Thursday, May 30, 2024

Repairing Equipment In The Field Requires Creative Welding Skills

 










A customer called me out to Concord CA to repair both the left and right bucket lift arms on a Bobcat T150 Skid Steer that were totally destroyed.

Images are before, during, and after repairs.

EXPERTISE:

  • Commercial Work, Classic restorations, Custom Exhaust, Frames, Structural welding
  • Small to large scale piping jobs that operate under high pressure and temperature service, sanitary welding
  • Platform construction and repairs including redesigning and or replacement
  • Custom fabrication of guards, handrails, safety covers, and shields to comply with OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations.
  • Overlay and weld build-up using Stellite and other hard-facing Alloys.
DON CROSSLEY

Phone: (707) 580-4727

Fax: (707) 435-WELD (9353)

ON-SITE MOBILE
Fairfield, CA 94533



Lic# 991945 TIN: 46 4815004
C13, C23, C51, C60 – Welding Contractor
Contractors State License Board
Contractor’s Bond #04-WB045676


Monday, May 27, 2024

Croz Repairs Boom Bushing Hubs on Forklift

 

Forklift Bushing Hubs- Overhead


Cracked Welds


Root Pass


Completed Multi-Pass on Overhead Bushing Hubs

             Another repair of construction equipment by Croz Custom Metal Fabrication

IN BUSINESS SINCE 2005

Croz Custom Metal Fabrication, Inc. has 35 years of experience in the fabrication and metal repair industry. If you have onsite metal crafting or repairs that need immediate assistance. Credit cards accepted.

EXPERTISE:
  • Commercial Work, Classic restorations, Custom Exhaust, Frames, Structural welding
  • Small to large scale piping jobs that operate under high pressure and temperature service, sanitary welding
  • Platform construction and repairs including redesigning and or replacement
  • Custom fabrication of guards, handrails, safety covers, and shields to comply with OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations.
  • Overlay and weld build-up using Stellite and other hard-facing Alloys.
DON CROSSLEY

Phone: (707) 580-4727

Fax: (707) 435-WELD (9353)

ON-SITE MOBILE
Fairfield, CA 94533


Lic# 991945 TIN: 46 4815004
C13, C23, C51, C60 – Welding Contractor
Contractors State License Board
Contractor’s Bond #04-WB045676



Friday, May 24, 2024

Mobile Certified Pipe Welding by Croz Custom Metal Fabrication

 

IN BUSINESS SINCE 2005

Croz Custom Metal Fabrication, Inc. has 33 years of experience in the fabrication and metal repair industry. If you have onsite metal crafting or repairs that need immediate assistance. Credit cards accepted.

EXPERTISE:
  • Commercial Work, Classic restorations, Custom Exhaust, Frames, Structural welding
  • Small to large scale piping jobs that operate under high pressure and temperature service, sanitary welding
  • Platform construction and repairs including redesigning and or replacement
  • Custom fabrication of guards, handrails, safety covers, and shields to comply with OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations.
  • Overlay and weld build-up using Stellite and other hard-facing Alloys.
DON CROSSLEY

Phone: (707) 580-4727

Fax: (707) 435-WELD (9353)

ON-SITE MOBILE
Fairfield, CA 94533


Lic# 991945 TIN: 46 4815004
C13, C23, C51, C60 – Welding Contractor
Contractors State License Board
Contractor’s Bond #04-WB045676

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Replacing / Reinforcing Angle Clips for Car Wash Construction












This is the all-new 7 Flags Car Wash across from Ryan’s Automotive on N. Texas Street in Fairfield CA. I had to remove these angle Iron clips and replace (weld) them with larger ones. This is also what the finished establishment will look like. It is a fully automated, Self-Serve Car Wash, the vehicles are guided down the tunnel by a huge conveyor belt that the car sits on. Pretty Cool.

