Metal Supermarkets

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!

27/08/2026

Everyone thinks it was factory built. It wasn't!

Dane Shirk's, scratch-built teardrop trailer uses square tubing frame, aluminum skin, rigid insulation, and custom oak cabinetry inside and six weeks of work, with metal from his local Metal Supermarkets in Commerce City, CO.

Show us your build at metalmyway.com.

13/08/2026

An old air compressor, reborn as a backyard showpiece. 🔥

Jeremy Dees built this custom offset smoker from a 60-gallon compressor tank and mild steel scraps, and an axe welded on as a handle. Built to survive Canadian weather and 150–200 hours in the making, with metal from our Calgary store!

Show us your build at metalmyway.com.

11/08/2026

Mild steel, stainless, aluminium, copper, brass... Each one has a job it does best, and choosing the wrong one can affect the performance, safety, and longevity of your final part.

Our latest blog breaks down the most common industrial metals, where they shine, and how to source the right type for your project: https://www.metalsupermarkets.co.uk/industrial-metal-types/

Industrial metals guide to types, applications, and sourcing the right materials for your project. Steel, aluminium, and more.

07/08/2026

Metal My Way Spotlight: Dennis Nhan transformed a 1979 Honda CBX with a fully redesigned subframe, scratch-built TIG-welded exhaust, modern front end, and reshaped tank. That's two years of custom fabrication, with metal from Metal Supermarkets Edmonton (South).

Think your project deserves the spotlight? Submit at metalmyway.com.

05/08/2026

Drilling steel or aluminium? Pick the right bit first.
Our latest blog covers how to match your drill bit to your metal for cleaner, faster results.

🔗 https://www.metalsupermarkets.co.uk/metal-drill-bits-for-steel-aluminium/

Learn how to choose the right metal drill bits for steel & aluminium for precise, efficient, and long-lasting results.

31/07/2026

Complex geometries. High strength. Low waste.

Metal Injection Molding makes parts that few other processes can, and it's behind everything from surgical tools to aerospace components. Learn how it works in our latest blog.

Read more ➡️ https://www.metalsupermarkets.co.uk/metal-injection-moulding/

Metal injection moulding: how it works, what it costs, and when to use it for precision metal parts in various industries.

29/07/2026

We have our latest winner! 🏆

Congratulations to Peter Machen, our latest Metal My Way winner, taking home a new lathe for his jaw-dropping build, "El Toro Inferno."

A forged stainless steel bull with propane-fed flaming horns, hidden plumbing, and 200 hours of craftsmanship — all built with metal from his local Metal Supermarkets in Baltimore. 🔥🐂

Got a build to show off? Submit at metalmyway.com.

22/07/2026

More than just metal.

Sure, we supply a huge range of metals with no minimum order quantity. But we do a lot more than that! From cutting and bending to drilling and delivery, we help you get your material ready to use before it ever leaves the store.

Here's what else we can do for you 👇
✂️ Production Cutting & Guillotining
📐 Bending
🕳️ Drilling
🚚 Delivery..And more!

Stop by and let us do the heavy lifting.