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Custom welding & fabrication

Your project. Built in metal.

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Brackets, trailer pockets and other custom metal parts, made by Deron Horton.

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Deron Horton 63031 · By arrangement

02 / Work by Deron

Made for
the job.

From fabrication to finishing, each project has its own scope. Here are two separate examples of Deron’s work.

02.1 / Custom fabrication

Ten fence-post brackets.

Deron fabricated ten custom brackets for a fence-post project.

Quantity
10 brackets
Deron’s scope
Fabrication
Installation
By someone else

Work in progress · Before cleanup

Owner-supplied photo from the ten-bracket fence-post project before cleanup; work in progress, not a finished result
Photo from the ten-bracket project, taken before cleanup. Deron fabricated the brackets; installation was handled by someone else.

02.2 / Trailer fabrication

Custom trailer pockets.

On a black utility trailer, Deron cut and fabricated the pockets, welded and attached them, then cleaned and spray-painted them.

  1. Cut & fabricate
  2. Weld & attach
  3. Clean up
  4. Spray paint

Three full-frame views from the same trailer-pocket project. Swipe to see each view, or focus the gallery and use the arrow keys.

Black utility trailer with the attached custom metal pockets, view one
Trailer pockets · View 01
Custom pocket on the black utility trailer, view two
Trailer pockets · View 02
Another view of the custom pockets attached to the black utility trailer
Trailer pockets · View 03

03 / Measure & plan

Show what
you have in mind.

  1. What do you need?

    Describe the fabrication or repair, what the part does and where it will be used.

  2. What’s the metal?

    Known material and approximate dimensions help. “Not sure” is a useful answer, too.

  3. What are the arrangements?

    Include your preferred completion date and any installation needs. Agree on the work, responsibilities and any drop-off or on-site visit time first.

AI-generated photo example. These views show how to photograph a part; they are not Deron’s work. The ruler is illustrative. Use your own measurements.

01 Whole part

Include the whole part and its edges.

AI-generated photo example of a whole L-shaped bracket on a workbench; not Deron’s work
02 The detail

Move closer to the area that needs work.

AI-generated close-up example of a bracket’s hole and surface detail; not Deron’s work
03 Size reference

Add a ruler and write down measurements.

AI-generated photo example of a bracket beside an illustrative ruler; not a reliable measurement or Deron’s work

Custom work, assessed first.

Custom fabrication and removable metal repairs are assessed individually. Cast iron inquiries are considered case by case.

Deron also takes mobile and on-site welding jobs, including trailer and hitch repair, gates, railings, farm and equipment repair, and structural steel such as beams, columns, lintels, brackets and bollards. Emergency requests are welcome; he’ll tell you honestly when he can get there. Structural and load-bearing work may need a building permit and sometimes an engineer’s design, and Deron will tell you when that applies. Plastic isn’t welded. Projects need assessment before acceptance.

Arrange before visiting.

Confirm the job and project quote first, then either a drop-off time in the 63031 area or a time for Deron to come to you.

Weekdays after 3:30 PM.
Weekends by availability.

04 / Your project

Quoted for your project.

Every project is quoted individually based on materials, fabrication requirements, finishing and installation needs. Send photos, measurements and your preferred completion date.

Installation is scoped individually.

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Prepare your project brief

Your project / Prepare the brief

Let’s outline
your project.

Work through the project details below. You’ll have a clear brief to copy or download when you’re done.

PREPARE · REVIEW · SEND

Build your brief, then review it in your email or messaging app. You add photos and send it there. Your entries clear when you reload.

By arrangement
After 3:30 PM weekdays; weekends by availability. Confirm the job, any installation scope, and either a drop-off time or an on-site visit.

Prepare your brief by hand.

If the brief builder is unavailable, note your project, work needed, material, measurements, preferred completion date and any installation needs. Add photos in your email or messaging app when you contact Deron. Nothing is sent from this page.

A few useful answers

Before you
bring anything.

Is installation included?

Installation is scoped individually for each project. Confirm who will install, any site work, timing and the project quote before agreeing the job. Any site work needs to be agreed for your project.

Can I get an instant price?

Each project is assessed and quoted individually. The local brief is a starting point for assessment. It does not calculate or issue a quote.

What if I don’t know the metal?

Choose “Not sure” and prepare clear photos. The material and condition need assessment before a repair can be accepted.

Should I drop by after 3:30?

Confirm the job and arrange a time first. Deron is available after 3:30 PM weekdays and on weekends by availability. These are appointment windows, not walk-in hours.

What about special materials?

Custom materials require a deposit. Confirm the amount, terms and project quote before work begins.