I’m Noe Fontes, but feel free to call me Noe, Noah, or Noé—whatever rolls off the tongue.
I’m one of the main designers behind the products you’ll find over at WeldProjects.com. If you’ve seen something cool there, there’s a good chance I had my hands all over it—virtually, at least.
The journey started a few years ago, back when I was a poor soul stuck designing lab equipment. Now, you might be thinking, “Hey, that sounds fancy!” Sadly, it wasn’t. Just rows of off-the-shelf cabinets and metal tables. Monotonous, uninspired work.
One day, I got a call from Mohit telling me about these guys named John and Kirk, and how they had a crazy ambitious project. “They’re building something big,” he said. Before he even finished explaining, I was already like, “Count me in.” That’s when I joined the WeldProjects team.
Fast forward to now—I get to work with some of the most powerful tools on the planet: CNC press brakes, high-powered lasers, industrial robots, and (more importantly) a team of top-tier fabricators that know how to bring ideas to life. Together, we’ve built everything you see on the site.
For the past three years, I’ve been designing buildable projects for makers—from simple, bolt-together tables to complex metal sculptures that require a bit more elbow grease and precision. My goal is to create things you can actually build at home, whether you’re a weekend warrior or a seasoned fabricator.
I’m here on the forum not just as staff, but as part of the community. If you’re stuck on a build, need feedback on a design, or just wanna nerd out over tools, CAD, or coffee—I’ve got your back.
Feel free to tag me, message me, or just drop a sarcastic meme my way. I’m here to help.
Fueled by Marlboros, Coffee, and my girl’s uncanny ability to disappear my money
Forum Staff | Designer @ Texas Metal Works / Weld Projects
Midnight builds & sharp opinions
“Wanted to drop my Venmo here — boss said no.”
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