10/10 I would highly recommend coming to Create Cut Invent for ANYTHING! What first caught my eye was this note on their website about no project being too small. At the time I was looking to make a budget-friendly memorable item for my team. I had this idea to create an ornament using my teams logo, but didnt know how to make it a reality. I showed my concepts to the owner, Steve, who helped me bring my idea to life by working with me to determine quality and cost-effective materials, format my design, and up-scaled it so that it became a work of art. It was so easy, quick, and painless every step of the way! Steve really took care of me, and my final product literally knocked everyones socks off! I will be going to Create Cut Invent with all future ideas! Steves decades of expertise, kindness, and generosity went above and beyond all expectations and I couldnt be happier!

I brought a small knife in to have my sons name engraved. Steve was really pleasant and genuinely interested in what the knife was for. I had got a smaller matching knife as a Christmas gift to the knife my wife gave me on our wedding. My knife was in bad shape, Steve took the time to clean it up and re-engrave mine as well, so they were both looking great by the time I walked out of there. Highly recommend!

I needed some metal speaker stands cut to hold my book shelf speakers. I am so glad I went with Create, Cut, Invent. Steve did an amazing job and is so friendly! I called yesterday and theyre alreadydone! They look great and it was a very reasonable price. I would highly recommend this place!

Absolutely fantastic service. Steve was super helpful and super enthusiastic. He was a pleasure to interact and share my designs with. Working with him I was able to construct this chair (pictured below) that I designed that he cut out with a waterjet. Throughout the process he never hesitated to explain what he was doing and he readily gave me tips and suggestions to make putting everything together more efficient. Im incredibly pleased with the final result and I would recommend his services to anyone into designing stuff. He has a massive skill set and an impressive amount of specialized tools and machinery.

Had the most amazing experience thanks to Steve ay Create Cut Invent. Ive got a very special project I am doing which requires laser cutting at an extremely fine precision. I had been looking for months for someone or something that could help. I finally found Steve who took on the challenge. He was so incredibly knowledgeable and helpful that I couldnt have asked for anything better than him. Throughout the entire process he was always in touch and guided me through the entire thing.We ran into quite a few problems but thanks to his knowledge, we easily found a solution. When it came time to cut the materials, he reviewed my files and found problems to be fixed. When reviewing he took such care as to consider thicknesses as small as the human hair with his laser that cut on the scale of MICRONS!!I really found the best person for the job. Every penny spent and every mile that I had to drive to lisle were well worth it! If anyone needs help with welding, cutting, or creating something I highly recommend Steve with create cut invent.

Highly recommend for your metal cutting needs! I had a small job, looking for someone to engrave a company logo onto a hatchet blade. I had no computer file of the logo, only a business card, and Steve was able to draw it free hand and replicate it perfectly, down to the fine details. He went above and beyond my expectations, removing rust and sharpening the blade, and the logo looks incredible. Plus he got the job done surprisingly fast considering how busy he is. He does great work.

Great place! Best service I’ve had in a long time. Hard to find a great business, with much respect and love for what they do. Excellent welder. Fantastic job done!

Steve engraved a recipe box for my wife for Mothers Day, and did a fantastic job. He helped me with the layout, and delivered the final product in just a few days. My wife was thrilled with the gift.Plan to spend a little time in his shop. Steve has examples of work he has done in the past using his waterjet cutters and laser cutters. He has done work on major motion pictures and has some great stories to share.

Perfect experience! The owner Steve is one of the nicest people I’ve had the pleasure of working with. I had a fairly difficult project & had a hard time finding someone to help but Steve was willing to take on the challenge. He did a beautiful job & I am beyond happy with his work. I highly recommend working with Steve!

Wide range of expert metal fabrication, engraving, repair services offered. I needed outdoor furniture welds replaced. A small job that was expertly completed in timely manner. Highly recommend this business.

When you need Metal work done right, this is the place to call!Steve performed 5* work for my project, streamlined the entire process with pictures and text. Excellent craftsmanship. fair prices and fantastic customer service!!Wish I could find the quality provided at Cut, Create & Invent for all my project needs!Cath

I received a customized gift that was very special. My daughter had an engraving plate mounted on an angel that was given to me when my mother recently passed away. The attention to detail was workmanship was incredible. My daughter also told us that the owner, was so thoughtful and kind. I highly recommend his services. I will definitely use them again!

