Norman is simply Amazing!! From my first call to my last visit he treated me like a close friend. He knows his stuff, from everything mechanical to everything in between he is a genius. Honest, straight forward and a perfectionist. He first took my Shelby Cobra BDR RT3 from nightmare to dream. The latest project was a 6" lift on my '21 Ford F-150 Platinum (photos don't do it justice) AMAZING!!! His shop is spotless. So clean you could eat off it. He treats your project just like his own. He is the best fabricator, welder, mechanic in the PNW hands down. I am so grateful I found him. He has made 2 life long dreams one true. read more

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Norman did an outstanding job on my truck. I had a new exhaust system put on and it looks and sounds great! Norman got my truck in right away and finished my job quickly! You can tell he really cares about the quality of his work. Also he recommended some other things for my truck! read more

Norm has helped us a lot! Thoughtful workmanship-- things are made to last. He has helped us install custom mirrors on our truck, fabricated tie downs for our cargo trailer, and fixed my brother's vintage BMW. Everything looks and works great. We highly recommend Norm to all of our friends as he is a super nice guy and low pressure. He does amazing work--and you will love the finish product. The shop is great to hangout in-- so many cool projects to check out. He is reliable, honest, and very experienced. read more

Had Norman do a supercharger on my 2013 mustang. Great work and great work ethic. He is a well mannered and professional business man. I would send my grandparents to him if they needed work. read more

Norman is a rare find in todays' market. Norman is very professional, has a high level of expertise and common sense. Norman gave me valuable advice about improving my cars' performance as well as avoiding unnecessary purchases that were a waste of money. Norman custom installed the louvers on my 2010 Camaros SS hood and custom modified the inner fender well to make the Rotofab cold air intake fit. He also updated my ignition system (new spark plug, plug wires, ignition coils) and fuel system (high flow injectors, fuel pump/fuel pump control module). Norman also updated my rear suspension/drivetrain (BMR trailing Arms, Toe Rods, differential seals, cradle inserts, new differential oil, heavy duty rear axles and custom driveline (with safety loop). I am very happy with Normans' work ethic and attention to detail. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to seriously modify their performance car. read more

I've been trying to get something welded and this guy never picks up his phone. So, I decided to leave a voicemail and he called me back and was extremely rude because the piece I wanted welded was too small for him to do, which is not indicated on the website. With silence on my end, he proceeded to get so irate and say you fu**ing idiot and hung up on me. Totally unprofessional. I don't understand why people who own a small business 1. Are rude 2. Do not try to help someone and 3. Cuss at someone. Being rude gets you nowhere, well, except bad reviews on any platform I can find. read more

Very bad business ethic. I called about a very small custom welding job that would only take a good welders 5 minutes to do. He told me over the phone to cone in, and that he had time to do it real quick right now. After travelling across town to get the part i needed fixed, and going to this place of business i was greeted promptly. He immediately started working on the part, but returned stating it would cost $40. I explained to him the part brand-new was $30, he said "go buy one." I found this very rude, but responded "I will, sorry for wasting your time." He wouldnt even get the part for me, sent me across his machine shop without any safety equipment to fetch my part off his workbench. I will never refer anyone to to this business. read more

Very tidy and professional looking shop. Norman of Skill Set Fabrication was extremely professional as we looked over a custom exhaust job I had. We agreed upon a plan and he performed beautifully and within my budget. Most importantly he was very upfront and honest from the first phone call. I am rarely satisfied with customer service and the products of businesses today Skill Set Fabrication was exceptional. I will be back and pass the word about the work he does. Chad read more

Norman is AWESOME! I dropped a 6.0l v8 into my Jeep Rubicon and needed to have the exhaust custom fabricated from the headers back and Norman killed it with his weld and fab skills. He one off designed an entire system with high flow cats, 3" tube, magnaflow muffler, O2 sensors, making sure it would handle the performance of the LS2 motor and the requirements of extreme off road use. Norman tig welded every section and showed why he is a true custom fabricator. Skill Set Fab ROCKS! Thanks read more

Norman brings a machinist's skills, an engineer's turn of mind and and a sculptor's vision to every fabrication task he undertakes. His modesty, meticulousness and craftsman ethic set him apart from the crowd. I'm thrilled with the way he completed my small job. It was definitely worth the drive from my home in Sunriver! Thank you, Norman! read more

From being an employee at Nike, I heard of the amazing customized fabrication work that this company did with both the campus' building and vehicle projects over the years. After a few co-worker referrals I decided to bring my 1973 CB350 to the shop for a custom restoration. Norman, the business owner and fabricator, I found to be extemely knowledgeable in custom restorations. He thoroughly walked me through the work needed to change my motorcycle from an aging bike and into the vision I had for my custom cafe racer. He gave me precise project updates as the restoration began, and was extremely open to having me come in and walk me through the work he had completed at the different stages. Today I am the proud owner of 73' Honda cafe racer which encompasses the vision I have always had. I would 100% recommend this company for ANY re-build/restoration project. I will not take my motorcycle anywhere else. Thank you Skill Set Welding!! read more