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05/03/2025

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10/10/2024

2024 Fabricator of the Year, recap and results!

While we were busy preparing for the Fabricator Olympics this year, a catastrophic hurricane hit the North American coast. That Saturday morning, we were frustrated by the inconvenience of the unexpected winds blowing things over in the night and the rain (that was supposed to be a “fifteen minute slight-drizzle” but instead lingered all night and most of the day).

It seemed to make everything wet & soggy, even under tents - and delayed our start-times and planned set-ups. Some spectator games (most of our favorites) couldn't be played due to the rain & power issues from things getting wet for so long.

Sunday morning, those things seemed trivial after we learned about the tragedy unfolding and the Americans who lost everything they had. It put things into perspective for us quickly of how thankful we were and how fortunate we are to be where we are - and to be hosting an event like this with people like you.

Kevin & our oldest son were headed to Tennessee the next weekend anyway to weld, but changed gears quickly and spent the week reaching out to everyone he could to coordinate and gather supplies to take along for hurricane & flood victims in North Carolina & Tennessee. Initially hoping to just fill the back of our work truck, we were instead blessed to fill the bed and our largest enclosed trailer to the brim with donations - and still so many left that our church then filled an entire tractor trailer and another race car trailer that was offered.

It was an incredible reminder of what Americans can do when they work together. As I’m sharing this post, another catastrophic hurricane is hitting the coast of Florida. We’re praying for the Americans bracing themselves to lose it all - and for the Blue Collar Men and Women who are going to recover and rebuild it all over again. We’re proud to represent the Skilled Trades Community & continue to bring positive light to the people who build America.

26/09/2024

"Can we hang a welder upside down from the Spidercrane and see if he can still TIG?" - me

"That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. How do you come up with this stuff?" - my wife

www.fabricatorolympics.com

She still won't let me hang anyone upside down, apparently our insurance company wouldn't appreciate it. 🙄

I didn't let her plan the spectator & competitor challenges.🤷‍♂️ But I won't hang you upside down if you were worried.

Go "follow" - Dude! We're so pumped that you're showing up to rep for California!! Checked out your page and you make some pretty awesome stuff. Looking forward to having you compete with these East coast guys!

Shout out to for donating the metal needed for this year's competition! They're definitely a place we prefer to do business with. They have great customer service and consistently decent prices.

Wilson Products wilsonproducts - Aaron is the man. Even if they're lame and don't have an Instagram, we won't hold it against them. This event moving forward is a solid 20% him this year. Buy some stuff from him and tell him we sent you.

Shoutout to for making some pretty great products and being an important sponsor as well. Check their tent out on Saturday.

and Wilson helped to pay for competitor & volunteer shirts, by the way. Another top-notch company!

25/09/2024

There probably aren't any good fabricators in those middle states anyway. 😂 Thirteen states?! So freaking cool.

Remember when we had this idea 💡for a friendly little competition to get some fabricator friends together, and the end goal was to have an excuse to BS in the shop about metal, business, and tools? 🥹

The end goal hasn't really changed, I guess. 🔥 It's just a slightly larger gathering of "friends" than we originally envisioned. 🥳

Who else is ready for Saturday? 🥇🥈🥉

Ridiculously honored to host this event and to have so many incredible fabricators and sponsors coming out to join us.

Want an extra chance to win some badass raffle prizes, including an entire outfit, with boots, from or a $250 visa gift card from Kalas Manufacturing ?

Tag a friend you're bringing with you, a friend who should be there, or a friend you think should win, and comment the city & state you're traveling from!

We'll have your extra raffle ticket with your wristband at the welcome tent.

23/09/2024

More than $10,000 in giveaways and prizes from some of the best companies we work with.

Did you buy your spectator tickets yet? Swag bags for the first 200. $25 online before Friday. $30 at the event. Price includes all spectator games & activities and a full lunch.

www.fabricatorolympics.com

18/09/2024

Do you have what it takes to be #1?

Find out September 28th who will win the title of 2024 Fabricator of the year!

Competitor spots are still available but almost sold out. Spectator tickets are not limited.

Bring your truck out for the Welding Rig truck show. Whether it's a full pipeline rig or just a pickup truck with a welder in it, they're all welcome. Bring them clean or dirty.

September 28th, Bethlehem PA

www.FabricatorOlympics.com

30/08/2024

07/08/2024

Mark your calendars for September 28th for the Fabricator Olympics!

Check out www.FabricatorOlympics.com for more information.

Tickets go on sale this Friday! Competitor spots are limited so make sure to get your spot locked in!

15/07/2024

Episode #2 with Scott with Concord River Fab is now live.

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