I'm in school and always need supplies!! They're always so friendly and very helpful. Thank you guys!

Customer service has been good. Carl was very helpful when we got an O2 tank refilled. Price was the best in Riverside area. read more

I never usually write reviews on Yelp but today was a good experience I had with Carl and Luis , Octavio in the back tank department, let me tell you guys these guys are fast and knowledgeable any questions for tanks or anything of welding supplies they got you covered! Best prices in town and hands down best customer service with Carl he made my day! Thanks Carl for taking care of me and definitely will be coming back to fill up my tanks! read more

One of very few places that will fill CO2 bottles on the spot without having to swap out your own person bottle. Prices aren't that cheap, but it's convenient and they usually get you in and out fairly quickly. read more

I hate to leave this comment because I've been in here and always treated great. Today was different... as soon as I walked in I was greeted by a little old grumpy man. Never seen him before so kinda happy if he's been there a while. Well as soon as I walked in with my PowerTank he screamed. We can't fill it if it's not empty. I assured him it was empty. Then he yelled..... what's the date???? I replied it's brand new. Then I walked out to make another purchase for a 300.00 argon tank. Like I always do. And when I walked back in he obviously didn't believe me because he walked around the counter to inspect the tank himself. There were sooo many ways he could have achieved that goal without being a sneaky douchebag.... Hmmmm. Let's work on teaching an old dog some new tricks. Mr old man,, Next time pretend you like your job and say hi with a smile. Say something like. Wow!!! Nice tank.... Can you hand it to me so I can check it out. We have to make sure it's completely empty for the safety of our workers. Then look over here. Here's a date that shows it's practically brand new. We get a lot of guys that purchase used ones on offer up and they have already expired. But no worry.... Here's info on a guy that can recertify it for you. I'm going to give this place another shot but he better be trained next time. read more

California Tool & Welding Supply - Heres a pic of my tank just in case you forgot who I was. - General Contractors Near Me - Riverside, California

These are some of the most friendly and knowledgeable people. Especially when you are considering the importance of safety, that knowledge goes a long way. read more

I called looking for information about buying a CO2 tank for my SodaStream. Robert took the time listen to what I wanted to do and offer a few options. When I made a trip in, everyone was friendly and helpful. Manny helped me decide exactly what to purchase. The whole set up is running perfectly! Thank you! read more

I have had a bad experience with California Tool & Welding. I recently bought a little Mig / Stick Welder (Weldmark) from them in Hesperia. Not a top-of-the-line welder but good for what I needed. It has a marked delay in the trigger time, (pull the trigger and a second later the wire starts to feed) I didn't like that at all. All the other welders I run are instantaneous feed, with no delay, and better for small projects. I returned it to Hesperia to be told I had to take it to some Lab 30 miles away and have them verify what I'm saying is true. I asked to just trade up to a Lincoln or something else and no was the answer. I wrote to Cal Tool and added videos of this issue. I got no response at all. This makes me sad as I liked this store and the people. Good business dictates you service your customers and they obviously don't care. Sad :-( read more

I am new to welding and have been here about three or four times. The staff is there to help you and answer any questions you have. It's on main street but they should rename it to "MAN" street. Welding Supply Shop, a Metal Yard/Hardware Store next to the Electronics Warehouse... Oh and you have Rainbow Bolt and Supply. They picked a great location. read more

There's truly no better place to get your cutting equipment/gas stay away from the bug companies these guys will truly take care of you.

We've been coming here for 15 years and they beat every welding/gas supply in the IE/OC area. The employees answer every question and if they don't know the answer they call around until they find out. Gas exchanges are quick, I've never had to drop and wait 45 mins. They even throw in free goodies on all of the major purchases I've ever made. Too bad all welding supply stores weren't the good at their jobs. read more

Great customer service. Always willing to help. Prices are very competitive. Definitely recommend these guys. read more

I called yesterday about trading a self owned 50lb CO2 bottle for a smaller mix bottle for mig. The gentleman I spoke to said it'd be no problem and it should be a straight across swap since the bigger bottle bottle value equates to a smaller bottle filled, he even looked up the prices. I drive out of my way today, passing 3 other welding supply stores because me and my brother having been going to Cal Tool for the past 20 years. I get there, and since I didn't get the guys names I talked to yesterday, they didn't want to honor what I was told. They said maybe i called another store, which i know i didn't, i even double checked my phone just in case. So then they wanted to just trade the big bottle for an empty smaller bottle straight across and I'd have to pay for the gas. How does that make any sense.... Then once they checked my bottle and seen it was one of their newer self owned bottles in great shape, they said they'd give me half off the gas. What a joke..... I plan on taking my business elsewhere. Thanks read more

