Grendal, also known as Nicholas Marcelja, is that rarely found breed, a craftsman, an artist, a…read moreteacher, and a man of few words. In his blazing forge and on his ringing anvil, he hammers out a symphony of beautiful handcrafted knives and solid soulful works of iron. He un-self-consciously fits the image to perfection, a large and burly man with a huge gray beard and enormous solid biceps, he appears to have stepped straight out of time. If you want to understand the spirit of the blade, he offers classes in the forging of knives which I found to be rewarding on many levels. He also has a great reputation for teaching children. I can imagine little more exciting and rewarding for a child than to take a class in blacksmithing with Nicholas. It would be something a child would never forget... In fact it was something that I will never forget either.

I completed the knife making class today with my boyfriend and two friends and it was absolutely…read morefantastic. The class was all day (9-5 with a break for lunch) and it flew by. I had never done any black smithing before and I was worried I would end up with a sad lumpy mess, but Nick is an amazing teacher and really works with you to teach you how to make a knife. I have taken other hands on classes (like glass blowing) where you dont get to actually do anything, but this class you are really learning and getting hands on experience. Because there were 4 of us in the class I was able to start a second knife while the others were using the sander to grind their knives. Nick is obviously super knowledgeable and is happy to explain to you not just how something works, but why. We all walked away with really cool knives and I am looking forward to going back. I highly recommend taking a class at Red Troll Forge!!!!!

We had a metal balcony railing that needed to be welded back together. I started looking for metal…read morerailing fabricators but every one of them said they would only do the job if they could do the entire railing. I contacted Steve and he was able to get me into his schedule the following week. He even made a trip in advance to be sure he had the right materials and equipment for the job. Not only was his work excellent, but he really cared about the customer service. He called to confirm schedules, he called because he was going to be a bit late, and I always knew where I stood. Unlike many "professionals" who schedule times and you never hear from them again.

We engaged Steve Davis to fabricate a part for a broken appliance for which we were unable to find…read morea replacement (it had been discontinued). The fabrication required precise measurements and a specific material. Steve turned it around in the time promised, for a reasonable price. The part he fabricated fit perfectly, saving us thousands of dollars it would have cost to install a new appliance. He provided updates on the project and was very professional. He's also a really nice guy. If you are looking for a skilled, honest, local tradesman, look no further. Highly recommended.

I was having a hell of a time trying to find a metal liner for my firepit. The mass-produced…read moreliners online just didn't look great *or strong* and I couldn't find anything that was a good fit. I'm so glad I found Jim & Mighty Fab. He definitely went above and beyond for my small project. He came over for the estimate as promised and gave me a download on what he recommended for my project and we worked together on the details before landing on a final plan. He kept me updated along the build process and the liner turned out pretty sweet with a beautiful custom fit. Worth noting when comparing this custom liner vs the mass produced stuff online- Jim can create a welded one-piece unit that is structural vs. most online stuff is multiple pieces bolted together. Also, check out the seamless top lip- beautiful work! I don't think you'll find a more meticulous fabricator in town - Jim gets it done! Also, it's great to support a small business and an overall really nice guy. Thanks again for the great work Jim - very much appreciated!

This review is strictly for my Yelp communication with Mighty Fab when I inquired about purchasing…read morea sheet of 18-guage stainless steel or getting it cut to size if I provided the stock. Jim responded pretty much immediately with not only a thoughtful, friendly, and great explanation of what his capabilities are, but lots of suggestions of other reputable businesses to try since he couldn't quite do what I wanted. Jim continued to respond promptly and provide lots of great support and suggestions based on my responses. I particularly appreciated Jim's honesty and being so transparent and up-front about the results if he were to do the job with his equipment. Although Jim didn't have the capability to perform what I wanted, I was able to get the job done through following his recommendations. I'd definitely recommend contacting Mighty Fab if you need any metal work done, and I'll definitely keep Mighty Fab in mind for future needs.

Ryan did a great job on a welding project I had. He bid the job and time it would take and came…read morethrough. Great work ethic. You definitely should use him for your next project.

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Willy is awesome! I was wanting a firewood holder and a few arbors for my backyard. I gave him an…read moreidea of what I was wanting. He drew up some plans plans and they were perfect for what I was wanting. The finished products are great, I am very pleased with the work he did.

Willy has done multiple projects for our company. He does a great job and has an innovative mind…read more I highly recommend him.

A1 had much better pricing than some local Portland companies. The fencing and railing they did at…read moreour home was beautiful and sturdy. I would definitely use them again and have referred them often. 5 stars!!!

We needed hand rails for stairs up a stone path and had some difficulty finding a local company to…read morefabricate and install the stairs through the basalt retaining wall. A 1 Security Metal Fab was very easy to work with and sent an illustration of the design we discussed. They were very friendly and cheerful and did a great job.

Ellis Metalworks gave our indoor stair rail a fresh, updated, look. From start to finish Tony was…read moreprofessional, on time, detailed, and friendly. I absolutely love how the project turned out and felt the pricing was very fair. Thank you thank you!!!

We have two beautiful, sturdy railings on our back stairs thanks to Ellis Metalworks. We inquired…read morea month ago, had a quick site visit and low bid from Tony. He helped refine our design and make it code compliant, then fabricated and installed the railings last week, just in time for our knee replacement patient to have access to our back yard for recovery. Tony's communication skills and attention to detail are excellent. We highly recommend Ellis Metalworks.