Very hard to find a machine shop anywhere. This one has been around longer than most of you…read morewippersnappers.

Mike n Rick at South Austin machine shop surprised me with 1 hour turnaround on this gear…read moredismantling and repressing it back together. This place has that old Austin flavor, and fair fair pricing. I'm glad you are here.

If you own a classic car then you know how hard it is to find a reputable shop that has the…read moreexpertise to do quality work in a timely fashion. Nick and the team are top notch, did quality work and the communication was consistent. They rebuilt my 454 BBC complete with aluminum heads/540hp top end kit, new transmission and new rear end. My 67 Camaro runs better than ever. While they may not be the cheapest you get what you pay for. The quality of the work, knowing it's going the be done right the first time and the peace of mind your classic is in great hands is worth the premium. Cool shop and cool team.

I called them to work on the air bag system on my vehicle, which she said they do work on. She…read morethen said they don't work on newer vehicles, which is of course there decision. I said but I need help and my money is green too, and she just hung up... They could have told me whom they know that might help, but hang up...so uncouth!

I had these guys make some custom parts for an aircraft tug, and they knocked it out of the park. I…read morewasn't sure if I'd be able to use the tug again, as the parts are so specialized. But these guys made it happen.

I design and build analytical testing laboratories through the US so know quality fabrication and…read morewelding work. I brought a project to Astro Mechanics and was very impressed with their service and work. Jeff worked through the design with me, sent me drawings, made some changes, and then built it. The welding was top notch, choice of materials (thickness of wall, etc.) was spot on, and everything was perfectly straight. Nothing but good to say. Use them.

I have to say I am very impressed with this shop. They offer world class machining services and…read moreexpertise on a wide array of engines, something that San Antonio needs. I recently took a Pontiac 400 block to them after the original cast crank snapped. While the damage to the main journals was too great to save the block I know they did everything they could to save it. I left with a sense of peace that if the block could not be saved by them, then no one could. I am thankful for their efforts and knowledge moving forward.

Took a couple small engine cylinders to have bored out one day and they were ready the next at a…read morevery fair price. Extremely accurate and precise work by very passionate staff. Customer service seems to be a lost art these days but that art is on full display at this business.

We needed some staircase handrail & panels installed on our new staircase in our office. Gathered a…read morefew quotes and was actually a little surprised at how reasonable Eastside Fabrication's quote was. The crew that showed up to perform the work, lead by Noe, was extremely professional and courteous. They were also highly skilled and did a great job of getting everything welded up cleanly and straight. Eastside Fabrication's team had no problems dealing with the minor fitment issues we encountered. They were able to fabricate a few missing parts and made adjustments to their installation methods to ensure a very nice visual fitment. The welds were clean and the finished product was exactly what we were looking for. The crew showed up on time each day and worked around our schedule. They also completed the project within the requested timeline and did a great job of maintaining a safe and clean work area. I plan on utilizing Eastside Fabrication again in the future. Can't recommend these guys enough!

Last week a colleague from Hungary visited us. He's both a scientist and a sculptor. He brought…read moreus a sculpture he had made out of granite and we needed to build a support for it. We bought a 3/4" stainless-steel rod from Westbrook Metals (see separate review for them), and had Eastside Fabrication tap the end of it (with a 10mm metric thread) and bend it. We were on a tight time schedule since my friend had to leave town in 5 days, but Eastside did the job the next day. It turned out the rod wasn't sturdy enough, so we got a second piece of 3/4" rod and had Eastside weld the two alongside each other; he did that the same day, and it works perfectly and looks good. It's not often one needs services such as this, but if you do, this is the place to go. Very friendly, very accommodating, and top-notch work.

Poor customer service and follow through. I scheduled a meeting with Mike and specifically went…read moreover my company's needs. We then had a small, trial order that we placed to ensure they would be able to accommodate our needs. Not only did we not receive the order, but in over three weeks I did not receive a single update on the order status! So glad I did not trust them with vital parts. To the outside observer, their operation seems disorganized and as a customer, the service is absolutely revolting. Save time and money. Go somewhere else for fabrication needs.

Best shop in town!! Plus the legend is here (Mike)read more

If you need something repaired, built or drilled and it's made of metal, this guy will fix you up…read more He is polite, intelligent, prompt, reliable, communicative and reasonably-priced. I am exceedingly pleased with the repair job that he did for me, on a favorite purse, of all things. I had searched all over town for someone to help, with no luck, but Mr Lupton fixed it in less than 24 hours for less than 20 bucks. Wish I could give him 6 stars!

Our pool gates and doors were custom designed and built nearly 28 years ago. We had some severe…read morerust on the bottom of one gate and also some on the screen doors. I found Austin and his company on Instagram. It's rare these days, with everyone so busy, to get a contractor to call you back, let alone come out for a bid. Austin came, looked at our issues and frankly told us what he would and would not be able to do. He took our gates and promised to call when they were done. I understood it was a small job for his company. When I went to pick up the gates, he hadn't just fixed the welds...he had re-painted them with beautiful brown enamel...I was so happy to find such a great craftsman...and delighted beyond belief with the care and attention they took on my little job. If you are looking for a great welding craftsman for a gate,a fence or something really special, Southwest Welding is definitely the place to go.

Excellent experience with Southwest Weld Co / Boutwell Steel Co as they created a 25'x25' steel…read morebeam and perimeter framed tin roof patio cover, in about a week. This thing is SOLID, enhances our view of backyard, keeps a LOT of sun off the patio and back of house, and will be a huge addition to our rainwater collection surface total. Stop-in-your-tracks-and-WOW expression from the neighbors upon first sight. TY Austin, Griffin and team -