Custom Metal Fabrication in Rexburg, ID
When a Madison County farmer needs a self-cleaning irrigation screen sized to an exact headgate, or a Rexburg contractor needs a handrail built to code before an inspection, we build it ourselves, on our own press brake and shear, at our Fremont County shop. We are Davis Machine LLC, and we have supplied custom stainless, aluminum, and steel fabrication to the Rexburg area since the 1950s.
A Fabrication Shop That Knows Rexburg’s Farms and Job Sites
Rexburg sits at the heart of a valley that Thomas E. Ricks and the area’s earliest settlers turned productive by hand-digging irrigation canals off the Teton River. That same water system, now managed through entities like the Fremont-Madison Irrigation District, still drives the sugar beet and potato operations that anchor Madison County’s economy today. Metal that sits in that water, or in the freeze-thaw cycles of an eastern Idaho winter, wears differently than metal in a mild climate. We have built for that reality for decades, which is why area farmers and property owners come to us instead of ordering an off-the-shelf part that was never sized for their headgate, their canal, or their equipment.
Our team is hands-on with every project. You will talk directly with the people who run the shear, set up the press brake, and weld your part, not a sales desk relaying your specifications to someone else.
What Sets Our Rexburg-Area Fabrication Work Apart
- Better Business Bureau superior rating
- Our own press brake and shear on-site, so custom cuts and bends do not wait on an outside vendor
- Stainless steel, aluminum, and mild steel fabrication under one roof
- In-house powder coating and painting in the color of your choice
- Self-cleaning irrigation screens and headgates built to your exact dimensions
- Farm equipment repair alongside new fabrication, so downtime during planting or harvest stays short
- Direct access to the technicians building your part, not a call center
Self-Cleaning Irrigation Screens Built for Madison County Canals
A self-cleaning irrigation screen keeps debris out of your line while shedding buildup on its own, and we fabricate ours from stainless steel in the exact size your headgate or canal opening requires. Sediment and moss loads vary from one ditch to the next in the Rexburg area, so a screen sized for a neighbor’s water right will not necessarily fit or perform the same on yours.
Because we cut and form stainless steel in-house, we are not limited to a catalog of standard sizes. If your intake sits at an odd angle, or your flow rate calls for a wider mesh, we build to that specification rather than asking you to adapt your setup to a stock part. Every screen can also be powder coated in the color of your choice, which holds up better against the mineral content in canal water than raw or painted steel over a full irrigation season.
Beyond screens, we fabricate irrigation slide gates and the support brackets that mount them, so a single headgate repair does not turn into three separate vendor calls.
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Custom Stainless, Aluminum, and Steel Fabrication
Whether your project calls for stainless steel, aluminum, or mild steel, we fabricate it in-house using our own press brake and shear. That equipment lets us take a project from a rough sketch or an old broken part straight to a finished piece without outsourcing the cutting or bending to a third shop, which keeps turnaround fast and keeps the tolerances consistent from the first cut to the last weld.
Aluminum welding calls for different heat control and filler material than stainless or mild steel, and we run all three regularly, so a mixed-material project, such as a stainless screen mounted to an aluminum frame, does not need to be split between two fabricators. Structural beams, custom handrails for a Rexburg home or commercial entryway, support brackets, and trailers all come off the same shop floor.
The Range of Fabrication Work We Handle
Our shop covers residential, commercial, and agricultural fabrication across the Rexburg and greater Fremont-Madison area, including:
- Self-cleaning irrigation screens and headgates
- Irrigation slide gates
- Aluminum welding and fabrication
- Structural beams
- Fish ladders and fish screens
- Custom handrails
- Support brackets
- Trailers and trailer repair
- Stainless steel welding
- Metal sales, including bearings, sprockets, and V-belts we can source or supply directly
If you need a component that is not on this list, tell us what you are trying to accomplish and we will tell you honestly whether we are the right shop for it.
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Farm Equipment Repair for Working Fremont-Madison Operations
We repair farming equipment alongside our fabrication work, because a broken implement in the middle of a planting or harvest window costs a farm more than the repair itself. From spot-weld fixes to rebuilding a worn bracket or mount, we handle repairs with the same in-house equipment we use for new fabrication, so there is no separate shop or schedule to work around.
How a Custom Fabrication Project Works With Us
Most Rexburg-area projects move through four steps: you describe the part, problem, or measurement; we design and confirm the specification with you directly; we cut, form, and weld it on our press brake and shear; and, if it needs a finish, we powder coat or paint it before it leaves the shop. Because the same team handles design through finishing, changes mid-project do not require restarting the conversation with a different department.
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Why Local Conditions Matter for Metal Fabrication Near Rexburg
Eastern Idaho’s high desert winters bring hard freezes and heavy snow load, both of which stress welds and joints on trailers, handrails, and outdoor equipment differently than a milder climate would. Add in the mineral-heavy irrigation water that moves through canals from the Teton River down through Madison County farmland, and metal exposed to that water needs corrosion resistance built in from the start, not added later. We account for both when we recommend stainless versus aluminum versus mild steel for a given part, and when we decide whether powder coating makes sense for a piece that will sit outdoors or in a canal for years.
We also see the effects of the area’s growth firsthand. Rexburg’s population and construction activity have climbed steadily alongside Brigham Young University-Idaho, and that growth means more commercial and residential handrail, bracket, and structural work alongside the agricultural fabrication that has always been our core business.
Common Questions About Custom Metal Fabrication in Rexburg
How much does custom metal fabrication cost in Rexburg, ID?
Cost depends on material, size, and finish, since a small stainless bracket and a full irrigation screen with powder coating are priced differently. We provide a quote after reviewing your specifications or measurements, and we keep our rates affordable relative to shops that outsource cutting and bending to a third party.
Can you build an irrigation screen or slide gate to a specific size?
Yes, every self-cleaning irrigation screen and slide gate we build is custom fabricated to the dimensions of your headgate or canal opening, not pulled from a standard-size catalog. Send us your measurements or let us take them on-site and we will build to that exact specification.
Do you work with aluminum and stainless steel, or only mild steel?
We fabricate in stainless steel, aluminum, and mild steel, and we can weld mixed-material projects such as a stainless screen mounted on an aluminum frame. Our press brake and shear handle all three, so material choice does not limit the design.
How fast can you complete a farm equipment repair?
Turnaround depends on the part and the extent of the damage, but we prioritize agricultural repairs during planting and harvest because we understand what downtime costs a working farm. Call us directly and we will give you a realistic timeline before you commit.
Do you serve areas outside Rexburg, like Sugar City or Idaho Falls?
Yes, while Rexburg and Madison County are a core part of our service area, we fabricate for farms and businesses throughout Fremont County and the surrounding Upper Snake River Valley, including nearby communities like Sugar City. Call to confirm we cover your specific location.
Get a Quote on Custom Metal Fabrication in Rexburg, ID
If you need irrigation screens, slide gates, handrails, structural beams, or a farm equipment repair done right, contact our shop directly. We will talk through your specifications and build the part to fit your job, not the other way around.
Decades of Fabrication Work Behind Every Rexburg Project
We have operated as a family-owned metal fabrication shop since the 1950s and hold a superior rating with the Better Business Bureau. That track record comes from treating every project, whether it is a single support bracket or a full irrigation screen order, with the same attention to fit and finish.