EXPERTISE:
  • Commercial Work, Classic restorations, Custom Exhaust, Frames, Structural welding
  • Small to large scale piping jobs that operate under high pressure and temperature service, sanitary welding
  • Platform construction and repairs including redesigning and or replacement
  • Custom fabrication of guards, handrails, safety covers, and shields to comply with OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations.
  • Overlay and weld build-up using Stellite and other hard facing Alloys.
DON CROSSLEY

Phone: (707) 580-4727

Fax: (707) 435-WELD (9353)

ON-SITE MOBILE
Fairfield, CA 94533


Lic# 991945 TIN: 46 4815004
C13, C23, C51, C60 – Welding Contractor
Contractors State License Board
Contractor’s Bond #04-WB045676

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Designing and Building An Invisible Gate

 





I was asked to repair (modify) a fence at one of the gated communities surrounding one of our local golf courses. This is a hidden gate I designed on the fly to allow the occupants to sneak out, right from their back yard. Now you see the opening. Now you don't. Blends right in!


IN BUSINESS SINCE 2005

Croz Custom Metal Fabrication, Inc. has 33 years of experience in the fabrication and metal repair industry. If you have onsite metal crafting or repairs that need immediate assistance. Credit cards accepted.

EXPERTISE:
  • Commercial Work, Classic restorations, Custom Exhaust, Frames, Structural welding
  • Small to large scale piping jobs that operate under high pressure and temperature service, sanitary welding
  • Platform construction and repairs including redesigning and or replacement
  • Custom fabrication of guards, handrails, safety covers, and shields to comply with OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations.
  • Overlay and weld build-up using Stellite and other hard-facing Alloys.
DON CROSSLEY

Phone: (707) 580-4727

Fax: (707) 435-WELD (9353)

ON-SITE MOBILE
Fairfield, CA 94533


Lic# 991945 TIN: 46 4815004
C13, C23, C51, C60 – Welding Contractor
Contractors State License Board
Contractor’s Bond #04-WB045676




Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Some Interesting Trellise Welding In Fremont CA








Completed Project

This is why I need a C-23 license with CSLB.

(https://www.cslb.ca.gov/About_Us/Library/Licensing_Classifications/C-23_-_ORNAMENTAL_METAL.ASPX)

I have that license so I can do these fun ornamental projects.. The images shown are decorative Trellises in front of Lennar at Innovations living community in Freemont. I did this welding job for Column Concepts of Benicia. Prior to the welding, these are ratchet-strapped together as I tap weld them, then I can start removing the straps as I go, then start welding these together.


IN BUSINESS SINCE 2005

Croz Custom Metal Fabrication, Inc. has 33 years of experience in the fabrication and metal repair industry. If you have onsite metal crafting or repairs that need immediate assistance. Credit cards accepted.

EXPERTISE:
  • Commercial Work, Classic restorations, Custom Exhaust, Frames, Structural welding
  • Small to large scale piping jobs that operate under high pressure and temperature service, sanitary welding
  • Platform construction and repairs including redesigning and or replacement
  • Custom fabrication of guards, handrails, safety covers, and shields to comply with OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations.
  • Overlay and weld build-up using Stellite and other hard-facing Alloys.
DON CROSSLEY

Phone: (707) 580-4727

Fax: (707) 435-WELD (9353)

ON-SITE MOBILE
Fairfield, CA 94533


Lic# 991945 TIN: 46 4815004
C13, C23, C51, C60 – Welding Contractor
Contractors State License Board
Contractor’s Bond #04-WB045676

Sunday, May 12, 2024

Fixing Up Some Rolling Stock. Another Interesting Welding Challenge




Sometimes I'm called to use some of my expertise on rolling stock. Here's an interesting example from several years ago when I was asked if I might repair a trailer with my welding skills. The Vineyard RV Park on Midway Road in Vacaville CA needed some mangled and worn-out fenders on their dump trailer repaired. To help them last much longer, I reinforced them with ½” tubing to keep them from being destroyed prematurely. Another interesting welding day.


