At Double R Manufacturing, we pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive range of custom fabrication services tailored to meet the needs of individuals and businesses alike. One of the cornerstone services we provide is sandblasting, a powerful technique that combines precision and efficiency to prepare surfaces for a variety of applications. With decades of experience and a management team boasting over 85 years of combined expertise, we are your trusted partner for top-quality results.

What is Sandblasting and How Does It Work?

Sandblasting, also known as abrasive blasting, is a process that involves propelling fine particles—such as sand, glass beads, or other abrasives—at high speed to clean, smooth, or etch a surface. This is achieved using specialized equipment that directs the abrasive material through a high-pressure system, allowing it to strip away unwanted coatings, rust, grime, or other imperfections.

The process is highly effective because it not only cleans surfaces thoroughly but also prepares them for further treatments such as painting, powder coating, or welding. At Double R Manufacturing, we use state-of-the-art equipment to ensure precision and consistency, whether the project involves a delicate decorative piece or a large-scale commercial application.

Why Choose Sandblasting?

Sandblasting is a preferred method for surface preparation and restoration for several key reasons:

  • Versatility: Sandblasting works on a wide range of materials, including metal, wood, concrete, and glass, making it suitable for countless applications.
  • Efficiency: It quickly removes rust, paint, grime, and other surface contaminants, saving time and effort compared to manual cleaning methods.
  • Surface Preparation: Sandblasting creates a textured surface that enhances adhesion for coatings, paints, or other finishes.
  • Restoration: Old or worn surfaces can be brought back to life, giving them a clean slate for refinishing or repurposing.

Common Applications for Sandblasting

At Double R Manufacturing, we see sandblasting as an essential step in many of the custom fabrication projects we take on. Here are some popular applications:

  • Metal Restoration: Stripping rust and old paint from tools, machinery, and metal components to restore their original appearance and functionality.
  • Custom Entry Gates: Preparing surfaces for a smooth, durable powder-coated finish that adds a touch of elegance and durability to residential or commercial gates.
  • Backyard Grills: Sandblasting ensures a clean, smooth surface for custom grills, ready for fabrication or a high-quality finish.
  • Barn and Stall Equipment: Removing dirt, rust, and wear from metal components to extend their lifespan and maintain a professional appearance.
  • Commercial Products: Prepping industrial parts for protective coatings, ensuring long-lasting performance in demanding environments.
  • Decorative Projects: Creating etched or textured designs on glass, metal, or wood for personalized signage or artistic elements.

Why Double R Manufacturing?

With over 30 years of service to the general public and large companies alike, Double R Manufacturing has built a reputation for quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. Our sandblasting services are no exception. Whether you need to clean, restore, or prepare a surface for finishing, our team of experts is equipped to handle projects of all sizes.

In addition to sandblasting, we offer a wide range of services, including waterjet cutting, powder coating, CNC machining, custom metal fabrication, barn and stall fabrication, and entry gates. This means we can seamlessly integrate sandblasting into larger projects, ensuring a smooth process from start to finish.

Let Us Bring Your Vision to Life

At Double R Manufacturing, we believe in combining innovation, precision, and experience to deliver outstanding results. Whether you’re restoring a vintage piece, preparing materials for a custom project, or need commercial-grade surface preparation, our sandblasting services are designed to meet your needs.

In celebration of National Picnic Month, Americans are gathering for picture-perfect meals at picnic tables across the nation. With a little customization, you could also be enjoying the perfect outdoor experiences with custom-built pieces for homes, ranches, parks, or businesses.

At Double R Manufacturing, our experts construct tables and benches with accents and features to match personal tastes or business branding. Imagine your possibilities for any size, color, feature, or number of matching tables.

