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)
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Still Building America: Conversation Leads to New Career for Ed Littlefield
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: Becoming a better fabricator
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)