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Oh See! Detailing

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Oh See! Detailing

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I specialize in full interior/exterior details. Everything from basic washes to full blown machine waxing, hand waxing, polishing, and compounding/wet sanding for the and swirl removal. I deep clean interiors as well. Everything from basic armor all wipes to shampooing. I have you covered and can make your ride look showroom ready agr

I specialize in full interior/exterior details. Everything from basic washes to full blown machine waxing, hand waxing, polishing, and compounding/wet sanding for the and swirl removal. I deep clean interiors as well. Everything from basic armor all wipes to shampooing. I have you covered and can make your ride look showroom ready agr


Texas Machine Shop

1316 Phenie Ave
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Texas Machine Shop

1316 Phenie Ave
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136 years of experience

Texas Machine Shop offers forklift and hydraulic cylinder repairs, pump and gear box repairs, metal parts machining and fabrication, compactor and baler repairs, and welding repair and fabrication in Texarkana, TX and surrounding areas. You often find personable repair crews and quality service, but you don’t often find both under the same roof. In business since 1889, Texas Machine Shop has seen many changes over the years - we started working on steam engines back in the late 1800's and now we repair everything from trailers, balers, and heavy equipment to machine parts and hydraulic cylinders. We have worked with the following industries: waste management, heavy equipment rentals, aerospace technology, oil and gas industry, water companies; farmers, and many more.

Texas Machine Shop offers forklift and hydraulic cylinder repairs, pump and gear box repairs, metal parts machining and fabrication, compactor and baler repairs, and welding repair and fabrication in Texarkana, TX and surrounding areas. You often find personable repair crews and quality service, but you don’t often find both under the same roof. In business since 1889, Texas Machine Shop has seen many changes over the years - we started working on steam engines back in the late 1800's and now we repair everything from trailers, balers, and heavy equipment to machine parts and hydraulic cylinders. We have worked with the following industries: waste management, heavy equipment rentals, aerospace technology, oil and gas industry, water companies; farmers, and many more.


Cole's Mobile Welding Services

9 Hill Dr
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Cole's Mobile Welding Services

9 Hill Dr
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10 years of experience

Cole's Mobile Welding Services offer a wide variety of services that range from custom built BBQ pits to metal buildings. This is just a small range of the services that are offered. We have certified welders readily available that are not only efficient but also work quickly to complete the job in a timely manner.

Cole's Mobile Welding Services offer a wide variety of services that range from custom built BBQ pits to metal buildings. This is just a small range of the services that are offered. We have certified welders readily available that are not only efficient but also work quickly to complete the job in a timely manner.





ACME Ironworks

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ACME Ironworks

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21 years of experience

ACME Ironworks specializes in Eastern Cedar and wrought iron fencing. We also offer a variety of fabricated E-coated steel fencing products and automated gate solutions.

ACME Ironworks specializes in Eastern Cedar and wrought iron fencing. We also offer a variety of fabricated E-coated steel fencing products and automated gate solutions.



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Welding questions, answered by experts

Beams made out of traditional lumber can often only span 8 to 12 feet without requiring vertical supports, so if you want a wider opening to create a more open floor plan, you might need an LVL beam. LVL beams can span up to around 30 feet without the need for load-bearing walls or vertical supports underneath, making them a better option for keeping your home as open and airy as possible.

You should pick steel for your new support beam for a few reasons. While steel is more expensive than other materials, such as laminated veneer lumber or glulam, it offers the following benefits:

  • Fire-resistant

  • Unaffected by pests

  • Longer-lasting

  • Stronger against water damage (when galvanized against rust)

Professional metal fabricators usually charge around $70 per hour. Three of the largest cost factors are the size and complexity of the project and the price of materials. The type of metal can impact the cost as much as the intricacy of the metal fabrication you want done. Another cost factor is your geographic location, as labor and materials can vary widely depending on the cost of living where you live.

Costs depend on material type, labor, design complexity, finishing requirements, and installation needs.

Yes, an LVL beam is more affordable than the cost of a steel I-beam, totaling between $50 and $200 per linear foot as opposed to the $100 to $400 per linear foot you’d pay for a steel I-beam. Not only is the wood material more affordable than steel, but it’s also more similar to traditional wooden beams and doesn’t require as much retrofitting to connect joists.

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