by mbtm | Mar 18, 2020 | Metal guides
Here at Metal By The Metre we get a lot of questions about stainless steel and one of the most common inquiries is what the difference between 304 and 316 grades. We get it – it’s confusing at first. So let’s set you on the path to enlightenment and illuminate...
by mbtm | Feb 27, 2020 | Metal Processes
So recycled aluminium is trending. Apple’s announcement that they will be using 100% recycled aluminium in their iPads and Apple Watches is a reflection of a greater movement away from manufacturing metal alloys for new products. Actor Jason Momoa has released a line...
by mbtm | Feb 20, 2020 | