JJ’s Fab Shop

07/31/2026

07/30/2026

This bridge is iconic in so many ways!
James Eads started construction of this bridge in 1867 along with Andrew Carnegie and other sub contractors. The community doubted this to be a feasible idea as steel was not a tried and true engineering material at the time. In fact this was the first time in U.S. history structural steel was ever used on a large scale project. In addition to that James Eads had never built a bridge, he had absolutely no formal training in engineering. He was a self taught man with a vision. Despite 7 years of constant friction and challenges to overcome the bridge opened in 1874 and became know as the gateway to the west. Which is what the arch represents. Following this project Andrew Carnegie saw a future in steel production. He bought a steel mill and started Carnegie steel and became known as “The man of steel”. Carnegie Steel was later sold to JP Morgan and merged with other companies to become what we know today as U.S. Steel.

The steel industry hit a historic milestone 154 years later after a company called JJ’s Fab Shop was formed and later became known as…..I’m kidding🤣
Or am I?

07/25/2026

07/22/2026

‼️NEW SERVICES‼️

Many of you have used us for both fabrication and finishing processes. While fab work is obviously done in house finishes are normally outsourced. Currently we are learning and perfecting the finishing side of things! Once we have a system built around this you’ll get twice the value from a visit to the shop!
Stay tuned for more updates!

07/15/2026

07/09/2026

And the God of all grace, who called you unto his eternal glory in Christ, after that ye have suffered a little while, shall himself perfect, establish, strengthen you.

1 Peter 5:10

07/08/2026

Always wondered what it would be like to go college, turns out it’s all the same

06/22/2026

Trackhoe bucket stitched up and ready to work!

06/18/2026

Been a while since I posted an update. We had a revision on this job and had to move a lot of stuff that was already welded. Approximately 2,120 welds to be cut out without damaging the base material. We are in at just under 200 combined man hours on this change and about another 225 to go! Hope y’all have a blessed day and be safe! It’s almost Friday!

06/10/2026

Got a little warm but it sure was a nice day!