Metal Supermarkets

07/10/2026

Stretch steel, also called expanded metal, is made by cutting a steel sheet and stretching it, not by punching material out.

Our latest blog covers how it's made and how steel behaves when it's stretched.

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Learn what stretch steel is, how elasticity and ductility work, and what yield strength means for metal projects.

02/10/2026

Tolerances separate a part that fits perfectly from one that doesn't fit at all.

Length, thickness, diameter, flatness... Every dimension needs acceptable limits, and different manufacturing processes deliver different levels of accuracy. Our latest blog explains what dimensional tolerances are, why they matter, and what to consider when specifying them.

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Learn what dimensional tolerances mean for metal parts, how they affect fit and function, and how to specify them correctly.

30/09/2026

What. A. Year. 🔥

Thank you to every single person who shared their work with us. Your builds are a reminder of just how much skill, creativity, and dedication lives in this community.

Stay tuned... We'll be announcing our winner soon!

29/09/2026

2 days... That's it.

Metal My Way ends at 10pm BST on 30 September. If you've got a build sitting in the shop or on your camera roll, now's the time to share it for a chance to win!

Submit at metalmyway.com before time runs out.

23/09/2026

7 days. One Grand Prize. Your project. 🏆

You've got just one week left to enter Metal My Way. Got a build worth showing off? It's now or never.

Submit at metalmyway.com.

16/09/2026

Metal Supermarkets on top of the world... Or close to it!

The Metal Supermarkets store in Columbus, OH sponsored a climb of Mount Kilimanjaro - Africa's highest peak at 19,341 ft - to raise funds to help provide clean drinking water to villages in Africa.

Talk about taking metal to new heights!

16/09/2026

Only 2 weeks left to enter Metal My Way! ⏳
If you've been meaning to submit your metal project, don't wait any longer. Weld it, cut it, build it... Then show it off for your chance to win.
Enter now at metalmyway.com

10/09/2026

Cut in half and rebuilt!

Colin Barbalace took a 2007 Toyota Tacoma, chopped it just behind the cabin, and rebuilt the entire back half from steel tubing — custom suspension, full roll cage, and stainless and aluminium paneling throughout. All designed and fabricated in-house with MIG and TIG welding, using metal from Metal Supermarkets in Charleston, SC.

Show us your build at metalmyway.com.

04/09/2026

Steel or aluminium? Coated or stainless? The cheapest option isn't always the most cost-effective once corrosion and lifespan come into play.

Our latest blog breaks down the key factors like strength, weight, corrosion resistance, and cost to help you choose the right metal for your next project.

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Not sure which metal to use? Learn the differences between metal types, compare key properties, and find the best grade for your application.

02/09/2026

⏳ One month left to enter Metal My Way!

Time is running out to get your project in for a shot at our Grand Prize... A trip to Las Vegas to attend Fabtech! Whether you're welding, guillotining, bending or fabricating, if you built something totally original from metal, we want to see it.

Don't miss your chance. Submit at metalmyway.com before time runs out!