R&A Custom Metalworks

01/13/2026

01/12/2026

I love building these steel stair stringers! These turned out great and will look amazing with the 3” white oak treads and matching steel handrail on them! I always enjoy a challenge and installing this set was exactly that! With a little ingenuity and some back work, they are exactly where they need to be! I will update when the treads and railings are installed

01/12/2026

Just finished up a really unique interior project, and I’m excited to share it with you all. This home had a massive living room with huge back windows showcasing a spectacular view, so I created a large custom handrail that fits the industrial style of the house perfectly.

In the basement, where the industrial theme continues, I transformed a wooden staircase by covering the existing wood stringer and post with a faux steel beam and then adding the handrails on top. This kept everything consistent with the home’s style without the expense of fully replacing the stringers. The before and after of that staircase is insane!!

01/12/2026

🔩 Project Spotlight: Cable Railing Done Right! 🔩

I just wrapped up an awesome aluminum black cable railing project on a client’s back porch, and let me tell you, we didn’t cut any corners. I used only the highest quality 3/16 stainless steel cable and stainless steel fittings to make sure this railing isn’t just good-looking, it’s built to last. A lot of cable railings out there are made with cheaper materials that won’t stand the test of time, but this customer was ready to invest in doing it the right way, and I was more than happy to deliver. Honestly, I really enjoyed this project, and I’m proud of how it turned out!

If you want a railing that’s going to last and look amazing, you know where to find me! R&A Custom Metalworks

09/05/2025

An elegant touch to an already beautiful home! 🤩

08/20/2025

Today’s project ✨

07/22/2025

Lots of my work in this beautiful republic home!

Kitchen table ✔️

Custom railings ✔️

Whiskey racks✔️

Laundry shelving ✔️

House numbers ✔️

This one has it all!

06/25/2025

Not your average mailbox! With stand off, color matched house numbers and LED backlighting no one is going to pass this one up!

06/12/2025

Check out these really cool rotating tile displays I made for a builder’s showroom in Springfield! Designed for both function and style-making it easy for customers to browse through tile samples while maximizing showroom space. Proud to see it all come together! 💪🔥

06/05/2025

Another project that means more to me than words can say!

This headstone had been damaged by mowers and left half-buried in the mud, slowly disappearing back into the earth. When Bill brought it to me, he asked if there was anything I could do to help it stand strong again. He had already made several attempts to repair it with adhesives, but nothing held.

After some careful cleaning and thought, I designed a custom aluminum frame that would support the stone without covering the name, dates, or the beautifully hand-engraved Freemason emblem. The goal was to protect the integrity of the piece while preserving its history and meaning.

I then had the honor of traveling to Yellville, Arkansas to pour a new footing and reinstall the headstone, this time with a foundation that will last. Made of aluminum and stone, this monument will now stand tall on the hill for another 120 years or more.

Some projects are about more than materials and design. This one was about respect, legacy, and doing right by someone’s memory.

I am so thankful to call Bill my friend, today was a great day!


“Blessed are the dead, which die in the lord”

06/04/2025

From Rendering to Reality

This porch railing project came with a unique twist, and a custom solution to a common problem. I designed a built-in umbrella holder that replaces the need for the typical, bulky umbrella base.

By rethinking a small but often-overlooked detail, I created something functional, durable, and visually seamless. It’s a subtle upgrade that makes a big difference-and a reminder that great design is about more than just aesthetics. It’s about solving problems beautifully.

This project reflects my belief that even the most practical features can have intention behind them.