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Both of these steels resist rusting and corrosion, but there are important differences between them that you should know.

And finally... Congratulations to this year's #MetalMyWay Grand Prize winner David Kasler for his WF-45 Tractor. David took an old WD-45 Allis-Chalmers tractor that was in very bad shape and made significant modifications to turn it into a standard tread tractor! Just look at the before and after! WOW! David purchased metal from his local Metal Supermarkets in Columbus and completed the project within 2 years. Congratulations David and all of Metal My Way winners!... #MetalSupermarkets #MetalMyWay

Congratulations to the #MetalMyWay winner for best demonstration of processing Steve Jones for his "Artifact." Steve created this work of art using various pieces of sheet and plate, cutting the materials with a shear and handheld plasma cutter, and then grinding, forming, and welding the metal. The surface texture was created using the weld splatter technique, and finished with a black patina. It took him about 6 months to complete. Congratulations Steve. #MetalSupermarkets #MetalMyWay

Congratulations to this year's #MetalMyWay Car project winner Travis Taylor for his 65 C10 Twin Turbo Truck. Travis built this with his son without the use of any kits. They took the original truck down to the frame and put in hundreds of hours of cutting, and fabricated all of the air ride suspension parts using metal that was purchased from Metal Supermarkets Las Vegas (South). Looks great! #MetalSupermarkets #MetalMyWay

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Congratulations to this year's best Art and Design projectJason Koczak for the Breck Ironworks Steel Log Set. These very realistic looking logs were created in about 40 hours by hand/stick welding and plasma welding various pipe, angle and plate which was purchased from Metal Supermarkets Wheat Ridge. Well done Jason! #MetalSupermarkets #MetalMyWay

We have officially come to the end of this year's #MetalMyWay contest! A big 'Thank You' to everyone who entered. We've received a ton of amazing submissions this year. Winners will be announced very soon... Stay tuned!

Congratulations to this year's #MetalMyWay Home project winner Bob Higgins for his Home Elevator. Bob built this elevator on his own from scratch for his new home. It is tested to lift 800lbs using 1.250" diameter x 4 threads per inch ACME thread rod. Bob purchased metal for this creation from Metal Supermarkets in Victoria. #MetalSupermarkets #MetalMyWay

Still haven't submitted your metal project? Hurry, because Sept. 30th is the last day to enter the #MetalMyWay contest. Submit your metal creation at metalmyway.com Don't miss out on the chance to win 1 of 2 Compact Electromagnetic Drill Presses or 1 of 5 Lincoln Electric 180 Amp Weld-Paks!... #contest #metalsupermarkets #forging #metalworking #welding #fabrication

Another big 'Thank You' to a #MetalMyWay sponsors. Your support means a lot to us Swift-Cut! Swift-Cut Automation is well known for the design, manufacture, supply, installation and technical support of a wide range of industrial CNC plasma and waterjet cutting machines. It offers a full, turnkey solution for supply, installation, technical support and training of machines with remote, on-line and telephone support 24/7, 365 days a year.... Visit swift-cut.com to find out more. #MetalSupermarkets #Contest #SwiftCutAutomation #plasmacutter #metalcutting #fabrication #metalfabrication #swiftcut

Have you ever seen a Praying Mantis made out of steel? David Banish created this using hollow steel spheres for the body, and tools for the head, legs and wings. This project took him about 5 days to make. There's just 3 days left to submit your project to the #MetalMyWay contest. Just visit MetalMyWay.com to enter. .... . . #contest #metalsupermarkets #forging #metalworking #welding #fabrication See more

Check out these amazing knives that Ed Clarke submitted to the #MetalMyWay contest! Ed forged these knives using several materials and techniques as a way of pushing the limit of his skills. There's still time for you to enter your metal-made creation for a chance to win 1 or 7 prizes! Just visit MetalMyWay.com to enter.