This guy name Billie was very polite & professional answer all my questions About some stick welding over the phone He even reed the instructions on the back to make sure that is the ones I need Not all the store do it! The first impression is the most important I will definitely go to the store. read more

Excellent service I buy all my welding supplies, gases and CNC Plasma cutting machine consumibles at California tools. I recommend to everyone they usually have everything there in stock that's I need for my services trucks and my shop. read more

Horrible customer service, avoid like the plague. I'm brand new to welding and they took advantage of me, in addition to that they made promises they failed to stand behind. I walked in there to buy a tank for my new Mig Welder last Saturday (7/15/17), I wanted a small tank to fit on my small welding cart from Harbor Freight. The person who sold me the tank, Jose, talked me into a 122 CFT tank. Upon finally assembling the welding cart when I had some free time I went to put the tank in it and it was way too big I'm worried it is going to tip over. This is extremely dangerous so I put it back against the wall. On Thursday July 20th, I called up right after I got off work and spoke to a man named Billy. He said we normally don't do tank returns (which is weird because it does not state this on the receipt nor was it explained to me when I purchased the tank. In addition to that, the seal was still intact as it hasn't been used yet. I didn't tell him this because I just looked on my receipt right now.) but he promised me that he would be able to do something to downgrade me and make the price right. I was happy about this and told him I'd come in Saturday as it's the only day I have off. After this he stated he wouldn't be in on Saturday but he would talk to the other guys in the shop and explain the situation and to make it right for me. Two days later Saturday arrives, I get up early and make my 30 minute commute (one way) to California Tool & Welding. Upon arriving, I get greeted by a man (forgot to get his name, but he had short hair, sides shaved and a tattoo on his arm) who explained that they don't do exchanges. I explained to him the seal is still in tact and the tank hasn't even been touched and how I talked to Billy. At this point it seemed like he got frustrated with me like he didn't want to deal with me and he said all he can do is downgrade me and that's it which is not what Billy had promised, Billy said they'd find a way to make it right. I explained to him once more that Billy had said he talked to you guys and was going to make it right. At this point the man interrupted me and said I heard you, I don't want to hear it again in a rude tone. I suggested he tries to call Billy and he sighed and seemed annoyed with me but he tried to call Billy a few times. Billy didn't answer and he said he isn't picking up. Do you want the small tank or no? in a way of basically saying take either one of the tanks and get out of my face. I am totally disappointed in how this place has 5 star rating and how the employee had acted towards me with his tones and attitude. I'm also disappointed in the fact I drove an hour total and wasted my time and gas because I was promised to be taken care of and this company failed to stand behind their word. I feel this company lacks integrity and fails to honor what they say. I left my phone number with the company in case they decide to actually honor what they had said and take care of their customers, otherwise I'd rather sell this tank on Craigslist and take my business to an Airgas or Matheson store which has horrible ratings as they don't bribe their customers with a free T-Shirt for a review but I can probably expect the same level of customer service from either of them and I don't have to drive an hour round trip for everything. read more

Just be your wonderful the staff is excellent rules were nothing but high quality always on time and going to help with any kind of meat one of the best places I've ever been and will always keep coming back read more

Fantastic staff. So nice and helpful and not afraid to say they don't know something and happy to look it up for you. I get all of my compressed gas and welding supplies here. read more

This is my new favorite welding supply store. They have great staff knowledge and helpful. They will literally look up machines and go over comparing what they come with. They go out of there way to help you make right choice. Not to mention the selection of tools they have in stock!!!! read more

Good coustmer service easy to work with an helpfully staff

Great service, prices are great. They are at the beginning of Main Street in Riverside. Drive in and drive out service.

Great place for all your welding needs always have what your looking for in stock and very helpful staff ordered some parts and didn't over charge for next day shipping to get my machine running asap .. Jesse is the guy to see read more

The staff is extremely helpful gathering the parts and supplies needed. I have never been disappointed with the products, service or pricing. I happy to have this business close by. read more

Great place for welding supplies even open on Saturday till 3