Riggs Machine & Welding is a full-service machine shop and welding operation on S HWY 281 in Stephenville. We have been here since 1978 serving ranchers, contractors, and equipment owners across Erath County.
We are on the south side of Stephenville off Highway 281. The shop has been at this address for over 45 years and serves the full range of metalwork needs for Erath County — machine shop work, welding and fabrication, trailer and tractor repair, flatbed installation, metal sales, welding supplies, and bottled gas.
Most customers come in for one job and realize we can handle several they have been putting off. We stock parts, materials, and supplies on-site, so you can usually get what you need the same day without placing a special order.
Our machine shop handles the work that other shops turn away. We run a lathe, mill, boring bar, and press in-house, which means we can machine replacement parts, repair worn shafts, press and remove bearings, and fabricate custom components from scratch. We work on farm equipment, industrial machinery, trucks, and anything else that needs precision metalwork. If a part is no longer available from the manufacturer, we can often make a new one.
We weld steel, iron, and aluminum. Agricultural equipment, trailers, trucks, gates, frames, brackets — if it is broken or needs to be built, we can weld it. We use MIG, TIG, and stick processes and match the process to the material and the job. Our fabrication work includes one-off custom builds and repeat production runs for local contractors and ranchers.
We repair utility trailers, livestock trailers, and equipment trailers of all sizes. We stock common trailer parts — axles, hubs, bearings, lights, wiring harnesses, couplers, and safety chains — so most repairs can be turned around the same day. We also do structural repair on bent tongues and cracked frames.
We repair PTO shafts, rebuild drivelines, and service gearboxes on tractors and implements. This is one of the busiest parts of our shop during planting and harvest season. We carry common PTO and driveline parts in stock and work on most makes. If a driveline failure is holding up work in the field, call us — we know how to move quickly on these jobs.
We build and install steel and aluminum flatbeds on full-size pickup trucks. A flatbed is a practical upgrade for ranchers, contractors, and anyone who hauls equipment regularly. We measure and fit to your truck, and we can add toolboxes, headache racks, stake pockets, and tie-down rings. Most builds are done in-house from start to finish.
We fabricate custom chip spreaders for dump trucks and skid steer loaders, built for chip seal, road maintenance, gravel, and aggregate spreading. Every unit is designed and welded in-house using our machine shop and fabrication background for equipment built for real-world use.
We stock welding consumables and equipment at the shop. Contractors, farmers, and hobbyists can walk in and pick up what they need without waiting on an online order. We carry rods, MIG wire, flux-core wire, helmets, gloves, and grinding supplies. If we do not have what you need on the shelf, we can usually get it quickly.
We sell structural steel by the piece or cut to your length. Angle iron, flat bar, square tubing, round bar, steel plate — you can drive up, pick out what you need, and take it with you. No minimum order, no waiting on a delivery. We cut to size at the shop.
We fill and exchange gas cylinders for welding, cutting, and industrial use. We carry oxygen, acetylene, argon, CO2, and common mixed gas blends. Exchange cylinders are on hand so you can swap an empty for a full one without waiting for a fill. We serve both walk-in and commercial customers.
Where is Riggs Machine & Welding located in Stephenville?
We are at 307 East Road (S HWY 281), Stephenville, TX 76401 — on the south side of town off Highway 281. We have been at this location since 1978.
Do I need an appointment?
No appointment is needed for most jobs. Walk-ins are welcome Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For larger machine shop or fabrication jobs, calling ahead helps us give you a realistic turnaround estimate.
How long have you been operating in Stephenville?
Riggs Machine & Welding has been in business in Stephenville since 1978. We have worked on equipment for multiple generations of the same families across Erath County.
Do you work on both farm and commercial equipment?
Yes. We work on tractors, trailers, utility vehicles, commercial trucks, industrial machinery, and general equipment. If it is made of metal and needs to be repaired, machined, or fabricated, bring it in and we will take a look.
Can I buy metal stock without a large order?
Yes. We sell metal by the piece and cut to your length. There is no minimum order. Walk in, pick out what you need, and take it with you the same day.
Do you sell welding supplies to the public?
Yes. Our supply counter is open to walk-in customers during regular shop hours. We stock welding rods, MIG wire, helmets, gloves, and other consumables.
What is the best way to get a price estimate?
Call us at (254) 965-3910 and describe your job. For machine shop and fabrication work, bring the part or equipment in so we can take a look. We give straight estimates — no upselling.
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
