Shop Talk

INTEGRITY FIRST: WESTON KAY OF ROSE ANVIL
Grasping the work boot firmly, Weston Kay feeds it through the bandsaw. The blades make quick work of it, a high-pitched buzzing sound filling the shop as the...

HAWX x Lost Angels Career Center: Presenting the SEMA Chase Truck
You can get a lot done in five months. Building a custom chase truck from a junkyard ‘87 Chevy crew cab? That’s ambitious, even for seasoned pros. But as the ...

Brennen Miller: Felling Timber with Respect
After a 4:30 a.m. start and two-hour drive to the uneven ground of a dense tree farm, Brennen Miller gets to work. He’s been hired to safely fell the timber o...

Barrel to Bottle: Crafting Kentucky Bourbon
There’s deep satisfaction in hard work. One product that takes back-breaking work and expert skills from start to finish is Kentucky bourbon.
Bourbon is a cla...

CRAIG LOPRESTI: A SELF-TAUGHT AUTOMOTIVE MASTER
“I'll just get my hands dirty immediately. And whether it’s the engines coming apart or a transmission coming out, it's never easy.”– Craig LoPresti, Automoti...

TAYLOR SUMPTION: FARMING OATS ON AMERICAN SOIL
In 1882, the United States looked a lot different than it does today. Nearly half of the American workforce were farmers, making agriculture the country’s big...

Driven To Succeed: Fueling Young Potential At Lost Angels Career Center
Sparks shoot off from a busted-up Chevy truck as a group of young adults take turns welding its frame. The air smells like hot metal and oil. Behind their fac...

JEREMIAH DOUGHTY: COOKING WITH PURPOSE
When life throws you a curveball, you can either bitch about it or make something of it. Huntsman Jeremiah Doughty chose to make something.
After years growin...

Boot Care
Increase the Longevity of Your Work Boots
Boot care tips and products to help increase the lifespan of your work boots.
1. Clean regularly - Dirt and chemica...











