Business Details
48 Years
experience
Custom Metal Fabrication & Parts in St. Louis
Founded in 1978, SpaceWalker has built a reputation for excellence in metal fabrication and machining services across the St. Louis region. Our team of skilled professionals brings over four decades of combined experience in creating custom metal components for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Specializing in precision fabrication, we offer comprehensive solutions including material sales, machine shop services, and specialized equipment manufacturing. Our founder, Ray Murphy, pioneered the original SpaceWalker invention while earning his master's degree, establishing a legacy of innovation that continues today. We maintain rigorous quality standards while delivering competitive pricing and prompt service to ensure client projects remain on schedule and within budget.Our capabilities span from field measurements and design assistance to complete fabrication and delivery logistics. With a focus on customer satisfaction, we provide personalized attention to every order, whether it involves small replacement parts or large-scale structural components. Our facility supports both standard material sales and custom fabrication requests, offering a wide inventory of carbon steel, aluminum, copper, brass, and stainless steel products. Through consistent service excellence and technical expertise, we have become a trusted partner for clients throughout St. Louis and surrounding counties. Our commitment to quality craftsmanship and reliable service remains unwavering after more than 40 years in operation.
Services
Metal Fabrication
Machine Shop Services
Material Sales
Custom Equipment Manufacturing
Field Measurements
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of metal fabrication expertise
- Our team provides field measurement and custom design assistance
- We guarantee prompt service and competitive pricing
- Our facility supports both standard and specialized orders
- We offer delivery services throughout St. Louis region
Services
Metal Fabrication
We create custom metal components for construction and industrial applications. Our fabrication services include structural beams, columns, and machinery parts using carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. Clients receive precision-crafted components that meet exact specifications while maintaining strict quality standards.
Machine Shop Services
Our machine shop produces custom equipment parts and replacement components. Using advanced machining techniques, we manufacture shafts, mechanical tubes, and industrial hardware with tight tolerances. Services include repairs, field measurements, and complete equipment rebuilds for commercial and industrial clients.
Material Sales
We sell a comprehensive inventory of metal products including carbon steel, aluminum, copper, brass, and stainless steel. Available items range from structural beams and pipes to industrial hardware and specialty components. Clients can purchase standard materials or request custom-cut pieces to specific dimensions.
Custom Equipment Manufacturing
We design and build specialized machinery and equipment based on client specifications. Our capabilities include creating new equipment from designs or replicating existing components. The process incorporates field measurements, prototype development, and final fabrication to ensure proper functionality and fit.
Field Measurements
Our team provides on-site measurement services to ensure accurate component fabrication. This service supports custom orders by capturing precise dimensions and spatial requirements. Field measurements help prevent installation issues and guarantee proper fit for structural and mechanical components.
People
Ray Murphy
Founder
Inventor of the original SpaceWalker system with engineering expertise from prestigious firms including McDonnell Douglas Co. and St. Joseph Lead Co. WWII veteran who developed the first atomic bomb components before establishing SpaceWalker in 1978.
Questions
What types of metal materials do you sell?
We offer carbon steel, aluminum, copper, brass, and stainless steel products including structural beams, pipes, tubes, angles, and industrial hardware in various sizes and specifications.
Can you create custom metal components?
Yes, we specialize in custom fabrication using field measurements and client specifications to produce structural components, machinery parts, and specialized equipment for residential and commercial applications.
Do you provide delivery services?
We offer delivery services for both standard material sales and custom fabrication orders throughout the St. Louis area and surrounding counties.
What are your operating hours?
Our facility is open Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, and closed on Sundays and major holidays.
How long have you been in business?
SpaceWalker has been serving the St. Louis region since 1978, providing metal fabrication and machining services for over 45 years.
What industries do you serve?
We support residential construction, commercial development, and industrial manufacturing sectors with custom metal components and equipment fabrication services.
Reviews (7)
Terry Reily
Oct 23, 2021
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Pricing better than expected.
DO NOT go there expecting any help with a project, you better know exact terms used for each type of metal before you get there
DO NOT go there expecting any help with a project, you better know exact terms used for each type of metal before you get there
Earl Jones
Jan 21, 2021
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Spacewalker is the best place to buy anything steel aluminum or stainless steel. And they have a fab shop for precut structural steel and more.
Adrian S.
Dec 26, 2020
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Lady behind the counter/owner (Patricia) is the rudest most hateful person i have ever met. Would never recommend doing any business there
Matthew Thornton
Dec 11, 2020
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The woman behind the counter wasnt friendly. Was talking to my friend and he walked outside to make a call. She was upset about our conversation we was having. Wont return. They need nicer receptionist. I will spend my money else where. Not the only place to buy steel in missouri.
William B.
Aug 15, 2020
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I've had bought product from Space Walker for years and always been very satisfied with product, service and price.
Jordan Wilson
Jun 18, 2018
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I arrived about 30 minutes before quitting time on Saturday to pick some "drops" up. The yard guys were extremely helpful and super professional. To top it off, the owner called me on Tuesday and stated that she had accidentally picked up the wrong invoice and charged me too much. She credited back my card... Very honorable!!! I won't go anywhere else for my metal supply. Thanks Spacewalker!
Daniel Hancock
Jan 27, 2015
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I was probably the smallest sale they will make all month. It didn't seem to matter though, though were helpful on the phone, and even more helpful and friendly when I got there. Prices were good and service was great.
