Welcome! You’re here because you want to create something real—whether that’s your first weld, your first sellable project, or your first step toward a welding side hustle. This community gives you the tools, knowledge, and guidance to make that happen. Metalwork Academy is built for people who want practical, no-BS education, hands-on skill development, and a clear path to growing a profitable welding hobby or business. Before you dive into the courses, here’s what you can expect inside.

Jump-start your welding journey in just 7 days. Learn essential safety, basic joints, core techniques, and complete your first simple project. Perfect for beginners who want hands-on confidence without being overwhelmed. Build skills fast and lay the foundation for real metalworking success.

Access a growing library of free welding and metalworking plans, including welding tables, tool storage solutions, shop accessories, and beginner-friendly projects. These downloadable plans help you build useful tools, improve your workspace, and sharpen your fabrication skills—one project at a time.

Learn practical welding tips, shop hacks, and fabrication shortcuts pulled straight from real-world experience. This section features bite-sized lessons and videos covering setup, technique improvements, common mistakes, tool usage, and workflow efficiency. Perfect for leveling up your skills fast, refining your welds, and working smarter in the shop—whether you’re a beginner or growing a welding side hustle.

The more tools you have in your shop the easier it will be to complete a variety of projects. However, as we all know, owning a lot of tools usually means spending a lot of money over time. What if you could build your own? Well, I'm going to share the tools I have made over the years and hopefully you can build a few yourself.