Arc Junkies

In this weeks episode, I am chatting with Sean Flottman aka Dabswellington. We talk about his experience with FabTech, his new position at American Welding Academy and how welding is finally getting the spotlight is so rightly deserves. Follow Dabs on instagram: @dabswellington Arc Junkies Website: https://arc-junkies.podsite.io Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home   F...

In this episode, I go both to both and talk to the vendors and manufacturers at FabTech 2021 in Chicago. I interviewed people from the products that I thought were pretty cool to give everyone a feel of what FabTech is all about. Hope you enjoy the episode. 

Today I am chatting with Rush Kane aka Kane Kid on Instagram. Rush is the first person in our industry to have a welding machine custom built off of his recommendations and feedback. OTC just released the RKX220 Tig machine that's exclusively available on kaneindustries.co we talk about the machine, some of his other products and what all went down at fabtech 2021 in Chicago. Check out Rush on Ins...

Welcome to episode 191 of the Arc Junkies podcast, I just got back from Fabtech 2021 in Chicago. Man this was an epic event. I know a lot of people were hesitant about showing up because a lot of the bigger companies weren't going to have a presence. But, I honestly think it made the show better, I was able to see all of the vendors, the small business had a chance to showcase their products and s...

Joining me today is Michael Monsivais. Michael is a welder for the Pile Drivers Union in Southern California and has an amazing story. He spent much of his youth and adult life incarcerated in Maximum Security Penitentiaries because he was on a bad path and made some poor choices. Micheal has one hell of a come back story, during his last prison sentence he built a welding school inside of the pri...

In todays episode, I am talking about the Fundamentals of SMAW. Im giving everyone a crash course into my favorite process. I get a lot of questions about what process to use, when to use it and the advantages and disadvantages of different processes so I figured I'd do a series of different recordings on the various processes. This is just the first episode in the series, I plan to do SMAW electr...

Joining me today is Travis Fields, a rig welder out of Edmonton Alberta Canada, Travis is a wealth of knowledge and probably one of the smartest people I know when it comes to welding. Travis doesn't just know about welding though, he can do it, and he does it well, this dudes skills are insane. Follow Travis on Instagram: @fieldres Arc Junkies Website: www.arcjunkies.com Arc junkies Merch: https:...

In this weeks episode I'm chatting with Adam Booth aka @abom79 Adam is a machinist and welder and runs a machine shop up in Pensacola Florida. Adam has a YouTube channel where he shows people how to make different repairs and fabricate custom parts. We talk about how he got into machining and welding, his shop and home expansion, and all the traveling he does in between. Follow Adam on Instagram:...

In todays episode, I am talking to Ryan Arnone from Nevada. He builds some really cool off-road trikes for people with disabilities so they can enjoy the great outdoors. The frames are made from Magnesium and Aluminum. We talk about hoe Ryan got into welding, and some of the finer details of welding out Magnesium and Aluminum.  Follow Ryan on Instagram: @RDA_Fabrication Arc Junkies Website: www.ar...

Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to show number 185 of the Arc Junkies Podcast, todays guest is none other than the weldscientist Mr. Nate Bowman. Today we check-in to see what Nates' been up to, talk about the progress of his mobile welding lab, deposition rates, Lincolns new Hyperfill process, and much more. RSVP for Arcs and Ales: https://pages.aws.org/arcsandales Follow Nate Bowman: @weldscientis...

In today's I am sitting down and chatting with Tony Sanchez owner of A&F Welding in Salt Lake City Utah. Tony was referred to me by Bill Komlos who was on episode 160, they worked together on the Mars Perseverance Project. Tony specializes in critical welds for department of defense and the Aerospace industry, and his favorite alloy to work with is aluminum. He drops some great information in this...

This week I am chatting with Sam Hackman of @sam.welds about his journey from being an employee to starting his own welding business. We discuss how he got setup, his current expansion and also talk a little about his passion for BBQ. It's going to be a great episode. 

In this weeks episode I'm chatting with Alex Siebert of @crapoutwelds we talk about life in California, Mig welding steel and aluminum, personal growth in welding and many other things. You don't want to miss this episode. Get your Weld Bible today: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Demon-WELD-BIBLE-BDWA-THEWELDBIBLE/dp/B094M11D95/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=weld+bible&m=A1I1TIL8MQB62Q&qid=1626633158&s...

