Many fans are eagerly awaiting the release of the newest Star Wars movie Star Wars: The Last Jedi. To get pumped up for the release on December 15th, 2017, we wanted to celebrate the many important ways metal touches the […]
Did you know that the majority of the “metals” we use aren’t actually metals at all? Rather than metals, these materials are alloys and they are everywhere around us! From dental fillings to aircraft, alloys are a large part of […]
The appearance of wrought iron is undeniably a classic. Picture black picket fences with scrolls and rosettes, spear-pointed window bars, and swirling spiral staircases leading to a garden terrace. When we think of wrought iron we think of elegance, fine […]
Have you ever been stuck with leftover material after completing a metal project? While some believe it’s cheaper to hang on to the leftover materials until the next project, doing so comes with risks. Holding on to excess materials, especially […]
Oxygen and iron by themselves are vital for survival but put the two together and you’ll be ready to pull out your hair trying to remove rust from your favorite knife or skillet. The thought of removing rust can be […]
The versatility of cast iron pans makes them a treasure to look forward to when handed down from generation to generation, that is, if you know how to care for them properly. When appropriately tended for, cast iron pans can […]
So, you’ve just had steel installed in your home, office, or latest building project and it looks amazing. It’s sleek, it’s shiny, it’s clean… you may even be able to see that attractive mug of yours in the reflection. As […]
Heavy metals have been around for thousands of years and are used in various applications worldwide. Although the harmful health effects of heavy metals have been known for a long time, exposure to heavy metals seems to be inevitable in […]
Recycling is a small but important effort we can all make to reduce our carbon footprint and help the environment. But while recycling typically conjures images of plastic bottles and hand-me-down clothing, recycling scrap metal is just as important. Scrap […]
The majority of us have experienced the pain of burning our hands or fingers at least once. Knowing the pain associated with burnt skin makes soldering seem even more dangerous and scary! But with the right tools and equipment, soldering […]
