Arc Junkies

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 ready to drop bombs of information on you.

Resources:

aws.org

Follow AWS on Instagram: @americanweldingsociety

Arc Junkies Podcast: www.arcjunkies.com

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Operation Next: https://www.opnextjobs.com

Army COOL: https://www.cool.osd.mil/army/index.htm

Marine COOL: https://www.cool.navy.mil/usmc/

Rehabilitation Services Administration: https://rsa.ed.gov

AWS Veteran Programs: https://www.aws.org/certification/page/veterans-benefits

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 morning to hear all about her past, present and future projects. You're not gonna want to miss this one.

Follow Rae on Instagram: @raeripple

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 checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.

Rockmount Research and Alloys, Inc.

Rockmountwelding.com

Instagram: @Rockmountwelding

Strong Hand Tools

Stronghandtool.com/arcjunkies

Instagram @Strong_hand_tools

AHP Welders

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Outlaw Leather

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Hourglass Ingenuity

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Website: https://hourglassfab.com/password

Arc Junkies Podcast:

Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast

TIKTOK: @Arcjunkiespod

Email: [email protected]

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: https://cutlistoptimizer.com Raum Furniture Website: https://raumfurniture.com Raum Furniture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raum_furniture/

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 checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.

Rockmount Research and Alloys, Inc.

Rockmountwelding.com

Instagram: @Rockmountwelding

Strong Hand Tools

Stronghandtool.com/arcjunkies

Instagram @Strong_hand_tools

AHP Welders

Ahpwelders.com

https://ahpwelds.com/arcjunkies

ISOTUNES:

Instagram: @isotunesaudio

Online: https://bit.ly/36s7aFj

Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase

SUM DUM Welders:

Instagram: @sumdumwelderapparel

Online: www.sumdumwelder.com

Use ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% off your entire order.

Outlaw Leather

Instagram: @outlawleatherusa

Online: www.outlawleatherusa.com

Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% on your entire order.

Hourglass Ingenuity

Instagram: @hour.glass_ingenuity

Website: https://hourglassfab.com/password

Arc Junkies Podcast:

Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast

TIKTOK: @Arcjunkiespod

Email: [email protected]

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 Show:

Everlast Welders

Instagram: @everlastwelders

YouTube: Everlast Welders

Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI

Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.

Rockmount Research and Alloys, Inc.

Rockmountwelding.com

Instagram: @Rockmountwelding

Strong Hand Tools

Stronghandtool.com/arcjunkies

Instagram @Strong_hand_tools

AHP Welders

Ahpwelders.com

https://ahpwelds.com/arcjunkies

ISOTUNES:

Instagram: @isotunesaudio

Online: https://bit.ly/36s7aFj

Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase

SUM DUM Welders:

Instagram: @sumdumwelderapparel

Online: www.sumdumwelder.com

Use ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% off your entire order.

Outlaw Leather

Instagram: @outlawleatherusa

Online: www.outlawleatherusa.com

Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% on your entire order.

Hourglass Ingenuity

Instagram: @hour.glass_ingenuity

Website: https://hourglassfab.com/password

Arc Junkies Podcast:

Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast

TIKTOK: @Arcjunkiespod

Email: [email protected]

In this weeks episode episode I'm talking with Randy Ballard of @alumareelusaRandy 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: 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 checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.

Rockmount Research and Alloys, Inc.

Rockmountwelding.com

Instagram: @Rockmountwelding

Strong Hand Tools

Stronghandtool.com/arcjunkies

Instagram @Strong_hand_tools

AHP Welders

Ahpwelders.com

https://ahpwelds.com/arcjunkies

ISOTUNES:

Instagram: @isotunesaudio

Online: https://bit.ly/36s7aFj

Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase

SUM DUM Welders:

Instagram: @sumdumwelderapparel

Online: www.sumdumwelder.com

Use ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% off your entire order.

Outlaw Leather

Instagram: @outlawleatherusa

Online: www.outlawleatherusa.com

Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% on your entire order.

Hourglass Ingenuity

Instagram: @hour.glass_ingenuity

Website: https://hourglassfab.com/password

Arc Junkies Podcast:

Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast

TIKTOK: @Arcjunkiespod

Email: [email protected]

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 help keep everyone safe.

Check out their website here: https://www.teamfti.com

Follow them on Instagram: @firetechnologyinnovations

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 checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.

Rockmount Research and Alloys, Inc.

Rockmountwelding.com

Instagram: @Rockmountwelding

Strong Hand Tools

Stronghandtool.com/arcjunkies

Instagram @Strong_hand_tools

AHP Welders

Ahpwelders.com

https://ahpwelds.com/arcjunkies

ISOTUNES:

Instagram: @isotunesaudio

Online: https://bit.ly/36s7aFj

Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase

SUM DUM Welders:

Instagram: @sumdumwelderapparel

Online: www.sumdumwelder.com

Use ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% off your entire order.