Quick 'Thank you' to one of the #MetalMyWay sponsors. We appreciate your support Haco! Haco’s core business is in shears, press brakes, and most recently, a fiber laser line. Haco shears have become a market favorite. The HSLX guillotine shears are known for their robust construction and affordable price. The basic, TS model, gets the job done and the HSLX model will not disappoint, with the many accessories we offer. Haco machines are affordable, long lasting, and cut down i...n production time. Visit www.haco.com to learn more. #haco

This cool truck was created by Ben Chavez in memory of his sister. He used 10 different trucks to build the frame and it took him 3 years to create! There's still time to submit your metal project for a chance to win 1 of 2 Compact Electromagnetic Drill Presses or 1 of 5 Lincoln Electric 180 Amp Weld-Paks! Visit metalmyway.com to enter now!

Today's #MetalMyWay post is dedicated to all trade workers in celebration of #NationalTradesmenDay. To the men and women who help build our community and keep it running, we say Thank You! Ryan Claus designed this saw manifold in 22 hours - very impressive!... There's still time to submit your project for a chance to win 1 of 2 Compact Electromagnetic Drill Presses or 1 of 5 Lincoln Electric 180 Amp Weld-Paks! Visit metalmyway.com to enter now!

We want to say a big Thank You to one of the #MetalMyWay sponsors, Swift-Cut Automation! Swift-Cut is well known for the design, manufacture, supply, installation and technical support of a wide range of industrial CNC plasma and waterjet cutting machines. It offers a full, turnkey solution for supply, installation, technical support and training of machines with remote, on-line and telephone support 24/7, 365 days a year.... Visit swift-cut.com to find out more. #MetalSupermarkets #Contest #SwiftCutAutomation #plasmacutter #metalcutting #fabrication #metalfabrication #swiftcut

Just over 2 weeks left in the #MetalMyWay contest. Keep the submissions coming! John Birkett created this because he had seen similar projects and wanted to put his own style on it. Make sure you enter your metal project for a chance to win 1 of 2 Compact Electromagnetic Drill Presses or 1 of 5 Lincoln Electric 180 Amp Weld-Paks! Visit metalmyway.com to enter now!

Another great #MetalMyWay submission from Dave in Hamilton, Canada. He created this as a Christmas gift for his nephew. There's still time to submit your project for a chance to win 1 of 2 Compact Electromagnetic Drill Presses or 1 of 5 Lincoln Electric 180 Amp Weld-Paks! Visit metalmyway.com to enter now!

Big Shout out to one of the #MetalMyWay sponsors, Haco! Haco’s core business is in shears, press brakes, and most recently, a fiber laser line. Haco shears have become a market favorite. The HSLX guillotine shears are known for their robust construction and affordable price. The basic, TS model, gets the job done and the HSLX model will not disappoint, with the many accessories offered. Haco machines are affordable, long lasting, and cut down in production time.... Visit www.haco.com to learn more.

Submit your metal project for a chance to win 1 of 2 Compact Electromagnetic Drill Presses or 1 of 5 Lincoln Electric 180 Amp Weld-Paks! Visit metalmyway.com to enter! Jordan Borstelmann was commissioned to build these amazing swords for a Bride and Groom to wear at their wedding. Keep the submissions coming! Visit MetalMyWay.com for all of the details.... #MetalSupermarkets #MetalMyWay #Contest See more

#MetalMyWay is back! Submit photos or videos of your latest metal creations on metalmyway.com for a chance to win some cool prizes. We can't wait to see you what you've been working on! Contest is now open... Good luck! #MetalSupermarkets #Contest #DIY #MetalProjects

You know you need corrosion resistance, but which of these metals will do the trick? Our latest blog can help you decide.

Dust off your tools for another edition of Metal My Way. This year’s contest runs from September 1st to 30th, 2020. Stay tuned for more details! #MetalMyWay #MetalSupermarkets #metalproject #contest #Craft #DIY #HomeProject

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