Customizing Outdoor Furniture and Seating Styles

  • First, Double R’s designers will customize the perfect picnic tables for your indoor or outdoor settings. Outdoor furniture options include dining tables as well as benches. Simply tell us to start designing your preferred sizes and specifications.
  • Next, there is a world of outdoor furniture designs beyond the boring bare-wood seating styles. Intricate customizations with logos, monograms, graphics, or ornate accents can be included to make your tables, benches, and seating areas totally unique.
  • As a creative example, you may want a metal-and-wood picnic table engraved with a family name or perhaps several sets of sturdy metal tables for seating guests at your restaurant.
  • Add durability using only the highest quality metal and wooden creations. Double R’s products reign superior with fully welded parts and beautiful finishes.
  • How about weatherproof powder coatings? Double R offers countless colors and styles, from a slick color coating for your picnic table to a rustic finish for your outdoor furniture.

Table Manufacturing and Custom Products
Whether manufacturing custom products for a large restaurant chain or for an individual homeowner, Double R’s team will work to create the perfect pieces. We have the skills to meet any number of special requests in table manufacturing.

Speaking of skills, our advanced processes and specialties include sandblasting, waterjet cutting, welding, and machining to create the sturdiest pieces. Additionally, our fabrication and assembly processes ensure the delivery of only the most sturdy and durable custom products.

In addition to picnic tables, ask us about bars, benches, serving tables, custom BBQs, smokers, trailers, carts, and more to make your picnics extra special. We may be able to offer rapid turnaround times to meet your custom manufacturing goals for single or multi-piece projects.  View our gallery of indoor and outdoor seating, serving tables, picnic tables, bars, and benches at: https://doublermfg.com/gallery/tables-bars-and-benches/.

Double R Manufacturing is ready to surpass your expectations in customizing durable products, furniture, and equipment for homes and businesses.  Call us today at (800) 813-3361.

Weatherproofing matters when it comes to outdoor metal items. Understanding how products are built can help you determine how long they will last outdoors.

Double R Manufacturing and Double R Machining are based in Ocala, Florida. We are no strangers to brutal heat and stormy weather. That is why our skilled experts put an emphasis on durability. In fact, it is a driving force of how we build and manufacture items.

Custom Design and Manufactured Metal Products

In terms of custom design, Double R’s team creates everything from one-of-a-kind outdoor metal items to specialty parts for mass production.  Setting us apart from other manufacturers are our skills in using the highest quality of metals, steel, aluminum, and other materials.

At Double R, our skilled experts specialize in array of processes for manufactured metal products for outdoors and indoors. Precisely choosing the right techniques for a job is how custom manufacturers ensure the perfect fit and assembly for longevity and functionality.

To name a few, the most important building specialties include metal fabrication, welding, CNC machining, manual machining, sandblasting, and waterjet cutting.

Whether we are designing metal-and-wood furniture for a restaurant, barn accessories, or a large entrance gate for a sprawling property – all items are built to last.

Solutions for Weatherproofing and Protecting Manufactured Items

Weatherproofing outdoor products and equipment is important for homeowners, businessowners, property managers, and ranchers alike. Outdoor metal items need protecting from wind, rain, and other conditions.

Of course, specifications for size and customized features are the focus of projects. What our customers also appreciate is how Double R’s designers also offer limitless solutions for rust-proof finishes in thousands of color options.

Double R takes every step necessary for protecting manufactured items with rust-inhibiting powder coatings. From small metal parts to extensive fencing and tall stairways, each project is customized and weatherproofed for long-lasting durability.

As for special requests, Double R’s artisans have wowed customers with outdoor metal tables, bars, benches, cabinets, trailers, cards, storage boxes, and signage.  Our superior service list also includes security gates, stairs, fences, railings, shutters, barn equipment, and an array of other items for outdoor settings.

Double R is prepared to manufacture, assemble, and deliver your outdoor metal items ready to handle rough weather. Contact Double R Manufacturing at (800) 813-3361.

 

Getting people’s attention takes effort in today’s busy world, and custom signs are one of the best ways to turn heads. You can show off your business with branded signage, or you may guide people with property markers. Here is how Double R’s manufacturing and machining experts create signs for all your interior and exterior needs.

