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Congratulations to Tim Strochine who won the Metal My Way Vehicle category with his Airsoft Combat Vehicle build. He picked up his Husky Standard Duty Tool Storage Chest from the Cincinnati store!

Happy Thanksgiving 🍂🦃 Wishing you a wonderful holiday filled with warmth and happiness.

Today we remember and honour the brave men and women who served our country. Lest we forget!

Today we honor the bravery, hard work, and dedication of the men and women who served our beautiful country. Happy Veterans Day!

A Big Congratulations to Angellos Glaros, this year’s Grand Prize Winner of our contest! 👏 🤩

This Blue Heron sculpture features 12g plate and over 1200 individually handcrafted feathers, each meticulously plasma cut, sanded, shaped, carved, textured, and curved. The texture on the legs was created using a combination of techniques, including a fly press, hardy tools, welding, and flap sanding. Amazing work, Angellos!

Congratulations to all our winners and a big thank you to everyone who entered! This year brought us some truly incredible submissions, and we can’t wait for our next Metal My Way contest!

Congratulations to Justin Lamoureux, this year’s winner of the Knife category. 💪

Justin crafted this dagger as a wedding gift based off a “Wheel of Time” book cover. This Cu-mai steel blade, comprised of 130 layers forged together, was ground, heat-treated, and etched to reveal its distinctive layered pattern. Stunning! 🤩

Our Grand Prize winner will be announced next, so stay tuned!

Congratulations to Noah Khoury, this year’s winner of the Furniture and Home category! 👏

Noah was commissioned to fabricate a set of sliding doors along with a hinged entry door for a wine room situated within a restaurant. Using both MIG and SMAW welding techniques, he forged a sturdy steel frame, enhancing it with forge-textured cladding for a unique ornamental touch. The artistry continued with the use of superheated bar stock that created the desired surface finish through hammer texture and deliberate overheating. Impressive work, Noah 🔥

Stay tuned for the announcement of our next winners!

Congratulations to Matthew Mitman, this year’s winner of the Industrial or Shop category! 🙌

Matthew had the idea of building a pneumatic power hammer, and after discussing the idea with a friend, they embarked on the project together. Construction involved a bandsaw and a drill press, and once finished, the power hammer functioned precisely as designed! In idle mode, the ram remains elevated and prepared for the next strike; a simple tap of the pedal delivers a single hammer blow, and releasing the pedal instantly halts any additional strikes. Amazing!

We can’t wait to announce more winners, stay tuned!

Congratulations to Tim Strochine, this year’s winner of the Vehicle category! 👍

Tim constructed this remarkable Airsoft Combat Vehicle from scratch, without any plans! The main construction consists of steel angles and plates MIG-welded together, with aluminum tread plates used for the flooring. This vehicle serves a pivotal role in airsoft military simulations, serving as an armor unit. Amazing work, Tim! 🙌

Stay tuned to see the rest of the winning projects!

We’re excited to start announcing the winners of this year’s contest!

Congratulations to Steve Nielson, this year’s winner of the Artistic and Design category 👏 Steve skillfully cut, beveled and polished over 4,000 stainless steel feathers to craft this stunning stainless steel eagle. When the project was completed, it was generously donated to the city of Oroville in Northern California where Steve was born and raised. 🦅

Stay tuned as we have more winners to announce!

A big thank you to everyone who entered the contest! We have received some incredible entries and we can’t wait to review them 👏 🔥 Stay tuned for our announcement of the winners!
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THIS IS THE FINAL CALL 📣⏰ Today is the last day to enter the contest. If you haven’t already, enter your metal creation at www.metalmyway.com . We can’t wait to see your project!

⏰ ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT TO ENTER!! ⏰ Get your project in before September 30th to qualify for a chance to win awesome prizes!

What are you waiting for? Enter Now: www.metalmyway.com

Another incredible submission to our contest! In just one week, Devon Martin skillfully crafted this exceptional knife using high-quality stainless steel flat bar sourced from Metal Supermarkets Winnipeg. 🔪🔥 Awesome work, Devon!

It’s the final week to submit your project to the Metal My Way contest. Enter today: www.metalmyway.com

There’s only 1 week left to enter the contest! Do you have a metal project you would like to share? We would love to see it! 🔧⚙️

Submit your photo or video of your metal project to: www.metalmyway.com today!

A big thank you to our sponsors for helping to make this years’ contest another success.

Cosen Saws is one of the world’s leading band saw manufacturers with a vast product line and global sales network. Their mission is to help customers find the right cutting solution for their applications and to assist them in reaching the Pinnacle of Cutting Performance.

Learn more about Cosen Saws: www.cosensaws.com

Christine and her husband worked together to craft a stunning staircase for their home 🛠️🏡. By repurposing wood from their 1957 home and incorporating tube steel from Metal Supermarkets Edmonton (West), they achieved a flawless blend of vintage and modern elements, resulting in a truly unique custom staircase. 👏 🤩

Submit your project before September 30th for your chance to win! www.metalmyway.com

Check out this incredible new shop sign submitted to us by Jessica Haley. Designed in a CAD program, it was brought to life through precise plasma cutting, and skillful welding. Thanks for sharing, Jessica! 🙌 🔥

Be sure to enter your project at ➡️www.metalmyway.com ⬅️ for your chance to win!

