#WhyWeWeld
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#WhyWeWeld: Christopher Crawford
“You just have to start and get the job done.” Christopher Crawford—better known as Virginia Is for Lowriders—is a welder and fabricator from Northern Virginia. In this interview, he shares how he got into welding and how he’s influencing the welding and fabrication community.
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#WhyWeWeld: Brandon Potter
Brandon Potter, known on Instagram as @2jz_yota, is a Las Vegas–based welder and fabricator who started learning welding after being inspired by a friend. He’s now building his 1989 Toyota pickup into an Ultra4 rock-crawler, taking on engine swaps, custom fabrication, and more. We talked with Brandon about his build journey and how he hopes to inspire the next generation of hands-on builders.
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#WhyWeWeld: Cooper Salvoni
Cooper Salvoni (@SafariBuilds) is a young fabricator and off-road creator who enjoys applying welding to his custom builds. We chat with him about his love for welding, how he got started, and what’s next.
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#WhyWeWeld: Dom Host Sanchez
"Go for it, learn it, and just do it—learn from your mistakes.” Dom Host Sanchez @Altered Intent on Instagram and YouTube, expert in custom automotive builds and rendering, shares his story and hands-on welding experience.
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#WhyWeWeld: Donyboy73
We chat with Donyboy73, a YouTuber and small engine repair expert, about how welding enhances his repair work, fuels creative projects, and inspires a growing DIY community. He also shares advice for those looking to get started in welding.
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#WhyWeWeld: Darrell Olsen
YesWelder interviewed England-based metal artist Darrell Olsen to discuss his trade, commissioned work, and more.
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#WhyWeWeld: Paige Woodrum
We chat to Paige Woodrum, a travelling pipe welder, to learn about the adventures and challenges of her nomadic lifestyle.
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#WhyWeWeld: WorldSkills Competitor Jordan Packer
YesWelder chats with Jordan Packer, a Utah-based welding student who is competing at WorldSkills 2022 Special Edition, the elite-level competition for skilled tradespeople.
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#WhyWeWeld: Bryn Otto
In this blog post, YesWelder chats with Bryn Otto, a young welder who has big plans for the future. We discuss his work, studies, and the potential of monetizing social media for young welders.
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