OMG!! Metal magician John brought my aging oil drum grill back to new life. I am SO amazed and…read morehappy with the artistry, speed, and affordability of John's talents. When your next metal project comes around, don't go it alone. Go see John at Metal Works in Durham!

From the owner: The highly qualified metal fabricators are Metal Works are trained and ready to help you with any…read moremetal fabrication project you need. Some of the services we offer include but are not limited to sheet and plate shearing, metal hole punching, metal notching, TIG welding, MIG welding, stick welding and rolling. Our spacious and modern facility is equipped with high-end metal working equipment such as plasma torches, drill press, band saws, acetylene torches, 10 foot plate sheer, CNC plasma table, press break, and many more.

The owner Bob did a fine welding job on an unusual task I had at a reasonable price. Note that he…read morehas moved to 817 E. Trinity Ave in Durham from Foster Street.

I called BDF to see about welding a chair and right out of the gate I was insulted. Because I had…read moretried an epoxy first, the owner called me "dumb," said he didn't work for dumb people. How is this any way to run a business? There are other welders around. Absolutely the worst personal service I have ever been treated to in my life. I had previously thought highly of thier work around the area but I am appalled.

Unless you're a lifted-pinkie la-de-da sort of customer whose hands have never been dirty, this is…read moreexactly the kind of iron shop that you are looking for. The shop looks like it's been there long enough to know what it's doing and the guys there do too. I went with a cutting and drilling job in a piece of steel that was too heavy for me to do myself. And, I needed the work to be very precise. Bill looked at my metal, looked at my drawing, and a little while later handed me parts that were perfect. His price was very reasonable, too. Easy five stars.

Awesome, with skills to boot. From one entrepreneur to another. Keep up the awesome work. I would…read moredefinitely call 11B for all my custom welding and plasma cutting. A++

From the owner: At 11B Custom Builds, we specialize in mobile welding services built on reliability, precision, and…read morecraftsmanship. From structural steel to custom fabrication and on-site repairs, we bring the shop to you — saving you time and money without sacrificing quality. Our work stands out because every weld is done with pride, attention to detail, and the mindset of a builder who treats every job like it’s our own project. We’re fully mobile, veteran-led, and dedicated to providing durable, clean, and professional results on every site, big or small. Whether you need emergency repairs, custom gates, handrails, trailers, or fabrication for your construction project, you can count on us for honest quotes, fast response times, and dependable workmanship that lasts.

I was able to purchase a lovely table-top sculpture from The Sculpture Smith a year ago. Beaten…read morecopper in a steel frame, the verdigris is coming up nicely, and always gets compliments from friends and family. I love this piece! I'm hoping to collect more as the years go on. Thank you, Jason!

I found Jason on Etsy. I wanted a custom sculpture to fit in a specific location for both…read moreaesthetic and practical purposes (keep kids away from a ledge). Jason designed something for me based on work I liked from his website and shipped it to us in California. And we love the sculpture! It is unique and wonderful. Jason was great to work with too.

Pluses: beautifully designed and constructed materials, easy to order, delivery notifications on…read morepoint, very durable. Customer service was very helpful during initial order and with handling claims. Caution: I can't stress enough that you have to open and inspect every single box before the freight carrier leaves your property. I received a rather odd lengthy pallet with a strapped down corrugated box. From the bird's eye view no visible damage to anywhere on box. An hour after driver left we open the box only to find that the fork lift punctured the box from the bottom damaging our product. We did get a replacement item but those too got damaged by UPS. Please address issue immediately with your carrier

I purchased a product from these guys. It was never installed and I asked to return it. It was…read morepurchased directly from their website. Now that I need to return it (never been used) they stated that it is custom and can't be returned. They get to decide what is custom, mind you that it was order directly off their website as a direct product offering. Will never ever do business with these guys again.

Beautiful and colorful metal sculptures that are so decorative they can be placed anywhere, indoor…read moreor outdoors. Their showroom is a bit off the beaten path, but well worth the drive!!

From the owner: Beechwood Metalworks Inc. is a custom fabrication shop specializing in metal art and metal…read moresculpture. From Water jets and Power Hammers, our fully equipped shop can design, fabricate, finish, and install your project. Our customers range from Government Contract, Aerospace, Textile Mills, and other Industries to Hospitals, Museums, and Parks around the world.

Trevor gave my vintage race bike a far nicer paint job than it deserves. He was communicative and…read moreprofessional throughout - I got regular text updates with photo/video progress shots as the work progressed. Great work done by a nice guy. I wouldn't hesitate to use him again for any paint or metal work.

Stay far far away. Left job completely unfinished and unprofessional in every sense of the word…read more Total loser. And I lost over $45k. The fact that I even have to select one start is insulting.