80 Grit

Metalwork balances gritty and polished. Like Tacoma. Like us.

This is a place to celebrate the process where what was rough becomes refined. 

With 80 Grit, you’ll find duality: a team who uses our hands and the best technology, who bring sophistication and appreciation of rugged durability, who operate with creative thinking and drive.

Together, we will design and craft a piece that reflects your ideal point on the spectrum from raw to refined.

80 Grit Fabrication is black-owned SBE/MBE certified

For inquiries, contact: Chris Spadafore @ 253 227 7333 spada253@yahoo.com

For public relations contact: Tamar Jackson @ 253 380 0360

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Gritty…

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Polished…

80 Grit is a representation of us and our city Tacoma, Washington.

Beautifully rough around the edges like us. We create artwork to embody our story and the beauty that surrounds us. Understanding we can be the change we wanted not only for ourselves but for the generation of young adults coming behind us

Tamar Jackson

  • Eastside Tacoma raised

  • Proud Stadium High grad…grrr tigers

  • Specializes in steel fabrication

  • Community Engagement Director at local nonprofit

  • 2020 Ford, Men of Courage award recipient

Chris Spadafore

  • Hilltop Tacoma raised

  • Proud Stadium High grad…grrr tigers

  • BFA and Bachelor of Architecture from RISD

  • Works in glass, metal, wood, ceramic, and plastic

  • Licensed Architect at Tacoma firm

  • Awarded numerous public art commissions

  • Served on Tacoma Art Commission

  • Served with Big Brothers & Big Sisters

  • Dash Point Social Improvement Club board member

  • 2020 South Sound Business, 40 under 40 award recipient



80 Grit Fabrication is a subsidiary of SA Studio LLC