Metal Supermarkets

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.

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

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.

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

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!

09/18/2026

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!

09/16/2026

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.

09/11/2026

Remembering all those lost on September 11, 2001, and honoring the courage of those who responded.

We will never forget.

09/10/2026

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 aluminum paneling throughout, all designed and fabricated in-house with MIG and TIG welding, using metal from Metal Supermarkets Charleston.

Show us your build at metalmyway.com.

09/08/2026

Ever wonder why 18-gauge steel and 18-gauge aluminum aren't the same thickness?

Gauge sizing is one of the more confusing parts of working with sheet metal. The numbers aren't metric or imperial, the higher gauge = thinner metal, and they vary by metal type. Our latest blog clears it all up, with charts to help you convert with confidence.

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Confused by gauge sizes? Explore steel thickness charts, gauge-to-thickness conversions, and expert guidance to help you select the right metal for your project.

09/04/2026

Steel or aluminum? 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.

09/02/2026

⏳ 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, shearing, 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!

08/28/2026

Made in Canada Winner: Observer! 🍁
Congratulations to Robert Kalinovich for his mesmerizing kinetic sculpture! This rolling ball sculpture is built entirely from stainless steel, TIG welded together and mounted on a repurposed aluminum base (one half of a motorcycle engine crankcase).

Around three months of meticulous work, with metal sourced from his local Metal Supermarkets in Calgary. A stunning blend of engineering and art. Incredible work, Robert!

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

08/26/2026

Everyone thinks it was factory built. It wasn't!
Dane Shirk's, scratch-built teardrop trailer is our American Made winner! 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 Denver (Commerce City). Congrats Dane 🎉

Show us your build at metalmyway.com.

08/17/2026

Now open in Wilmington!

Metal Supermarkets has arrived in Delaware, and we're your new local source for aluminum, steel, stainless, and more. Get any metal, any size, cut and ready fast with no minimum order. Whether you're a pro fabricator or a weekend DIYer, we've got the metal you need, when you need it.

Stop by and see us: 📍 12 McCullough Drive, Suite 3, New Castle, DE 19720

https://www.metalsupermarkets.com/location/wilmington/

08/13/2026

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.