Welding Project Ideas
If you’ve been looking to take on a new challenge this year, keep reading as we share 20 of the coolest welding project ideas. All of these will offer you a way to unleash your creativity and create something new […]
Types of Rebar
The saying “bend but don’t break” applies to everything from not letting the other team score a goal to getting through a tough week at work. But when it comes to rebar, it’s a way of life. Reinforced concrete, one […]
Twisted Mind Rusty Metal Welding for Gasparilla Distance Classic 2019
Tampa Bay is getting ready for one of the most well-known events of the year – Gasparilla Pirate Fest and all of the events involved. Andy Hamilton, Owner of Twisted Mind Rusty Metal is a local Recycled Metal Artist and […]
Largo Welder Hired to Build Crates for Tampa’s Big Cat Rescue
Mac McCarthy at Big Cat Rescue One of our talented welders, Mac McCarthy, was featured in a Tampa Bay Times article along with Tampa’s Big Cat Rescue. Big Cat Rescue is one of the largest accredited sanctuaries in the world dedicated to abused and abandoned […]
Steel Artist Spotlight: Rustic Steel Creations
At Tampa Steel & Supply, we offer steel products and services for a variety of projects. While some come to us for building materials for industrial design, we also supply products and services to artists. In our newest series, Steel […]
Soldering for Beginners
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 […]
A History of Welding and Space
Humanity’s quest to venture beyond our planet Earth is an ancient one and one whose feats so far would’ve never been accomplished without welding. Over the years, bold and rigorous research and ingenuity have paved the way for space exploration […]
Welding Tips and Tricks
We at Tampa Steel and Supply know how difficult it can be when first starting out with welding. Rather than going at it alone, let us show you some of our favorite tips for those new to the craft of […]
Scrap Metal Art
What comes to mind when you think of art? While most people may think of drawing, painting, and the like, art extends to many mediums. Scrap metal, for example, is used by artists near and far to construct three-dimensional pieces […]
Interesting Welding Facts
The fabrication and sculptural process known as welding is important for numerous reasons. Without the process, many structures would cease to exist today. Want to learn more about welding? Here are six interesting welding-related links from around the web. The […]