While I want everyone to try welding, and I’d dig it if everyone then found that they loved welding, it’s not everyone’s bag. It’s why exposing kids at a young age to blue-collar trades is important, so they know what their options are. We’ve done a terrific job of removing any scarlet letter previously associated … Read More
Month: December 2018
TheFabricator.com: Wielding the tool of the gods for the first time
Christian and Alex Bird are our 16-year-old twin cousins. They are my wife Darla’s only blood cousins, and they hold American/British dual citizenship. The boys live in England, but each summer they travel with their mom to the U.S. She does a good job of exposing them to different cultures and lifestyles and found some … Read More
Taking It To a Higher Level
Earlier this year I shared a post about the necessity for artists and tradespeople to step out of their comfort zone to grow their skills. One of the examples I gave was of a sculpture that marked a departure from my past pieces, my take on an iconic Detroit landmark.” (Continue Reading)
Still Building America: Craig Thompson’s advice, Simply do something
I love hearing stories about how one generation has been influenced by the one before to carry the proverbial and literal torch. Craig Thompson, “Mikey Mayhem,” hails from a long line of automotive enthusiasts and fabricators and now owns his own off-road chassis fabrication business. (Continue Reading)