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ANV Welding Services LLC
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Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairWrought Iron Fence - Repair or Weld

Serving Clive, IA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Colin does amazing work with wood and metal! It is absolutely beautiful! We wanted a custom piece built & Colin worked with us to get it made. It included epoxy running through the wood to look like a stream. We absolutely love it!! Colin is awesome to work with as well. A very talented young man. We highly recommend him and his amazing work!!"
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Fencing Solutions
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Wrought Iron Fence - Repair or Weld

Serving Clive, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"absolutely perfect! They have the experience and were extremely helpful in deciding which height I needed for a Golden Retriever puppy. If you want great materials and wonderful customer service, look no further! I will definitely use them again!!!"
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Response time1 day
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A&E Fence
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Wrought Iron Fence - Repair or Weld

Serving Clive, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing work! Very friendly and very professional, they know what they are doing and got the job done quicker than I assumed. I highly recommend this company I was very pleased, neighbors even mentioned how nice our fence looked! Beyond glad I chose A&E!"
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Welding FAQs, answered by experts

This all depends on the tools you have on hand and whether you’re trying to cut a straight line or shapes. 

The best tool to use for straight lines is either a circular saw or table saw. When cutting shapes, a jigsaw will be the easiest and most precise tool to use. 

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.

Cutting rectangular ductwork requires careful measurements and the right technique. Use a measuring tape and pencil to mark the cutting lines accurately. Tin snips are excellent for straight cuts on smaller ducts. For more extensive or thicker rectangular ducts, a reciprocating saw with a metal-cutting blade is effective. 

Ensure the duct is well-supported and secure while cutting to prevent wobbling and maintain precision. After cutting, use a metal file to smooth any sharp edges, ensuring safety during installation. 

The best thing to cut metal pipe is a durable pipe cutter that is made for metal. You may want to measure the diameter of the pipes before purchasing a pipe cutter to ensure it will be able to cut your metal pipes. Opt for a heavy-duty option to cut through metal like steel or cast iron.

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