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Chad Schroth (@honestpeytonsspeedshop)

Welcome to this week's #benchmarkspotlight (formerly the #weldershowcase) - we had the opportunity to sit down with Chad from @honestpeytonsspeedshop and talk a little shop.
 
If you would like to be featured in our weekly spotlight (100% FREE) and have a chance at winning one of our Grinder Hoods please send us an email to leo.benchmarkabrasives@gmail.com to get you scheduled in an upcoming week. And for those of you that take the time to share your story with us, we'd be happy to provide a free BA banner. These spotlights are intended to highlight your skill, your business, and your tips and tricks.  Most of all it's to have a little fun!

 

 
Name:  Chad Schroth
 
Business Name:  Honest Peyton's Speed Shop
 
Location: Bemidji, MN
 
Website: https://honest-peytons-speed-shop.myspreadshop.com/
 
 
Specialties:  we work on old hot rods and do our best to have fun
Tell us about yourself - what inspired you to get into your trade? And how long?
I was a carpenter for 3 years, been working on cars as long as i can remember
 
  What keeps you motivated throughout the day?
At my day job, my projects in my shop at home keep me motivated as well as seeing my friends working on their projects as well.
What is your favorite shop tool and why?
My favorite shop tool, it's the grinder
 
  What's your favorite piece that you've worked on?
Favorite thing I've worked on...my 28 and 31 hot rods, Bonnie and Clyde
If you could have any job as it relates to question 1 what would it be and what would you do with that?
I would love to build cars in my shop, that is truly what I would like to do.
 
 
What BA product is your favorite and why?
Favorite product...I have two, the cut off wheels and flap discs, they work and they work well.
What BA product surprised you in terms of quality - what about it set it apart from the competition?
The cutoff wheels, smooth cuts and gets it done quickly
 
 
If there was one person you could collaborate with - who would it be and why?
Collaboration, I think it would have to be Ian Roussell, he can see the vision in a pile of parts or in a complete car and make it happen.
Do you have any advice for the next generation that you wish you had when you first started?
Advice- just get out and try, what's the worst thing that can happen? It doesn't work, ok try again. That's how you learn
 
 
What are your future plans for your shop?
The plans we have for the shop/channel, just keep building and working on hot rods, and do our best to have fun.

 

A Note From Leo
Thanks for sharing your story with us, Chad! We appreciate you taking the time.
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