Customized Signs, Markers, and Banners
As for materials and design, Double R has you covered with a wide selection for all types of large signs, small markers, and banners.  Choose items custom made from metals, steel, stone, glass, wood, nylon, or other materials depending on your needs and signage location.

Of course, there is no better way to show off than with a unique design for your customized signs. Special color schemes, business branding, logos, images, patterns, names, and monograms can all be added to create custom signs.

Whether a metal-and-wood barn sign with your favorite horse’s name, or a logo-inspired banner design for a start-up business – Double R has the tools and design skills to create your customized signs.

Showcases, Displays, and Specialty Signage
Specialty signage is a great way to show off trophies and displays. For example, our designers assist with creating custom showcases and displays for corporations to honor top employees. Also, Double R can manufacture glass-enclosed cases for schools to display student trophies.

For gift-worthy items and other specialty signage, why not customize a “Person of the Year” sign? Also, consider creating an heirloom to display a family name. Many residential homeowners ask for custom-built displays, cabinets, and showcases for displaying signs, awards, and items worth showing off at home. Custom signs and design options are limitless.

New Signage to Show People Around
Also, new signage is often necessary for large properties. From sprawling ranches to big campuses and office parks, many people need help navigating their way around places.

Exterior signage, for example, provides directions and pointers for where to turn.  Double R specializes in sturdy and weather-resistant signs to handle outdoor conditions. This ensures signs stay posted and remain easy see.

Durable, easy-to-read custom signs for interior spaces are also important for buildings with multiple floors or large facilities needing to show directions to certain areas.

With operations based in Ocala, Florida, the teams at Double R Manufacturing and Double R Machining specialize in the fabrication and design of high-quality products and equipment. Our experts are prepared to provide you with custom fabrication and sign design in 2024.

We work with individuals and corporations on customized projects big and small.  Call Double R Manufacturing today at (800) 813-3361 to learn about other products, equipment, and services.

Who wants to have a blast this summer? Our metal sandblasting experts at Double R Manufacturing are having a creative blast with innovative designs. Just imagine how we could customize your new equipment or give new life to your old metal items.

Sandblasting Services by Double R Manufacturing

Across the nation, Double R Manufacturing has provided sandblasting services for businesses, managers, ranchers, farmers, and homeowners. Our customers have trusted us to design, build, and deliver durable products and essential equipment. We have also built a reputation for sparking creativity. Specifically, here are a few creative benefits of metal sandblasting:

  • First, sandblasting goes beyond the surface. In terms of creativity, sandblasting services do much more than scratch the surface. Even the toughest and sturdiest metals can be cleaned and smoothed with an abrasive blasting of air and solid particles. The high-speed stream can penetrate steel and metal for cleaning items or for crafting a unique piece.
  • Second, metal sandblasting gives new life to items. The technique is useful in creating brand new products or reviving rusted metal items from the past. Ask Double R’s artisans about how sandblasting helps us create superior products like entrance gates, stairs, railings, custom grills, trailers, carts, barn accessories, toolboxes, shelving, ramps, bars, tables, benches, indoor signs, exterior signage, marine products, and more.
  • Third, there is no creative limits for Double R’s team. You tell Double R your preferred style of product and metal type, and Double R gets set with a creative plan. Artfully, our team uses professional sandblasting equipment to clean off dirt, blast away corrosion, craft designs, and smooth surfaces.
  • Fourth, sandblasting helps us blast off with innovative projects. Once launched, sandblasting can be combined with other manufacturing services to create a one-of-a-kind piece. Double R’s team members also have extraordinary skills in waterjet cutting, welding, powder coating, design, and many other artful techniques.
  • Finally, Double R goes full blast into creative customizations. In addition to cleaning and smoothing, sandblasters can forcibly shape a metal surface or etch designs into a piece of metal. Also, creative customizations like color powder coatings and weatherproof sealants can be applied to ensure your product stands the test of time.

Double R has several photo galleries showing a wide selection of our customized products, equipment, and solutions. Our friendly team is ready to answer your questions about customizing products with metal sandblasting techniques and other manufacturing processes.

