Working with Create Cut Invent has meant a lot to our team. Steve is one of the kindest and most…read moregenuine people we have met. You can tell he truly cares about what he does and about helping students learn about fabricating custom parts.. He has helped us with so many custom parts, from metal side plates and back plates to protective polycarbonate plates. He also did something really special for us that not many teams get the opportunity to do, which is custom machining our own gears. Our robot needed a specific size gears in order to create the perfect RPM for the motor. We were unable to find any available parts online and had to make our own. Steve was extremely helpful and the quality turned out amazing! When we were getting ready for the FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship, we were under a ton of pressure with a really tight deadline. We had less than a month to design and build our robot, and there is no way we could have done it without Steve. There were times he got parts done for us the same day. One time, we were a few days out from the World Championship and after initial rounds of testing, we realized our robot could be even faster. Steve was extremely helpful in this matter, where he used his own steel and welded the gears onto a standoff. He was able to get the new custom gears done in just hours, and we were able to attach the new gears onto the robot on the same day! What really stands out is how much he cares. He always took the time to help us, no matter how busy things were, and he treated our team with so much support and respect. Because of him, we were able to succeed at Worlds, earning 3rd place in Design in our division and making it to playoffs. For the 2026 season, we are ranked as one of the top teams in the state of Illinois and regarded as a top caliber team in the world. We are really grateful for everything Steve has done for us. We truly could not have done this without him, and we would recommend Create Cut Invent to anyone, especially for robotics and STEM projects.

I cannot say enough good things about Create Cut Invent's service. I had a smaller sized request…read morefor custom steel plates; other services did not even bother to respond to the request, but Steven replied quickly. Once the details were finalized, it was turned around in just a few hours and it was exactly what I needed! Steven was extremely generous with his time and advice. His incredibly friendly personality paired with enthusiasm for the craft is rare to find these days. Beyond the excellent work, the owner is a Chicago legend. Honored to have Steven's services so close by in the Western Suburbs. I will definitely be using them again for any fabrication!

Quality Work Leads to Beautiful Results…read more Skyline Metal Fabrication is the absolute best! We hired Skyline to replace our wooden backyard fences (fences that flank both sides of our property) with steel/wood privacy fences. The entire experience was handled very professionally. The process started with Ramiro, the owner and leader, visiting us to ask about/listen to what we wanted in a fence. Ramiro spent a fair amount of time with us to ensure full understanding of what the project would entail. Within a few days, Ramiro provided a fair estimate. Based on the reviews we read about his team's work and on our initial experience with Ramiro, we hired Skyline Metal Fabrication. Within a reasonable time frame (about 8 weeks in our case), Ramiro and the Skyline Metal Fabrication team was on site to start work. We found the entire crew to be friendly, considerate, conscientious, expedient, professional and hard-working. The team always accommodated our need to let our dog in the back yard to do her business without a hitch. They arrived on time and stayed until they completed what they needed to accomplish each day. They were also careful to clean up at the end of each day. Within five working days, our steel/wood privacy fence was complete. The work is of the highest quality, as the team focused on every detail, spending the time it took to ensure a beautiful result. We are particularly pleased with the excellent craftsmanship of the ornamental lattice work that tops our privacy fence. We can't recommend the Skyline team highly enough. We are extremely happy with their work. Anyone considering similar metalwork will be as well.

I cannot speak highly enough about Ramiro and his team! Our gate and stairs were way overdue for…read morerestoration. We are completely blown away by the finished project. Pricing was fair. The job was finished quickly. Our neighbors are all jealous and looking to hire Skyline for their needs. Thanks again, Ramiro & team!

I can't say thank you enough for the amazing customer service I got from Nicholas Carreno. He went…read moreabove and beyond to help me. So Thank you much and happy holidays.

From the owner: Alro processes and distributes stock metals with next day delivery. One of the broadest inventories…read moreavailable Alro stocks steel, aluminum, stainless steel, red metals, and more in many grades and shapes. Alro Steel has over 70 locations in 13 states.

After two other shops the guys at Weld All were very accommodating and helped me out. If and when…read moreI have any further welding services needs I'm headed here first.

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We had a new addition to the back of our city house that we wanted finished in copper or zinc. We…read morecontacted Salvo through email, and received a reply within 30 minutes. This kind of quick response time continued throughout our project with them. We now have two floors of bayed addition and columns finished in black zinc, and it is gorgeous. People walking by on the street stop us to complement the back of our house which also faces a street. During the construction the workmen were professional, considerate and always on time. If there were any questions or unexpected findings, they would always consult us. The project was not cheap, but it was fair (in comparison to other quotes we received), and we truly could not be happier. My husband and I (and our architect) highly recommend Salvo.

From the owner: Salvo Metal Works Inc. fabricates a complete line of roofing and rain system products that are…read moresupplied nationwide. On top of our complete line of sheet metal products, we also offer custom fabrication/ replication/ restoration services on just about any sheet metal project. Salvo Metal Works is located in the western suburbs of Chicago in Naperville, IL. SMW was created to supply a superb product at a reasonable price. Call us today to see how we can help assist you with your project.

It was a pleasure working with Kandy and the team again. They arrived on time, repaired the gate…read morewheels, and fixed the side door lock efficiently. Everything is working perfectly now. I'll definitely be using them again in the future.

Can't recommend them highly enough! We are a small HOA with a aging fence, and they are a pleasure…read moreto deal with. The work is done quickly and for a decent price. Would deal with again every time!

Sosa Integral Welding did an amazing job on my porch step rails. They customized the railing just…read morehow I wanted it at an affordable price. It's an industrial modern style. Rafael's work was very precise and exact on an older home that is a little uneven. Makes my house look new. He and his team were very professional and kind. I love my new porch railings!

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i needed a handicap ramp reinforced and welded at a new angle. the guys at Oostman completed my…read morework in less than a week and the charge was very reasonable! i'd absolutely recommend

I grew up down the street from Oostman, I have no idea what they actually do, there's no windows…read moreand not much activity, they give off a bit of a George Orwellian vibe, but they seem to be a benevolent figure so they're all right by me. Keep on keepin on Oostman