Looking for a welder in the Lafayette area

Couple of projects I need done. Thanks.

Dadgummit.......if we lived closer I would do it for ya. I have a wire welder ( MIG), and a stick welder, steel cutting band saw, 14 inch steel cutting chop saw, and a torch set out in my shop.

LOL, was going to say the same thing G. I also have an aluminum spool gun...although I would love to have a TIG machine. None of it is mine, but the shop I work at, but have free access to it. We are surrounded by farms and family which without saying visit alot!! lol.

Yep.....the local farmers stop by my house a lot for repairs

This is what I would done. Some sort of socket on the boat trailer steps so I can insert a handle of some sort (removable handle):

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Really don't want to haul the boat somewhere to leave a couple of days. There's folks around that have their unit on their trucks. Second project is a better shelf for my smoker. Saw somewhere on the main forum where a fella had a nice one in front of his (did make a comment on it). This shelf is removable. Want one that will hold a fat brisket in a pan.

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Thanks.

Some thing Like this ? Attachment 206960

Yes, but want to be able to remove it - thus the socket. Thanks.

Thats no big deal.......if you use square tubing instead of found then it will not turn on you. Bend the square tubing the shape you want....use a piece a size bigger for the socket.....cap bottom of socket so it will not slide through and you got it. It could even be made to bolt on instead of welded. I have a tubing bender that I bought at Harbor Freight that will bend round or square.

Tracker 123. I have a mig at home. Would be more than glad to weld the bar you are wanting. Really don't have time to build a pit. There is a few guys I know that would. Send me a pm and I can get you some name and numbers

Thanks, the pit in the picture is mine. Just wanted a new front shelf.

Ok that wouldn't take much time Get with me. I live off Gloria switch.

Okay, thanks Derek. Will do. You live close by.

Randy, why not have a shop cut out a shelf from aluminum 1/4 plate , drill 4 holes through it and the existing shelf and bolt it on or pop rivet it on. You can make it a little deeper and let it stick out further if you need. You could even prime the exiting shelf to make it stop rusting. About a 30 minute project at most.

Or if you want to spend big bucks.....do like Danny says but use stainless steel......you could use a thinner piece if you use that.

I'll have to put some thought into that fellas. Thanks.

I have a good friend that used to weld for a living and works on boats/trailers all the time, he's in the Duson area. If you would like to talk with him message me and I could give you his number. He has some steps similar to what you want on his trailer too lol.