Our team is ready to help you. Call Double R Manufacturing today at (800) 813-3361 to discuss your customized product needs and project goals.

As we reach the peak of the holiday shopping season, our team at Double R Manufacturing is stepping up to design and build custom-made gifts for everyone on your holiday lists.

With rising inflation and costs soaring at retail stores, many people are putting more thought into their purchases. Rather than flimsy or frivolous items, savvy shoppers are choosing quality and thoughtfulness through personalized products and customized equipment.

Double R’s Gift-Giving Guide for Customized Products

Based in Ocala, Florida, the talented design team at Double R Manufacturing is prepared to help create and deliver one-of-a-kind gifts to the people you know and love across the nation. Here is Double R’s gift-giving guide for friends, families, neighbors, and business associates:

  • Gifts to Make an Impression: There are countless store bought gifts to consider, but custom-made gifts will wow the recipients. Imagine someone’s reaction when receiving a customized piece of furniture, such as a table, bar, or bench featuring their name, logo, or a special image. Other great gifts include wall art, yard art, custom carts, keepsake boxes, and signage personalized for him or her. Whether a bright sign designed for the world’s best teacher, or a specialty item for your boss – Double R can customize it.
  • Custom Gifts They Can Enjoy: Depending on your budget, consider customized products for the people you know and love the most. For example, if your sibling or best friend loves grilling, Double R’s engineers can help you fire up customized grills and smokers to match their tastes, such as adding their favorite team’s logo. As another example, there are many customized gift options for equine enthusiasts, like signage with a horse’s names or custom-made barn equipment and accessories.
  • Big Gifts with a Purpose: If you really want to impress someone, consider going big in terms of size and customization. Perhaps your spouse has always wanted a beautiful entrance gate, a custom railing, or a fancy fence for your property. Double R can customize fences and fully welded gates that swing or slide to enhance the beauty of any property. Select special features, ornamental finials, scrollwork, lettering, monograms, colors, and styles to make it a gift that stands the test of time.

From Precise Products to Essential Equipment

Double R Manufacturing’s engineers and artisans have honed extraordinary skills in sandblasting, waterjet cutting, welding, powder coating, design, and other artful techniques. Nationwide businesses and residential customers trust us for precise products and essential equipment that is built to last.  One piece or thousands, our team is ready to help you wrap up ideas for the perfect gifts this holiday season and in the New Year.

Happy Holidays! Call Double R Manufacturing today at (800) 813-3361 to discuss your customized product needs and project goals.

Gates Made In America

This July, Double R Manufacturing is celebrating the artistic freedoms of being an American manufacturer of high-quality products and equipment. Proudly, our Florida-based team experiences the joy of designing and customizing an array of products each day, including American-made gates for property owners, communities, and organizations.

Through customization and security measures, American-made gates offer great benefits for residences, farms, ranches, campuses, businesses, parks, and gated neighborhoods.

Here are eight great reasons to choose Double R Manufacturing for your American-made entrance gates, fences, railings, products, equipment, and more:

  • Superior Quality: In contrast to lesser-quality products and costly imports from faraway lands, Double R’s gates are durably manufactured right here in the United States. Unlike the thin, easy-to-cut steel used by some foreign manufacturers, Double R works with only top-quality materials and metals to ensure both security and strength.
  • Sturdy Design: At Double R Manufacturing, each piece undergoes a design process of meticulous bending, cutting, and assembling to ensure the delivery of only the strongest specialty pieces. With precision and strength, each piece is designed for the perfect fit.
  • Full Customization: Single or double gates that swing or slide are available to meet your unique needs. Choose from fully welded security gates made with steel, durable aluminum, artistic features, ornamental finials, graphics, and monogramming. Rust-proof coatings are also available in thousands of colors for full customization of your gates and fences.
  • Trusted Reliability: In addition to customization and sturdiness, reliable security features are essential. Double R works with first-rate brands, including Chamberlain/Lift Master, Sentex Systems, Apollo, and others for gate accessories and parts.
  • Added Security: We go a step beyond most suppliers and big-box stores because we can install an array of security features, such as radio control, keypad, card, barcode, or telephone entry. There are also options for photo eyes, edge and magnetic sensing devices.
  • High Efficiency: Double R customizes gates for functionality and smooth operation. For further reliability, gate features and access systems may include battery back-up along with electric or solar power for enhanced reliability and efficiency.
  • Skilled Perfection: From sandblasting and water jet cutting, to custom fabrication and final powder coating, Double R’s specialists use top-quality materials to provide the highest standard in finished products, secured deliveries, and final installations.
  • Special Attention: Whether we work with an individual homeowner or a large organization, our goal is to always surpass your expectations.

