Working with metal can be a difficult task, and it is important to treat your materials appropriately to ensure they maintain the properties you require. There are a number of different treatments all with specific applications but today we are focus

Aluminium is not one of the easiest metals to weld, but with a little reliable knowledge and our top tips, you will soon be welding like a pro; read on to find out more.

Powder coating is a popular and aesthetically pleasing surface treatment to improve the corrosion resistance properties of a base metal while giving it a good coat of durable and vibrant colour, read on to find out more about powder coating...

Steel is one of the most commonly used metals in the commercial and home metal workshop. Steel is chosen for its strength, versatility, ease of use, and durability. But just how is steel made? Read on to find out more.

Valued metals4U customer, Harry Brooks, talks us through how he made a fantastic brass mirror from a piece of CZ108 grade bright polished brass sheet.

This week we caught up with metal sculptor and jeweller, Julia Perry, to see just what she has been up to in her workshop- read all about it here.

Most metal working projects will require cuts to be made during fabrication. There are many different cutting methods and equipment options available ranging from simple hand tools to industrial specialist machinery. Although all methods will result

How to cut metal with a jigsaw. A jigsaw is a hand-held power tool that is operated by a squeeze trigger in the handle and is designed to cut sheet metal, pipework and wood. As with most power tools, jigsaws vary in the features they offer; for the

‘Score and snap’ is a hand-cutting technique that is simple to complete on light gauge sheet metal and thin aluminium and steel profiles. This technique needs very little equipment and is very quick. The only equipment you will need i