Many of today’s welders and other trade professionals are following in the footsteps of skilled workers who first showed them the ropes. Among them is Dylan Huso, Phoenix, who is passing his knowledge on to apprentice welders in Local 469 while plying his trade. (Continue Reading)
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)
Accounts of what inspires people to pursue their careers are always interesting. Take welder Ed Littlefield, for example. A late-night conversation with an inebriated pipe welder and an email from Ed’s mom that same night had him on the road the next day in pursuit of a welding career. He did the work and then … Read More
TheFabricator.com Ryan Boyd Part 1|by Josh Welton (+ exclusive bonus photos here on browndogwelding.com!) Ryan Boyd has been on my radar since way back in the day, in those caveman times before Instagram existed, when he bought one of what ended up being a run of seven unique Bender (of Futurama fame) sculptures I made. … Read More
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)
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)