Colors in your weld bead and the heat-affected zone don’t automatically make it a good weld; they could even indicate a bad weld, but not necessarily. Josh Welton explains. (Continue Reading)
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TheFabricator.com: Keeping it real—be wary of mixing business and friendship
Talent attracts attention and offers of representation. This can be a heady experience, but what may appear to be a cordial, mutually beneficial, promising relationship between artist and agent can be anything but. What follows is Josh Welton’s account of one partnership that was not at all what it seemed. However, it was a lesson … Read More
Dodge Garage: 9 Tips & Tricks for Next Level Automotive Photography
We all have the potential to be social media rock stars with a couple of ingredients: A cool car and a keen eye for photography. If you’re a fan of Dodge Garage, chances are you’ve got the first component, a dope ride, on lockdown. The second part, posting attention-grabbing pictures, is just a little bit … Read More
TheFabricator.com: A few of my favorite tools
Different shops have different tools, based on different needs. Sometimes, even the smallest tool or that accessory you didn’t know you needed becomes the most essential and favorite. (Continue Reading)
TheFabricator.com: Equipping your shop—what to buy first?
You’re ready to set up shop and are wondering which piece of equipment to buy first. If you’ll be welding, buying the right machine might be your No. 1 purchase. Which machine depends on what you want to do. (Continue Reading)
Don’t fight the power—Extension cords in the shop
Do your shop tools run poorly, overheat, and die untimely deaths? It could be the extension cords you are using. Here’s why. (Continue Reading)