She started welding at eight years old — not for fun, but because if something broke in a rural household, you fixed it or you couldn’t work the next day. In this episode of The Fix, meet a metal artist who turns discarded parts, old farm steel, and even camp-stove propane cylinders into heirloom-quality artwork pieces with patina, scars, and stories you can’t buy off a shelf. From “selling artwork at a local bar to building a full shop by 16, she’s proof that grit & craft can take you a long way. Then we step into the shop for a practical look at plasma cutting and welding.👊 What you’ll see in this episode:• How scrap becomes statement pieces (and why patina matters) • Creative sourcing: auctions, roadside finds, and reusing what others toss • Memorial builds using old tools to preserve family history • MIG fundamentals: wire-feed welding explained simply & flux core vs. gas

Ever patch drywall and end up with a crack, blister, or a patch that still shows after paint? In this episode of The Fix, Tucker & Travis team up with Britt and Ash from Luly Drywall (aka the “Drywall Chicks”) to walk through a pro drywall patch method using 20-minute hot mud + ultrathin mesh—with the kind of real-jobsite tips that save you time and a ton of sanding. 1✅ Learn why prefill matters (and why taping over empty space cracks)✅ Get the right hot mud consistency and mixing method✅ See how to embed mesh cleanly without pulling it off the wall✅ Bonus: stilt/bucket walking + jobsite talk from the pros 1

Ever start a “simple” project… and it turns into drywall work, shim trimming, and figuring it out as you go? Same. In this episode of The Fix, Tucker and Travis head to Travis’s house to install matching 2.25" clamshell door trim - but there’s a gap big enough to derail the whole plan. So we show you how to patch the gap with drywall & joint compound, then install door trim the right way with a clean 1/8" reveal, tight miters, and a pro-looking finish. What you’ll learn in this video:• How to prep a door opening when the drywall doesn’t meet the jamb • Trimming shims flush using an oscillating tool • Adding backing blocks so your drywall patch has something solid to grab • Cutting a drywall strip (score & snap) and rasping for a perfect fit • Mud & tape basics to help prevent cracking • Setting your reveal and cutting trim miters without overcomplicating measurements • Using 18ga brad nails (short for the jamb, long to catch studs) • Final steps: fill nail holes, caulk gaps, touch up paint

We took Milwaukee’s 20" Battery Chainsaw out to a working ranch in Augusta, Montana and put it to the test the right way - real trees, real cuts, real feedback. In this episode of The Fix, Tucker and Travis team up with Dylan (our local Milwaukee rep) to break down the features and power modes, then hand the saw to Anthony - someone who uses a chainsaw every day - for an honest, pro-level take.Milwaukee says this battery saw delivers power comparable to a 70cc gas saw and roughly twice the torque of a gas competitor/high-voltage competitor—so we wanted to see what that feels like when you’re actually dropping and bucking trees. What we cover:• Key features like aggressive bucking spikes and high-visibility felling lines • Standard vs Peak power modes (runtime vs max output) • Pro user feedback on power, maneuverability, and “bog down” resistance • Battery/runtime observations & charging options (dual-bay rapid charger & Supercharger numbers) • Vibration/comfort notes compared to traditional gas saws

Learn to weld in one episode! Tucker and Travis teach their friend Taylor the fundamentals of flux core welding while repairing a trailer with the portable Lincoln 90i FC. We cover PPE, surface prep, machine setup, dialing voltage, and beginner bead techniques (circles, half moons, zigzags)—then put it all to work in the field. In this hands-on tutorial, you’ll see:• What welding is and why it’s so useful for real repairs (farm, ranch, trailer, and shop). • How the Lincoln 90i FC works (gasless flux core, wire feed, ground clamp) and how to load the wire. • Essential PPE: auto darkening helmets, FR welding jackets, gloves, face shields for grinding. • Surface prep (grind out old welds, remove spatter) and attaching a solid ground. • Settings & technique: voltage = heat, test beads, watch the puddle, control with small motions. • Field practicality: runs on a standard 120V outlet and flux core is less sensitive to wind.

A behind the scenes tour of Rocky Mountain Twist (home of Montana Brand Tools) reveals a quality obsessed, patent driven team behind innovations like the magnetic screw guide, quick change connectors, hex shank bits, and vacuum brazed diamond drills - plus custom tooling for industries as tough as aerospace.

We're talking about one of Milwaukee's best products: The Packout. We'll "unpack" why they are so unique, useful, and reliable and we'll show you some of the best products under the Packout line. Whether it's organizing your work truck, your garage, or your job trailer, Packouts are one of the best solutions! See why in this episode of The Fix.

What are the basic most essential tools that everyone should have in their house? Whether you're a pro DIYer that does your own repairs or someone who is just getting started and wanting to learn, this episode will give you a list of essentials that you'll need close at hand all the time. It might serve a reminder for those of us that are already years deep in DIY fixes of the tools we need to keep close at hand.

What's the tool that you always rely on? The one that you always need in your tool pouch, toolbox, or tool bucket? What's that most diverse tool that we think that we all need to have around? In episode 2 of The Fix, Travis and Tucker unpack what their go-to tool is and why it's so important.

Does a cordless - battery operated - compound miter saw really hold up in a professional contractor environment? In episode 1 of The Fix, we talk with Jake Freund who demoed the saw on a brand-new stick build here in Montana. We were surprised how well the DeWalt 20V compound miter saw did! Welcome to The Fix! We're here to talk about all things related to tools - whether it's at your home, or your jobsite. Whether you're a professional or a DIYer, we're talking about the tools, tips, and tricks that will help you works smarter and faster.