Trail Welding That Works: Battery, Stick & Backup Plans with SendItRubi

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WELD is the show that opens real doors in the welding world. From first arc to six-figure specialty work, host Beau Wigington talks with industry professionals as they share wins, mistakes, and the various pathways available in the welding industry. Whether you are in school or on the tools, guests will share practical steps, safety-first habits, and career plays to help you master the trade. MIG, TIG, stick, flux-core, pipe, fabrication, repair, inspection, and business growth all live here. New episodes each week.

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Trail Welding That Works: Battery, Stick & Backup Plans with SendItRubi

WELD

17 minutes 26 seconds

2 months ago

Trail Welding That Works: Battery, Stick & Backup Plans with SendItRubi

In this weeks episode, host Beau Wigington chats with SendItRubi, a car builder, race car driver, and founder of Send It Nation and the Welders Foundation about real-world trail repairs, building off-road rigs on a budget, and creating opportunities for new welders.

Key Topics Covered:

Field fixes that hold: why most trail repairs default to stick, and when a ratchet strap and recovery plan are the right call
What’s in Rubi’s trail-welding kit: portable TIG/stick options, grinder, hood, PPE, and a couple of universal brackets/plate
Battery-powered vs. alternator-driven welders: Elevate vs. Premier Power, plus old-school battery welding
“Bougie on a budget”: sourcing junkyard axles and Marketplace parts without sacrificing safety
Budgeting a first build vs. a race build: where the big dollars actually go
Events that move the needle: why face-to-face at SEMA, PRI, and King of the Hammers beats posting from home
PRI vs. SEMA for fabricators: which is better for workshops, one-on-one brand time, and hands-on learning
Skills that pay in off-road fabrication: consistent MIG/TIG/stick, out-of-position welding, body support, and visibility (good hood!)
Entering a male-dominated space: taking yourself seriously, choosing the right rooms, and being coachable
The Welders Foundation: scholarships, bootcamps, and gear that remove barriers for new welders

Memorable Quotes:

“You don’t want to carry too much stuff… the Elevate with a grinder, a hood, and a long-sleeve shirt, you can fix most things.”
“There are some boogers that hold really good… but you don’t know what you don’t know.”
“Seat time is everything, whether it’s in the driver’s seat or under the hood.”

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E-Mail : beauw@weld.com

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