Steve at CCI is a solid creative partner! If you can dream it up, Steve can make it a reality! How cool is that?CCI can manage production work to the tightest tolerances, as well as beautiful one offs. I have always been impressed the craftmanship, on multiple orders!

I am so glad I found Steve to help me with cutting stainless steel decorative ducting for my vent hood. He did such a fantastic job, I couldn’t have been happier. Along with the specialized skill sets and awesome equipment, he possesses such integrity and honesty which makes him and his place a rare find. Rest assured, If I could rate higher, I would!

CCI did a great job taking on a project I was unable to handle. Steve took on a large porcelain tile project (48 by 48 inches) with his waterjet and successfully cut the pieces. As such I was able to complete my bathroom project.Steve was very communicative and updated me along the way. He really prides himself on customer service!

I am glad I found Create Cut and Invent. I needed a fireplace grate lowered to fit my fireplace properly. Steve was a great help and was able to cut the legs down to where I needed them to be. I would recommend Create Cut And Invent to anyone who needs specialty work done. Thanks again Steve

Steve is Awesome!!!! Took CARE of me fast and professional!!! Call him for any of your needs!!! AWESOME PLACE!

Amazing experience, asked to engrave a photo for me into wood and it turned out absolutely amazing! Did a very professional job. Very much recommend coming here.

This was my first lasercutting part I needed to get done. I knew nothing about lasercutting but Steve gave me all the information I needed. Steve does great work at great prices. The capabilities he has are amazing. Steve is also a very nice person. He took the time to personally show us around and gave us very helpful design tips and guidelines to most effectively lasercut my designs. You cant go wrong choosing this place.

They did a great job on a very sentimental gift for my wife. They were able to get it done very quickly and the service was awesome. Thank you so much!

Let me start by stating the owner Steve is one the nicest people I have met in a long time.I needed a hole drilled and a bulkhead welded  in my homebrew kettle. Once Steve understood what was needed, he quoted me a reasonable price and promised a quick turn around. Shortly before I was supposed to pick up the kettle, Steve called and informed me that the welding was completed, the kettle was water tested and everything worked perfectly!Strongly recommend CCI and Steve for all your weld jobs.Good work and excellent customer service!

Amazing service & attention to detail. I was able to get a customized piece in time for Christmas! I would recommend for any project or creation.

I appreciate his custom order he has “Dunn” for me. No one else can do a Russian writing but he has helped me out with this. I am so happy with the work!

SO GLAD to have found Create Cut Invent!! Needed a presentation gift for our CEO to be engraved and Steve was a tremendous person to work with to accomplish this task. The stainless steel time capsule turned out beautifully- even BETTER then wed hoped! THANK YOU Steve for your incredible, accurate work! Having our logo perfectly engraved took our gift up to a 10! Cant wait to use Create Cut Invent again- for both work items and personal ones too.

So happy to have found this business. Steve was able to laser cut my business logo out of plywood for a sign build. It was a small job for him, but he was happy to accommodate. The sign turned out perfect. He is a master at his craft.

This place was amazing. I needed a small piece of cardboard cut for a school project-- it was tiny compared to what he is used to, but Steve was happy to help and I picked it up a few hours after sending him the design. He had tons of parts from other projects on display, and we chatted for a while about what he works on. Cant recommend this place enough!

Had a fantastic experience. He was friendly and knowledgeable, fast and precise! Definitely coming back. His showcase is excellent! Thank you!

Fast, Accurate, Affordable.... Steve is awesome. He water jetted the brackets I needed for my hot rod in no time. And his prices are extremely reasonable.

I heard about Create Cut Invent from a family friend. He showed us the owner’s social media account and website which featured a lot of his cool projects. I was looking for a Christmas gift for a friend and I knew I wanted something more personalized. The owner was very accommodating and negotiable and helped me create a bookmark engraved with a bible verse, my friend’s initials, and a mountain design. The final product exceeded my expectations and I would recommend Create Cut Invent to anyone who is looking for a personalized gift or wants something custom and unique.

An amazing guy, excellent and professional work in a very fast time. Is extremely willing to work with you and cater to whatever you need. Easy to talk to, and overall made me feel very comfortable and confident in projects and business, even though Im still just a student.

