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Fivestarsteel.net checkout the web page,all info on it. We offer welding, fabricating,mobile services for welding repairs, big or small. Certified welder. Railing repair specialists! Spiral staircases. Been in the welding and fabricating business for over 30 years, I am a certified welder.

"Amazing...showed up on time and the work he proformed was perfect"

Colleen W on August 2025

Fivestarsteel.net checkout the web page,all info on it. We offer welding, fabricating,mobile services for welding repairs, big or small. Certified welder. Railing repair specialists! Spiral staircases. Been in the welding and fabricating business for over 30 years, I am a certified welder.

"Amazing...showed up on time and the work he proformed was perfect"

Colleen W on August 2025


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Stronghold welding

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Stronghold welding

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Hi I am a welder by trade on oil and gas transmission. I started my company in hopes of one day doing what I love full time for myself. I have over 5 years experience in fabrication and metal work. Can do jobs on site or in my shop.

Hi I am a welder by trade on oil and gas transmission. I started my company in hopes of one day doing what I love full time for myself. I have over 5 years experience in fabrication and metal work. Can do jobs on site or in my shop.


ch industries llc

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ch industries llc

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We have 25 years of experience turning out high-quality, precision parts for many different business sectors. When you choose CH Industries you have a partner committed to quality, accuracy and great customer service. We promise to put our extensive range of services and capabilities to work for you delivering the right parts, at the right price, in the time frame you need.

We have 25 years of experience turning out high-quality, precision parts for many different business sectors. When you choose CH Industries you have a partner committed to quality, accuracy and great customer service. We promise to put our extensive range of services and capabilities to work for you delivering the right parts, at the right price, in the time frame you need.


WML Fabrication

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WML Fabrication

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Metal fabrication of all kinds. Designs, customs, all metal types.Decorative, industrial, agricultural, custom builds. Options are endless

Metal fabrication of all kinds. Designs, customs, all metal types.Decorative, industrial, agricultural, custom builds. Options are endless


The Blasting Guy

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The Blasting Guy

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We provide media vapor blasting for all types of surfaces. Such as sand blasting all tyoes of stone, concrete, all metals, plastics, wood, to provide a restored surface for painting ir its origonal state.

We provide media vapor blasting for all types of surfaces. Such as sand blasting all tyoes of stone, concrete, all metals, plastics, wood, to provide a restored surface for painting ir its origonal state.



Versatile machining and engineering

1922 South 300 East
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Versatile machining and engineering

1922 South 300 East
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At Versatile we have a wide variety of specialties, hence the name Versatile we can machine and engineer all of your needs. You need a fixture made, we can design a fixture to innovate your shop, not only will we design it but we will build it and do a turn key with our own program so you can see it work live. Maybe you need a program for your lathe or mill, we can we provide you with complex programs for all types of machines. Maybe you

At Versatile we have a wide variety of specialties, hence the name Versatile we can machine and engineer all of your needs. You need a fixture made, we can design a fixture to innovate your shop, not only will we design it but we will build it and do a turn key with our own program so you can see it work live. Maybe you need a program for your lathe or mill, we can we provide you with complex programs for all types of machines. Maybe you



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Norfolk Welding

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Norfolk Welding

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4 years of experience

Hey there, This is Spenser with Norfolk Welding. I am a mobile and in-house welder and I am here to help you with all of your metal welding, repair, cutting, and custom fabrication needs. I can help you with steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and more. My quotes are free, and my work has integrity. I look forward to working with you!

Hey there, This is Spenser with Norfolk Welding. I am a mobile and in-house welder and I am here to help you with all of your metal welding, repair, cutting, and custom fabrication needs. I can help you with steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and more. My quotes are free, and my work has integrity. I look forward to working with you!


