Checkpoint Welding & Fabrication

08/22/2025

keep us in mind for all your welding + fabrication needs!

special thanks to nolan for this great short video he made for us - truly talented, one of a kind young professional!

06/18/2025

The final installation of these custom laser cut panels is complete! This was a really fun one to work with - the steel was inlaid within a custom CNC wood panel to create striking contrast and detail!

06/10/2025

Another enjoyable project we completed with Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center. They do so many incredible installations throughout the city and we are always grateful to work with them!

Our latest public art project was recently installed in Minneapolis's Seward neighborhood, at the new Rivkin building. Tree grates, sidewalk stamps and decorative panels designed by Sayge Carroll (of ).

Read about our collaboration with Sayge and their approach to community-building through art on our Hot News blog, at cafac.org/hot-news/sayge-carroll-rivkin

[Image description: A photo of a sidewalk, with a tree grate with stylized leaf and branch designs close to the camera. Sidewalk stamps and two more matching tree grates are visible in the background.]

06/02/2025

We enjoyed seeing this project on the news recently that showcases some of our unique abilities!

After years of delays caused by the pandemic, a trio of towering sculptures blending birds, homes and the neighborhood's diversity has taken flight in St. Paul.

05/29/2025

Just wrapped up this fun project with two amazing local artists Gail + Christopher. Look out for the "Flock of Houses" on Wheelock Parkway in Saint Paul! More information on this installment can be found here https://publicartstpaul.org/public-art-is-on-its-way-to-wheelock-parkway/

04/21/2025

Fun fact Monday - trailers are what built Checkpoint into what it is today. It all started with Dean in his dad’s garage doing what he loved. Here’s a flash back of some of his favorite projects.

And no, Dean was not the best photographer 🤭

03/21/2025

We recently completed another custom telescope enclosure for the University of MN Colleges of Science and Engineering and Physics and Astronomy schools. Working with these guys has been a stellar time and we cannot wait to see the project completed 💫

More details on what they are doing with these enclosures here ⬇️

https://cse.umn.edu/college/news/u-m-leading-1-million-grant-build-superfast-turbo-telescopes

01/24/2025

here is another unique + fun project for one of our long time customers. such a creative way to store firewood 🪵

11/20/2024

new merch alert 🚨

get ‘em before they’re gone!

11/15/2024

another fun one hot off the laser - stay tuned to see the final project!

10/11/2024

sometimes, it’s the little things that we can help you with!