Arc Junkies

Daryl Peterson is a SCWI and the District Director for District 5 of the American Welding Society. This week we discuss a very controversial topic in the welding Industry. We often hear about welders claiming to be "Certified" and then getting called out on social media as being "Qualifed" not Certified. Well, Daryl has done some deep digging through the different codes and standards and has come...

In this weeks episod of Just The Tip, I'm diving into the Hot Start and Arc Force settings. These are some great functions to adjust when you're running SMAW. For some reason, many people dont know what these functions do, but after this episode, you'll make sure you get them dialed in before you strike your next rod.  Supporter of the show: CK Worldwide   Arc Junkies Website: https://arcjunkies.c...

In this weeks episode, Im chatting with Weston Spencer Owner and Desiger of the Picket Master Pro. I've mentioned this product a few times on previous podcasts and finally got a chance to sit down and talk to Weston about his story. This is a tool every welder should have in their arsenal.  Picketmaster Website: https://www.saltcitysteel.org Checkout Weston on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...

Well I had a lot of fun with these listener submitted topics this week. In this episode I discuss what Amplitude (DC Offset) is, and what it's used for. I also discuss A/C waveform, balance and a lot of other great info when it comes to aluminum TIG welding. Here's a little math for you.  EN, EP and balance settings are all tied to the overall amperage setting of the machine. If the overall weldin...

In this weeks episode I'm chatting with Rush Kane and Nate Bowman about their new teaching initiative called @weldlabs Nate and Rush will be touring around the US very soon to visit employers and schools to introduce them to new technology and help them with the fundamentals of welding. They'll be helping employers to increase they're weld production by becoming more efficient through process impr...

In this weeks episode of Just the Tip Tuesday, I'm discussing the difference in various types of welding electrodes for the Shielded Metal Arc Welding Process. I get questions all the time about which rod should be used for which application. I figured since it was a topic that comes up quite a lot, it would make a great topic for the show.    Supporter of the Show: CK Worldwide Ckworldwide.com Ar...

Today's guest is Christian Cordes coming to you all the way from the Norther Coast of Germany. Christian is a bit of a  welding guru and we get into the topics of GMAW and GTAW and discuss the differences between welding in the states versus welding in Europe. There's a lot of differences but also a lot of similarities. I had a great time chatting with him and we have a great conversation. Follow...

In this episode I'm breaking down some of the biggest causes of built up resistance in your GMAW system. Resistance is a big factor that robs us of our true amperage. Listen in to find out what we can do to ensure we are getting our full amperage while welding.  Supporter of the Show: CK Worldwide   https://www.ckworldwide.com Resources from the episode: Variables that Affect Weld Penetration: htt...

Today I am chatting with Staci Martinez about her journey into entrepreneurship and how she runs multiple businesses. Staci is also one of the board members of the Hooded hero's foundation an organization doing great work to help provide gear to welding students getting into welding school. Follow Staci on Instagram: @605_Shieldmaiden Follow the Hooded Heroes Foundation: @the_hooded_heroes_foundat...

In this episode of Weld Wednesday with AWS, I am talking to Gary Konarska about the welding industry as it pertains to welder shortages and supply chain issues. AWS just released a new website to capture the data on welder shortages, average cost of schools and salaries across the US.  Links discussed in this episode: Welding Workforce Data   Careers in Welding Jobs in Welding AWS Foundation Arc J...

Todays episode of Just the Tip is all about the biggest myth surrounding GMAW and that is Volts=Heat which is incorrect. Join me today as we debunk the myth and talk about how to get back on track with your MIG welding game and understand the process at a deeper level.  Supporter of the Show: https://www.ckworldwide.com Resources from the episode: Variables that Affect Weld Penetration: https://ww...

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Mike Miller about one of the deepest, darkest secrets in the blue collar workforce that nobody wants to talk about. It's a topic that needs to be discussed and the young up and comers need to be made aware of it. This is a topic that I've wanted to cover for a long time but needed to find someone with first hand experience. Not too many people are willing to d...

In today's episode, I am chatting with Jacob Schofield, I first met Jacob at the SouthCoast Welding Competition back in 2018 in Houston Texas, Jacob is a pipe welder by trade, but has since started to venture in to other areas and industries in welding due to their not being much work in oil and gas right now. Jacob is a great example of what a positive attitude and tenacity can help you achieve i...

