{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"400. "World's Strongest Welding Table"\u2026 Prove It w\/ Jason Marburger of Fireball Tool","description":" Jason Marburger of Fireball Tool returns for our annual conversation \u2014 and he's not pulling punches. We dig into the public feud between Fireball, Sigmund, and Quantum Machinery over fixture table claims, why "world's strongest welding table" needs data to back it up, and Jason's push to standardize testing across the industry. He also walks us through the grinding disc performance guide his shop spent months producing, the surprising winners (the $2.50 Steel Savage, the new 3M Cubitron 3), and why pressure \u2014 not RPM \u2014 is what most welders are getting wrong. Plus a preview of what Fireball is rolling out at FabTech Vegas, including a 1,800-pound blacksmith vise, theft-proof service truck vises, and the new Mystic Square. Show Notes A wide-ranging conversation with Jason Marburger, founder of Fireball Tool, covering fixture table testing, the abrasives industry, tool design philosophy, and what it takes to back up your marketing claims with real data. Topics covered in this episode: The Sigmund \/ Quantum \/ Fireball Instagram beef and why "world's strongest welding table" needs proof How Jason tests fixture tables \u2014 flex, deflection, three-leg sag \u2014 and why every table company should publish numbers 3D printing scale models of fixture tables so customers can flex-test before they buy Why BuildPro set the bar for value and how Fireball's Pro Kit table competes at $500-$600 The made-in-USA vs. overseas manufacturing struggle for tool companies Fireball's new 1,800-pound blacksmith vise \u2014 30-inch throat, $7K-$8K, built to last 100 years Drilling 800 holes in a Fireball vise to handicap it against a Wilton (and why marketing is the hardest part of the job) The Ultimate Grinding Performance Guide \u2014 65 flap discs tested, charted, and ranked Why the cheap Steel Savage discs outperform mid-tier name brands at $2.50 a piece Cubitron 3 first-look: 3M's 50% claim is real The 4-to-8-pound pressure sweet spot every grinder operator should know The myth of slowing the grinder down to save the disc Mill scale removal \u2014 Walter strip discs vs. 3M's new offering How to deglaze a flap disc with a propane torch (do this when the boss isn't looking) Gloves around rotating equipment: the case for situational awareness over blanket rules A pitch for a head-to-head welding glove comparison series FabTech Vegas preview: new sawhorses, the Mystic Square, theft-proof service truck vises, and the blacksmith vise on the load cell Find Jason at fireballtool.com and on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @fireballtool.   \ud83d\udd25 Support the Arc Junkies Podcast Sponsors The Arc Junkies Podcast is made possible by the companies below. If you enjoy the show, please support the brands that support the welding community. Supporting these sponsors helps keep the Arc Junkies Podcast free and independent. \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Arc Junkies Podcast Website: https:\/\/arcjunkies.com Instagram: @ArcJunkiesPodcast YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@arcjunkiespodcast9253 Email: show@arcjunkies.com LinkedIn (Jason Becker): https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jason-becker-45407b72 \ud83e\udde2 Arc Junkies Merch:https:\/\/shop.threadmob.com\/arcjunkie\/shop\/home \ud83c\udfed Underground Metal Works Hands-on welding education for hobbyists, makers, and professionals Website: https:\/\/www.underground-metalworks.com \ud83e\udd1d Friends of the Show & Sponsors \ud83e\uddf0 BattlBox Premium outdoor, EDC, and survival gear delivered monthly Website: https:\/\/alnk.to\/90Chh6D Instagram: @BattlBox Promo Code: ARCJUNKIES Offer: Save up to 30% off your first BattlBox \ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f American Welding Society \u2014 Conferences Stay current on inspection, code updates, and industry leadership AWS Inspection Expo & Conference Event Info: https:\/\/www.aws.org\/community-and-events\/conferences-and-events\/welding-automation-expo-and-conference\/ Promo Code: ARCJUNKIES Offer: Free gift at the event \ud83e\udde4 Outlaw Leather LLC Handcrafted welding hoods and leather PPE built to last Website: https:\/\/outlawleather.com Instagram: @outlawleatherusa Promo Code: ARCJUNKIES Offer: 15% off all in-stock leather goods \u26a1 Everlast Welders High-performance welding machines without the high price tag Website: https:\/\/bit.ly\/37xJstI Instagram: @everlastwelders YouTube: Everlast Welders Promo Code: ARCJUNKIES Offer: Free Nova Foot Pedal + TIG Torch with qualifying machine purchases \ud83c\udfa7 ISOtunes Certified hearing protection designed for jobsite communication Website: https:\/\/shop.isotunes.com\/arcjunkies10 Instagram: @isotunesaudio Promo Code: ARCJUNKIES10 Offer: Save $10 on your purchase   ","author_name":"Arc Junkies","author_url":"https:\/\/arcjunkies.com","html":"