B & D Metal Fab

B & D Metal Fab B & D Metal Fab is a Job Shop specializing in sheet metal fabrication including stainless steel and aluminum welding.
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Appointments for non-industrial jobs appreciated.

Ryan doesn't mind  below zero temps, though the last few days are pushing it. Thankfully, the shop is warm and the work ...
01/25/2026

Ryan doesn't mind below zero temps, though the last few days are pushing it. Thankfully, the shop is warm and the work keeps a person moving.

Notice sticker on his coffee cup. While merch is not currently available for sale, the amount of food consumed in these winter months may call for a side-hustle for funding.

Run out of argon and it's not a MWSCO Mississippi Welders Supply Co. Delivery day?  No problem. Let's take a sheet of 10...
01/22/2026

Run out of argon and it's not a MWSCO Mississippi Welders Supply Co. Delivery day? No problem. Let's take a sheet of 10G from the stack and make a custom rack for the pick-up truck and get a tank at the Altonna store on lunch break.

Custom is our specialty!

still manages to get up close for final inspections.

Most of you know Phil, as he has been at the shop for nearly 12 years. Ryan is the new guy and for those who have not ye...
01/15/2026

Most of you know Phil, as he has been at the shop for nearly 12 years. Ryan is the new guy and for those who have not yet met him, let's make an introduction!

Ryan is a native and resident of Cornell. He was a student of the welding program of CVTC.

For Ryan, is gratifying because of the complexity of jobs, working on something different every day and meeting people from a variety of industries.

In his spare time, not that there is a lot of spare time as a new owner of your own business, he enjoys working on his truck. His fiancé, Alexis, is currently studying equine veterinary medicine in Ohio.

Feel free to stop in or call Ryan about your next fabrication job.

Square to round. IYKYKAlways a bit of a challenge and gratifying to complete. This job came with a drawing but no flat p...
01/11/2026

Square to round. IYKYK

Always a bit of a challenge and gratifying to complete.

This job came with a drawing but no flat pattern. Flat patterns needed to be created using CAD with input from the customer to ensure proper fit.

Parts were TIG welded and now ready for cleanup.

One of B & D Metal Fab's specialties is fabricating custom metal guards designed to protect machinery and keep workplace...
01/06/2026

One of B & D Metal Fab's specialties is fabricating custom metal guards designed to protect machinery and keep workplaces safe.

Ryan and Phil used 14G steel and used the 10-foot industrial sheet metal roll to bend the specific radius for the customer's machinery.

Specs were provided for this job; however, on-site measurements can be arranged.

**  January 1, 2026, marks the start of an epic new year and new era at B & D Metal Fab!  **Phil introduced Ryan Helland...
01/01/2026

** January 1, 2026, marks the start of an epic new year and new era at B & D Metal Fab! **

Phil introduced Ryan Helland to customers over the past couple of weeks and today formally congratulates him as one of the new owners.

Ryan and co-owner Saira will continue to do business as B & D Metal Fab. Jobs in queue and forthcoming will continue without service interruption.

Phil is staying on for the year as full-time assistant and consultant. Together, they look foward to expanding services and availability.

Note: was a part of contract negotiations and has agreed to stay on to oversee this parcel of the Chippewa Industrial Park and monitor the firetruck testing dock from his backyard as he has for the past 5+ years.

Thursdays are for Shipping Containers125 Aluminum Tig Welding
11/20/2025

Thursdays are for Shipping Containers125 Aluminum Tig Welding

We have done several of these toppers. It's an easy upcycle that is as useful as it striking.
11/06/2025

We have done several of these toppers. It's an easy upcycle that is as useful as it striking.

08/28/2025

Aluminum cabinet cubbies for the van!

Building an epic sign for Mower Insurance Agency, Inc. Offset lettering, with PMS matched powdercoating  means no direct...
07/25/2025

Building an epic sign for Mower Insurance Agency, Inc.

Offset lettering, with PMS matched powdercoating means no direct welding to the paint or it burns off. Solution: aluminum standoffs, screwed through the letters, welded on top of the letter, then sent off for powdercoat, each letter secured on a prepared strip per color, to hang for spraying.

Small letters in logo tagline too small and pricey to offset. Solution: cut it into the main piece and add a PMS color matched backer behind it.

Lining up letters perfectly on a 4' x 7' sign. Solution: while in CAD, lay out the letters on the sign, create / line up holes, then pull off the letters and save in separate files as they are cut separately anyway.

Weight/rust/color: aluminum for the win.

Hanging: French cleat, neat and easily balanced. It's heavy!

Thanks to Tom at Eclipse Powder Coating for the help with color match. Thank you Tyler for your patience and trust in making the sign you envisioned for your new company.

So hot in the shop this week but still finishing up the custom work businesses know we can accomplish in a short turn ar...
07/25/2025

So hot in the shop this week but still finishing up the custom work businesses know we can accomplish in a short turn around time while their line is down for maintenance . . . And a few other things ...

Sometimes there are no words for the weird things he fabricates. BTW this was for a well known customer who will get my ...
07/15/2025

Sometimes there are no words for the weird things he fabricates. BTW this was for a well known customer who will get my humor (and knows exactly what he ordered).

Address

1350 1st Avenue
Chippewa Falls, WI
54729

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(715) 723-4386

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