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Did ya ever weld something for someone famous?If all goes as planned Saturday I will.Morning radio host up here in Boston has something he was talking about on the air that he screwed up and would like fixed..He took it to a few places and was told "No Way" and he was commenting about it..I sent him a E-M at the station and asked for a pic of the problemHe sent it to me and my response was "Child's Play"..So Saturday he is supposed to meet me at the shop and I am going to repair this while he watches..(He will get a mask..)So anyone here do anything for for someone famous?...zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:I was a double for Brad Pitt once I wish. lol no, but its pretty cool you get to!! Sounds like a fun job, whatever it is!![Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:Ok, I'll bite..  what is it?!?!?!?!Are you getting some free advertisement out of the deal?Dynasty200DX w/coolmate1MM210MM VintageESAB miniarc161ltsLincoln AC225Victor O/A, Smith AW1ACutmaster 81IR 2475N7.5FPRage3Jancy USA1019" SBAEAD-200LE
Reply:I tried one weekend to repair the oil cooler out of one of those large fancy motor homes. It was for the father of a famous actor (won't say who) though I never met him myself (I was more a subcontractor on that job). It didn't work primarily because they'd routed the lines wrong at the factory and the cooler was getting full pressure instead of just return pressure. I couldn't fix leaks fast enough. By the time they figured it out the factory was involved.Millermatic 252XMT 304'sDynasty 280DXHypertherm PowerMax 1250Miller Trailblazer 302 EFIOptima PulserXR feeder and XR Edge gun and more athttp://members.dslextreme.com/users/waynecook/index.htm
Reply:When he was working at another shop my side kick built part of the gates for the Bill Clinton Library.Ranger 250 GXTSmith Gas Axe
Reply:I sense timing. I have written in a couple of threads we need a this "old house" type welding show. No drama just zap!Dave ReberWadsworth Ohio
Reply:I've never welded for anyone famous, but about 35 years ago I worked for Trailways bus company (remember them?) and I did some mechanical repairs to Jackson Browne's tour bus.  Didn't actually get to meet him, though...
Reply:I can't mention names now until I talk to him tomorrow..He is supposed to call the shop..I need to know if I can mention his name here and if I can take pics etc..Until then.....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:I helped build a cage for a tiger in Arizona (Phoenix) for Amanda Blake who played Miss Kitty on Gunsmoke.I also grew up in Tombstone Arizona and sold news papers to many famous people that came there.I worked at OLD TUCSON which is where they filmed many movies including the show High Chaparral, Judge Roy Bean and met and ran errands for MANY actors. I was about 17 at the time and movie stars were everywhere at OLD TUCSON. Charles Bronson filmed Death Wish (part of the first one) there and he was pretty cool, Kirk Douglas flipped my mother the bird for asking for an autograph so my dad threatened to whip his butt but the security people stopped him. There is a photo of my dad and mom with Bruce Dern that you cannot see Bruce's left hand, my mom claims it was on her backside (probably not) and it sure pi$$ed off the old man.
Reply:Originally Posted by AndyAAre you getting some free advertisement out of the deal?
Reply:Adom Vinatieri was my nabor in the cliffs but i never welded anything for himdid you feel the earth quake today zapLast edited by ed mac; 08-23-2011 at 10:08 PM.
Reply:Monster Garage count?
Reply:I was on the Food Channel's Ham on the Street Thanksgiving Special where I had to convert a bike into a Turkey rotisserie. It actually worked. I was part of the show. It was cool.Here is a link.http://www.tjsperformance.com/hamonstreet.htmGood luck with that ZAP it sounds cool.T.J.www.tjsperformance.comDynasty 300 DXHTP 240HTP Microcut 380Hyperthem 85JD2 Hyd Bender and HF Hyd Ring Roller all in one =(Frankenbender)Bpt. Mill/DRO4' x 8' CNC Plasma TableInstagram: tjsperformanceYT: TJS Welding and Fabrication
Reply:Originally Posted by Fat BastardMonster Garage count?
Reply:OK I can at least give you this..WZLX.com...zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Originally Posted by TJSI was on the Food Channel's Ham on the Street Thanksgiving Special where I had to convert a bike into a Turkey rotisserie. It actually worked. I was part of the show. It was cool.Here is a link.http://www.tjsperformance.com/hamonstreet.htmGood luck with that ZAP it sounds cool.T.J.
