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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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    Why Backyard Welding Events Might Be the New Shop Class

    Backyard welding events are giving first-timers the kind of hands-on shop experience that many schools no longer offer. If you’re a welder, maker, teacher, fabricator, or someone who wants to help more people get into the trades, this episode shows what can happen when a community opens the shop doors and lets people learn by doing. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why community-based maker events can help fill the gap left by disappearing shop classes • How Sparks and Sawdust gave woodworkers and beginners a chance to weld on a real Santa Maria grill build • What makes learning on an actual project different from practicing beads on flat plate • How Papa Chad kept his first event simple, hands-on, and focused on learning instead of turning it into a big production • Why welders, fabricators, and makers can play a bigger role in bringing new people into the trades Papa Chad is a maker, builder, and host of Sparks and Sawdust in Phoenix City, Alabama. His property brings together a welding shop, wood shop, sawmill pad, custom pizza oven, and enough equipment to give first-timers a real hands-on experience. What makes his perspective valuable is that he is not trying to impress anybody — he is creating a place where people can try new skills, build something real, and leave better than they came in. Connect with Papa Chad: Instagram: @AlabamaPapaChad YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Papa_Chad  Website: PapaChad.com Connect with Tom from Phoenix Wood Shop: Instagram: @PhoenixWoodShop Connect with Chris from Green Money Fab Instagram: @GreenMoneyFab Connect with Beau Wigington: Instagram: @beaudiditwelding Download the WELD App: iOS: App Store https://foxly.link/m6jqqa Android: Google Play https://foxly.link/cYEXjL If this show has helped your welding career, leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts takes 30 seconds and helps other welders find it. #WeldingPodcast #WeldingCareer #WeldingJobs #WELD #TradeLife #WeldingLife #WeldingEducation #WeldingSchool #Fabrication #MetalFab

    11 min
  2. 20 AVR.

    You Don’t Need a Fancy Shop to Build Metal Sculptures That Sell

    Jackson Williams is building large-scale steel sculptures with handmade bending tools, a MIG welder, and a small corner of a shared shop. If you're a welder thinking about getting into metal art, starting small, or building something original without buying a shop full of equipment, this episode will show you what actually matters. • Learn how Jackson builds full-size animal sculptures from half-inch round bar using mostly hand bending and simple jigs • See how he scales reference images on the floor to lay out a framework before skinning a sculpture with rod • Understand why shared shop space can be a smarter move than trying to outfit your own shop from scratch • Hear how posting his work online and saying yes to Fabtech helped create momentum and new opportunities • Take away Jackson’s best advice for beginners: start small, play around, and fix anything that is not right Jackson Williams is a steel sculptor based in Asheville, building wildlife and figure sculptures from round bar with a style that emphasizes motion, anatomy, and flow. He developed his craft working alongside his father, sculptor Chris Williams, before carving out his own direction in steel rod sculpture. What makes his work stand out to WELD listeners is how much he’s able to create with basic tools, strong fundamentals, and a clear artistic eye. Connect with Jackson Williams: Instagram: @williamssculpture https://www.instagram.com/williamssculpture/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/williamssculpture/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@williamssculpture  Website: https://www.williamssculpture.com/  Connect with Beau Wigington: Instagram: @beaudiditwelding Download the WELD App: iOS: WELD App on the App Store https://foxly.link/m6jqqa  Android: WELD App on Google Play https://foxly.link/cYEXjL  If this show has helped your career, leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts takes 30 seconds and helps other welders find it.

    18 min
  3. 13 AVR.

    Welding, Health Setbacks, and the Hustle to Keep Going with Harrison Stone

    Harrison Stone started his welding business at 24, but staying in the trade has meant learning how to work through serious health challenges, protect himself on the job, and build income beyond just welding. If you're a welder thinking about going out on your own, getting into mobile work, or trying to build a business that can survive real-life setbacks, this episode will give you a more honest picture of what that path looks like. In this episode, you’ll learn: • How Harrison went from welding school to running his own business in just a few years• Why safety, respirators, and pacing matter more when your health is already working against you• What mobile welders need to understand about overhead, helpers, tool costs, and jobsite prep• How Harrison uses social media to land brand deals and create income outside of fabrication jobs• Why younger welders should think beyond one paycheck and build multiple income streams early Harrison Stone is a welder, fabricator, and business owner who built his operation out of his grandfather’s old shop while navigating POTS and the physical demands of welding work. He has experience in TIG production welding, fabrication, mobile jobs, and content creation for welding and tool brands. His story stands out because it gives listeners a realistic look at building a welding business while dealing with health challenges, overhead, and the pressure to keep moving forward. Sponsors: Save 20% on American Welding Program courses with code WELD20 at AmericanWeldingProgram.org. Connect with Harrison Stone: Instagram: @harrisonstoneWebsite: ahweldingservices.com Connect with Beau Wigington: Instagram: @beaudiditwelding Download the WELD App: iOS: https://foxly.link/m6jqqaAndroid: https://foxly.link/cYEXjL Subscribe for weekly episodes from the welding world. New episode every week. If this show has helped your career, leaving a 5-star review where you listen to your podcasts takes 30 seconds and helps other welders find it.

    27 min

À propos

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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