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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

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Texas Machine Shop

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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

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Cole's Mobile Welding Services

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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.




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Welding questions, answered by experts

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

Lally columns are named after their founder, John Lally, who owned a construction company in the 1800s. He invented the columns as a means of providing temporary support for beams and rafters in homes his company was renovating. The original Lally columns were also made of steel, although the inventory used a thicker gauge metal, which provided additional support for larger projects and long-term structural solutions.

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.

Yes, professional fabricators can create custom pieces, including railings, sculptures, signage, and architectural elements.

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