February 14, 2025 Benchmark Abrasives

Jack Day (@daywelding)

Welcome to this week's #benchmarkspotlight (formerly the #weldershowcase) - we had the opportunity to sit down with Jack from @daywelding and talk a little shop.

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Name: Jack Day

Business Name: Daywelding

Location: Knoxville, TN

Socials: IG: @daywelding

YouTube: Day Welding

Specialties: GTAW,GMAW,FCAW

Tell us about yourself - what inspired you to get into your trade? And how long?

Hi my name is Jack Day, What made me decide to get into the welding industry was the challenge of GTAW and wanting to create something from nothing. I wanted to be a shining star in the welding industry. I want to start my own welding business called Day Welding & Fabrication. I decided to go to school and get my associate degree in applied science in welding technology. I want to eventually become a CWI and run my own business. I am a first gen college graduate and am a gold medal winner from Skills USA welded sculpture 2023.

What keeps you motivated throughout the day?
My wife motivates me to get me through my day and my love of welding.

What is your favorite shop tool and why?
My favorite shop tool is a CNC plasma cutter I made. I use my Milwaukee grinder and Benchmark Abrasives flap disc.

What's your favorite piece that you've worked on?
My favorite pieces I have worked on are a steel Headboard, locomotive I created for a Christian based preschool, and the eagle I created that I want gold for at Skills USA.

What BA product is your favorite and why?

My favorite BA products are the grinding wheels and flap disc. I use it for pipe beveling. They create a perfect finish for pipe welding.

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What BA product surprised you in terms of quality - what about it set it apart from the competition?

The BA flap disc really impressed me with their longevity. They last way longer than other brands I have used.

What tips and tricks do you have for us that might be different or eye opening for others to try with BA product?

A little tip or trick I use using when i make a bracket so I can easily bevel pipes using the abrasive discs. It takes human error out of the equation.

If there was one person you could collaborate with - who would it be and why?

The person I would like to collaborate with is Adam Streich from Weld.com. He has an amazing personality and he is also an instructor at Pellissippi Community college. He is creative and is helping the welding industry by bringing more knowledgeable welders into the industry.

Do you have any advice for the next generation that you wish you had when you first started?

My advice to the next-gen of welders is to not allow others to try to talk you out of becoming a welder or such. make every weld better than you last. Be the person that gives that extra 2% and do not be afraid to stand out with your skills. Also don't be afraid to beat yourself up when you mess up, take it as a learning experience.