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Hand Crafted Metalworks Inc
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Metal Structure or Object - Create Custom

Serving Santa Ana, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

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Hand Crafted Metalworks Inc is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. We have accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Ben's Ornamental Iron Craft, Inc.
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Wrought Iron Fence - Repair or Weld

Serving Santa Ana, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With 30 years we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Response time2 days
Response rate87%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
ASAP Structural Steel
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Metal Structure or Object - Weld or CutMetal Structure or Object - Create CustomMetal Stairs and Railings - Repair+1 more

Serving Santa Ana, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1970

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our welding services and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

Response time1 day
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Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Welding questions, answered by experts

To maintain custom or fabricated metal structures and extend their lifespan and appearance, perform regular cleaning, apply rust prevention treatments, and use protective coatings.

You should not do your own welding unless you have the proper training and experience. Most home electrical systems can only handle MIG welding, which creates weaker bonds than TIG welding and won’t work on certain metals or metal thicknesses. Both welding forms usually require the use of shielding gas, which can be dangerous to store at home. Additionally, welding machines create temperatures of over 3,000 degrees, and the sparks can blind you if you don’t have the proper equipment. As such, it’s usually better to hire a professional welder for your welding projects.

Welding is the process of using extreme heat—and, sometimes, pressure—to attach two pieces of metal. In contrast, metal fabrication is a more involved process that can include welding, sheet metal work, bending, and other forms of metal manipulation. Metal fabrication is a large-scale project that may or may not involve welding, while welding is more often a step in larger fabrication projects.

Welders use a variety of methods in their trade. Different types of welding are better suited for different purposes and contexts. For example, stick welding is a versatile form suitable for most metals and alloys. The most common types of welding include:

  • Stick welding: $100–$1,000

  • Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding: $250 and up

  • Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding: $250 and up

  • Gas welding: $150 and up

  • Forge welding: $15–$25 per hour

It will likely take an experienced pro less than an hour to install a ground rod, which is another reason why letting them handle the job is such a good idea. Safety concerns aside, it would likely take you much longer to install a ground rod if you decided to take this one as a DIY job.

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