Monday, July 29, 2024

Like Rolling Off A... Dumpster? Who Knows What I Will Be Welding Next?

 




Even roll-off dumpsters wear out or rust through. Replacing them is quite costly, but refurbishing them with some creative welding extends the life of the dumpster at a fraction of the cost. These are some shots from many years ago refurbishing some dumpsters for a local refuse company. It's always interesting what I will be welding next.

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, July 26, 2024

Much Of My Work Takes Place In Tight Quarters! Croz Custom Metal Fabrication



This job involved a 3” Hot Tap install on an air-line at the Gallo Glass Factory in Modesto for Haskell. Sometimes it’s quite congested and difficult to get to the part of the work that needs to be done, but we got-er-done.


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, July 23, 2024

"Small Jobs" are Important Too!

"I've got the Boat Trailer, but How will I tow it behind my 40-foot Gooseneck Trailer?" 


This customer required a 2-inch receiver hitch installed on the rear of his 40-foot 5th wheel trailer strong enough to tow a boat trailer. I removed unneeded plate materials, modified the receiver kit, and extended the original frame to accept the mounting plates of the receiver kit. It was then attached and bolted to the underside of the trailer. 







Ready for towing that boat trailer now!

Don Crossley

Croz Custom Metal Fabrication Inc.

707-580-4727





                                                                       http://crozcustommetal.com/

 

Saturday, July 20, 2024

Croz Welding Services Overview


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, July 17, 2024

Trellises and Other Fun Ornamental Projects








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, July 14, 2024

Croz Repairs Suspension Equalizer Bracket at North Bay Truck Center





I was called out to North Bay Truck Center to repair a damaged bracket that houses the Suspensions Equalizer. New Doughnut Rings had to be fabricated and the old holes had to be cut out so the new rings could be welded in place.

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, July 11, 2024

Extending The Life Of Metal Products Can Save A Lot Of Money! Croz Custom Metal Fabrication

 




Even roll-off dumpsters wear out or rust through. Replacing them is quite costly, but refurbishing them with some creative welding extends the life of the dumpster at a fraction of the cost. These are some shots from many years ago refurbishing some dumpsters for a local refuse company. It's always interesting what I will be welding next.

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

Friday, July 5, 2024

Air Stream Gets a Replacement Coupler - Customer Gets to Go Camping!

 




                      Bay Area Air Stream called me out to replace yet another damaged coupler.

The bummer was, this lady came in Saturday to pick it up and set out on her adventure. They didn't get the replacement coupler in until 10:30 today, but I was ready to install it.

This was a 20' Basecamp model at $54,400, with state tax it's just south of 60 grand! Some of the trailers on their lot had stickers up to $200,000.00

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, July 2, 2024

Adding Split-T To An In-Service Stainless Steel Line

 





This interesting job entailed adding a Split “T” welded to a Stainless Steel line (in-service) for a future Hot Tap.

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