Jesse just finished a new stair railing project and driveway gate fix for me. Wow--he is just great…read moreto work with. He communicates, shows up when he is supposed to, and does great work. On top of all that, he's reasonably priced and a nice guy. The curved railing I needed was challenging, and he and his team got it done. Even worked the weekend to stay on schedule. He is a craftsman. If you have any metal work to be done, call Jesse. He's the best.

I reached out multiple times to inquire about a custom fabrication project. While I did receive…read moreresponses, communication was limited and my questions were never clearly answered. I was hoping to determine whether my project was something they could build, but the lack of follow-through made it difficult to move forward. Unfortunately, I ended up looking elsewhere.

About two years ago, after having a difficult time finding a local metal fabricator, I found…read moreFerrous Studios. I own a custom picture framing business, and had them make me samples of frames for sale to my clients. Mariana was super, having everything ready in a few weeks. The quality of workmanship was excellent.

From the owner: Custom metal fabrication & design company specializing in mid- to high-end ornamental iron work…read moreincluding cladding, railing, and furniture. Signature processes include rust patina on stainless, custom CNC-machined hardware, and riveted French industrial motifs.

If you're looking for welding or similar metalwork, your search is over. Go here…read more I recently bought an old steel bike frame with a very poor repair to one of the joints: there was barely any metal holding the joint together, and there was a hole melted in one of the tubes. I was concerned that it'd be hard to get the joint properly repaired, and/or prohibitively expensive. I stopped by Custom Metal Manufacturing around opening time. The workshop is a treasure trove: minibikes, custom signs, and sculptures everywhere. Ed and Gerard were super friendly and great storytellers. Ed looked at the frame, said "I can fix that", and fired up his welding gear right away. Ten minutes of good conversation later the work was done, and at a very reasonable price. The joint is now reinforced with ample steel, and the hole is closed up. Everything I hoped for and more.

I had a small automotive custom project to complete and found Custom Metal here on Yelp. I stopped…read moreby in the morning and met Ed and his son and explained what I needed. Ed was able to knock it out the same day and the custom shift rod came out perfect. I will definitely be back with any future projects!

Boats are expensive to maintain, so it's important to trust that your boatyard is reasonable and…read morecompetent. My boat has been in and out of a number of North Bay yards over the past 30 years, and Bay Marine is the one I trust. Each item in their work orders is either a fixed price or an accurate, reasonable estimate that they usually come in under. If additional work is needed they ask for a change order. Jaime keeps me in the loop as they work through issues. I can get at the boat 24/7 if necessary while it's in the yard. I used to get a bottle of wine along with my bill from KKMI, and it was the most expensive wine I ever got. Bay Marine has good communication, prices no higher than they have to be, and an always filled candy dish in the office. Good enough for me.

A big thank you to Rolph my PM on Picaroon. He went above and beyond to help fix a few tricky…read moreproblems on my Cape Dory CD 30. This is a 1981 boat and new parts are hard to find especially on the Volvo Penta MD7A which they stopped producing in 1983. I'm back sailing and enjoying the bay again .. thanks Rolph.

I needed a new fire grate for my sailboat's soapstone fireplace…read more The previous one had finally burned out after decades of use. We discussed the design. Fred had good suggestions. Fredz did the job, it is perfect, and I stay warm. Jim c/o s/v NIMUE

Fred did a fantastic job fixing my stainless steel range hood. It arrived with shipping damage and…read morehe made it better than new! He is honest, quick and knows his craft. Highly recommended.

Excellent, professional, prompt to respond and provide a reasonable quote…read more I contacted Alex for help with metal desk legs in order to lower a computer desk. Alex was quick to respond, provided a quote and multiple time slots to either come to me or meet at his business. I am very happy with his work! Highly recommend!

Slow to respond, but expected immediate replies in return. Communication felt one-sided, so I…read moredecided to take my project elsewhere.

Al is just the best - the absolute nails. I've done several jobs with him and the crew does great…read morework. Big job or small.

Kate's stand was broken…read more(http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/qwJLYZE2xJiBBMyZ4llTBA?select=zQUSAS7vHaXQmTNm5bv3MQ). She felt sad, adrift. Anchorless. Without roots. She had lost her identity, and all the pretty dresses in the world weren't going to make it right. Life suddenly didn't seem to matter, and with her newfound mobility she started hanging with the wrong crowd (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/qwJLYZE2xJiBBMyZ4llTBA?select=yTzQqZoPTc5zSkIOAfaZjA). She wasn't sure how it had all gone so terribly awry, and how she could get back to that safe, secure, and grounded place where she once was. After an abortive attempt to fix it using Superglue, I took Kate's stand to Weiss Welding after explaining the situation to a very understanding man on the phone. He looked at it and assured me it could easily be fixed. He was very sweet and concerned about what welding might do to the appearance of the mirrored base of the stand, but functionality was my biggest concern. A mere day and $30 later, I picked up my new and improved stand, appearing to be even sturdier than before (and the mirrored base looks completely unaltered). I pulled Kate away from making lanyards on Haight Street, plunked her back on the stand, and we were back in business. With a newfound lease on life, Kate not only has turned her life around, but has decided to give back to the community, taking part in anti-war rallies (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/qwJLYZE2xJiBBMyZ4llTBA?select=lAjc9XMtgR3wyyKX3rDz1g) and speaking out against eating disorders. Thanks to Weiss Welding, another mannequin life has been saved!