I am now available as a metal fabrication expert consultant for individual projects as well as for short- and long-term contracts. What would it mean to you if your metal fabrication projects were completed on time, on budget, and with less stress and frustration? Getting Dixie Fried Fabrication involved upstream in the planning process, you can cut expenses, increase productivity, and add to your bottom line. Contact me at info@dixiefriedfabrication to get started. Over 20 years of running my own fabrication businesses has given me a substantial collection of abilities.My skill set includes:• A solid working foundation in all aspects of mechanical concepts, design and engineering, heat treating and metallurgy• Over twenty-five years of expert welding experience with gas, stick, MIG, and TIG• Expert welding and hand-forming sheet metal parts with complicated compound curves for aircraft, race cars, and specialty products; materials commonly worked with: 304 stainless steel, 410 heat treatable stainless steel, 1018 mild steel, 4130 Chromoly steel; 5052, 6061-T6, 2024-T3, 7075-T6 aluminum, typical material thickness: .016-.125 • Manufacture and assembly of Chromoly steel tube structures for aircraft and race cars• Self-design everything I build, including the tooling• Seven years experience professional mechanic/engine work• A solid foundation of all aspects of mechanical knowledge, including electrical and hydraulic systems • Several years experience repairing a variety of light aircraft• Several years experience building light aircraft from plans• A good understanding of all aspects of running a small business• Patent and Copyright holder• USAF Veteran