Welcome to the metal shop! A place to learn, level-up skills, interact with like minded people and most important...ASK QUESTIONS! There are no wrong questions. If you are just learning, then every question is an important one. This community exists for one purpose: Teach you the skills, tools, and systems to build a metalworking business that actually makes money. Here’s what to do first: 1. Introduce yourself - Tell us your name, where you’re based, and what you want to build. 2. Check the Classroom - Start with Module 1 so you understand the full roadmap. 3. Ask questions early - Don’t sit on problems. Welding, tools, pricing, marketing — ask anything. 4. Share your progress - Post wins, fails, shop setups, weld improvements, and the projects you’re working on. 5. This is a working community. No ego. No drama. Just real people learning real skills and building real businesses. Let’s get started.

@javier-polanco-6383 @joe-clark-5587 @shae-miller-6450 @ron-reynolds-1693 @osman-salazar-1870@ne-ma-5633 @mark-christoffersen-4116 @michael-hayes-8875 @jodi-stull-4940 @johnny-tayn-5395 @michael-weitzel-9714 @don-gertz-5782 @jeff-goddard-1563 @maggie-faust-5918 @greg-painter-8911 @nick-julian-4191 @david-tyrrell-9846 @keagan-headley-4197 @growth-professional-6704 I thought I would moment to introduce myself. My name is Doug and I live in the Tucson Arizona area where I own a custom metal fabrication shop. Full disclosure, I am not a certified welder. I am a guy that welds. That being said all of my projects are artistic in nature and not structural or regulated by building codes. My work consist of commission projects only. I feel that I can offer you an understanding of the MIG and TIG welding processes, technique to improve your welding, how to start your own local welding service business, and a place where if you have questions about welding or business operation you can feel comfortable asking those questions. I don't say this to brag but I earn a six figure income with my custom metalwork business and if that's a direction you want to head, maybe I can help you get there. If interested you can check out my websites www.ArtfullyRogue.com and www.FountainMetalworks.com to see the type of work that is allowing me the lifestyle I currently enjoy. Half of my year living in Arizona and the other half living in Spain. Why wait to retire when you can create an enjoyable right now.

Not long ago I published a video on the Artfully Rogue YouTube channel show the basics of flux core welding. This is a great place to start if you're thinking about starting a welding journey and are not sure where to start. Let me know what you think or if there are other topics you might find useful.