Browse Double R Manufacturing’s galleries of gates and access systems. Most products and packages can be shipped out-of-state. Double R’s team looks forward to discussing your options for installation services in your area.

Let us help you customize the perfect gate for your property. Call Double R Manufacturing today at (800) 813-3361 to discuss your product needs and project goals. 

Property Value

The real estate market is hot this summer, causing many Americans to ponder the idea of new features to boost the property value of their residential homes, ranches, and farms.

Of course, fixed factors like location and size will determine property value, but a key variable is the condition of a property.  Adding new features or updates with strong products and durable equipment could strengthen the aesthetic appeal and increase the value of your property.

Customized Products to Enhance Homes, Ranches, and Farms

With full-scale operations based in Ocala, Florida, Double R Manufacturing is proud to design customized products for residential customers and commercial businesses across the nation.

As for homes, ranches, and farms, Double R designs and fabricates a wide array of unique products and equipment. Each piece undergoes a design process of meticulous sculpting to ensure the delivery of only the strongest specialty pieces.  Here are a few high-quality features to consider for your property:

  1. Gates and Entrances: The peace of mind from safety and security is priceless, which is why fully welded gates with top-of-the-line operating systems are a valuable feature for any property. With a customized entrance gate, you will also make a great first impression when welcoming visitors to your property. Double R Manufacturing’s specialists help customers enhance the beauty and uniqueness of their properties with an array of gorgeous gate styles, colors, and accents – from elegant double gates with curved accents, to sleek sliding gates, to custom gate designs featuring artistic flair. View our gate gallery: Gates and Entrances.
  2. Stairways and Railings: Double R Manufacturing’s skilled engineers and craftsmen strive to ensure each design is superior in quality to our competitors. Sturdy stairways, landings, banisters, and metal railings are all critical components to ensure safe and secure settings. Importantly, special designs will also enhance the beauty of a space.  Spectacular stairs and rails can be custom made with features, accents, color finishes, and protective powder coatings. View our stairs gallery: Stair and Rails.
  3. Barn and Stall Equipment: Durable barn and stall equipment are essential features for ranches, working horse farms, and farms for other farm animals. Double R customizes the sturdiest stall doors, stall-window bars, sturdy gates, doors, stall-breeding stocks, shutters, blanket bars, racks, and other hardware options that are superior to lesser products that could decrease in value with unsightly chipping or flimsiness. From sandblasting and water jet cutting, to custom fabrication and rust-inhibiting powder coatings, Double R ensures your equipment is built to last. View our barn and stall gallery: Barn and Stall Equipment.

Let us help you enhance your property with new products and equipment. Call Double R Manufacturing today at (800) 813-3361 to discuss your product needs and project goals. 

In celebration of National Decorating Month, the design team at Double R Manufacturing is helping you imagine all the ways you could revitalize your surroundings and enhance your décor with customized furniture for your homes and businesses.

Whether imagining an entirely new piece of furniture, or wanting to make something old look new again, Double R’s skilled engineers and artisans are ready to customize tables, bars, benches, and other pieces to not only delight the eyes, but also to last throughout the years.

Custom-Made Tables, Bars, and Benches
Mass-produced furniture from big-box stores sometimes serve a basic need, but custom-made items by independent manufacturers will surpass your expectations with style and sturdiness.

