In this weeks episode, I am discussinf Weld Quality. I walk you through the different types of weld discontinuities and weld defects and discuss a few ways to mitigate them. This is a class I typically give my students. I have learned a lot about the different types of weld discontinuities and how we inspect them and wanted to share that information with you all. Arc Junkies Website: https://arcjunkies.com Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home Friends of the Show: Lin...
Feb 07, 2022•51 min
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 up with an answer that will hopefully settle this debate. For more information on the AWS and their ...
Feb 02, 2022•57 min
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.com Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @A...
Feb 01, 2022•20 min
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/slcsaltcitysteel/ Arc Junkies Website: https://arc-junkies.podsite.io Arc junkies Merch: https://shop...
Jan 31, 2022•2 hr 41 min
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 welding current is changed, the EN to EP ratio is maintained, but their individual values change with outpu...
Jan 25, 2022•28 min
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 improvement and education. They’ll be helping high schools, tech schools and colleges by doing classes a...
Jan 24, 2022•2 hr 55 min
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 Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast TIKTOK: @Arcjunkiespod Email: Show@arcjunkies.com Arc ...
Jan 18, 2022•26 min
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 Christian on Instagram: @deichwerkstatt Arc Junkies Website: https://arc-junkies.podsite.io Arc junki...
Jan 17, 2022•2 hr 59 min
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: https://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-us/support/process-and-theory/Pages/variables-weld-penetration.aspx Lin...
Jan 11, 2022•20 min
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_foundation Hooded Heroes Website: https://www.thehoodedheroes.org Arc Junkies Website: https://arc-junkies....
Jan 10, 2022•57 min
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 Junkies Podcast...
Jan 05, 2022•1 hr 12 min
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://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-us/support/process-and-theory/Pages/variables-weld-penetration.aspx Lincoln ...
Jan 04, 2022•22 min
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 discuss their past out of fear they’ll be shamed, or lose their current job, or that people will trea...
Jan 03, 2022•1 hr 20 min
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 in life. We talk about how he got hired on as a pipe welder, his transition to a new industry, his Yo...
Dec 27, 2021•2 hr 31 min
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 some of the useful knowledge he’s learned along the way. Check out Winston on Instagram: @celtic.wel...
Dec 20, 2021•1 hr 18 min
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://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home Friends of the Show: Lincoln Electric Instagram: @lincolnelectri...
Dec 13, 2021•2 hr 37 min
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 best practices for welding aluminum and also discuss our love for smoking meats and making Jerky. Fol...
Dec 06, 2021•2 hr 52 min
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 all kinds of great information and awesome stories, you’re defiantly going to enjoy this episode. Adul...
Nov 29, 2021•2 hr 42 min
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 Houston Texas with all of the Proceeds going to the Texas High Scholl Welding Series. This is going to b...
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 13 min
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 resources for the up and coming generation of welders. Follow Bob on Instagram: @ram_nation58 Arc Junkies ...
Nov 15, 2021•3 hr 16 min
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 coming up next. Follow Stephanie: @underground_metal_works Follow David: @madero_co Arc Junkies Websit...
Nov 08, 2021•2 hr 31 min
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 the Show: Everlast Welders Instagram: @everlastwelders YouTube: Everlast Welders Online: https://bit.ly/37...
Nov 01, 2021•2 hr 28 min
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 the welding industry. You never know who you’ll meet at a welding conference or event so try to get t...
Oct 25, 2021•2 hr
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 Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home Friends of the Show: Everlast Welders Instagram: ...
Oct 18, 2021•2 hr 45 min
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/ Follow Torch on Instagram: @torchwear Follow Nate on Instragram: @weldscientist Follow Rush on Instag...
Oct 13, 2021•48 min
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 guy. Be sure to check out Metal Shop Masters on Netflix Checkout Ivan's work on Instagram: @Ivan_iler ...
Oct 11, 2021•2 hr 35 min
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 Friends of the Show: Everlast Welders Instagram: @everlastwelders YouTube: Everlast Welders Online: htt...
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr
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.
Sep 28, 2021•40 min
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 Instagram: @KaneKid Check out Rush's Shop for everything you need to get into welding or upgrade your c...
Sep 27, 2021•43 min
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 services, I got to meet a lot of fans of the show, hangout with some old friends, meet some new ones ...
Sep 20, 2021•1 hr 5 min
