Metal Supermarkets Rockford

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.

09/09/2026

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.

Read it here:

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.

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.

08/11/2026

Mild steel, stainless, aluminum, 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.com/industrial-metal-types/

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

08/07/2026

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.

08/05/2026

Drilling steel or aluminum? 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.com/metal-drill-bits-for-steel-aluminum/

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

07/31/2026

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.com/metal-injection-molding/

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

07/29/2026

We have our latest winner! 🏆

Congratulations to Peter Machen, our latest Metal My Way winner 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, built with metal from his local Metal Supermarkets in Baltimore.

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

07/27/2026

Metal Supermarkets is now open in Gardena, CA!

Local machine shops, fabricators, contractors, and manufacturers now have a faster, more convenient way to get the metal they need. Any metal, any size, cut and ready fast, with no minimum order. Spend less time sourcing material and more time getting the job done!

07/24/2026

Attention American metalworkers! There's still 1 week to enter for a special prize for the best Made in America project. Whether you're welding, fabricating, or machining, if you built it, we want to see it.

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

07/24/2026

Two countries. Two special prizes. One week left to enter!

This July, we're awarding a special prize pack for the best Made in America metal project and for the best Canadian-made project.

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

07/21/2026

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.

More than just metal. 👇
✂️ Production Cutting & Shearing
🪚 Plate Cutting
📐 Bending & Notching
🕳️ Drilling & Hole Punching
🚚 Delivery

Stop by and let us do the heavy lifting.