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Three finishes. One standard.

Every Fabworx level gets the same crew, the same steel and the same full-strength welds. The difference is the finish, and each one is built for a different job. Choose the one that fits where your steel is going.

As-Welded · built to ¼″. Built for repairs, projects and steel that works hard.

Close-up of a welded corner at Level 1: As-welded 1 2 3 4 5
Close-up of a welded corner at Level 2: Dressed 1 2 3 4
Close-up of a welded corner at Level 3: Seamless 1 2 3
The same welded corner of a square tube frame at each level. Tap a level to compare.

The same at every level

  • Same crewThe same experienced Fabworx welders and fabricators build every level.
  • Same strengthEvery weld fully fuses the steel. Strength never changes with the level.
  • Same steelThe same quality material from the same suppliers.
  • Same checkEvery piece is measured for size and square before it leaves the shop.
  • Same warrantyEvery level carries the Fabworx workmanship warranty. Your written proposal spells out the terms for your job.
Built for the job

Same railing, three places

The right finish depends on where the steel goes. Here is one stair railing in three settings, each one built for its place.

Level 1 · As-Welded Barn or shop stair

Out of the weather and put to work every day. It needs strength and safety, and the welded look suits the space.
Level 2 · Dressed Apartment exterior stair

Seen every day from a few feet away and powder coated. It needs to look clean and line up perfectly with the building.
Level 3 · Seamless Living room feature stair

Seen up close, touched daily and finished with clear coat. Wood treads and glass fit to it, so every joint disappears.

Side by side

Level 1As-WeldedLevel 2DressedLevel 3Seamless
Built to (size & square)¼″⅛″1/16″
Crew, steel & weld strengthSame at every levelSame at every levelSame at every level
Weld beadAs welded, with its natural rippleDressed smoothGround flush and blended away
Weld spatter (“berries”)Left naturalRemovedRemoved
Outside surfacesMill finishGround and cleanedFine-sanded, even satin
JointsVisible weldsClean, smooth linesSeamless
Built forStructure, utility, hard useCoated work seen every dayPieces seen up close
Price$$$$$$
Strength

The level never changes the weld

Every level gets the same full-strength welds from the same experienced, certified welders. The levels differ only in the finishing done after welding and the time spent holding the piece to its spec. That time is the difference in price.

One project can use more than one level, for example Seamless on a feature stair rail and As-Welded on the supports behind the wall. Your proposal spells out the level for each part.

Level 1 · As-Welded Cut-away of the weld at Level 1: same full-strength weld inside, as-welded on the surface Same full-strength weld inside, every level Bead left as welded
Level 2 · Dressed Cut-away of the weld at Level 2: same full-strength weld inside, dressed on the surface Same full-strength weld inside, every level Bead dressed smooth
Level 3 · Seamless Cut-away of the weld at Level 3: same full-strength weld inside, seamless on the surface Same full-strength weld inside, every level Ground flush: seamless surface
Which level fits?

A few quick questions

1What kind of project is it?
2Where is it going?
3How close will people look at it?
4What finish will it get?
5Does glass, wood, stone or cabinetry fit to it?
6What matters most to you?

Have a project in mind? Big or small, we'd love to hear about it.

Send a photo, a sketch or a full set of plans. Every job gets the same care, from one handrail to a full structural steel package.

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