Metal Supermarkets

10/22/2026

Congratulations to Kevin Berera, our Metal My Way Grand Prize winner! He and a guest are heading to SEMA in Las Vegas this November.

Kevin's winning project is a giant RC buggy. It's 5 feet long, weighs about 160 lbs and runs on a 70cc engine. He designed and machined almost every part himself, from the welded tube chassis to the 6061 aluminum components. He even built the tube notcher and bender he used. It took seven years of weekends, with metal from Metal Supermarkets Vancouver (Richmond).

Check out the RC buggy in action: https://youtu.be/NBfW_0HRV2Y?si=478LeBgcuDaq1ToR

Thank you to everyone who entered this year. You made the judges' job very hard.

10/22/2026

Some of our favorite projects don’t start with a full set of drawings ✏️

We’ve had jobs walk through the door that were sketched out on a napkin over lunch. Rough lines, quick notes, and an idea that needed to turn into something real 🧻

From there it’s about asking the right questions, dialing in the details, and choosing the right material to make it work the way it should ⚙️

That’s the fun part of what we do. Turning an idea into finished metal, no matter how it starts 👊

10/21/2026

Metal Supermarkets is at FABTECH USA in this week! Come find us at booth N10012!

Stop by to spin our prize wheel and talk to the team about your metal needs. Whether you have a project in the works, a question about metal, or just want to say hi, we'd love to see you.

📍 Las Vegas Convention Center, Booth N10012 📅 October 21–23

10/20/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Metal Supermarkets Trade School Scholarship recipients! 🎓

Skilled tradespeople build, repair and maintain the things our communities rely on every day, and the demand for them keeps growing. We're proud to support these students as they start their careers.

Thank you to everyone who applied. We can't wait to see what these students achieve!

10/16/2026

Sometimes the part you need isn't something you can just grab off the shelf. 🛠️💪

When a project calls for a specific shape, size, or fit, having the right equipment makes all the difference.

With waterjet cutting, we can take on custom jobs that require precise cuts and detailed designs, helping turn a tricky project into a finished piece that fits the application.

At Metal Supermarkets, we know every project is a little different. That's why we're here to help you find the right material and figure out the best way to get the job done.

Have a custom metal project in mind? Bring us your idea and let's see what we can make happen! 🔥

10/13/2026

North San Diego, your new local metal supplier is open.

Metal Supermarkets San Diego (North) carries more than 8,000 types, shapes and grades of metal, including steel, aluminum, stainless, copper and brass. We'll cut it to size, and there's no minimum order. Whether you're a contractor, fabricator, machine shop or weekend DIYer, we'll have what you need, when you need it.

📍 7030 Carroll Rd, San Diego, CA 92121

10/11/2026

Branded, built, and ready for business 💪

From concept to custom cut, we make it easy to create white-labeled metal products that show off your brand with strength and style.

Quality craftsmanship, made to stand the test of time.

10/09/2026

Sometimes the part you need just is not sitting on a shelf somewhere. That is where custom work comes in. 🛠️

We recently machined a custom bracket from 2.25 inch stainless steel to get our customer exactly what their project called for.

Odd size, specific application, or something you have been struggling to track down? Bring it to Metal Supermarkets and let’s see what we can do. 💪

The right material and the right solution can save a whole lot of headaches on the job.

10/07/2026

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.

Read it here:

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

10/03/2026

Here’s the difference between us and the wholesalers 👇

Most wholesalers will happily sell you metal, then turn around and hit you with a thirty to forty dollar cutting fee.

We’ll cut that same piece in half for two bucks.

Why? Because we’re set up to serve real people who actually need usable material, not just bulk orders.

Less hassle. Fair pricing. Metal ready to work when you pick it up 💪⚙️

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10/02/2026

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.

Read it here:

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

10/01/2026

Some projects come with a little extra pressure on the timeline. ⏰💪

When this structural assembly needed to come together quickly, our team got to work fabricating and welding it from the ground up.

Tight deadlines do not mean the details stop mattering. It takes the right material, the right equipment, and a crew that knows how to keep a project moving without losing sight of the finished product.

When you need more than metal off the shelf, Metal Supermarkets is ready to help. 🔥

09/30/2026

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!

09/28/2026

3 days... That's it.

Metal My Way ends September 30 at 5pm ET. 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.

09/23/2026

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.

09/22/2026

Heading to FABTECH USA? Come find us!

We'll be at North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event in Las Vegas on October 21–23.

You'll find Metal Supermarkets at Booth N10012. Stop by to meet the team and talk metal!

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Visit us at Booth N10012 to meet the team, discuss your metal needs, and learn more about our products and services!