redirections. Walk through those chapters, even the bad ones.” — Rae Ripple“Oxy-acetylene is a great gateway process. You are one with the metal, watching fusion happen.” — David Madero“For TIG art, I clamp to a chill plate. I hate grinding, so I avoid welding pieces down.” — Clint Evashkevich “I make my own copper filler from the base metal so the polish hides the seam.” — Jesse James“No two-dimensional picture does a sculpture justice. CAD helped me see it from all angles.” — Rich QuinnSave 20% On Related American Welding Program Courses With WELD20Use code WELD20 at checkout for eligible courses - https://foxly.link/9T3dtcConnect With The GuestsRae RippleFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/S5uuhqQW6Xb Instagram - @raeripple https://www.instagram.com/raeripple YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@rae.rippleWebsite - www.raeripple.comDavid MaderoFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/RybaimdX6Xb Instagram -  @madero.co ⁠https://www.instagram.com/madero_co/⁠ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MaderoCo⁠ Linkedin - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/madero-co⁠. Facebook - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/MaderoCo/⁠ Clint EvashkevichFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/lIhNTjkX6Xb ​Instagram: @theonyxgrovecompany ⁠https://www.instagram.com/theonyxgrovecompany/⁠ ​YouTube: ⁠http://www.facebook.com/theonyxgrovecompany⁠ ​Facebook: ⁠http://www.facebook.com/theonyxgrovecompany⁠ ​TikTok: @the_onyx_grove_company ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@the_onyx_grove_company⁠ ​Website: ⁠https://www.theonyxgrovecompany.com/⁠ Jesse JamesFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/XrpB0HoX6Xb Website ⁠https://jessejames.com/⁠West Coast Choppers ⁠https://westcoastchoppers.com/⁠Instagram @popeofwelding ⁠https://www.instagram.com/popeofweldingOutlaw TV - https://otlw.tv/ Rich QuinnFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/4FJ46mxX6Xb Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/quinn_metal_art/ Scrapfest - https://scrapfest.com/ Billy Moulton DayFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/U7cMDZKW6Xb Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/w.moultonday_sculpture Website - https://www.wmdsculpture.co.uk/ Ivan IlerFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/GIOKmTPX6Xb Website - https://www.ivanilerstudios.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ivan_iler Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ivanilerstudios Codie AljetsFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/a3xmakJybYbWebsite - https://www.codiealjetsart.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sagecountrycustomsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/codie.aljets/Connect with Beau WigingtonInstagram: @beaudiditwelding https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington E-mail: beauw@weld.comDownload the WELD App: https://foxly.link/Qj0VEa