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)
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TheFabricator.com: Metal fabricating skills in the hands of artist, James Owens
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)
Still Building America: Will Peasley, graduate and shop owner at 16
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)
TheFabricator.com: Safety Never Goes Out of Style
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
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)
Still Building America: Trisha Falconē rebuilds her life through welding
Pivotal life moments can define who we are. Trisha Falconē gathered up the broken pieces of her life after experiencing great personal loss and turned them into a career as a welder and fabricator. Here’s how she did it. (Continue Reading)