Skill Set Fabrication & Welding is a haven for business and vehicle owners alike, thanks to its team’s wide range of skills in handling metals.

The team’s skills include sheet metal forming, tube bending, lathe and mill machining, and handling stainless steel, titanium, and aluminum.

This wide-ranging capacity allows them to create signs, golf carts, and even executive tables.

We love that the shop can make such practical and functional pieces. This can provide tremendous help to company owners looking to establish their new branch or add facilities.

Meanwhile, auto enthusiasts will love Skill Set’s many modification services. This includes the shop’s custom exhaust system offering, which we heard is loved by car and truck owners.

Aside from its many services and the generally positive feedback we got from customers, the shop is also reputable, as its owner Norman Mayer has been in the industry for 30 years.

The shop has been around since 1997, further establishing its place in the community.

Know that Skill Set emphasizes quality over affordability, so their fabrication works might get a bit pricey. If you have a tight budget, it’s best to ask them for an upfront quote or shop elsewhere.

Like other fabrication shops, you can’t expect them to create every metal product. Thankfully, the shop is open for new ideas, provided that you can communicate your design proposal clearly and that it is within the bounds of their skills.

Customers looking for highly experienced fabricators with a lot to offer can count on Swan Island Sheet Metal Works for their fabricating needs.

The Rip City company has been around since 1938, making it one of the most senior shops on our list. Its team currently handles carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and wrought iron and turns them into functional masterpieces.

Thanks to their longevity and wide range of skills, clients from various industries have sought out Swan Island, from paper production to food processing to engineering.

We are most impressed with the company’s plasma technology, which helps the shop produce precise, stunning works. We believe this capability is ideal if you want fully customized and intricate metal pieces to improve your business, vehicle, or structure.

Know that Swan Island has a typical turnaround of 7 to 10 working days, especially if it’s a big project. Though the period is not that long, some clients might not tolerate the waiting time due to demands and tight schedules.

That said, the shop tends to complete small works sooner than the minimum of seven days. Still, be prepared for possible delays, as the company handles many projects.

Swan Island also offers consultations, and we recommend asking and confirming the time frame with them so you can gauge whether you can use their services or not.

Custom metal works require high-level skills and precision throughout the process. That’s why we chose McKenna Metal.

The company has been providing metal fabrication works as early as 1995. Today, its team operates in a 30,000-square-foot facility that houses state-of-the-art metal production equipment.

We understand that custom metal fabrication is complex, but we trust McKenna’s capability to come through because it has a sizable team.

The company has over 40 skilled employees, from CAD designers to welding technicians, assuring you of consistent specialization in every phase.

Moreover, we love that the team can work with wood, acrylic, and alloys. This flexibility allows clients more creative freedom, yielding the most satisfying results.

We think the shop needs to improve transparency with its pricing and turnaround. Details on such crucial information should be accessible anywhere, especially on the company website.

We heard from clients that the company charges reasonably and delivers quickly, though. That said, we believe an assurance in written form is essential to sustain the shop’s integrity and attract new customers.

We love quick, efficient work and so do project managers, making C & L Metal Sales a must-add on our list.

The locally owned company has been around since 2001 but was focused then on supplying and delivering materials. It was only in 2010 when the owner, Cindy Scott, decided to include fabrication in the shop’s repertoire.

While relatively young to the industry, the company’s steady growth is impressive. Moreover, the shop’s dedication to reasonable turnarounds makes it a perfect companion in fast-paced projects.

It helps that the shop has a facility over 3,000 feet in size, as it allows them to house more equipment to cut to size, drill, and punch metals. The place also gives them a bigger area where they can turn your metal product ideas into reality.

Know that C & L focuses on structural steel supply and production. If you need more intricate custom pieces, it’ll be best to confirm if the shop can deliver or turn to other shops for help.

The company is also smaller than our other picks, so hiring them for big, demanding projects might not be the best idea. That said, you can always call and discuss your proposal with the shop’s owner. She’s easily reachable!

Amid the popularity of out-of-the-box metal products, we love how seasoned companies like Schmeer Sheet Metal Works continue to stick to tradition.

The shop has been providing Rip City with handcrafted pieces since the 1940s. That’s because they want the results to turn out exactly the way the customers envisioned them.

We love that dedication, and we also like the fact that they work with copper. The material is perfect for residential and commercial interior projects, as it’s a real eye-catcher.

As they are adept at all kinds of custom work, the team is ready to discuss your design ideas. The best thing is that you can do this over the phone.

However, know that this type of intricate and accurate custom fabrication can take time. If you or your job can’t wait, try discussing the time frame with the company to make an informed decision or shop around.

Also, the shop offering custom services means its prices are not fixed. It can also mean that the total work fee can be higher than usual fabrication.