Reply:Originally Posted by ed macAdom Vinatieri was my nabor in the cliffs but i never welded anything for himdid you feel the earth quake today zap
Reply:FB Were you on Monster garage as in doing an eposode? My son loved that show.Dave ReberWadsworth Ohio
Reply:A friend of mine worked for Bruce McLaren and my wife used to take her car to the shop that Ryan Newmans dad used owned......that's as close as I can get
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterEd his name is ADAM...zap!
Reply:Built fence for H. Ross Perot, When I was a kid we lived down the road from Sammy Baugh - I used to do odd jobs for him and never really new why folks were so in awe of him, I just though he was a really nice guy.  Wasn't till I moved away I realized he was one of the first NFL hall of famers and had done some acting.When any government, or any church for that matter, undertakes to say to its subjects, "This you may not read, this you must not see, this you are forbidden to know," the end result is tyranny and oppression, no matter how holy the motives.
Reply:I built wheels for a couple of Leno's cars.  This check was for a set of 27 inch clincher rims for his 1907 Stanley Steamer race car.  A couple years later he was driving it on the L.A. freeway and had a flat . . . needed a replacement.  The car was featured in an episode of "My Classic Car".  While Leno was lying on his back trying to light the burner, it flared up and David Gage said, "you know Jay, mustache wax is flammable!"  He's the real thing . . . not a Hollywood phony . . . really likes his cars and gets involved in the restorations.  I wonder if he ever built the steam-powered motorcycle?jimLast edited by 4sfed; 08-24-2011 at 01:06 AM.Reason: typoDynasty 300DXSmith He/Ar gas mixerMM350PHobart Handler 120Smith LW7, MW5, AW1A
Reply:Yeah Zap; I have done a couple of folks stuff. A railing piece for Weird Al Yankovic (We did his decks on his house, which is VERY Miami-Vice 1980's exterior. Cool place) SS on Dennis Rodman's boat, 'Sexual Chocolate'. Some aluminum Porche chassis parts for one of the guys at Oracle (computer, tech) and then Kevin Costners HVAC. I have had some fun jobs over the last 22 years!!!!!And then, after so much work...... you have it in your hand, and you look over to your side...... and the runner has run off. Leaving you holding the prize, wondering when the runner will return.
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterSo anyone here do anything for for someone famous?...zap!
Reply:On occasion people are referred to me. I repaired some cast iron candleabras for Danny Trejo.Sinbad walked into my shop with a Mercedes runflat wheel for repair. Did something for Wilhelm Von Homburg I don't remember what.Garry Walberg of tv Odd Couple and Quincy came in quite often for new gadgets for aviary.Oh yes, Joey Buttafucco would send in alum car parts for repair, then show up himself with the cash. He and his exwife MaryJo would have tremendous arguments in the street right outside my door until she divorced him.Weld like a "WELDOR", not a wel-"DERR" MillerDynasty700DX,Dynasty350DX4ea,Dynasty200DX,Li  ncolnSW200-2ea.,MillerMatic350P,MillerMatic200w/spoolgun,MKCobraMig260,Lincoln SP-170T,PlasmaCam/Hypertherm1250,HFProTig2ea,MigMax1ea.Wow what a great thread!  I dont think I have ever welded anything for anyone famous, but when I was 18 I had a job delivering pizzas in leeds alabama and I delivered several times to charles barkley's mom.  on a sidenote, I knew a guy who got drunk at a hotel in atlanta and stole some country singer's tour bus from the hotel parking lot, drove it a few blocks to another hotel, got out and stole the shuttle bus from that hotel and put it back in place of the tour bus.  I bet they dont leave keys in them anymore.
