Welding & Fabrication in Glenwood, MN
From the shores of Lake Minnewaska to the farms north of town, Johnson Metal Works brings experienced mobile welding right to your door in Glenwood and across Pope County. Steel, stainless, aluminum, and cast iron — on-site or in our shop.
Serving Glenwood & Lake Minnewaska
A weld shop that knows the lake country
Glenwood sits right on Lake Minnewaska, one of the biggest lakes in Minnesota, and that water shapes a lot of what we get called for here. Come spring, the docks go in and the boat lifts come out, and somewhere along the way a frame gets bent, a weld lets go, or an aluminum tube cracks from years of ice and weather. We've made the run from our shop near Sunburg up Highway 28 and around the lake plenty of times, and we know the difference between a quick on-site fix at the shoreline and a job that needs to come back to the bench.
But Glenwood is more than a lake town. As the Pope County seat, it's a hub for the farms and commercial outfits spread across the county — from the grain operations and cattle yards out toward Villard and Sedan to the shops and contractors right in town. We weld for all of it: the lake people, the farmers, and the businesses that keep the county running. Wherever you are around Glenwood, we'll come to you, look it over, and tell you straight what it'll take to fix it right.
See our full service area or learn more about mobile welding and how the come-to-you model works.
What we fix around Glenwood
Lake work, farm repair & everything in between
No two calls in Pope County look the same. Here's the kind of work that keeps us busy in and around Glenwood.
Docks & boat lifts
Cracked aluminum dock sections, bent lift legs, busted welds, and seized hardware on Lake Minnewaska. We rebuild and reinforce so it holds up to the ice and the next season. See dock & boat lift repair.
Pontoon & trailer repair
Pontoon tubes, fencing, mounts, and bunk trailers take a beating on a big lake. We patch leaks, re-weld brackets, and straighten frames so your rig is back on the water.
Farm equipment
Loader buckets, hitches, augers, gates, and implement frames for the operations spread across the county. Field-side repair when you can't spare the downtime. More on farm equipment repair.
Aluminum welding
Lake country runs on aluminum — docks, lifts, boats, and trailers. We TIG and MIG aluminum the right way so the repair lasts. See aluminum welding.
Commercial & shop repair
For the businesses and contractors that make Glenwood the county hub: railings, racks, gates, equipment, and structural fixes. On-site or back at the shop.
Custom fabrication
Need something built, not just fixed? Brackets, frames, stands, and one-off parts made to spec. Take a look at custom fabrication.
Experienced & mobile
We come to you — lake, farm, or shop
Hauling a damaged dock section or a heavy implement to a weld shop is a headache, especially in the busy season. So we load up and come to you. We'll meet you at the lakeshore in Glenwood, out in the field on a farm toward Sedan or Villard, or at your shop in town — whatever makes the job easiest.
Our crew has put in the hours across every common metal and process, which means we can size up a repair fast and do it once, the right way. No guessing, no patch that fails next season. You get an honest look at the problem, a clear estimate, and a fix that holds.
The drive from our Sunburg shop to Glenwood is a short one, and Starbuck, Villard, Sedan, and Brooten are all close by. If you're nearby, check out welding in Starbuck too.
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Frequently asked
How far is Glenwood from your shop?
Glenwood is about 21 miles northwest of our base near Sunburg — a short, easy run. We make the trip around Lake Minnewaska and out into Pope County regularly, so getting to you isn't a problem.
Do you come out to the lake for dock and lift repair?
Yes. Shoreline work on Lake Minnewaska is one of the most common reasons people call us in Glenwood. We'll come to the dock, look over the lift or pontoon, and either fix it on the spot or pull the piece to the shop if the job calls for it. See dock & boat lift repair.
Will you do field repairs on a farm outside town?
Absolutely. We do plenty of field-side farm work across Pope County, from the farms toward Villard and Sedan to operations right around Glenwood. If you can't haul the equipment in, we'll bring the welder to you. More on farm equipment repair.
Can you weld aluminum docks and boats?
Yes — aluminum is a big part of lake country work. We TIG and MIG aluminum docks, lifts, pontoons, and trailers so the repair lasts through the seasons. Learn more about aluminum welding.
How do I get an estimate?
Call or text us a few photos and a description, or reach out through our contact page. Estimates are free, and we'll give you a straight answer on what the fix takes.
Need a weld done right in Glenwood?
Free estimates on every job — call or text and we'll come to the lake, the farm, or your shop.