Wednesday, January 7, 2015

From Car Fanatic to Welder

How a Detroit-area auto buff discovered welding through a shop class, and never looked back.

“As soon as I struck my first 7018 rod, I was hooked,” says Tom Howes, a 28 year old fabricator. His ‘discovered’ trade has taken him across the country, and even overseas. Today, Howe is opening his own business in the greater Detroit area.

Although welders…and the need for good ones…is a frequent fabrication topic, this is a great read, and excellent example for novices and students.

You can read his full story here