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 prison to teach inmates a skilled trade and prepare them for release back into society. Micheal founded...
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr 8 min
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 electrodes in the near future and then work into GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW and possibly cover some of the therm...
Sep 07, 2021•55 min
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://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home Friends of the Show: Everlast Welders Instagram: @everlastw...
Aug 30, 2021•2 hr 45 min
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: @Abom79 Follow his BBQ page here: @abombbq Follow his adventures here: @Abomadventures Arc Junkies W...
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr 23 min
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.arcjunkies.com Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home Friends of the Show: E...
Aug 16, 2021•1 hr 12 min
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: @weldscientist Arc Junkies Website: www.arcjunkies.com Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/sh...
Aug 09, 2021•2 hr 57 min
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 episode. Arc Junkies Website: www.arcjunkies.com Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcj...
Aug 02, 2021•2 hr 42 min
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.
Jul 26, 2021•1 hr 5 min
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=merchant-items&sr=1-1 Follow Alex on Instagram: @crapoutwelds Arc Junkies Website: www.arcjunkies.c...
Jul 19, 2021•2 hr 51 min
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 promote skilled trades. As you all know, I am a big proponent of getting people into the skilled trades ...
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 4 min
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: @americanweldingsociety Checkout the ARCadamy Videos: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=american+wel...
Jul 07, 2021•52 min
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. Arc Junkies Website: www.arcjunkies.com Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/hom...
Jul 05, 2021•52 min
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 also written a book entitled “ How I Teach Welding” and it’s available right now on Amazon. Today we t...
Jun 28, 2021•2 hr 3 min
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 Danea on Instagram: @Welder_danea Follow Project Manufacturing on Instagram: @projectmfg Project MFG ...
Jun 21, 2021•2 hr 9 min
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 how it all got started, what they’re currently doing, and what they plan to do in the future. Arcs a...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 9 min
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 after this episode on the Western Welding Academy YouTube channel, so swing by and subscribe to the...
Jun 07, 2021•2 hr 37 min
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 Welding Society on Instagram: @americanweldingsociety Follow Arc Junkies Podcast on Instagram: @arcjunkies...
Jun 02, 2021•52 min
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 Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home Friends of the Show: Everlast Welders Instagram: @e...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 18 min
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 sculptures and what he's currently working on now. Follow David on Instagram: @Madero_Co YouTube https://m.yo...
May 24, 2021•3 hr 40 min
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 certifications, credentials and experience. KWI trains their students for the workforce. I’m sure you a...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 18 min
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 of the Show: Everlast Welders Instagram: @everlastwelders YouTube: Everlast Welders Online: https://bit.l...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 9 min
This has probably been my favorite episode to date. In this episode I am chatting with my good friends Ryan Eubank, Jesse Srpan and Kyle Linko about life as a welding educator. There is a lot of great information in this episode for students, educators and welders already in the field. Ryan and Kyle also discuss their upcoming Welding Educator Workshop taking place June 14th-18th. Whether you've been teaching for a long time, just getting into it, or thinking about becoming an instructor, this w...
May 10, 2021•2 hr 15 min
In this months episode of Weld Wednesday with AWS, I am talking to Erich Posdzich Owner and Operator of BDB Fabrication and Monica Pfarr Executive Director, AWS Foundation. We discuss how you can put your Military Benefits to work for you when it comes to welding. Whether it's getting your CWI, CWE, CWS, or even becoming a Certified Welder. We also talk about a new initiative for Active Duty and Reserve Service Members to learn welding as a career. Get a pen and your note pad out, we're getting ...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 4 min
In this weeks episode I am talking to the one and only Rae Ripple. Rae is just a burst of energy and positivity. She puts out some of the coolest damn art pieces and sculptures in the industry. She’s literally a human CNC plasma cutter. Whether she is making sculptures from decommissioned fire extinguishers, classic cars and trucks or freelanced paintings. You can tell she is truly passionate about what she does, and she inspires so many along her journey (myself included) tune in tomorrow morni...
May 03, 2021•2 hr 44 min
Today I am talking with Mashall Whitney owner of Raum furniture in Houston Texas. He runs two different shops, the first is an ASME pressure vessel shop and the other is a custom furniture shop, today we’re talking about how to price out work and Marshall gives us a couple secrets to help out with developing your material take-off’s and pricing out your work so you don’t lose your ass starting out. Cut List for Linear Stock: https://jonathan. overholt.org/projects/cutlist Cut List for Panels: ht...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 8 min
This is an episode that I have wanted to do since I started running the show last year and it breaks down a lot of the myths about underwater welding. Today I am talking with Richard Johnston of Ocean Corp in Houston Texas to find out what it takes to be an Underwater Welder. Theres a lot of great info in todays show if Underwater Welding is a career you'd like to get into. Arc Junkies Website: www.arcjunkies.com Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home Friends of the Sh...
Apr 19, 2021•2 hr 33 min
In this weeks episode episode I’m talking with Randy Ballard of @alumareelusa Randy is a really cool guy and has a pretty interesting story about how he got into selling the coolest welding skid of all time. Join us as we talk about his transition from Law Enforcement to welding and then into sales and distribution. Checkout the website here: https://www.alumareel.net Give him a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alumareelusa/ Arc Junkies Website: www.arcjunkies.com Arc junkies Merch...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 6 min
In this episode we are playing with fire, literally. My guests today are Michael Friedman and John Tabaczk with Fire Technology Innovations. As welders we often overlook fire safety when welding and become rather complacent when it comes to our fire extinguishers and their proper use, inspection, and the amount of faith we have in that big red can. Fire Technology Innovations has put technology into a 70 year old piece of equipment to make it safer and more reliable for the users in an effort to...
Apr 04, 2021•58 min
Today I am talking about many different aspects of the welding industry with Padraic Bean. We cover everything from underwater welding, racing, weld testing, and the current state of the industry. Buckle up, it's gonna be a fun episode. Arc Junkies Website: www.arcjunkies.com Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home Friends of the Show: Everlast Welders Instagram: @everlastwelders YouTube: Everlast Welders Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkou...
Mar 29, 2021•2 hr 32 min
In this episode of the Arc Junkies podcast I’m talking with Nick Bezates ,the one man welding crew out of Beaver Creek Oregon, Nick has a very diverse background from welding, fabrication and general construction. This man works non-stop. Whether he’s out in the field doing installs, hot taps or repairs, or he’s in his shop doing custom fabrication or CNC plasma work to keep his field jobs rolling. I’m sure you all will get a lot out of this episode but before we get into it, a quick word from t...
Mar 22, 2021•1 hr 11 min
