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WELD is the show that opens real doors in the welding world. From first arc to six-figure specialty work, host Beau Wigington talks with industry professionals as they share wins, mistakes, and the various pathways available in the welding industry. Whether you are in school or on the tools, guests will share practical steps, safety-first habits, and career plays to help you master the trade. MIG, TIG, stick, flux-core, pipe, fabrication, repair, inspection, and business growth all live here. New episodes each week.

  1. 3 HR AGO

    Starting Your Own School & Building Your Own Cars w/ Scott Raabe & Ian Johnson

    In this week's podcast, we go back to Fabtech 2024 where Beau sits down at the  @esabweldingandcutting   booth with Scott Raabe to talk about the path way to starting his school Precision Welding Academy, and then Ian Johnson pops by to talk about what you need to get started in automotive fabrication.  Connect with Scott Raabe Instagram  @scott_raabe https://www.instagram.com/scott_raabe/ @precisionweldingacademy https://www.instagram.com/precisionweldingacademy/ Precision Welding Academy Website - https://www.precisionweldingacademy.com/ Connect with Ian Johnson Instagram @ianfrombigtiregarage https://www.instagram.com/ianfrombigtiregarage/ Connect with Beau Weld App @beaudidit Instagram @beaudiditwelding Email - ⁠Beauw@weld.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    36 min

  2. 9 MAR

    Using Your Welding Skills To Build Income On The Side

    Host Beau Wigington visits the home shop of Sean Flottman, better known as Dabswellington, to break down the process behind stainless TIG art. Sean shares practical advice on stainless prep, filler metal choice, chill plates, tungsten setup, gas coverage, and weld planning so listeners can better understand how to create color, contrast, and clean finished artwork with a TIG torch. The episode also features Robert Carpenter, a journeyman pipe fitter who makes copper welder bracelets on the side. He explains how he builds bracelets from ground wire, forms braid patterns, welds in side rails, and polishes each piece into a finished wearable product. Together, their stories show how welding skills can move beyond the jobsite and into creative work, personal projects, and side income opportunities. Save 20% On Related American Welding Program Courses With WELD20 Use code WELD20 at checkout for eligible courses - https://foxly.link/9T3dtc  Connect with Sean Flottman Instagram - @dabswellington https://www.instagram.com/dabswellington/  Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Dabswellington  Connect with Robert Carpenter Instagram - @carpwelding https://www.instagram.com/carpwelding/  Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/shop/CarpWelding  Connect with Beau Wigington Instagram: @beaudiditwelding — https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington   E-mail: beauw@weld.com

    23 min

  3. 2 MAR

    What Does It Take to Manufacture Welding Gear in the USA?

    In this episode we're on location with Michael Furick inside his shop where he manufactures TIG cups, gas lenses, and fabrication tools like bead rollers. Michael walks us through how a product idea turns into something he can actually build at scale, and how he’s streamlined production by creating machines that do the work his hands used to do, boosting speed and tightening up quality control. We also get into the process behind making glass TIG cups, what it takes to manufacture in the USA, and the mindset that separates hobby projects from real businesses. If you’re a welder, a shop owner, or a career changer thinking about going independent one day, this is a blueprint for playing the long game: investing in tools, building systems, and making decisions today that set you up for freedom later. Save 20% On Related American Welding Program Courses With WELD20 Use code WELD20 at checkout for eligible courses - https://foxly.link/9T3dtc Connect with Michael Furick Instagram - @mfurick https://www.instagram.com/mfurick/  Website - https://furickcup.com/  Connect with Beau Wigington Instagram: @beaudiditwelding — https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington   E-mail: beauw@weld.com

    43 min

  4. 23 FEB

    Inside CT Race Worx: Where Race Winning UTVs Are Born with Daniel Adams

    What does it really take to build a UTV that can survive King of the Hammers? This week on the Weld Podcast, Beau Wigington heads to CT Race Worx to sit down with Daniel Adams, better known as @phockerfabs, to get an inside look at what it takes to build off road machines that don’t just look good, they finish races. Daniel walks us through their machine shop where precision parts are made in house and trusted on some of the top performing UTVs in the country. Then we step into the fabrication side to break down how they prep material for roll cages, why their tab and slot method matters, and how attention to fit up can make or break a race build. If you’ve ever wondered how to get into the off road racing world as a welder or fabricator, Daniel shares what shops are really looking for and how to position yourself to land a job in the industry. From raw tubing to race ready monsters, this episode pulls back the curtain on what it takes to build at the highest level. Connect with Dan Instagram - @phockerfabs https://www.instagram.com/phockerfabs/  @ctraceworx https://www.instagram.com/ctraceworx/ Website - https://ctraceworx.com/  Connect with Beau Wigington Instagram: @beaudiditwelding — https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington   E-mail: beauw@weld.com