In today's episode, I am chatting with LB Diver from Long Beach California. He runs the bottom dwellers dive shack podcast a podcast all about commercial diving. We got together and decided to do a cross pod where we will each be sharing this episode on both of our platforms. We're also looking into developing a skilled trades network to bring you all podcast from other blue collar workers to prom...

In this months edition of Weld Wednesday with AWS we're talking Codes and Standards. We all know that we have to follow them when doing code work, but how are they developed? Who writes them? who approves them? Tune in to find out all of these answers and more.  Email Peter Portela: pportela@aws.org Find out more about the many benefits AWS has to offer: AWS.org Follow AWS on Instagram: @americanw...

In this weeks episode, I am talking to Jake Ross from Hypertherm about Plasma cutting, both mechanized and handheld. He also has a great free trial for listeners of the show, so keep your ears peeled for the details on that. Hypetherm Website: https://www.hypertherm.com/en-US/ Pro-Nest Software: www. Hypertherm.com/pronest-lt   Use Codeword Arc Junkies in the discount box for 30 additional days. ...

So, awhile back my buddies Brandon Parrot and Peyton Evans of Sum Dum Welder Apparel told me I should reach out to their former welding instructor Scottie Smith. Scottie is a Navy Veteran Welder and Second Generation Welding Instructor. His father was his Welding Instructor back in the day and Scottie learned a lot from him on how to train welders and prepare them for the workforce. Scottie has al...

This weeks episode is a recap of the training session I went to last week. We also cover a great opportunity for welding instructors and welding students to compete for welding jobs on a national scale. Tune and and find out all about the Educators Course, and Project MFG Welding Competition. Follow Ryan on Instagram: @ryantheweldingeducator Follow Kyle on Instagram: @profrssor_of_welding Follow D...

In today's episode, I am chatting with a few of the guys from the Hooded Hero Foundation. They do some really cool work for students entering school who don't have access to quality gear, or simply can't afford it. I am a huge proponent of giving back to the welding community and this group is the epitome of giving back so I am honored to have them on the show. They have a really cool story about...

In today's episode I am chatting with Tyler Sasse and Danny Keiderling from Western Welding Academy in Gillette Wyoming. We discuss the national shortage of skilled trades workers, and why getting into skilled trades is a worthwhile investment in your time and resources. This is also the first episode that I have recorded video, so if you'd like to watch the video version, it should be out shortly...

This month's episode of Weld Wednesday with AWS ,is all about getting involved with your local AWS sections. Today's guest is Darrill Gaschler who is the Senior Manager of Sections and Student Chapters. Darrill is a great resource for local sections and today we discuss how and why you should start attending section meetings if you haven't done so already. Resources: aws.org Follow American Weldin...

Ever wonder why your not getting the expected outcome with your current WPS? Well in this episode I am talking with Rob Tessier to give you some insight on troubleshooting your machine to save you time and increase your welding efficiencies. By putting some of these helpful tips to work, you'll be getting back to production in no time flat.   Arc Junkies Website: www.arcjunkies.com Arc junkies Mer...

Welcome to show number 174 of the arc junkies podcast. Today's guest is David Madero a Mexican/American steel sculpture artist. David does some extremely intricate work but on a massive scale, if you're on Instagram go follow this man right now, his work is insane. @Madero_Co you have to see these pieces to believe it. In this episode we discuss David's background, artistic process, past sculpture...

In todays episode, I am talking to Ashley Applegate and Bobby Pease of Kentucky Welding Institute. I first heard about their program a few years ago when my buddy Ryan Eubank and his students attended KWI's welding Competition in 2018. KWI does things a little different in their school and they crank out some Jam up Welders ready for the workforce, when students leave, they have a long list of cer...

Part 2 of Welding Educators Unite!   Link to register for the workshop: https://michelleskibamf.wixsite.com/website/event-details/welding-educator-workshop   Follow them on Instagram: Ryan Eubank: @ryantheweldingeducator Jesse Srpan: @rawironchoppers Kyle Linko: @professor_of_welding Arc Junkies Website: www.arcjunkies.com Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home   Friends...