If I could leave any review higher than a five star, I happily would. I needed to have a new axle welded to my go Kart frame. I had no clue how Steve would do it while keeping the Kart stable. Not only did he put the new pieces on, he made the Go Kart more stable than it had been before. If you are considering to bring a project to Steve, I have no doubt that it would be done perfectly and exceed your expectations. Not only does Steve do amazing work, but he is truly an amazing guy. No picture or review can do him or his shop justice. Upon my arrival to his shop with my Kart, he showed me his shop and some projects that he has done. Working with Steve was an amazing privilege and even after a week, I still marvel at the work that he had done for me.

I had a idea in my head on what I wanted the company sign to look like. Steve was able to listen to my idea and turn it into a great piece of art. Steve has a great ability to solve problems creatively and deliver a solution that always works. Great company to work with for any application you have. Highly recommend. Great quality, fair pricing, and he always delivers.

I went to this business to have a lawn decoration repaired. Steve was very professional and personable. He showed me the scope of work he was capable of and repaired my lawn decoration while I waited. He is a very skilled and knowledgeable person. I would return to him and recommend him. Thanks Steve!

I brought a 53 inch saw mill blade into Cut Create Invent to have our company logo cut into it. Steve was awesome ! It is a great company to do business with. I’m going to open up my imagination just so I can think of more projects to work with him on. Thanks again !

Amazing service. Amazing place.

I went to Best Buy to get a radio installed in my RV, but the guy said he couldnt install it because the metal insert in my RV was a non standard size. I brought the metal piece into Create Cut Invent, and explained the situation, and they measured everything and laser cut a new metal plate for me. The installer at Best Buy was amazed at how perfectly the radio fit into the custom insert. And the price was much lower than I expected. I couldnt be happier.

I found Create Cut Invent to solve a home project problem I was having and Steve was able to quickly cut the metals I needed. I had the chance to see the impressive workshop and several samples of their broad range of workmanship and offerings. When it comes to metal work and designs I do not think there is much they cant do.. I look forward to getting Create Cut Invent involved with the organization I work with on both our professional needs (adhesive application equipment) and marketing needs (Create Cut Invent has an large and impressive display and the ability to make almost anything you can think of).

Steve did a great job on emblems for an award that wegive out every year. Highly recommended does great work!

Called Steve on the number from his website. I needed a custom metal sheet made for my computer case which he went above and beyond for. I sort of knew what I wanted and had a rough idea of how to make it look good. Brought my case in and left it all up to Steve after telling him what I wanted it to function as. He made it look great and even added in the ability to screw my piece on which was something I had completely forgotten about. Was super fair on the price and only took two days even though I said no rush. Was super nice as well! I recommend coming here for any work you need done! I definitely will be!

Today I took a pattern for a piece of metal I needed to be cut very exactly to reinforce a part on our churchs lawn tractor. Steve said if I had a few minutes he would do it right away. The piece fit perfectly and the cost was very reasonable. I highly recommend this firm.

Steve helped me out with a quick fix to an iron railing. He took time to show me his shop and tell me about the type of work he does. He is just a genuinely nice person and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend his services. I wish I could give more than five stars.

Steve Coan (owner) operates with a very high degree of integrity. Steve goes the extra mile to be flexible and makes it known he appreciates his customers. Steve provides necessary creative input to solutions, is very fair with his pricing and insists on delivering high quality products.

Excellent service! Steve helped me complete a laser cut gift that required both cutting and engraving. He was very patient, attentive to detail, and able to execute my vision! I would recommend his services to anyone seeking assistance on a project of any scale.

Normally I don’t write review’s but I stumbled across a business run by a top notch person who deserves a compliment. That business is “Create Cut Invent” located in Lisle, IL and run by Steve Coan. I needed a simple weld for a crack in my 2-cycle motor exhaust pipe and needed a welder who could perform a *professional* weld. For anyone who had needed welding services, you soon find out that there are a lot of welders that are backyard welders even though they do it for a living. Steve’s work was nothing short of amazing quality. In fact, it was so well done that I would consider it a work of art.While waiting around Steve’s shop as my part was welded, I was looking at many of the products that Steve has produced in his showcase. All I can say is if you have an idea and need something created, Steve is the person to do it. He does so much more than welding. He can take your ideas and turn them into reality. Check out his web site and look at a few of the items shown. His shop display case has so many more examples of things he can create.If you or someone you know ever needs something created out of ANY type of metal, plastic/acrylic, stone, etc…thin or thick, Give this business a call (or check out his web site). Top quality attention to detail and just a total pleasure to do business with.Thanks Steve!!

Great guy, excellent service! Needed some small repair welding done on my aluminum boat that other shops refused. I was accommodated same day without issue and with a fair price.