Reply:Can't think of any "welding" I've done for famous people but have been a hunting guide for a few.  A few months ago, while on a flight from Amsterdam to Detroit, some dude sits down next to me and introduced himself as "Danny", we chatted for a while and he finally asked me if I knew who he was and i said No, am I supposed to?  He then tells me his name is Danny Glover, and i still didn't know who he was, he got quite a kick out of me not knowing who he was but was a real nice guy.  Same kind of thing happened in the business lounge in SLC back in December but it was Jeff Burton, only he didn't care if I knew who he was or not but the guys he was with sure did, they were like, "hey man that was JEFF BURTON you were talking to", Once again, I had no clue who or what he was, and once again, he was a real nice guy.6 Miller Big Blue 600 Air Paks2 Miller 400D6 Lincoln LN-25's4 Miller Xtreme 12VS2 Miller Dimension 812 4 Climax BW-3000Z bore welders Hypertherm 65 and 85Bug-O Track BugPair of Welpers
Reply:Haven't welded anything for anyone famous but I did fix a toilet in Thomas Church's house. Kept thinking to myself how ironic it was fixing something for a guy that played a part in 'Wings' as a mechanic/fix it man.
Reply:My Mom had a couple of Aerosmith's children as students at the private school she taught at in MA. Got me a couple of autographed guitars and albums. She said it's interesting having Joe Perry come in and drop off his son's lunch in the morning.I can remember in the 7th grade my mom said "people will offer you drugs" by the 10th grade I was like, "where the hell are these people?"
Reply:Well we made it legit this AM..Pete McKenzie of the "K and M Morning Show" on WZLX in Boston is coming to the shop Saturday at 9 AM..I sent him a E-M last night asking if he could call the shop when the show was over so he could see that this is no hoax..Phone rang around 10:30...Boss said "It's Pete McKenzie"We chatted for about 20 mins..He was talking about his first boat and the fact that he wiped out 2 props in a week..He said he sent one out to get repaired and was told "No Way"So I will now repair it while he watches..He is bringing hats and t shirts with him for everyone at the shop..I asked him if we could be called the "Official Weld Shop Of The K+M Morning Show" and he said "Why Not..After we take care of the legal end of things I think that would be great!"So we'll see what happens..I can take pics and post them here and he will post some on the station's web site..So until Saturday..Stay Tuned.....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Originally Posted by joefitzMy Mom had a couple of Aerosmith's children.
Reply:yes. I did 90% of the welding in the Warrior in Transition Barracks, Ft Carson, COAlso the BN and CO HQ buildings...but those just for poges.Weldanpower 225 G7Ironworkers Local #24
Reply:I will see you Sat morning, you want coffee?Disclaimer; "I am just an a$$hole welder, don't take it personally ."
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterWell we made it legit this AM..Pete McKenzie of the "K and M Morning Show" on WZLX in Boston is coming to the shop Saturday at 9 AM..I sent him a E-M last night asking if he could call the shop when the show was over so he could see that this is no hoax..Phone rang around 10:30...Boss said "It's Pete McKenzie"We chatted for about 20 mins..He was talking about his first boat and the fact that he wiped out 2 props in a week..He said he sent one out to get repaired and was told "No Way"So I will now repair it while he watches..He is bringing hats and t shirts with him for everyone at the shop..I asked him if we could be called the "Official Weld Shop Of The K+M Morning Show" and he said "Why Not..After we take care of the legal end of things I think that would be great!"So we'll see what happens..I can take pics and post them here and he will post some on the station's web site..So until Saturday..Stay Tuned.....zap!
Reply:Originally Posted by TozziWeldingI will see you Sat morning, you want coffee?
Reply:Originally Posted by JLE-ENT.Zap, As a Boilermaker that travels a good bid on the east coast, I find it really cool that you get to weld for an on-air personality that I've listened to before. Good station.Congrats on getting the work and hope you get some well deserved exposure from it..Jeremy
Reply:I did some repairs to an engine basket on an airplane that ended up carrying C. Everret Coop  and many 2 and 3 star generals.Tough as nails and damn near as smart
Reply:Originally Posted by shovelonOn occasion people are referred to me. I repaired some cast iron candleabras for Danny Trejo.
Reply:Originally Posted by ReebsFB Were you on Monster garage as in doing an eposode? My son loved that show.
