Still Building America: Will Peasley, graduate and shop owner at 16

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Four years ago Will Peasley graduated from high school at the age of 16 and immediately launched his own fabrication business. Now he’s ready for college courses in engineering that he believes will bolster his business, all while maintaining his position as lead fabricator and welder for a Caterpillar dealership. Peasley is busy. (Continue Reading)

Dodge Garage: Serendipity Part 3 (Mark Trostle Story)

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Automotive enthusiasts are the incarnation of the vehicles they’ve possessed. What you drive at certain stages of life, progressing from a kid just getting their driver’s license to finally filling up your dream garage (or barn), often reflects where your head and heart are at that moment in time and colors who you are now. … Read More

TheFabricator.com: Safety Never Goes Out of Style

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With the popularity of the “do-it-yourself” and “handmade” movements come both hope and fear. Hope for our future is represented by bright young minds learning a virtual cornucopia of new skills. In some instances, they even find a niche they are passionate about and, thus, excel in. The fear takes hold as we watch them … Read More

Dodge Garage: Hangin’ With DAMM

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After our Pure Michigan extra-long winter, the Motor City’s car enthusiasts have been chomping at the bit to see blue skies above their heads and clean asphalt below their tires. Last Sunday, I dared Mother Nature to take the Dodge Challenger SRT® Demon down, but she gave us a nice window with which to enjoy a … Read More

Dodge Garage: Serendipity Part 2 (Mark Trostle Story)

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Growing up, I had a limited understanding of the popular saying “No Regrets.” Skaters got it tattooed on their skin, rappers used it in their verses and a kid down the street had the T-shirt. I thought it was dumb, because, obviously, everyone had done something stupid or had a situation happen to them that … Read More