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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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