DLR Metalworks

A little while ago, we wrapped up some serious armor for this beast of a 2nd Gen Dodge Power Wagon! 💪 Custom rock sliders built right here in the shop, ready to tackle whatever trails Edmonton throws its way (or beyond!). We take pride in crafting durable, functional pieces that not only protect your rig but also look awesome doing it. Who's ready for some off-road adventures?

Who else loves a good before & after?! ⚫️🤩 We definitely do, especially when the "after" involves a custom-designed railing insert like this one!
⚫️We swapped out the plain for a little personality with this gorgeous leaf motif, and it really makes this deck pop! ⚫️What do you think of the new look? Let us know in the comments! 👇
We had a blast bringing this vision to life for our clients Heather and Terry . 🔵Ready to give your space a glow-up? Let's chat!

A client came to us with a fireplace grate that was on its last legs (see right). We designed and built them a rock-solid replacement (left) custom-fitted to their fireplace that will stand up to years of roaring fires.
From flimsy to formidable. That's how we build.
Contact us for your own custom project!

If you were a bird, would you want to live in this amazing birdhouse? 🤔

We certainly would! It's got major curb appeal (or should I say, "tree appeal"?)😉

Turning Tricky Slopes into Dream Gardens ✨

What do you do with that awkward, sloped part of your yard that's a pain to mow and doesn't serve a purpose?

Our latest client had this exact challenge. They had a vision for a clean, modern garden, but the steep grade against the house made it seem impossible.

That's where we came in. We designed and fabricated these custom steel planters to create a stunning, terraced garden. They are measured and built to follow the exact contour of the land, transforming a difficult slope into two massive, functional garden beds.
From a hard-to-maintain hill to a stylish feature, this space is now filled and ready for planting! We love projects that turn a problem area into a highlight of the home.

Have a unique challenge in your yard? Let's talk about a custom solution. Send us a DM!

🔥 Pyramid power! Nothing beats a cozy evening by the fire, especially when it's by such a cool fire pit.

Who's ready for s'mores?

Makin' Rainbows 🌈!

We were recently commissioned to build a pair of curvy firewood racks. We fell in love ♥️ with the shape of these!

Standing 5 feet tall at the top of the dome and 6 feet wide, they'll hold plenty of wood 🪵!

The rolling process for the 1.5" by 3" rectangle steel tubing was labour intensive, many hours back and forth thru the hulk tubing roller to get the perfect 👌 shape.

What are your thoughts on how these turned out? We can certainly picture one of these in our outdoor space as a complement to our bespoke steel firepit. Can you picture one in your backyard?

😀 Share your comments below! 👇

Unicorn's back half rollcage build.

The Suzuki Vitara does not have any rollover protection for the rear occupants. So, before we take the kids out on any adventures, we wanted to build something.

2 full days dawn to dusk got the job done. It's bolt in, but very tight to the interior as there's not much room inside the vehicle. We're happy with how it turned out and excited to enjoy some family time in the unicorn 🦄.

What are your thoughts on the rollcage?

Comment below! 👇

Back in June we headed out for some unicorn 🦄 fun with and

A few km down the trail we heard a clicking noise in reverse and there was a lot of movement underhood. Not wanting to take any chances we winched our way back out of the trail...

Back at the shop, we discovered the root of the problem. One of the mounts on the front diff had cracked off, and the diff had smashed a section of the bellhousing out of the transmission and dented the oil pan pretty bad.

We fabbed up a patch for the bellhousing and welded it in, helped us drop the trans, swap a new front differential in, and put the ridiculously tight and tedious new oil pan in.

Then we discovered the motor mounts were completely torn... these things are supposed to be in one piece, but were in two. So we fabbed up some new mounts with polyurethane suspension bushings (the transmitted vibrations are like driving a massage chair now, 🤣)

Everything is back together, and we're back on the road. Next up is a rear half roll cage, for the kids in the backseat, as the vitara does not have any rollover protection back there.

Skinned and wired! Ready for some serious work and play! 🤘
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Let us know what you think of this build by liking and commenting below!👇
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Nearly there with the flat deck build! 99 inches long and built to take some serious abuse!
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Next we'll mount the skin and wire up the lights!
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