In this weeks episode, host Beau Wigington chats with SendItRubi, a car builder, race car driver, and founder of Send It Nation and the Welders Foundation about real-world trail repairs, building off-road rigs on a budget, and creating opportunities for new welders.
Key Topics Covered:
Field fixes that hold: why most trail repairs default to stick, and when a ratchet strap and recovery plan are the right call
What’s in Rubi’s trail-welding kit: portable TIG/stick options, grinder, hood, PPE, and a couple of universal brackets/plate
Battery-powered vs. alternator-driven welders: Elevate vs. Premier Power, plus old-school battery welding
“Bougie on a budget”: sourcing junkyard axles and Marketplace parts without sacrificing safety
Budgeting a first build vs. a race build: where the big dollars actually go
Events that move the needle: why face-to-face at SEMA, PRI, and King of the Hammers beats posting from home
PRI vs. SEMA for fabricators: which is better for workshops, one-on-one brand time, and hands-on learning
Skills that pay in off-road fabrication: consistent MIG/TIG/stick, out-of-position welding, body support, and visibility (good hood!)
Entering a male-dominated space: taking yourself seriously, choosing the right rooms, and being coachable
The Welders Foundation: scholarships, bootcamps, and gear that remove barriers for new welders
Memorable Quotes:
“You don’t want to carry too much stuff… the Elevate with a grinder, a hood, and a long-sleeve shirt, you can fix most things.”
“There are some boogers that hold really good… but you don’t know what you don’t know.”
“Seat time is everything, whether it’s in the driver’s seat or under the hood.”
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Instagram - @SendItRubi https://www.instagram.com/senditrubi/
TikTok - @senditrubi https://www.tiktok.com/@senditrubi
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SENDITNATION
Website - senditnation.com
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E-Mail : beauw@weld.com
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