QR Code Link to This Post I've been a machinist/engineer for 40 years. I'm semi retired now with a complete machine and welding shop (no CNC). I take in one of a kind or short run machine projects and I'm willing to work for cash or trade. Have an idea? I can help you from rough idea to proof of concept prototype. NDA no problem. Need some help with public art? I can repair or rebuild outdated machine parts; Farm, industrial, marine, automotive, or motorcycle. MIG or arc welding, cast iron brazing, Babbitt pours, gears, bearing fits, drill a simple hole or tight tolerance. Photos are of a few of the more interesting projects that have come thru my shop. Look at some of my other projects on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vXqBCiJKLw BELOW ARE COMMENTS AND CONTACT INFO FROM PAST CLIENTS:Nik is creative and experienced and went way beyond what I expected to get my generator up and running again. He can make anything. I would not hesitate to call on him again for that "impossible" job. Jack - Nevada City, CA show contact infoNik Colyer is an exceptionally skilled, resourceful and competent associate. My experience in working with him on a large bronze Public Art project was excellent. He has the ability to be creative, meet deadlines, produce an exceptional quality product and go the extra mile to make sure it is outstanding. He is fair and a pleasure to work with. Zoe - Ashland, OR show contact infoNik is fast and reliable. When the due date arrived the parts were at our front door. Give him a try. John - Auburn, CAFast, creative, and capable. I brought Nik a weird project full of decisions, he jumped right in and made a huge difference. Collaborative and clear communication, all around great experience." Cam - Grass Valley, CA show contact infoNik's machining skills are second to none. He was able to machine a custom driveshaft for a very high end 1/5th scale RC car eliminating the bent shafts that it was previously plagued with. His work could be considered art. 100% recommend. Matt - Clovis, CAshow contact infoNik has the tools and expertise to bring your idea to fruition. He listens to the concept before execution to get the best result. Steve Smith - Lincoln, CAWe felt pretty lucky to have found Nik as a resource. A business associate gave me his name while we were constructing a unique piece of equipment that needed some very specific parts and engineering, and of course we needed them right away. The shop is amazing in its completeness for whatever task should arise. He understood what the issues were right away and even made some helpful improvement suggestions. Nic jumped right on the project and had it out to us in no time. Diana Eastman owner, ThermeShade, LLC Auburn, CA