Working with Create Cut Invent has meant a lot to our team. Steve is one of the kindest and most genuine 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. read more

I cannot say enough good things about Create Cut Invent's service. I had a smaller sized request for 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! read more

Amazing work on a custom brass nut for a Thermador gas range. Perfect part that was impossible to purchase. read more

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I had the absolute pleasure of working with CreateCutInvent for my very first laser-cutting project, and I cannot praise his exceptional expertise, generosity, and craftsmanship highly enough. As a young artist and current student, this entire process was completely new to me; translating my artwork into cut-ready files initially felt overwhelming. Steve, however, consistently went above and beyond, turning what could have been a daunting experience into an enjoyable and deeply rewarding collaboration. Steve was incredibly patient, always answering phone calls promptly, clearly explaining essential file formats, and carefully guiding me through every subtle design nuance. His willingness to share valuable knowledge and proactively solve problems was astounding; he even conducted a test cut to confirm that the intricate details in my artwork would precisely translate to the chosen steel thickness, proactively preventing potential errors and ensuring perfection in the final result. It's rare--and wonderful--to find someone this dedicated to ensuring every stage, from the smallest design detail to final production, proceeds flawlessly. When I saw the finished steel pieces, I was blown away--the precision of the cuts, immaculate details, and the stunning craftsmanship elevated my artwork beyond anything I'd imagined possible. Steve is more than just technically skilled; he is unquestionably one of the most hardworking, thoughtful, and generous business owners I've ever encountered. If you're an artist--or anyone else needing professional laser-cutting services--in Chicagoland or beyond, you simply cannot do better than CreateCutInvent. Not only will you receive an extraordinary end product, but you'll also benefit from Steve's genuine passion and commitment to helping you succeed. My highest recommendation hardly does justice to Steve's incredible work--five stars are simply not enough! read more

This was my first time at a metal fabricator, and I honestly had no idea what to expect. IF I KNEW WHAT I WAS GETTING, I WOULD HAVE STOPPED BY AGES AGO!! Even if I had expectations, Steve's service would have demolished them. I go into the shop, expecting to hear back in a week or so, and within ten minutes of leaving his shop, he calls us saying that the bed frame piece was fixed. I had been struggling with this project for almost two weeks, and Steve managed to fix it faster than the drive-tru at ChicFilA. I am still shocked and amazed at the affordable price and quick turnaround I received. If you have some stupidly proprietary piece of metal from some project that you have bungled, don't waste your time searching for an affordable replacement which will never exist. Save time and just take it to Steve so he can give you the result you initially wanted from the beginning. read more

The owner Steve @ Create Cut Invent was absolutely brilliant with the design and fabrication concept. My project was not big in scope, but Steve was very open to helping with the project. I needed a name plate engraved for a work trophy used for the MVP of my sales team. The trophy already had multiple nameplates from prior years, and he was able to create a new design to have all the plates be uniform in color,style, and appearance. I would highly recommend Steve for any project big or small! Thanks again! read more

I recently was looking for an engraver in the area to engrave my children's names onto their stocking hooks for Christmas and I can not rave more about Create Cut Invent over in Lisle. Steve is amazing and has been in business since 1988. He did an amazing job and went above and beyond. He does a ton of different kinds of metal work including engraving, advanced welding solutions, water jet cutting, fiber laser cutting, fabrication and repair, marketing, custom art/ work and SO MUCH MORE! read more

Create Cut Invent - Stocking hooks that Steve engraved for me. - Metal Fabricators Near Me - Lisle, Illinois

Steve has done two projects for our home now - I said I would absolutely employ his services again after the incredible job he did with the first project (welding stronger metal supports for a heavy yard decoration) and after this second project I can say I will surely be back again. He made a very professional looking stainless steel temperature dial for our backyard smoker with beautifully etched temperature notations around the periphery of the ring. Thank you for your expertise and attention to detail! read more