When working with the design experts at Double R Manufacturing, the possibilities are limitless for manufacturing styles, colors, features, and finishes. Based in Florida, but serving customers across the United States, Double R specializes in creating a wide array of beautiful and durable products and equipment. A few examples of customized furniture include:

  • Stylish Tables: Metal-and-wood tables are one of Double R’s most popular requests from residential and commercial customers alike. Each table is unique to serve your needs. Customizations include colorful serving tables, special accent tables, outdoor tables with metal accents, and wooden picnic tables featuring special designs, monograms, or logos.
  • Custom Built Bars: Restaurants and retailers often seek our expertise in customizing traditional wood as well as sleek metal bars for their establishments. Your made-to-order bar undergoes a design process of meticulous planning and building to ensure the perfect fit for your décor. We often create matching shelves to complement custom-built bars and register areas. In addition to business settings, our customers also request custom bars, shelving, and cabinets for rec rooms, living spaces, and outdoor patios.
  • Unique Benches: Whether designed for indoor or outdoor seating, Double R designs durable benches with intricate customizations and detail.  Whether built-in seating or stand-alone bench styles, we offer wooden designs as well as top-quality steel with fully welded parts and rust-inhibiting coatings.

Manufacturing Metal and Wood Furniture Designs
Double R Manufacturing’s skilled engineers tailor each metal and wood furniture design to meet your needs and special requests. Whether working with an individual or a corporation, one piece or thousands, we create indoor and outdoor pieces to stand the test of time.  View our gallery for a sampling of tables, bars, and benches created for other customers:  Tables, Bars and Benches.

Call Double R Manufacturing today at (800) 813-3361 to discuss customized furniture, products, equipment, and other project goals.

Based in North Central Florida, Double R Manufacturing joins manufacturers, trade associations, and organizations across the nation in celebrating the positive impact of American ingenuity and high-quality production. 

National Manufacturing Day started as an annual observance on the first Friday in October, but the celebration has grown to last the entire month of October.  This year, Double R’s team is focusing on a few fun and interesting facts about our manufacturing skills and services.

Reasons for Double R Manufacturing to Celebrate

  1. We love what we do.  From the roar of the power tools to the pride of a finished piece, our team finds fulfillment in fulfilling the product needs of our customers.  With a combined 75 years of design and fabrication experience, Double R’s team is known for customizing unique items ranging from intricate carts to grandiose gates. Proudly, Double R’s skilled engineers and craftsmen have completed countless hours of training to sharpen the skill-sets that allow us to spend our days doing the kind of work we enjoy.
  • We have a blast sandblasting, cutting, and building.  Double R’s team also finds great joy in putting our sandblasting and waterjet cutting skills to good use by transforming lifeless pieces of metal into beautiful works of art. We revel in the accomplished feeling of bringing our customer’s visions to life. From the launch of a complex project, to the meticulous fabrication, to the smooth powder coating – our artisans find fun in every step of the manufacturing process.
  • We can customize almost anything.  Whether the project is big or small, it is our pleasure to offer thousands of color coatings, logo placements, monograms, custom artwork, and special designs for our customers. Specialty items have included carts, trailers, tool boxes, roof supports, shelving, clothing racks, yard art, wall art, storage boxes, hooks, small bridges, ramps, stairs, entrances, railings, tables, benches, signage, marine products, and custom BBQs.  Also, with our Ocala team based in “The Horse Capitol of the World,” we also offer total customization for essential barn equipment like gates, stall doors, stall breeding stocks, and stall shutters.
  • Making something from scratch is fun.  Anyone can replicate or copy something, but custom fabrication is the art of making something unique and specific for your needs. Our talented workforce specializes in custom fabrication and design services including the art of bending, cutting, assembling, and delivering strong products that provide functionality as well as aesthetic appeal.

Bring on any challenge. Double R Manufacturing looks forward to surpassing your expectations with customized products and durable equipment to meet your needs.

Whether we work with an individual or a corporation, one piece or thousands, we enjoy bringing your product visions to life. Call Double R Manufacturing today at (800) 813-3361 to learn more.