Third Wire Welding

The “third wire” — or wire three — is the ideal target for landing a jet safely on an aircraft carrier. An “OK” pass is the highest grade a pilot can earn. Put together, “OK 3” represents precision, discipline, and doing the job right the first time. With my background in Naval Aviation, the name felt like the perfect fit for my welding business. It also ties back to the very first project I ever designed: a Tailhook‑inspired coffee table, pictured below.

My introduction to welding goes all the way back to 1985, during flight navigation school in Pensacola, Florida. At the time, I was an avid cyclist, and that first welding class sparked an idea — maybe one day I’d build custom bicycles. Life took me in other directions for a while, but the interest never left. More than thirty years later, I took my second formal welding class in Seattle, and that long‑standing curiosity finally turned into a craft I practice every day.

Today, I work primarily with MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding, and I’m continuing to expand my skills in TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) and traditional stick welding. What I enjoy most is the blend of precision, creativity, and problem‑solving — the same qualities that mattered in Naval Aviation. Whether it’s a functional repair or a custom project, I bring that same commitment to quality, safety, and craftsmanship to every piece I build.