Using Your Welding Skills To Build Income On The Side

Host Beau Wigington visits the home shop of Sean Flottman, better known as Dabswellington, to break down the process behind stainless TIG art. Sean shares practical advice on stainless prep, filler metal choice, chill plates, tungsten setup, gas coverage, and weld planning so listeners can better understand how to create color, contrast, and clean finished artwork with a TIG torch.

The episode also features Robert Carpenter, a journeyman pipe fitter who makes copper welder bracelets on the side. He explains how he builds bracelets from ground wire, forms braid patterns, welds in side rails, and polishes each piece into a finished wearable product. Together, their stories show how welding skills can move beyond the jobsite and into creative work, personal projects, and side income opportunities.

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Connect with Sean Flottman

Instagram - @dabswellington https://www.instagram.com/dabswellington/

Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Dabswellington

Connect with Robert Carpenter

Instagram - @carpwelding https://www.instagram.com/carpwelding/

Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/shop/CarpWelding

Connect with Beau Wigington

Instagram: @beaudiditwelding — https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington

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