FAQ

Q. Where do all the parts come from???

A.  Mostly from local salvage yards; we go at least once a week.  We also "scrounge" at auctions, garage sales, surplus centers, & sometimes people bring us their "junk."

Q. How do you clean the stuff that's been sitting at the bottom of the pile for a long time???

A. Lots of elbow grease!!  We use an industrial strength cleaner that's recycle-able to remove the grease & grime.  A wire brush does the job on thick rust.

Q. Why steel, & what's with all the gears & industrial stuff???

A.  I've always been drawn to metals, & steel has unlimited possibilities.  The gears & bearings & mechanical things fascinate me; they are little engineering marvels!  I'm not mechanically inclined at all, but I like using parts out of engines & transmissions; seeing the little parts that make our world go'round.

Q. What's with the name REFINERII?

A.  I like the look of old factories & refineries, & it kind of describes what we do; take things that are going to be thrown away and 'refine' them into something else.

Q. Who does all the welding?

A. Amber is the main welder/fabricator/designer; husband Kevin helps with some fabrication & production work.

Q. When did you start welding? (Amber)

A. Early spring of 2005; I'm still new & learning lots every day.