Your Project.
My Tools.
Let’s Build.
Need something welded, machined, or built from scratch? I’m Todd Stark and I’m here to build the parts that help you win.
Services
Masters of MECHANICAL MARKETING, race car preparation & fabrication.
They call me a master of mechanical marketing—I call it doing the job right and letting the work speak for itself. Every weld, bend, and machined part that leaves my shop is built to perform, whether it’s going to the track, the pasture, or your garage.
If it’s metal and it matters to you, I’ve got the tools—and the experience—to make it work. Let’s get your project started.
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Get your car race-ready—from basic checks to full performance upgrades.
Whether it’s a simple nut-and-bolt safety check or full-on chassis adjustments and upgrades, I’ll get your rig ready for the track. Prep depends on your budget and how much you want to tackle yourself—I’ll handle the rest. -
Custom sheet metal bending and fabrication for steel and aluminum.
I do a lot of lightweight aluminum work for Formula Cars, using a brake for clean bends, rollers for curves, and a shear to size things up. I’ve got the tools to shape what you need. -
Precision machining when accuracy really matters.
I run accurate machines (within .0005”) with high-end tooling from names like Kennametal and Kurt. Whether it's one part or a batch, I machine things to fit right the first time. -
Welding services for steel, aluminum, titanium, stainless, and more.
With a full lineup of TIG, MIG, oxy-acetylene, and stick welders, I can handle nearly any material. I’ve even got a turntable for round work like headers. If it needs welding, I’ve got it covered. -
Mandrel tube bending with precision and minimal distortion.
I use a Rogue Fab bender—one of the best out there. Perfect bends are critical in roll cages, exhausts, and chassis work. I can bend mild steel, 4130, stainless, and more—with smooth, strong results. -
Safely clean delicate parts without damaging base metal.
Walnut blasting is ideal for aluminum, brass, and other soft metals. It cleans thoroughly without removing material—great for restoring parts where tolerances matter.
“Whether I’m behind a welder or behind the wheel of a race car, I’m always looking for ways to go faster, build better, and live bolder.”
Meet Todd Stark
Hi, I’m Todd Stark, (aka: FastDad)
I’m a 75-year-old master mechanic, welder, and machinist who’s spent decades building, fixing, and fabricating just about everything under the sun. I’m also a double lung transplant survivor and race car driver who refuses to slow down.
At FastDad Machine Works, I don’t just work on race cars (though I love those). I do custom welding, machining, and fabrication for anything that moves—or needs to. Hot rods, motorcycles, farm equipment, trailers, grills, go-karts, or something totally one-off—you bring the idea, I’ll bring the skill.
I’ve got decades of hands-on experience, and I still run my shop like the old-school pros taught me: no shortcuts, just solid work.
If you’ve got something worth building—or rebuilding—let’s talk. I’m ready when you are. Let’s build something fast.
—Todd
Need a part built from scratch when no one else can? I’ve got the tools and the know-how to make it happen. I call what I do mechanical marketing—because the parts I build speak for themselves. They perform, they last, and they tell a story of grit, experience, and speed.
got a job for me?
Let’s build something that lasts—and hauls!
At FastDad Machine Works, I take on jobs big and small, from one-off performance parts to custom brackets, bumpers, repairs, and full-blown builds.
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📍 2672 310th St. Cannon Falls, MN
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All Work Done at Our Rural Cannon Falls Shop.
Shop is open by appointment only.
I’m not getting any younger and we like to know when you’re stopping by! Give me a call to let me know you’re heading out.
- Todd
