West Coast Customs, Ryan Friedlinghaus Talks Welding...


Founder of West Coast Customs, 
Ryan Friedlinghaus Talks Welding, 
Pro Spot and His New Book

With the new book, The Art of Welding on the shelves, welding is again in the spotlight. In the new book, the "celebrated guru of automotive customization and host of West Coast Customs on Fox Sports, adds practical knowledge to William Galvery's acclaimed welding insight and everyday tips and tricks developed over his long professional career as an educator". For more information on the book, click here.   In Corona, CA, West Coast Customs uses welding in so many applications, and uses Pro Spot welders to complete their builds whether its spot welding or MIG welding. 

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