Fireplace Screen Doors
Simple Fireplace Screen Fabricated from 1" Square Tubing. Magnetic Closures. Starting Dimensions: 24"X40"
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I've been getting my hands dirty with metal for over 30 years. Everything is custom handmade by ONLY me (no employees or crew. just me). I have 10 years of experience woking with wood. I have a passion for making dreams a reality. Clients give me an idea, sketch, or specific list of needs. I work on a drawing to scale, and once approved I start on the project.
I would say my artistic creativity and blacksmithing skills are my strongest points, since I've been working the longest with them. I let my projects speak for themselves. I am a perfectionist and my own worst critic. 90% of my metal projects are mild steel, but I do work with other metals and any welding process.
When it comes to wood in my projects, I try to use repurposed wood whenever possible, but I'm not limited by it. Let's brainstorm, crunch some numbers, and make one of a kind custom pieces.
- SB
Scott Bustabad
For Walnut & Steel Extra Tall Bar Stools5.0By far the best experience I have ever had with any furniture product. Quality craftmanship, cares about his work. Finished project ahead of schedule and delivered it himself. Quick responses in all communication. And seemed like an all around good dude. Will order multiple pieces in the future
- MD
Melinda Dame Christensen
For New Cathedral For Raleigh, North Carolina4.0The product that Xavier made for me to give to my friend is absolutely beautiful. I would not change one thing. The only thing that I wish we could’ve done better was communicate more and if he could have made a couple of deadlines. Otherwise, it was a great experience.
- LB
Louisa Bir
For Wood And Metal Modern Yet Rustic Display Cases & Furniture1.3I placed this order with Xavier Villela, back in early June for a counter display cabinet and July 1st for a wall display cabinet for my boutique. I clearly stated to Xavier when I needed the items for my store's Gand opening.
On Wednesday July 18th Xavier Villela stated "I'm targeting Monday (23rd July) for the shipping date".
On Tuesday 24th July Xavier Villela texted me shipping would be, "No later then tomorrow" (Wednesday 25th July).
On Wednesday 25th, Xavier Villela texted "They'll go out tomorrow morning. I decided to crate them." Xavier Villela asked me to pay the for the balance I paid him immediately. I spent $1350 on the wall unit and $650 on the display cabinet.
On Thursday, July 26th after multiple texts to Xavier Villela no response to at the end of the day Xavier stated that he had a fire and one of the units was damaged. I don't understand how that is possible as everything was so suppose to to ship that morning.
Friday, July 27th, no tracking and or shipping information and zero communication.
Saturday, July 28th, after multiple calls and texts to Xavier. Xavier says he's no in the hospital?
Sunday, July 29th, Xavier says he will send tracking / shipping information. Nothing.
Monday, July 30th, zero communication except, "I don't know if these drugs got my mind messed up."
Finally get a shipping confirmation and the items show up weeks between schedule on Thursday August 2nd. Weeks after agreed deadline.
I heard every excuse from glass breaking, the wrong, wood, to fires, heat and then finally drugs. Wow!
The counter display cabinet does not have the drill holes in the four corners as requested and the lights were not installed just thrown in the box.
The wall unit is good, I think.
Just a horrible stressful experience!
- KF
Kirsten Feil
For Kirsten's Stool4.5Dirty Metal Secrets actualized a picture I had; the final product is wonderful! It looks like the picture I sent.
The timeline ended up being longer than originally stated. 
ARAlyssa Ralston
For Billboard / Building Signs5.0Everything was absolutely perfect!!!!
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