It is said that one man’s trash is another man’s treasures.  Hobart Institute graduate Tyler Frank has the ability to turn the scraps, found in a welding shop, into works of art… and has a knack of turning the art into cash, as he sells his creations.

He recently created a model of a Harley-Davidson®.  Using 2-inch pipe for the tires, 6010 fillet rods for handlebars, a pipe bend for the seat, a liner from a MIG gun for the cables, and cold rolled steel scrap for the gas tank, along with a set of spark plugs, Tyler assembled the cycle.  Most of us would look at those small pieces of metal as junk, ready for the trashcan…but not Tyler.  He looks at it and sees potential for creativity!

From another piece of cold rolled steel, he cut the stylized word Freedom and then painted it in the red, white, and blue of the American flag.  He can create any word from metal.

Tyler’s talents are not limited to working with metal.  He also enjoys playing guitar, painting, woodcarving, and other creative works of art. 

“The art is simply a hobby… a way to relax,” says Tyler.  “I enjoy welding and will work wherever I can make the most money!” 

Tyler is well prepared for a career in welding, having recently completed the full nine-month Combination Structural and Pipe Welding Program achieving perfect attendance at the Hobart Institute.  He calls Carmel, Indiana, his hometown and is interested in working in Indiana.  His favorite process is TIG welding and he looking forward to a promising career, supplementing his real work in welding with his love of art.