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AI Welding and Fabrication, LLC
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 Waterford, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"AI Welding and Fabrications did an amazing job. The price was definitely within budget and the customer service was exceptional and extremely professional. They were able to do exactly as I had imagined. I will continue to use this company for further repairs."
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+23

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Legacy
5.0(
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Wrought Iron Fence - Repair or Weld

Serving Waterford, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Legacy is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today! \n \n

Legacy Welding
Legacy Welding
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+8

Response time3 days
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Wisconsin Foundation Specialists, LLC
4.3(
23
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Steel Beams (Structural) - Install

Serving Waterford, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our basement walls were bowing. Petra and Jon installed beams to reinforce the walls. He took the time to answer all our questions and made sure that we understood how the work will be done.I would definitely recommend him."
Response time1 day
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Welding FAQs, answered by experts

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.

The cost to weld aluminum averages about $14 to $22 per pound. The type of metal factors into the overall cost of any welding project due to the cost of the materials and the expertise required to work with it. Some of the most common metals used by welders include:

  • Magnesium alloy: $7–$16 per pound

  • Low-carbon steel: $11–$12 per pound

  • Stainless steel: $13–$15 per pound

  • Copper/brass: $24–$29 per pound

  • Cast iron: $38–$79 per pound

  • Titanium: $60–$85 per pound

Yes, you can cut plexiglass by hand using a sharp knife or blade (utility knife, box cutter, glass cutter, etc.).

It will likely take an experienced pro less than an hour to install a ground rod, which is another reason why letting them handle the job is such a good idea. Safety concerns aside, it would likely take you much longer to install a ground rod if you decided to take this one as a DIY job.

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. 

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