What questions should I ask a welder before hiring?

• <div><p>There are a few things you can ask welders before you hire them to get an idea of their experience and ability levels:</p><ul><li><p>Are you licensed and certified?</p></li><li><p>How long have you been in the welding business?</p></li><li><p>Do you commonly do the type of welding I need?</p></li><li><p>Do you offer any kind of warranty for your work?</p></li><li><p>Do you charge by the hour or by the project?</p></li><li><p>How long do you expect my welding project to take?</p></li><li><p>What steps do you take to minimize errors in your work?</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: How do you make stainless steel shine?

• <div><p>To restore an appliance&rsquo;s shine, clean the surfaces using a natural cleaning solution, and then use a mineral oil or olive oil and a soft microfiber rag to polish stainless steel surfaces in the direction of the graining. A little goes a long way, so dip the cloth in a small amount of oil. If you have any excess, continue with a dry part of the microfiber cloth to soak up any remnants.</p></div>

Q: How do various elements influence the cost of assembling a unit?

• <div><p>Costs depend on unit complexity, labor, wall mounting needs, and additional accessories like floating shelves.</p></div>

Q: Can I build a metal carport myself?

• <div><p>DIY is possible with prefabricated kits. Professional services ensure proper anchoring and durability.</p></div>

Q: What are the most common types of welding?

• <div><p>Welders use a variety of methods in their trade. Different types of welding are better suited for different purposes and contexts. For example, stick welding is a versatile form suitable for most metals and alloys. The most common types of welding include:</p><ul><li><p>Stick welding: $100&ndash;$1,000</p></li><li><p>Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding: $250 and up</p></li><li><p>Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding: $250 and up</p></li><li><p>Gas welding: $150 and up</p></li><li><p>Forge welding: $15&ndash;$25 per hour</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Excellent service. On time and prompt every day. Guardian roofing can provide many different services and all of them with equal quality.
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Reviewed in September 2013
I had Tony refinish 2 chairs years ago and returned to him for more work. He did a great job, as usual. My van broke down and he offered to deliver my finished work for free. My neighbor asked why I didn't just use Rustoleum on it, then he saw Tony's work and just said "Ohhhhh, professional!"...
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Reviewed in September 2013
I sensed a problem with the transmission and Abacus took the car the next day. Parts were quickly ordered and the work was done when promised. I had to leave town or a week and Abacus stored the repaired car for me for no charge. The work and the bill were explained in detail and I felt as if...
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Reviewed in February 2013
The head gasket on my son's 98 Chevy S-10 truck had to be replaced. I opted to do the job myself to save money. The engine head had to be tested for stress cracks and checked for warping. And I want to had a valve job done while the head was off the engine. I called several different machine...
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Reviewed in February 2011
They are very trustworthy. I have used them for 10 years. They have their own machine shop and are the only one in the area that can do specialty work. They did an excellent job on a customized reciprocal to plug into a power wench for a boat on the back of my truck. They did all of the welding,...
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Reviewed in May 2018
Transaction went very smooth. The frames were thoroughly media blasted down to bare metal as promised within the three days. Blast job was high quality removing all the paint and rust from the frames (lots of small nooks and cranny's that were blasted clean and all paint was removed).
VANWIN COATINGS OF VIRGINIA
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Reviewed in August 2016
I have been working with John and Michelle Davis on replacing my roof, removing all existing old brown trim from windows, doors, soffits, fascia, frieze, top of chimney and replacing all with new white trim. Then having all old brown gutters and downspouts removed and new white seamless Leaf...
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Reviewed in May 2013
The experience was great. I sent Jack an email the day I located his information on Angie's List. Jack responded to my email within an hour. In my email to him, I stated the problem and asked if he could perform the work. He responded that he would be in his shop the next day and that I...
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