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Dev Krishnamurthy Expert

Master Welder & Fabricator · Houston, TX · 22 years experience

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22 years in structural, pipeline, and artistic welding. Started as a pipefitter apprentice in Houston, moved into fabrication, and now run my own shop. I answer questions here because good information shouldn’t cost money.

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MIG, TIG, Stick, Plasma

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Houston, TX

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22 years

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March 2026

MIG Welding: 98%

TIG Welding: 94%

Stick/SMAW 90%

Metal Fabrication 96%

Plasma Cutting 88%

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