I was very pleased with the service provided! I needed one tile cut, and he got me in right away. I will tell anyone I know to use this company when requiring any industrial cutting. Keep up the great work, it’s hard to find someone with ethics anymore.

Worked with Steve with a small project and he was able to provide us with exactly what we needed. He can basically do anything. Highly recommend him.

Steve helped my out on a lawn mower repair that required welding. He did a great job and was very reasonable. He was very quick and friendly!

Very good craftsmanship and customer service. Its the best Ive ever been treated as a customer. I highly recommend this establishment.

Came into the shop this past Saturday with a request for a new coverplate for a modified arcade stick. I didnt have much info to give that could be helpful since I had never done this myself.Without any schematics he was able to use my old plate as a model for this new one. Its sturdier than I ever dreamed of and looks even better than I thought it would.From hasty request to finished product in just 2 days, time based on project size may vary, I will definitely be coming back if I need anything else like this in the future.Quality work, quality service, quality guy.

It is rare to find a true specialist in multiple disciplines who’s also an innovator that can imagine unique solutions to crazy problems while also possessing an exacting attention to detail all the while being kind and personable. Steve is the real deal. Whatever you need to technically figure out or create, this is your man.

Steve helped fix my lamp that was broken... A family man with great workmanship, and a fair price! Will go back to him for anything else that needs to be welded! He does all ranges of welding and his shop is a master piece!

Great experience afordable price

I had a small project I wanted done, actually the finishing touch on a dream I had thats been 25 years in the making. To build my own bass guitar that I started back in 2014 and I need someone to cut a pick guard from a piece of black powder coated diamond plate so I contacted Steve @ C.C.I. and he said hed be happy to take it on even though I said itd probably be the easiest job hed ever do. True to his word he completed it in short order and beyond my expectations AND told me he really couldnt charge me anything because it was so simple. I cannot say enough good things about my experience with C.C.I. and will recommend them to anyone looking for quality workmanship at a great rate. Simply the best. Thanks Steve!Ed Young.

Unsurpassed quality, reasonably priced, very fast turnaround, and no job is too small. This is THE place to go if you need metal work done in the mid-west.

I learned about CCI and owner Steve Coan through a friend who had also had a very positive series of experiences. What I learned after meeting Steve is that he is utterly honest and intensely skilled. He tells you what a thing will cost, and he sticks to it. Im the kind of guy who always has several oddball projects going, in need of specialties. And his array of ability is almost crazy: laser cutting, water-table cutting, TIG welding, MIG welding, electronics integration, frame-off, powder coating, engine-swapping, drive train work, closed-circuit, thermal cams, hydraulics, it goes and goes. The only problem is that once you know his skills, your budget can and will go right in the tank, because its like being a kid in a candy shop.I cant count the number of projects I have asked Steve to address, and in every, single last one of them, he has knocked it out of the park, and on budget at that, although, to be fair, not inexpensively: you pay for the quality you get. And further, you might have to wait for him, but I guess thats also a good thing, because it shows hes in demand. I have waited. And ALWAYS been happy. And, as a final note: you hire a guy to weld or build, maybe you dont care if hes a nice guy. He just has to be a competent guy, right? Well, with Steve, you get both: he cold knows his business and he is one of the nicest guys you would ever want to meet. I would not even consider taking this type of business elsewhere.I will wait and I will pay. And it will be flawless.

Great skill in welding. Very reasonable price. Immediate attention. Strongly recommend.

Steve is the man. He can thru in a huge pinch for me. He cut 3/8 aluminum for me and the quality was outstanding and his turnaround time was unbeatable. He has a customer for life.

I got some really good knives engraved in they turned out better then I ever could have imagine

We needed custom racecar parts including foot pedals, mounting brackets, and a foot riser for our half-scale NASCAR Super Cup racing car. We brought our rough ideas to Steve at Create Cut Invent and he was incredible to work with. He took the time to understand what we needed, and created parts that otherwise would never exist. They bolted right in! The turnaround time was fantastic and the quality is exceptional. If you need anything designed and manufactured, the talent and the equipment at Create Cut Invent cant be beat. Thanks Steve! Michael Mucha at Michael Mucha Racing.

Wow! I showed up Saturday with a laser cutting project, and left about 20 minutes later with my project complete. I will be bringing all my projects here.

Excellent customer service! High Quality work at competitive prices!

Welded up a part for me....ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON!

Great work the detail is amazing and prices are very reasonable