Welding · Fabrication · Metal Art · Aluminum

Steel, shaped
to hold and
to be seen.

Merlin Metals LLC is a certified welding and metal fabrication shop serving Grass Valley, Nevada City, and Nevada County. We work in steel, aluminum, stainless, and copper — building what needs to bear weight, and forging what's meant to be looked at.

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What we build

Welding & Fabrication Services

Welding, metal fabrication, and repair in steel, aluminum, stainless, and copper — for homeowners, ranchers, and small businesses across Grass Valley, Nevada City, and Nevada County. Plus contract work for shops that need a certified welder on call.

Topograin Designs

Our signature pattern — topographic lines and wood-knot forms — cut to any size for walls, gates, and screens.

Aluminum & Specialty Metals

Aluminum welding, fabrication, and repair — plus stainless and copper. Sheet, plate, and structural work. More on aluminum work ›

Custom Fabrication

One-off brackets, frames, and metal work built to your drawing or your problem.

Gates & Ironwork

Gates and steel work sized to the opening you have, not the other way around.

Furniture & Home

Bed frames, shelf brackets, fire racks — steel pieces built to outlast the room they're in.

Welding & Metal Repair

Repairs and fabrication for equipment, trailers, railings, and ranch gear across Grass Valley and Nevada County. Steel and aluminum. More on repairs ›

Commission Work

Have an idea? Bring a sketch or a photo and we'll work out what it takes to build it.

Shop & Contract Welding

Vendor welding and brazing for machine shops and manufacturers — ongoing contract work or one-off overflow.

Certifications

Certified across plate and pipe, including two 6G pipe qualifications — the hardest position to certify in — on separate process combinations.

  • 6G Pipe — E6010 root, E7018 fill & cap
  • 6G Pipe — E6010 root, self-shielded fill & cap
  • NR-232 Self-Shielded, 3G — AWS D1.1
  • 3G Stick — Unlimited Thickness
  • 4G Stick — Unlimited Thickness
  • 4G Dual Shield — Unlimited Thickness
  • Stud Welding
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Shop Ready-Made Pieces

Pieces available now in raw steel. Get in touch to ask about a piece, arrange pickup, or request a custom size.

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Start a Project

Tell us what you need — a quote, a commission, or a question about a piece.

Location

Nevada City, CA
Serving Grass Valley, Penn Valley & Nevada County

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Response time

We reply to project inquiries within 1–2 business days.