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makainyc
in Metalwork 10 years ago
Recommendation for Lewis Construction
I just like to post a review for Terrence Lewis & his crew. This winter was super tough on the facade of my brownstone. The…
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soundhoner
in Metalwork 9 years and 4 months ago
Replacement of window gates with those that can swing open
I need to replace just the bars of just one of my bedroom windows with the type that swing open and closed. It’s a bank…
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MrMinerva
in Metalwork 9 years and 7 months ago
Iron work for internal stair well railing
Hi, It’s been a while…. I’m looking for an iron works company to fabricate and install some railings for an internal stairwell in our condo.…
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sudi
in Metalwork 10 years ago
Patio shelter - metal fabricator
I’m looking for a metal fabricator that will help me install poles for a tent-like structure I’m planning for my backyard.
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zhideng
in Metalwork 10 years and 6 months ago
Cellar hactch
I wanted to find out if anyone has replaced/enlarged a cellar hatch. I have a hatch in my front yard and rear which needs to…
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stuyheights
in Metalwork 10 years and 8 months ago
restoring railings / ironwork
We are looking to bring the original railings back to life on our brownstone. They are shot in every way. They are peeling, missing pieces,…
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TimmyTheTiger
in Metalwork 11 years and 1 month ago
Old Brownstone front door handle
I’m trying to clean/restore the original door handles of my house. I don’t know what material they are made from which makes it harder to…
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jenbrayer
in Metalwork 11 years and 6 months ago
Looking for a recommendation for a new fence
I have a ca 1865 Queen Anne brick house and am looking to replace the front fence and gate in its entirety. I’d like to…
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bklynpwds
in Metalwork 11 years and 6 months ago
ISO welder recs
I would like to adapt an old rope bed and need to find a welding/metal company that can work with aluminum or steel to make…
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nf85
in Metalwork 11 years and 6 months ago
Seeking to restore bay window
Hi, all, Our house in Park Slope has a bay window in the back that needs overall attention. It’s clad in painted sheet metal that…
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TracyT
in Metalwork 12 years and 9 months ago
metalworker for mod, decent-looking window bars
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ff4d10303b7e-.jpg I’d like to have iron bars like this for my windows, for child safety. (The hardstore ones are rather unsightly.) Any ideas of who…
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yves
in Metalwork 12 years and 8 months ago
Iron gate handle wanted
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/502d78768836f-.jpg I’m trting to find a used gate like this in any condition or a handle (seen on upper right corner of the picture) with…
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lilireno
in Metalwork 12 years and 8 months ago
Searching for cast iron newel posts
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/503edbd803e2f-.jpg I am looking for two newel posts and railing similar to what is on this stoop. I’ve already been to BIGNYC and Roy Vaccarro’s. …
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Takeashi
in Metalwork 12 years ago
Post Replacement
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/516707f84a22d-.jpg Hi, I wanted to inquire if anyone knows of an ironworks that has this post in stock. It is a very popular style back…
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rsc3441
in Metalwork 11 years and 8 months ago
Lopopolo Iron Works (Ironworksdesigns.com) is Fantastic!
I have used a variety of contractors for various projects and Lopopolo ranks among the best! Joe and his workers are fantastic. They removed a…
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starfish11040
in Metalwork 12 years ago
Is a dwarf weeping Japanese maple viable in this spot?
I have a brick planter box that’s 5′ x 4′ but only 19″ deep. I would like to plant a dwarf weeping japanese maple which…
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amyschachter
in Metalwork 12 years ago
Shout Out for JIT Iron Works
Wanted to give a big shout out to a group who handled our facade treatment over the weekend. We live in the rear unit in…
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chillym
in Metalwork 13 years ago
Good Metal worker and locksmith needed asap
Can anyone recommend good locksmiths and/or metal workers for the Bed-Stuy area? Need to get security bars put on windows and to have locks changed…
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anne_nyc
in Metalwork 12 years and 5 months ago
ISO Iron work recommendation for small job
Hi – The day has come and our washing machine has died. It came with the house and we have no idea how the last…
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xistent
in Metalwork 12 years and 7 months ago
Anybody familiar with Patson Corporation for Powdercoating Exterior Metal?
Considering using this company in Brooklyn to powdercoat old wrought iron bars. http://patsoncorp.com/ Want to see if anybody can recommend them. On this forum Evernumetal…
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