Reply:I almost forgot!!"Louie The Coin" comes into the shop almost every day..He was the subject in the movie "Breaking Vegas"I saw it twice..http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_ColavecchioHe was the one that made (With Help) the fake tokens for the slot machines and got really rich until greed took over and they busted him in 'Jersey..Now  we machine printing presses for him..Wonder what he is printing.............Next time I see him I'll take a pic....zap!Last edited by zapster; 08-25-2011 at 05:17 PM.I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Originally Posted by bert the welderDon't wanna disappoint on that job!! He's probably a real nice guy, but a hard looking phuker for sure.
Reply:Toby Keith played at our local Casino many moons ago... he was not well known yet.  His stage man brought me a speaker which needed some simple soldering (welding?) . I did the repair in 30 minutes, he tried to pay and I said  'nope no way, enjoy."Monday mid morning his huge bus pulled up on the road outside double parked. Toby and the Mgr ran in, handed me an inexpensive Ovation which read " Thanks much for saving the day, Toby Keith".    Then they were gone. I put it on eBay because nobody local really knew the fella much yet.  Right away, a guy from Dallas asked for my ph#.. called me and wanted to know if I would ship it Fed Ex  Express? is that right?.. ( they come get it NOW and fly it to him on their next run ASAP)... spendy I suppose.   Sure I said... and that was done.  The wife wrote me a long long email  thanking me for selling the guitar to her hubby.  Seems she was blotto fo Toby Keith... adored his every wink etc... and her hubby,  to be a great guy, had  got it for her Birthday.True love conquers all, lucky hubby in Dallas was a hero and hopefully adequately rewarded by her.   Toby became a big big star...and that promo Ovation guitar, signed and all is probably worth more now.Lincoln Power MIG 215Lincoln WeldPak 3200HDLincon ProCut 25Lincoln WeldanPower 225 AC/DCIf all else fails... buy more tools
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Reply:I've served on two presidntial details when they came to town, 2 Fire department crews are posted outside his hotel at all times. Secret Service guys have no sense of humor! It's cool till you sit in the ladder truck all night , and your *** and back are killing you while he's comfy asleep."Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum"Lincoln Idealarc 250 AC/DCMillermatic 251   Syncrowave 300   30A spoolgunLincoln MP210Hypertherm 45(2) LN 25(2) Lincoln Weldanpower 225 CV(4) SA200   1 short hood    SA250    SAM 400
Reply:Originally Posted by ed macyou must be proud
Reply:Spent an evening drinking beer with Marvin Rainwater, no welding tho.
Reply:Did the steel in robin Williams house in SF.    trimmed the goal post down on the south end of the Oakland Alameda county Colosseum.    Fixed a railing in the house of Jason Kidd the basketball player.      Theres some others that i cant recall right now.  For the most part im not phased by celebrity at all.   The only think i care about is if there a decent human being and if their checks will cash.Vantage 500's LN-25's, VI-400's, cobramatics, Miller migs, synch 350 LX, Powcon inverters, XMT's, 250 Ton Acurrpress 12' brake, 1/4" 10' Atlantic shear,Koikie plasma table W/ esab plasmas. marvel & hyd-mech saws, pirrana & metal muncher punches.
Reply:I can see Robin now doing that swishing thing and  kinda' gay voice saying "Oh,boy, a big STEEL man is here"   Betcha' that was the way it was in Sf that day Duallie?   He is a very funny man, must have been a kick to meet him.Lincoln Power MIG 215Lincoln WeldPak 3200HDLincon ProCut 25Lincoln WeldanPower 225 AC/DCIf all else fails... buy more tools
Reply:Originally Posted by DualieFor the most part im not phased by celebrity at all.   The only think i care about is if there a decent human being and if their checks will cash.
Reply:We live about 10 miles from Owasso, OK, so we hear about Garth Brooks/ Trisha Yearwood "sightings" all the time.  We were in a Chinese buffet one saturday evening in Owasso, when Garth and his daughters came in to eat.  He was bombarded the complete time he was trying to eat his dinner by people wanting to meet him.  I wouldn't want to live like that myself.  I was up at the buffet line once when he was too, he said "how are you doing", to which I replied "fine, and you" which he said "good".  I will say what I witnessed, and have never heard otherwise by people that have run into them, was he was very nice, very normal acting.  He didn't seem bothered by the constant badgering.  It would drive me insane very quickly.  Funny thing is, the Chinese people that were working, I don't think had a clue who he was.  They seemed puzzled by the whole event.