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68 Metal Works
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Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairMetal Structure or Object - Create CustomMetal Structure or Object - Weld or Cut+3 more

Serving Shawneetown, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"68 Metal Works designed, performed, and completed a fantastic job per our lake house porch railing. Excellent communication and on-time service. Perfect fit, great fabricating and construction, excellent installation. Their work truly enhanced our value and our outdoor environment. We recommend them, very pleased with their expertise, work, and service."
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TWANGIN.CO LLC
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Metal Structure or Object - Weld or CutMetal Stairs and Railings - RepairWrought Iron Fence - Repair or Weld+2 more

Serving Shawneetown, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of Mobile Welding services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

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Kroledge Welding and Mechanic Services
New to Angi
Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairMetal Structure or Object - Create CustomMetal Structure or Object - Weld or Cut+2 more

Serving Shawneetown, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

Cortelyou machine and Welding
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Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairMetal Structure or Object - Create CustomMetal Structure or Object - Weld or Cut+3 more

Serving Shawneetown, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Cortelyou Machine and Welding 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. 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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Welding questions, answered by experts

Yes, but you’ll need reliable steel-cutting tools and safety gear to get started. Shipping containers are typically around ¾ inch thick, so it’s entirely possible to cut through them, but experience and the right equipment are very important. When possible, try to get a container as close to the size you want it as possible.

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. 

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. 

Sawing your hot tub into more manageable chunks so it can be lifted easily into a truck takes several hours. Generally, 2.5 hours for smaller hot tubs and around 4 hours for larger ones with the help of one to two people. If money isn't a concern and you want to skip the physical labor, you can hire a pro to get the job done.

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.

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