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Circle City Coatings

1731 Expo Ln
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Circle City Coatings

1731 Expo Ln
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7 years of experience

Circle City Coatings offers custom Powder Coating, Cerakoting, Sandblasting, chemical stripping media blasting We also offer Automotive Window Tinting in all shades. Here at Circle City Coatings We have set the Bar high. We are firm believers in Quality, Quick turn around so your not waiting forever, Customer Care and satisfaction. We are a Small Locally Owned and Operated Business that has been in operation for close to a 1yr. now. The BEST part of it all is our focus to the very thing that drives us and thats YOU! Our Community and other Small Businesses just like us. Circle City Coatings Guarantees to deliver Quality and Care everytime. So what is Powder Coating you ask. Powder coating is used for both protective and decorative finishes on just about any Metal object but not limited to it beingst common but NOT limited to. The process uses a powder resin with fine pigments combinded and then electrostaticallyed particle become charged and adhere to the surface. Then heated up in a curing oven. Powder Coating: We have the capability to handle a wide variety of jobs. For example: We can handle Rotor's, Motorcycles, ATV's, Farming Equipment, Chassis Frames on or off road, car parts, marine parts, Beds. Ceramic Coating or Cerakote: is more For exhaust systems, motors,heads thermal barrier coatings that can stand temperatures reaching close to 2,000'degrees. Firearms: we use Cerakoting its a way to protect and make more durable againts the elements. We can fine tune any product the way you want we pay attention to the details if there's any masking of critical surfaces that do not get coated We got you covered and if you special request it as well. Light Assembly: After the coating and baking process we are still going strong for you, light assembly is available. Plus If you don't want to or don't have the proper equipment ,we also offer Coating Removal: Sandblasting, media blasting, Burn Off and Chemical Stripping. Let us do the hard work for you.

Circle City Coatings offers custom Powder Coating, Cerakoting, Sandblasting, chemical stripping media blasting We also offer Automotive Window Tinting in all shades. Here at Circle City Coatings We have set the Bar high. We are firm believers in Quality, Quick turn around so your not waiting forever, Customer Care and satisfaction. We are a Small Locally Owned and Operated Business that has been in operation for close to a 1yr. now. The BEST part of it all is our focus to the very thing that drives us and thats YOU! Our Community and other Small Businesses just like us. Circle City Coatings Guarantees to deliver Quality and Care everytime. So what is Powder Coating you ask. Powder coating is used for both protective and decorative finishes on just about any Metal object but not limited to it beingst common but NOT limited to. The process uses a powder resin with fine pigments combinded and then electrostaticallyed particle become charged and adhere to the surface. Then heated up in a curing oven. Powder Coating: We have the capability to handle a wide variety of jobs. For example: We can handle Rotor's, Motorcycles, ATV's, Farming Equipment, Chassis Frames on or off road, car parts, marine parts, Beds. Ceramic Coating or Cerakote: is more For exhaust systems, motors,heads thermal barrier coatings that can stand temperatures reaching close to 2,000'degrees. Firearms: we use Cerakoting its a way to protect and make more durable againts the elements. We can fine tune any product the way you want we pay attention to the details if there's any masking of critical surfaces that do not get coated We got you covered and if you special request it as well. Light Assembly: After the coating and baking process we are still going strong for you, light assembly is available. Plus If you don't want to or don't have the proper equipment ,we also offer Coating Removal: Sandblasting, media blasting, Burn Off and Chemical Stripping. Let us do the hard work for you.

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Metal Fabrication and Restoration questions, answered by experts

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.

Stone, marble, and brick are common building materials of Neoclassical architecture, though you will also find wood flooring and a range of natural stone tiles. Since several home styles fall under Neoclassical architects' umbrella, a range of building materials—including traditional wood framing—will make an appearance.

Yes, metal fabricators work with clients to create custom sculptures, architectural features, or industrial components.

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.

A few materials are most commonly used when it comes to building a frame for an outdoor kitchen: wood, steel, and concrete or brick. While there’s no best option overall, each material is better suited to different needs. Concrete and brick are typically more customizable than other options, but aren’t as resistant to inclement weather as steel. Wood is the most affordable pick, but it is more susceptible to rot, mildew, and heat than the others.

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