Steve was so Amazing to work with on a very unique project!! He ensured the mechanism he was fixing was exactly what we needed. When it turned out more work needed to be done, Steve brought it back in and far exceeded our expectations. He was such a delight and had it done soooo fast!!! We just couldn't be happier! We are looking forward to have him do more projects in the future! Many Many thanks! read more

I absolutely love Steve. I've had some specialized items that needed to be cut to exact specifications, and Steve delivered. When I lived in IL, he was my go to guy for getting work done. He's precise, quick, and knowledgeable. I can't find anyone like him here in California, so I will be contacting him soon to get some work done. The Professor read more

Steve is phenomenal with customer service. He is attentive to getting every project done right the first time. He is my go to guy anytime I need metal work done!! read more

Came in with a very high end piece of outdoor furniture with the sofa leg broken off. Being that the material was aluminum made it a very very difficult job, and Steven absolutely perfected the item after only one day! Incredibe work. very affordable pricing. Very nice reliable guy! Will be back!!! Thanks again. read more

Not only is Steve a great engraver/fabricator/welder, he's a great and genuine person too. Any future work, whether common or custom work, I will be bringing to Steve! 5/5 with no hesitation read more

I needed shower door framing cut to fit. Steve did a great job the fit was perfect. The customer service was outstanding a professional honest businessman and a pretty nice guy. Vince V. 07/04/2021 read more

When you find an honest and knowledgeable business owner you are compelled to write a review. Absolutely honest and outstanding service. Steve recommended that I do not make unnecessary modifications to my project and made some good suggestions. He could have just gone through the routine and did what I asked for and made some money. However, he pointed out the ramification of me making the changes and in the end we made minor changes. Your faith in humanity is restored when you meet people like Steve. I am impressed! read more

Steve is very good at engraving and laser cutting! He is very competent with lasers and is a perfectionist when it comes to producing good products! I brought a Yeti rambler cup to him to have it engraved, he said he had only done a few of them and he practiced multiple times on a cup of his own to make sure that the laser cut properly through the coated paint on the Yeti. It turned out great!! I am very happy with my product! read more

I recently called Create Curb Invent for a small project that need to be welded. I was referred to Steve through someone in Naperville Talks (Facebook). When I explained my project and what I needed done, Steve set up a time for me to drop by with the project. After Steve examined it and gave me a very reasonable quote, I left the project with him and a couple of hours later, Steve called to tell me he had completed the work. I was very impressed with Steve's work, the cost, and his ability to complete the project in such a short period of time. I will definitely use Steve again, and also refer others to Create Cut Invent. read more

Steve was a pleasure to work with. A true professional at what he does and willing to take on my small project amongst the juggernauts of projects we has going on. It was awesome to see the stuff he does and his enthusiasm for it!!! Highly recommend him. read more

Part of an elliptical exercise machine that I own broke, making it unusable. Since the machine is old, I could not get a replacement part. For a reasonable price, they welded the part back together and did a nice job of it. This was much cheaper than buying a new machine. I am very pleased with the work done. read more

I've used Create Cut Invent services several times. Steve is a very creative, artistic, intensely exacting fabricator. Very knowledgeable. Excellent work, excellent results. read more

Steve was able to listen to my ideas and discuss my needs and then explain my options and present customized solutions in language that a common person can understand. I have never before met such a talented and creative person who is so down-to-earth and humble at the same time. Steve Coan combines true old-world craftsmanship and state of the art equipment along with an obvious pursuit of perfection. I learned that good enough is not in his vocabulary, his work must be just right or it doesn't leave his shop. If it doesn't exist and you need it, Steve will make it for you. If your stuff just needs repair he does that too. When I saw all the various kinds of work he has done, and is capable of doing, I knew I was in good hands. I have used Create Cut Invent for several different custom projects as well as some welding and repairs and this review is way overdue. If you aren't sure where to go, go to Steve, if he can't do it nobody can. read more

Had a broken lamp, Steve came to the rescue! Was very easy to schedule and quick to fix it! Exceptional work.. .anytime I need something welded will go to him. A hardworking midwest family man to the rescue! read more