Shafer & Shafer Welding Supplies

Industrial Machine and Tool INC in Somerset, KY serves Residential, Commercial, Industrial customers nationwide.Since 1979 we have offered services in Welding, Steel Fabrication, and Machine Shop work. We specialize in the following areas General Machine Shop and Welding, Heliarc Welding and Steel Fabrication, Aluminum and Stainless, Shear and Brake Work, Job Shop, 80 Ton Press, Machine Building and Repair, Structural Fabrication and Repair, Mobile Welding, Hydraulic Hoses, Drive Shaft Building and Repair, Machine Work, Welding Surface Grinding Our Hours of Operation are Mon 0800 AM-0430 PM, Tue 0800 AM-0430 PM, Wed 0800 AM-0430 PM, Thu 0800 AM-0430 PM, Fri 0800 AM-0430 PM

Dempster Machine Shop was founded by James Dempster in 1886. Born in Perth, Scotland and later immigrated to Knoxville, James was “Knoxville’s Pioneer Machine Shop Operator.” Originally established on the banks of the Tennessee River, water power was used to operate the first shop. When the times changed, the nature of the business did as well and Dempster Machine Shop moved to its current location at 1950 Laurans Avenue. After World War 2 ended, Richard Dempster took over management of the shop. The commitment shows in his words, “I ran it for 40 years. It’s awfully hard (to quit) even when you want to do it.” We are experienced in Metal Fabricating as well as Welding. Please note. Our machines are too hot for automotive. We typically specialize in 1/4″ thick A36 plate, but can adjust to different thicknesses and work on many different applications of metal.