In today's episode, I am chatting with Winston Parrish AKA Celtic Welds. I wanted to get Winston on the show because of his great welding and fabrication tutorials on his Instagram page. He's  always posting short stories and reels to help people understand aluminum MiG welding a little better as well as reducing heat distortion. We have a great conversation about how he got started in welding and...

In this weeks episode, I am chatting with David Estrada, Pile Driver by Day and Custom Headband maker by night. David makes some really cool custom headbands for hoods and hard hats. He developed the idea out of necessity while on the job. David has a really cool story about his welding journey and his leather work.    Arc Junkies Website: https://arc-junkies.podsite.io Arc junkies Merch: https://...

Today's guest is Mark Winchester. Mark and I have been chatting back and forth on Instagram for quite awhile now. I've been a fan of his work for the past few years now, he does some amazing work on aluminum. Mark started off his welding career right out of the Navy and eventually opened up his own shop building custom automotive parts. We talk about his welding journey, some technical specs and b...

In todays episode, I am talking to Tom Patsis of Cold Hard Art, I've been wanting to have him on the show for a while now but as some of you may know, he's been a little busy competing on the Metal Shop Masters show on NETFLIX. In this episode we talk about his journey from welding hot rods and Formula 1 cars to starting his own business doing metal Art. Tom is a super energetic guy and full of al...

In today's episode, I am chatting with CaLae McDermott, with CEM Marketing, Mike Miller with Williams Industrial, Scott Witkowski with Republic Testing Labs and Juve Calvo of TipTig. We talk about what it takes to get hired on at some of the big companies that do specialty welding, weld testing, weld inspection, new technology and an awesome Adult Welding Competition coming up December 4th in Hous...

In this weeks episode, I'm hanging out with Mr. Bob Moffett. We got to hang out at the XCEL Welding competition last weekend up in Dallas Georgia and watch a bunch of young welders compete in several different skills competitions. Bob and I sit and chat about the competition, what he's been up to, PPE, different tools and equipment to make your work easier,  youtube channels, and other great resou...

In today's episode, I am talking to Stephanie Hoffman and David Madero,  bad ass metal artists and hosts of the new Metal Shop Masters on Netflix. Today we discuss what it's like to go from welding to hosting a show that's broadcasted all over the world. We also talk about what it's like to be a judge on the show, what they've been up to since it aired, what they're doing now, and what they have c...

In this weeks episode I am chatting with Frank Ledbetter about his journey from the US Marines, to performing maintenance at paper mill, opening his own Fab shop and then getting into steel sculptures. Frank is such a humble guy and has an amazing outlook on life.    Arc Junkies Website: https://arc-junkies.podsite.io Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home   Friends of t...

This week I am talking to James Bowen. James has a really interesting story about starting off in the industry as an underwater welder and transitioned into the world of welding inspection. I first got to meet James at the Arcs and Ales Event during Fabtech in Chicago this year. You see, it's all about networking. By going to all of these different events, you get to meet a lot of cool people in t...

Today I am chatting with Gary Konarska Executive Director and CEO of the American Welding society. Gary is such a cool guy, down to earth and has a really cool story of how welding has provided him a great career. We talk about his welding journey, automation, sub arc welding, overseas travel and the current state of the industry. Arc Junkies Website: https://arc-junkies.podsite.io Arc junkies Mer...

In this episode I am sitting down with Paul LaSage aka Torch from Mechanic Wear, Nate Bowman the Weld Scientist and Rush Kane form Kane Industries to talk about the next innovation in welding gloves. Ive been trying these gloves out for a while now and love every pair that I have bought. I figured you all may want to know about them as well. Mechanic Wear Website: https://www.mechanix.com/us-en/ F...

Today I am chatting with Ivan Iler, you all may know him from the new Netflix Show Metal Shop Masters. Ivan is an extremely fascinating individual and an artist in every sense of the word. Ivan doesn't, just build bad ass metal sculptures though, there's so much more to his story. I had a great time chatting with him, we go off on several tangents in the episode because he's such an interesting gu...