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.
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
Metal Art Gallery
Custom commissions built to spec. Most pieces can be made to any size — get in touch with your dimensions.
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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.
Nevada City, CA
Serving Grass Valley, Penn Valley & Nevada County
We reply to project inquiries within 1–2 business days.