Hugo Budzien, inspired to revive the Interurban Era of his Father’s hometown of Milwaukee, made a trip to Metal Supermarkets Rockford and got to work. Welding, cutting, and milling pieces, he skillfully crafted a unique, one-of-a-kind model. Truly amazing! 🚋 🛠️

There's still time to enter the contest! Submit your project today: www.metalmyway.com

A big thank you to our sponsors for helping to make this years’ contest already such a success.

Haco Group is a family-owned business serving local industrial companies. They offer a full range of high-quality solutions from professional woodworking, sheet metal working, aluminum milling machines to machine controls and surfacing installations.

Learn more about Haco Group: www.haco.com

Reclaimed metal artist, Jack Davis has always wanted to create a VW Bus BBQ…and he delivered! What started as just a propane tank and some scrap metal, Jack plasma cut, grinded and welded the pieces together to bring this awesome custom BBQ to life! 🚗🔥🥩

Open to professionals and hobbyists, is running until September 30th so make sure to submit your project for a chance to win!
Enter now: www.metalmyway.com

In the midst of a massive renovation, the Civic Center in Oklahoma City turned to artists Rick and Tracey Bewley to bring their vision to life. Following a visit to Metal Supermarkets Oklahoma City, the two got to work skillfully waterjet cutting and welding together more than 40 sheets of aluminum, resulting in the creation of two breathtaking chandeliers! 😍🔥 🙌

Submit your project by September 30th for a chance to win! Enter now at www.metalmyway.com

Cutlery isn’t just for dining, just ask Eileen Lagasse. Looking for a cool way to integrate glass blowing with her steel sculptures, Eileen took her creativity to new heights with this pelican sculpture crafted using mostly stainless flatware. Beautiful! 🍴 😍

Have you submitted your metal project to www.metalmyway.com yet? 🔧⚙️

Off to the races 🏎️🏁🏆! Check out this custom cycle kart built by Mark Underdown. After welding the framework, and forming the body mostly by hand, Mark is ready to race with the UK Cycle Kart Club. 🔥

We can’t wait to see more entries for our contest! Enter now at www.metalmyway.com

We are already seeing some amazing submissions come in for our contest, like this metal creation built by Bernd Tessmann. Using steel beams, diamond plate, and a little help from Metal Supermarkets Tampa to cut all the pieces to size, Bernd was able to create this gazebo for his backyard that he’ll be able to enjoy for years to come 🙌

Working on a cool metal project? We would love to see it! Enter for your chance to win awesome prizes at: www.metalmyway.com

The contest is now open! We’ve seen some incredible projects in past years and are excited to see what amazing, creative projects you’ve been working on.

Submit your project today at www.metalmyway.com 🔧⚙️

Calling all Metal Maestros 📣! is back for another year! Whether you’re a seasoned expert or a budding metal worker, Metal My Way is your time to shine. Starting on September 1st, submit a photo or video of your metal project for a chance to win great prizes! 🔥

To enter your project, visit www.metalmyway.com

What’s the difference between smelting and melting. An ‘S’ 😊 Ok it’s more than just that – so find out the differences in our latest blog.

https://www.metalsupermarkets.com/smelting-metal/

Spring steels hold certain characteristics that set them apart from other types of steel. But what is spring steel and what makes it so useful? Learn more below:

https://www.metalsupermarkets.com/what-is-spring-steel/

Today we celebrate freedom and independence. Have a warm and fun-filled Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

Happy Canada Day to all our Canadian friends and family! Wishing you all a happy and safe holiday 🇨🇦

Press brakes can make a variety of different bends on many different types of metals. But have you ever wondered how the bending process works? Check out our latest blog post to learn more:

https://www.metalsupermarkets.com/what-is-a-press-brake/

There’s only one more week to apply for the $2,500 trade scholarship from Metal Supermarkets! We are honored to award four Trade School Students on their journey to jumpstart their career

It’s not too late - apply today: https://www.metalsupermarkets.com/trade-school-scholarship/

There are three common types of shafts, each with their own set of characteristics and applications. Can you can name the differences between the three? Check it out below:

https://www.metalsupermarkets.com/difference-bearing-shaft-pump-shafting-ground-shaft/

Bearing Shaft, Pump Shafting & Ground Shaft | Metal Supermarkets Shafts are an important part of many mechanical systems such as pumps & engines. Learn the differences between the three main types.

We have just a few weeks left until we award four students $2,500 trade scholarships!

If you are a student interested in pursuing a career in the trades, this opportunity is for you. Click the link below for full details!

https://www.metalsupermarkets.com/trade-school-scholarship/

Have you ever wondered why copper turns green? In our newest blog, we explore the reason why this happens, along with some of the benefits and drawbacks. Learn more below:

https://www.metalsupermarkets.com/why-copper-turns-green/

Chrome and stainless steel products can look similar, but do you know the difference between the two? Read about it in our blog post – check it out below:

https://www.metalsupermarkets.com/chrome-vs-stainless-steel/

We're excited to be exhibiting at Eastec! Come visit us at booth 5683 to talk about your metal needs.

Working with metal is easy… But what about forging it! In our recent blog post, we take a look at the most common types of steel used to forge swords. Click the link below to learn more:

https://www.metalsupermarkets.com/best-metal-for-sword-making/

What Is The Best Metal For Sword Making? | Metal Supermarkets Swords are a key part of human history. Read on to learn more about the crafting process, including choosing the best metal for sword making.