More and more these days, young people are being encouraged to pursue careers in the trades. Jobs are waiting to be filled. But do these jobs pay a livable wage? Can a skilled worker expect a wage that justifies the expense of training and hard work that go into mastering a skill? These questions are … Read More
TheFabricator.com Ryan Boyd Part 2 |by Josh Welton (exclusive bonus photos here on browndogwelding.com! Be sure to also check out Part 1!) In Part I of my interview with Arch Motorcycle’s Ryan Boyd, we talked about how he started down the path of machining: his move from Colorado to California, and sharing a vision with two other … Read More
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