Hi, and thanks for listening to episode 32 of the Welding Tips and Tricks Podcast. This week we sit down with Ian Johnson know mostly from the TV show Xtreme Off Road. I remember watching Ian years ago while he fabricated awesome off road vehicles wishing to learn how to weld and build some of the rigs he has made. We get to share with our listeners how Ian got started welding and fabricating and some behind the scenes of Xtreme Off Road. One thing that makes Ian unique is he is exposed to all types of fabrication work from sheet metal, tubing and all kinds of equipment. So download, pop those earbuds in, hit play, drop your hood, and enjoy!   -Jonathan     Welding Tips and Tricks Podcast Patreon Page    We also would like to take a moment and thank those who support the show on Patreon. Each Patron helps keep the show going and allows us to publish each and every week. If you would like to support the show, in any dollar amount, head over to www.patreon.com/weldingtipsandtrickspodcast. Everyone there is greatly appreciated. This months top supporters of the show are Philip Kaminski, Scott Silva, and Dave Horvath.   Show Notes and Times     0:00-1:16 Introduction 1:17-3:00 Ian's start 3:01-7:18 Lack of High School trade classes 7:19-9:32 Favorite type of work 9:33-13-:50 Welding with a camera crew 13:51-16:31 Where do you get your ideas? 16:32-19:12 What process do you use the most? 19:13-21:00 Blowing it apart 21:01-23:30 Notching tube 23:31-25:55 CNC capabilities  25:56-29:06 ESAB Crossbow 29:07-34:22 ESAB Rebel review 34:23-35:52 Investing in better tools 35:53-36:40 Not being color blind 36:41-39:25 Replacing the welder as technology improves 39:26-41:05 Your weld is your signature  41:06-44:00 4K 44:01-46:20 Deadline stress  46:21-47:36 Just have to pinch yourself 47:37-49:35 How Ian got on Xtreme Off Road 49:36-52:57 Just do it 52:58-54:13 The duck is the most peaceful... 54:14-57:06 The future of Xtreme 57:07-59:26 Instagram friends 59:27-1:01:23 The new hangout 1:01:24-1:04:45 CRAWL Magazine 1:04:46-1:08:37 FABTECH 2017 1:08:38-1:15:30 Hands on welding at FABTECH 1:15:31-1:21:05 VW Bug 1:21:06-1:21:52 Final thoughts  1:21:53-1:23:35 Closing   Where can you find Ian Johnson?   Every Sunday on Xtreme Off Road On Instagram @ianfromxtreme/     Where can you find Us?   You can email Welding Tips and Tricks Podcast directly at WeldingTipsandTricksPodcast@gmail.com.     We would really like to hear your thoughts about this podcast and what would make it better for you, the listener.  Please leave us any questions that you would like to hear about welding, or questions you'd like to know about ourselves and future guests.     Give us a Call   You can also now call and leave us a voicemail!   (915)308-7024     How to reach us individually      Jody Collier           http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/                              Welding Tips and Tricks on Youtube                              @Weldmonger on Instagram                     Jonathan Lewis     http://www.superiorweldandfab.com/                              @Superiorwelding on Instagram                              Superiorwelding on Youtube                          Roy Crumrine        http://www.crummywelding.com/                              @CrummyWelding on Instagram   Interested in weld purging equipment as discussed in this show? Head over to superiorweldandfabsupply.com to check out our complete selection of weld purging tools to help you make those perfect welds.   Where can you find a Tig Finger? You can find Tig fingers and other great welding supplies, like stubby gas lens kits, here at this link http://weldmongerstore.com/.  All of which are great tools to have in your job toolbox and also your home shop box.   This Podcast has been brought to you by Weldors for Weldors so that you can listen to Weldors talk about Welding while you're Welding!    New music brought to you by Jody's son Jake!