Miracle Fix: Jose and Lorenzo Saved My Miata. Answer to my…read moreprayers. Expert welders and fabricators. My Mazda developed a loud rattling and knocking noise underneath and no one could figure out why. I went to eight different shops. Each one gave me a different guess: heat shields, engine mounts, catalytic converter, "play in the differential," you name it. Nothing made sense, and the noise was so annoying at red lights and/or with foot on the brake . Finally, one honest shop (Thanh Auto in Garden Grove) spotted the real culprit: a big clean crack in the aluminum mounting bracket attached to the differential housing. Every mechanic I spoke with afterward told me the same thing: "Only solution is to drop the entire differential and replace it." Translation: very expensive. Thanh's expert ( Keith) suggested welding the crack, but every welding shop I contacted said the same thing -- "No space. We'd have to remove the differential before welding. Almost as costly as replacing the whole diff." Then I found Jose at OC Fabrication on Yelp. Within minutes of sending him a photo, he replied ...fast, professional, and confident. He said it might be doable without removing the diff, but he needed to inspect in person. He even gave me two honest estimates: a higher price if the diff needed to come out, and a much lower one if he could reach it in place. He squeezed me in after hours the very next day. He and his welder Lorenzo crawled under the car, inspected the crack, and confirmed they could do it without removing anything. They carefully jacked the differential to realign the broken ear, cleaned the aluminum, welded it beautifully, and then reinforced it with additional metal. All in under 90 minutes. When we test drove the car afterward -- night and day. Smooth. Quiet. Solid. The rattling and knocking that haunted me for a weeek? Gone. Jose told me straight: most shops wouldn't even attempt this kind of repair. But he and Lorenzo took it on with skill, confidence, pride in their craft, and real customer care. They solved a problem that eight other shops shrugged at. I can't recommend these guys enough. Professional, talented, honest, and genuinely passionate about their work. Bravo, Jose and Lorenzo. Many thanks. Bonus: Their shop is amazing -- full of unique custom fabrication projects, metalwork, and creative builds. Kudos for their skill and craftsmanship and care.

Super friendly, fast response time, professional, and did great work. Highly recommend!read more

Sebastian really came through. I had a project to cut through a couple 3x3 11 gauge steel…read morecrossmembers for my gym. I wasn't able to drop it off but he was able to workout a deal with my and came by my house to complete the job. He was quick to respond and took his time to make sure the cuts were smoothed out. Definitely recommend him if you have any metal working projects! I was able to complete my custom dumbbell stand with his help cutting the cross members.

Sebastian did a terrific job adding a hitch receiver to my trailer. The prep work, welding, and…read morepainting are all top notch. Highly recommended!

Jon came out gave estimate. He was prodessional knowledgable. He just wasn't available when we…read moreneeded our project done.

Jon and his team are amazing. I had multiple quotes and not only did he have the best rate but…read morethere's a sense of integrity and intrinsic value in his work. He was on point with his timelines and his staff is friendly and focussed. You can tell they all love what they do. Even though i asked for a basic gate he still managed to add a simple design and I absolutely love it!! Don't waste your time, call him first :)

I Just got my 2018 4Runner back from Wicked. I got the custom 3.5 LT kit with adjustable kings…read morealong with their rear 3Link kit. The work is so CLEAN! They always kept me up to date on the progress . These are the only guys I trust with my truck. I drive 4 hours to get to WC and its well worth it . Already planning my next mods with Mike . So stoked to go back. Beautiful custom work -RNZADDY-

Worst company ever. $6,000 and a year later I'm writing this because I have not received what I…read morepaid for. Don't waste your time go somewhere else

I needed some custom welding work done on my bow fishing boat and Johnny came through with flying…read morecolors. Solid work with a reasonable price tag. If you're looking for a welder you can trust then stop looking - you just found him.

We are so happy and impressed with Bravo Fabrication's work. Johnny, the owner, was quick to reach…read moreout/set up a meeting and was on time and super informative on every aspect of our project. We had a pretty tight deadline and he made it work. We can't recommend him enough. The quality of his work is 10 out of 10. Thank you for making our backyard dreams come true!

I was totally satisfied and impressed by this company from the time I first spoke with Jeff and…read morethroughout the project. I installed a handrail on my front porch, which they did not treat as too small a job. The workers came, were courteous, and did a great job. We've had our share of poor contractors' shoddy work. So this company was so refreshing to work with. Thank you Jeff, Gloria and your installers.

I had a very disappointing experience with Hand Crafted Metalworks…read more From the beginning, I was extremely clear about what I wanted. I provided a reference photo on the very first day and made it known that I am very detail-oriented, especially because this was a major custom staircase railing project costing around $20,000. I wanted the finished product to closely match the design, proportions, style, and overall look of the reference photo. Unfortunately, the process became frustrating and confusing. Instead of feeling like my vision was being understood and executed, I repeatedly felt like the design was being scaled back, reinterpreted, or changed from what I had originally requested. Multiple revisions were needed because key details were not reflected properly, including how the railings were supposed to continue down the lower steps and terminate at the bottom. One major issue was that the shop drawings showed a rectangular/square wood cap, even though the reference photo I provided showed a round wood handrail. That was a major design difference, not a small detail. For a custom project of this size, I expected the drawings to accurately reflect the design direction I had communicated from the start. Another major frustration was the coordination process. I hired Hand Crafted Metalworks expecting them to manage the project. Instead, I felt like I was being put in the middle between their metal team and their wood subcontractor. I was connected directly with the wood subcontractor, who appeared to be unaware of important details, including that the wood was already part of the original quote. At one point, it felt like I was being asked to coordinate or clarify things that should have been handled internally by the contractor. There was also confusion around the timeline. A timeline that had been discussed as approximately six weeks later appeared to become September, which was a significant difference. When I asked for clarification, the conversation became defensive instead of simply explaining the scheduling change. Overall, my frustration is not just about one isolated issue. It is about the entire process: repeated miscommunication, inaccurate design assumptions, unclear subcontractor coordination, changing expectations, and a feeling that I had to keep fighting to preserve the original design vision I clearly communicated from day one. For a high-end custom project, I expected a much smoother and more professional process. Instead, I felt like I had to constantly correct, clarify, and manage details that should have been understood and handled by the company. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this company. I'd post only after the credit card dispute is filed, not before, and keep screenshots/emails organized in case they respond publicly.