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Hello im rick im a welder at heart and do it every day i do have a small welder for small jobs of all kinds .but i guess u can say im like a jack of all trades but master of none but im pretty good at most of the things i do from painting inside and outsides of houses to landscaping lil bricck work .just ask and if i feel comfortable doing what you need ill be sure happy to get it done for you..

Hello im rick im a welder at heart and do it every day i do have a small welder for small jobs of all kinds .but i guess u can say im like a jack of all trades but master of none but im pretty good at most of the things i do from painting inside and outsides of houses to landscaping lil bricck work .just ask and if i feel comfortable doing what you need ill be sure happy to get it done for you..


Vorwald Welding/Fabrication
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Vorwald Welding/Fabrication
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Portable welding and custom fabrication for residential, commercial and agricultural.

Portable welding and custom fabrication for residential, commercial and agricultural.



Obsidian Manufacturing Industries, Inc.
5015 28th Ave
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Obsidian Manufacturing Industries, Inc.
5015 28th Ave
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18 years of experience

Obsidian Manufacturing Industries, Inc. is a woman-led small business in the manufacturing industry and located in Rockford, Illinois. We may be categorized as a small business, but we have a lot to offer! We build and repair a variety of machine tool products including lifting magnets, workholding and rotary surface grinders. Additionally, we have a full machine shop and offer surface grinding services with our 6 in-house grinders. We own four brands, and each have a website in addition to our corporate website. We manufacture workholding machine tools under the Magna-Lock USA brand and provide repair services for our own and many other workholding brands. We also manufacture, repair, and offer certification services for MagnaLift and Power-Grip lifting magnets. In 2018 we acquired Arter Precision Grinding Machines which is a brand of rotary surface grinders that is over a hundred years old. We provide OEM spare parts and repair services for all Arter grinding machines as well as manufacture new CNC models.

Obsidian Manufacturing Industries, Inc. is a woman-led small business in the manufacturing industry and located in Rockford, Illinois. We may be categorized as a small business, but we have a lot to offer! We build and repair a variety of machine tool products including lifting magnets, workholding and rotary surface grinders. Additionally, we have a full machine shop and offer surface grinding services with our 6 in-house grinders. We own four brands, and each have a website in addition to our corporate website. We manufacture workholding machine tools under the Magna-Lock USA brand and provide repair services for our own and many other workholding brands. We also manufacture, repair, and offer certification services for MagnaLift and Power-Grip lifting magnets. In 2018 we acquired Arter Precision Grinding Machines which is a brand of rotary surface grinders that is over a hundred years old. We provide OEM spare parts and repair services for all Arter grinding machines as well as manufacture new CNC models.


Kingsland Welding and Fabrication
5263 County Road V
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Kingsland Welding and Fabrication
5263 County Road V
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Kingsland Welding and Fabrication services commercial and residential. Specializes in metal railings, cable railings, repair, modification, mobile welding and custom metal fabrication. Kingsland Welding and Fabrication is experienced, insured and highly qualified for your project. We are easy to work with, stays within budget and will get the job done right!

Kingsland Welding and Fabrication services commercial and residential. Specializes in metal railings, cable railings, repair, modification, mobile welding and custom metal fabrication. Kingsland Welding and Fabrication is experienced, insured and highly qualified for your project. We are easy to work with, stays within budget and will get the job done right!


DK Auto
500 Locust St
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DK Auto
500 Locust St
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11 years of experience

DK Auto is a family owned and operated auto repair and maintenance facility located in the heart of dubuque. We're committed to providing auto repair with integrity in the downtown Dubuque area. We are a small facility and focus on the quality of the services we offer, not the quantity. We are well equipped to handle a wide array of automotive repair and maintenance services.

DK Auto is a family owned and operated auto repair and maintenance facility located in the heart of dubuque. We're committed to providing auto repair with integrity in the downtown Dubuque area. We are a small facility and focus on the quality of the services we offer, not the quantity. We are well equipped to handle a wide array of automotive repair and maintenance services.


Gale Marine, LLC
W16954 Pow Wow Ln
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Gale Marine, LLC
W16954 Pow Wow Ln
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Custom boat fabrication with a specialty in shallow water needs: mud boats and airboats, marine repair to include motors, hulls, boat trailers. We have proudly put our name on our products since 2005.

Custom boat fabrication with a specialty in shallow water needs: mud boats and airboats, marine repair to include motors, hulls, boat trailers. We have proudly put our name on our products since 2005.


Midwest Architectural Sheet Metal
3275 Central Ave.
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Midwest Architectural Sheet Metal
3275 Central Ave.
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18 years of experience

We are a small business with three owners. We started our business in 2007, prior to this we worked at Rafoth Sheet Metal in Dubuque. We completed a 4 year apprenticeship training program at the onset of our sheet metal career and now have over 50 years combined experience in the sheet metal industry.

We are a small business with three owners. We started our business in 2007, prior to this we worked at Rafoth Sheet Metal in Dubuque. We completed a 4 year apprenticeship training program at the onset of our sheet metal career and now have over 50 years combined experience in the sheet metal industry.

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FAQs for welding projects in Dubuque, IA

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.

The average cost to hire a welder is about $300, with an average rate ranging from $65 to $125 per hour, depending on their experience and the project type and size. Aside from labor costs, some other charges you’ll need to pay include the cost of the welding material and the cost of the shielding gas that makes welding possible and safe. When you’re interviewing welders for your work, you can ask for an estimate based on your project specifics. In some simple cases, like welding gas lines or common welding projects, local welders may charge a flat hourly rate with add-ons if necessary.

There are a few things you can ask welders before you hire them to get an idea of their experience and ability levels:

  • Are you licensed and certified?

  • How long have you been in the welding business?

  • Do you commonly do the type of welding I need?

  • Do you offer any kind of warranty for your work?

  • Do you charge by the hour or by the project?

  • How long do you expect my welding project to take?

  • What steps do you take to minimize errors in your work?

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.

Some states require welders to be licensed and certified, while others don’t. However, it’s always a good idea to hire a licensed welder, regardless of requirements in your area, especially if you need welding for structural components of your home or gas lines. Licensed welders have gone through training and testing to prove their skills, so they’re less likely to make a mistake that could be detrimental to your home. Use Angi’s state licensing tool to determine whether your potential hire has a welding license.

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