Outlaw Leather

Instagram: @outlawleatherusa

Online: www.outlawleatherusa.com

Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% on your entire order.

Arc Junkies Podcast:

Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast

TIKTOK: @Arcjunkiespod

Email: [email protected]

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 checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.

Rockmount Research and Alloys, Inc.

Rockmountwelding.com

Instagram: @Rockmountwelding

Strong Hand Tools

Stronghandtool.com/arcjunkies

Instagram @Strong_hand_tools

AHP Welders

Ahpwelders.com

https://ahpwelds.com/arcjunkies

ISOTUNES:

Instagram: @isotunesaudio

Online: https://bit.ly/36s7aFj

Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase

SUM DUM Welders:

Instagram: @sumdumwelderapparel

Online: www.sumdumwelder.com

Use ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% off your entire order.

Outlaw Leather

Instagram: @outlawleatherusa

Online: www.outlawleatherusa.com

Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% on your entire order.

Arc Junkies Podcast:

Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast

TIKTOK: @Arcjunkiespod

Email: [email protected]

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 the supporters of the show.

Follow Nick on Instagram: @bezatesn

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 checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.

Rockmount Research and Alloys, Inc.

Rockmountwelding.com

Instagram: @Rockmountwelding

Strong Hand Tools

Stronghandtool.com/arcjunkies

Instagram @Strong_hand_tools

AHP Welders

Ahpwelders.com

https://ahpwelds.com/arcjunkies

ISOTUNES:

Instagram: @isotunesaudio

Online: https://bit.ly/36s7aFj

Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase

SUM DUM Welders:

Instagram: @sumdumwelderapparel

Online: www.sumdumwelder.com

Use ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% off your entire order.

Outlaw Leather

Instagram: @outlawleatherusa

Online: www.outlawleatherusa.com

Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% on your entire order.

Arc Junkies Podcast:

Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast

TIKTOK: @Arcjunkiespod

Email: [email protected]

In this episode, I am talking to Chloe Hudson also known as @ArcWeldingAngel on Instagram, Chloe had a different plan in high school for her future but ended up in the welding industry instead. She was in Nuclear Plant welding for 10 years before settling down into a company that does aerospace and NASCAR welding. She is a kick ass welder and has the skills to back up what she says. I had a great time chatting with her and I am sure you all will enjoy listening to her story.

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 checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.

Rockmount Research and Alloys, Inc.

Rockmountwelding.com

Instagram: @Rockmountwelding

Strong Hand Tools

Stronghandtool.com/arcjunkies

Instagram @Strong_hand_tools

AHP Welders

Ahpwelders.com

https://ahpwelds.com/arcjunkies

ISOTUNES:

Instagram: @isotunesaudio

Online: https://bit.ly/36s7aFj

Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase

SUM DUM Welders:

Instagram: @sumdumwelderapparel

Online: www.sumdumwelder.com

Use ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% off your entire order.

Outlaw Leather

Instagram: @outlawleatherusa

Online: www.outlawleatherusa.com

Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% on your entire order.

Arc Junkies Podcast:

Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast

TIKTOK: @Arcjunkiespod

Email: [email protected]

In this week's episode, I am talking to Cynthia Gauthier, professional Monster Truck Driver and welding enthusiast. Cynthia has one of the coolest jobs around, she gets to drive 6 tons of steel around a packed amphitheater and crush cars. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out in her shop welding and fabricating. Join us today as we discuss her journey from Motor Cross to Monster Trucks and how she was inspired to get into welding.

Follow Cynthia on Instagram: @cynthiagauthier

Check out her Website here: https://www.cynthiagauthier.com

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 checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.

Rockmount Research and Alloys, Inc.

Rockmountwelding.com

Instagram: @Rockmountwelding

Up In Smoke Welding Apparel

https://upinsmokewelding.com

Instagram: @upinsmokeweldingapparel

Strong Hand Tools

Stronghandtool.com/arcjunkies

Instagram @Strong_hand_tools

AHP Welders

Ahpwelders.com

ISOTUNES:

Instagram: @isotunesaudio

Online: https://bit.ly/36s7aFj

Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase

SUM DUM Welders:

Instagram: @sumdumwelderapparel

Online: www.sumdumwelder.com

Use ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% off your entire order.

Outlaw Leather

Instagram: @outlawleatherusa

Online: www.outlawleatherusa.com

Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout and save 15% on your entire order.

Arc Junkies Podcast:

Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast

TIKTOK: @Arcjunkiespod

Email: [email protected]