John Payne’s vision continues to inspire an entire generation of artists and visitors alike. John was always the first to help artists by giving them space to live and work and creating a community to flourish. River Arts District Asheville NC.
Detroit to Vegas (and back) in a Dodge Viper ACR
This article was originally published on Josh Welton’s “Watch the Pretty Light” Kinja/Oppositelock blog on December 1, 2015, and was reposted on Jalopnik with over 30,000 views and lots of reader engagement. The Kinja/Oppositelock platform is now defunct. Josh Welton, December 1, 2015 The 2016 Viper ACR is mostly a burnt offering to the Gods … Read More
Silicon Bronze: Welding Dissimilar Metals
In this article from Miller Electric, Josh Welton shares some knowledge on how to use silicon bronze. Silly B! Check it out here: TIG Brazing With Silicon Bronze feature on MillerWelds.com.
The WELDER: To tackle failing U.S. infrastructure requires an ‘Arsenal of Recovery’
U.S. infrastructure is failing, and the problem isn’t new, nor is it going away. Josh Welton argues that the time is now for a multifaceted, long-term recovery plan that invests in infrastructure, and by extension skilled workers. (Continue Reading)
Still Building America: Andy Didorosi, a living legend on the Detroit manufacturing scene
Before there was “Tiger King,” there was Andy Didorosi, a living Detroit legend who once helped to trap a rogue tiger at the abandoned Packard Motor plant. Not only is Andy known as the tiger guy around the Detroit area, but also the Thunderdrome guy, the scooter guy, the Tesla rally car guy, and the guy who once … Read More
Still Building America: Ohio welder, farmer, jack-of-all-trades
Not only is Charis Walker still building America, she’s farming it too. Her growing interest in farming developed right alongside her path in the skilled trades world. Eventually her education and life experience led Charis and husband, Ben, to establish their homestead and begin farming full-time in southern Ohio. (Continue Reading)