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Avatar for Cornerstone Welding & Repair
Cornerstone Welding & Repair
5.0(
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Metal Structure or Object - Create CustomMetal Structure or Object - Weld or CutSheet Metal and Ornamental Metal - Fabricate+1 more

Serving South Bend, IN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Matthew did an excellent job performing welding repairs on my farm equipment. He is mobile so he came out to my farm and performed the work. He is very nice and was prompt on his arrival. He first stopped by to see the work involved and provide an estimate. Estimate was was for four hours and it only took him three. His fee for mobile work is by the hour. I highly recommend Cornerstone Welding & Repair."
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Brian Rose
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Metal Structure or Object - Weld or Cut

Serving South Bend, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

I built an entire barn dominium myself, from electrical, infloor heat system, plumbing, framing, drywall, finishing, shiplap, and trim. I am a 22 year member of Ironworkers local 292, I am an experienced welder/fabricator and have held unlimited thickness structural welding certs for 19 years.

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FiveStar Steel
5.0(
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Metal Stairs and Railings - RepairMetal Structure or Object - Create CustomMetal Structure or Object - Weld or Cut+3 more

Serving South Bend, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Willie is great, went outside of the original scope of the project to solve a few problems. Sources parts and even fabricated a new post in his shop and returned to install. A railing and fence repair pro. Five Star Steel earned 5 Stars⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
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Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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J&B Welding
4.5(
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Metal Structure or Object - Create CustomMetal Structure or Object - Weld or CutSheet Metal and Ornamental Metal - Fabricate+2 more

Serving South Bend, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very nice welds and very responsive within 10 minutes of looking for someone he contacted me. And is very reasonable pricing. Would recommend him to somebody that wants work done that is done right and cheaper than other people."
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bond Welding Service
4.5(
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Metal Structure or Object - Create CustomMetal Structure or Object - Weld or CutSheet Metal and Ornamental Metal - Fabricate

Serving South Bend, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The owner of this welding service is reliable, thorough, neat, and orderly. He came exactly when he said he would and completed the job as described! Very good work!"
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Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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.

Since water heaters are primarily made of metal, they’re commonly accepted by scrap yards and collectors. Don’t expect to fetch a high price, though—water heaters are mostly steel and aluminum, which aren’t high-value metals. Some components are made of more valuable metals, like brass and copper, but they’re a small portion of the heater and won’t affect the price much.

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.

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. 

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. 

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