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Machine Shop & Welding Near DeLeon, TX

Riggs Machine & Welding serves DeLeon and Comanche County from our Stephenville shop — about 35 miles northeast. We offer a full range of machine shop, welding, trailer, and agricultural equipment services for customers in this part of central Texas.

Serving Comanche County from Stephenville

DeLeon is the county seat of Comanche County, situated southwest of Stephenville on TX-6. Customers from DeLeon come to us when they need precision machining, structural welding, trailer repair, or agricultural equipment service that requires the capabilities of a full-service shop. We have been operating in Stephenville since 1978.

A quick call before you make the drive confirms parts availability and helps us have your job staged and ready when you arrive.

Riggs Machine & Welding

307 East Road (S HWY 281)
Stephenville, TX 76401

(254) 965-3910

Monday–Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

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What We Do for DeLeon, TX Customers

All services are performed at our shop in Stephenville, TX — about 35 miles from DeLeon.

Machine Shop Services Near DeLeon, TX

DeLeon is the county seat of Comanche County, about 35 miles southwest of Stephenville. We are the closest full-service machine shop for DeLeon-area customers who need lathe work, milling, boring, shaft repair, or custom fabricated parts for farm and ranch equipment.

  • Lathe turning and facing
  • Milling and drilling
  • Boring and honing
  • Shaft repair and straightening
  • Bushing fabrication and press-fit installation
  • Custom one-off part fabrication
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Welding & Fabrication Near DeLeon, TX

We take structural welding and fabrication jobs from customers coming in from Comanche County. Broken implement frames, cracked equipment, custom gates, brackets, and agricultural infrastructure work are all within our scope. We weld steel, iron, and aluminum.

  • Structural steel fabrication
  • Agricultural equipment repair
  • Pipe and tubing welding
  • Gate and fence fabrication
  • Bracket and mount fabrication
  • Repair welds on cracked or broken components
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Trailer Repair & Parts Near DeLeon, TX

Trailers working the roads around DeLeon and Comanche County take regular wear. We stock axles, bearings, lights, and couplers and handle most trailer repairs the same day. Calling ahead to confirm parts availability saves a wasted trip when you are coming from 35 miles out.

  • Axle replacement and repair
  • Hub, bearing, and seal service
  • Tongue and frame straightening
  • Brake repair and adjustment
  • Lights and wiring repair
  • Coupler and hitch hardware
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Tractor Repair & PTO Service Near DeLeon, TX

Comanche County agriculture depends on tractors and implements staying functional. We repair PTO shafts, rebuild drivelines, service gearboxes, and stock common parts. DeLeon-area operators can call ahead and we will have the job staged and ready when the equipment arrives.

  • PTO shaft repair and replacement
  • Driveline rebuilds
  • Gearbox repair
  • U-joint replacement
  • Implement driveline service
  • Tractor parts sourcing
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Truck Bed & Flatbed Installation Near DeLeon, TX

We fabricate and install steel and aluminum flatbeds for working pickups from the DeLeon area. A properly built flatbed gives contractors and ranchers a reliable hauling surface that holds up to daily use. We measure, fit, and install with options for toolboxes and headache racks.

  • Steel flatbed fabrication and installation
  • Aluminum flatbed installation
  • Utility bed work
  • Toolbox mounting
  • Stake pocket and tie-down ring installation
  • Custom headache rack fabrication
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Chip Spreaders Near DeLeon, TX

We build custom chip spreaders for dump trucks and skid steer loaders used on chip seal, road maintenance, and aggregate spreading jobs around DeLeon. Units are fabricated at our Stephenville shop for durable, real-world use.

  • Dump truck-mounted chip spreaders
  • Skid steer chip spreader buckets
  • Chip seal and road maintenance equipment
  • Gravel and aggregate spreading attachments
  • Custom fit for different equipment setups
  • Chip spreader repair and rebuild
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Welding Supplies Near DeLeon, TX

Our supply counter stocks welding rods, MIG wire, helmets, and consumables for walk-in customers. DeLeon welders who need supplies without waiting on a delivery can make the 35-mile run to Stephenville and pick up what they need during regular shop hours.

  • Welding rods and electrode sticks
  • MIG wire and flux-core wire
  • Welding helmets and lenses
  • Gloves, jackets, and protective gear
  • MIG and TIG consumables
  • Grinding discs and cutting wheels
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Metal Materials & Supplies Near DeLeon, TX

We sell structural steel by the piece with no minimum order and cut it to your length in the shop. DeLeon contractors and ranchers can pick up angle iron, tubing, flat bar, and plate without a lead time or delivery fee.

  • Steel plate and sheet
  • Square and rectangular tubing
  • Round tubing and pipe
  • Angle iron
  • Flat bar and square bar
  • Round bar and rod stock
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Bottled Gas & Cylinder Exchange Near DeLeon, TX

We stock oxygen, acetylene, argon, CO2, and mixed gas for cylinder exchange. DeLeon welders can combine a supply run with a cylinder swap in a single trip to Stephenville and avoid waiting on a refill.

  • Oxygen cylinders
  • Acetylene cylinders
  • Argon cylinders
  • CO2 cylinders
  • Mixed gas (75/25 argon/CO2)
  • Cylinder exchange — no wait
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Coming from DeLeon? Call ahead first.

We will confirm availability and have your job ready to start. Mon–Fri: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM  |  Sat: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Frequently Asked Questions — DeLeon, TX

How far is Riggs Machine & Welding from DeLeon, TX?

We are in Stephenville at 307 East Road (S HWY 281), approximately 35 miles from DeLeon. The drive takes around 35 to 40 minutes.

Should I call before driving from DeLeon?

Yes. Call us at (254) 965-3910 to confirm availability and parts, especially if you are coming from 35 miles out. We will give you an honest assessment before you make the trip.

Do you work on Comanche County farm and ranch equipment?

Yes. Tractors, implements, drivelines, and trailers from Comanche County are a regular part of our work. We understand what equipment gets used in this part of Texas and stock accordingly.

Can you machine a replacement part for something no longer manufactured?

Often, yes. Bring in the old part or detailed measurements. We can turn, mill, or bore a functional replacement on the lathe and mill for many worn or broken components.

Is there a minimum steel order?

No minimum. Walk in with your dimensions and we cut it to length on the spot.

What are your hours?

Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We are closed Sunday.

Riggs Machine & Welding — Stephenville, TX

307 East Road (S HWY 281)  ·  Stephenville, TX 76401

(254) 965-3910 ·  Mon–Fri: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM  ·  Sat: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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