Creativity, inspiration, and imagination are interwoven, but not interchangeable. They have different meanings, and understanding the differences can help you maximize the power of each when you may lack ability in any one of the three. This, in turn, can help you be a better fabricator or artist. (Continue Reading)
Josh Welton has many passions besides welding. One is muscle cars, particularly their power, speed, and the visceral experience of driving one. What does electric vehicle technology mean for the future of such cars? Josh recently discussed this with Dodge and SRT’s head of design Mark Trostle. (Continue Reading)
Give an artist the ability to shape, weld, and paint metal, and you’ve given him a new art form to explore. Check out the images accompanying this post from Josh Welton to see how artist James Owens uses the skills he acquired restoring a 1952 Hudson to create his art. (Continue Reading)
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)
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
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)