IN BUSINESS SINCE 2005

Croz Custom Metal Fabrication, Inc. has 33 years of experience in the fabrication and metal repair industry. If you have onsite metal crafting or repairs that need immediate assistance. Credit cards accepted.

EXPERTISE:
  • Commercial Work, Classic restorations, Custom Exhaust, Frames, Structural welding
  • Small to large scale piping jobs that operate under high pressure and temperature service, sanitary welding
  • Platform construction and repairs including redesigning and or replacement
  • Custom fabrication of guards, handrails, safety covers, and shields to comply with OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations.
  • Overlay and weld build-up using Stellite and other hard-facing Alloys.
DON CROSSLEY

Phone: (707) 580-4727

Fax: (707) 435-WELD (9353)

ON-SITE MOBILE
Fairfield, CA 94533


Lic# 991945 TIN: 46 4815004
C13, C23, C51, C60 – Welding Contractor
Contractors State License Board
Contractor’s Bond #04-WB045676

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Welder Hates The Ride, Adds Kelderman Air Suspension


Welder Don Crossley needed a heavier duty truck to transfer his highly personalized welder body to. The body weighs over 8,000 lbs., so he bought a Ford F450 Super Cab chassis fully loaded. He loves the truck, but hated the way it rode, thinking it was so rough riding. So he contacted Kelderman, the air suspension people, discussed their product, and had the complete system installed on his new F450. Now, he's a happy camper, or rather, a happy welder. Good ride, all the toys, and rides so smooth in comparison. The truck is owned by Croz Custom Metal Fabrication, Inc., home-based in Fairfield CA working much of Northern California from this great truck.

EXPERTISE:
  • Commercial Work, Classic restorations, Custom Exhaust, Frames, Structural welding
  • Small to large scale piping jobs that operate under high pressure and temperature service, sanitary welding
  • Platform construction and repairs including redesigning and or replacement
  • Custom fabrication of guards, handrails, safety covers, and shields to comply with OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations.
  • Overlay and weld build-up using Stellite and other hard-facing Alloys.
DON CROSSLEY

Phone: (707) 580-4727

Fax: (707) 435-WELD (9353)


ON-SITE MOBILE
Fairfield, CA 94533


Lic# 991945 TIN: 46 4815004
C13, C23, C51, C60 – Welding Contractor
Contractors State License Board
Contractor’s Bond #04-WB045676

Monday, May 6, 2024

Croz Welding repairs Boat Engine Valve Cover

I was called out to take over (re-do) a couple of Aluminum Fittings that vent the crankcase gasses off the Valve covers of a Boat. Another Welder tried to accomplish this and failed miserably.

Just another day with my ESAB and PTO Generator…

 







Don Crossley

Croz Custom Metal Fabrication Inc.

707-580-4727


http://crozcustommetal.com/

Friday, May 3, 2024

Stand Back! Hot Tap Welding Requires A Professional

 









This is job entailed what you call a Hot Tap (welding on a live line) at E.J. Gallo Glass in Modesto. I did welding on a live (in-service) Natural Gas line.

EXPERTISE:
  • Commercial Work, Classic restorations, Custom Exhaust, Frames, Structural welding
  • Small to large scale piping jobs that operate under high pressure and temperature service, sanitary welding
  • Platform construction and repairs including redesigning and or replacement
  • Custom fabrication of guards, handrails, safety covers, and shields to comply with OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations.
  • Overlay and weld build-up using Stellite and other hard facing Alloys.
DON CROSSLEY

Phone: (707) 580-4727

Fax: (707) 435-WELD (9353)

ON-SITE MOBILE
Fairfield, CA 94533


Lic# 991945 TIN: 46 4815004
C13, C23, C51, C60 – Welding Contractor
Contractors State License Board
Contractor’s Bond #04-WB045676