    22 min

  5. 16 FEB

    From Trash To Treasure: What It's Like Building For Scrapfest

    In this episode, host Beau Wigington sits down with four Scrapfest artists to break down what the event is really like, how the categories work, what you can win, and why turning scrap into sculpture can be good for both your wallet and your head.Learn more about Scrapfest - https://scrapfest.com/ Save 20% On Related American Welding Program Courses With WELD20Use code WELD20 at checkout for eligible courses - https://foxly.link/9T3dtcConnect with the artists from this week’s episode - Jonny SniderInstagram - @jonnysweld https://www.instagram.com/jonnysweld/ Andrew SandstedtInstagram - @stalartist https://www.instagram.com/stalartist/ Steve KostInstagram - @dads357 https://www.instagram.com/dads357/ Tom AdamsInstagram - @tommy_atoms https://www.instagram.com/tommy_atoms/ Connect with Beau WigingtonInstagram: @beaudiditwelding — https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington E-mail: beauw@weld.com

    22 min

  6. 9 FEB

    Every Tool Has A Story with Jimmy DiResta

    In this episode, host Beau Wigington chats with maker Jimmy DiResta about the tools that shaped his craft, from a rescued line-shaft drill press to heavy old bandsaws, and the down-to-earth methods he uses to restore, retrofit, and actually use vintage machines in a modern welding workflow. Connect with Jimmy DiResta Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmydiresta/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/diresta/ YouTube:  @jimmydiresta  Connect with Beau Instagram: @beaudiditwelding https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington E-mail: beauw@weld.com

    20 min

  7. 26 JAN

    One Truck, Every Trade | Dave Doherty’s Mobile Shop

    Welding might be the headline skill on a service truck, but it's never the whole story. On this week's Podcast, Beau Wigington climbs into Dave Doherty's service truck to see just how many trades live inside one rolling toolbox. We explore the diverse skills and equipment necessary to operate a welding rig and handle a range of industrial jobs, highlighting the importance of a well-equipped work truck and the role of a field mechanic. If you've ever wondered what it really takes to run a service rig, this episode is for you! Save 20% On Related American Welding Program Courses With WELD20 Use code WELD20 at checkout for eligible courses - https://foxly.link/9T3dtc Connect with Dave  Dave “DTB Fabrication” Doherty Instagram: @dtb_fabrication https://www.instagram.com/dtb_fabrication/ Facebook: Dave Doherty Connect with Beau Instagram: @beaudiditwelding https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington  E-mail: beauw@weld.com

    20 min

  8. 19 JAN

    High Level Skills Nobody Knows About: The Boilermaker Edition

    In this week's podcast host Beau Wigington explores the career path of a Boilermaker within the welding industry while attending the National Boilermaker Apprenticeship Championships, highlighting the diverse skill set required for this industrial profession. We discuss "what is a boilermaker" and the importance of a "boilermakers apprenticeship" for those interested in "skilled trades." We learned that Boilermakers are a little bit of everything, incorporating elements of rigging, welding, cutting, and fabrication, making it a comprehensive "welding apprenticeship" opportunity for any aspiring "welder."Key Topics Covered:- What a Boilermaker is (rigging, layout, planning, tube rolling, waterwall “Dutchman” repairs) and why welding is only ~10–15% of the trade.- How recruiting for the boilermakers apprenticeship works at the high-school level and why tuition-free training changes families’ trajectories.- The “apply now” process through BNAP, finding your local, and why initiative matters (call, visit, show up).- First-year expectations: heights, tight spaces, heavy machinery, union basics (dues, benefits, dispatch).- Skill progression: Stick plate → positions → MIG/flux-core structure → TIG (freehand & walking the cup).- Work realities: outages, 12-hour shifts, precise repairs, x-ray quality, and packing out.- Career growth: no seniority; apprentices who show up and lead can run work and become foremen fast.- Finding your niche: some chase welding certs; others fall in love with rigging or planning and excel there.Learn More About Joining The BoilermakersBoilermakers National Apprenticeship Program - https://www.bnap.com/ Save 20% On Related American Welding Program Courses With WELD20Use code WELD20 at checkout for eligible courses - https://foxly.link/9T3dtcConnect with Beau WigingtonInstagram: @beaudiditwelding — https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington E-mail: beauw@weld.com

    22 min
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WELD is the show that opens real doors in the welding world. From first arc to six-figure specialty work, host Beau Wigington talks with industry professionals as they share wins, mistakes, and the various pathways available in the welding industry. Whether you are in school or on the tools, guests will share practical steps, safety-first habits, and career plays to help you master the trade. MIG, TIG, stick, flux-core, pipe, fabrication, repair, inspection, and business growth all live here. New episodes each week.

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  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    238
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