Ideas & Advice

What can you make with stainless steel? For sculptor Steve Blaylock, the possibilities range from tiny insects to enormous birds, giant lizards – and just about everything in between. At metals4U, we get to see our metal used for all kinds of pr

We recently had the opportunity to support a local project, and we are really pleased to have been part of it. Bringing the track back to life Danny, the chairperson of Friends of Wetherby BMX Track, got in touch with us about a project they were

In 2025, we supported PhilBilly with materials for his lorry restoration project. It was one of those builds where you could tell from the start that a lot of time and effort would go into getting it right. A project worth following PhilBilly s

Over the past year, we have had the opportunity to support a range of projects, and some stand out for their creativity and effort. One of those was our work with Summerhill School's Jewellery Club in 2025. Supporting a creative project Summerhi

In 2024, we supported Oliver Bond from Bond Landscape Design with materials for his first show garden. It was a project that had been in the works for a long time, and it was good to be involved from our side. Over a year in the making A show ga

Over the past year, we have had the chance to support a wide range of customer projects. Some are practical, some are creative, and some stay with you for a long time. One that stands out is the Johnny 5 replica project. Bringing an '80s icon bac

At metals4U, we get to see all sorts of projects come to life. Some are practical, some are creative, and some go a step further. Ben's Pedal Paddle Project is one of those. A challenge with real purpose Ben set out to raise money for A Leg To S

Many of you that follow metals4U on social media, or regularly read our blogs, will know that we like to get involved in supporting emerging new talent – particularly when it embraces the next generation of metal workers. We are always interested i

Metals4U Partner With Ore Projects  Ore Projects is a mentoring scheme set up by Lauren Wilson and Daniela Rubino. The scheme offers free metal fabrication classes to young adults on free school meals or at risk of NEET. Their aim is to nurture y