Surplus Steel Uses
Whether you’re looking for cheap material on the job site or have a small budget for a project at home, look toward surplus steel to fit your needs. Surplus steel has plenty of advantages – good for the environment, durable, […]
Surplus Steel Benefits
You just got tasked with purchasing steel for a project. What do you do? Well, you could go to a steel supplier/warehouse and get all new material. That wouldn’t be a bad idea but depending on your needs, it may […]
Diamond Plate Benefits and Uses
In the world of steel, there are plenty of plates and sheets. They vary in thickness, durability, and uses. However, when it comes to diamond plate – whether steel or aluminum – it’s distinct in its benefits and overall look. […]
4 Reasons to Use Diamond Plate in Your Truck Bed
If you work in any sector of construction, you most likely own a pick-up truck. And if you do own a pick-up truck, it’s most likely one of your most prized possessions. That said, you would do anything to make […]
Best Tools to Use When Cutting Angle Iron
Cutting through metal can be a tedious, time-consuming task. This is especially true if you’re doing multiple cuts needing precision. This is a problem many people come into when purchasing steel angles for the first time. Most likely because they […]
Steel Angle vs Aluminum Angle: What’s the Difference?
Before we get into the meat and potatoes of what differences there are between steel angle and aluminum angle, here’s a primer on the material. Angle is a popular structural material that comes in an L-shape, created to offer better […]
Ways to Use Round Bar & Square Bar
Are you a welder looking for a material to practice on? Do you want the rustic look of steel as part of your décor? Or, do you simply want the practical advantages of steel while benefiting from the aesthetics of […]
Why Steel Is Used in Residential Construction
You’ve just purchased a home. You want to tear down the house so you can start from scratch. Now you’re faced with the question of what materials and what look you’re going for in the home of your dreams. A […]
Mild Steel vs Stainless Steel
What Is the Difference Between Stainless Steel and Mild Steel? One of the most frequent questions we receive from our customers, from novice to experienced, is what exactly is the difference between mild steel and stainless steel? Sure, aesthetically you […]
Q+A: Plasma Cutting
So, you’ve heard about plasma cutting, CNC machines, metal art designs. Granted, there are plenty of questions to cover when talking about the process of plasma cutting. So, let’s get started! Q+A: Plasma Cutting What is CNC plasma cutting? CNC […]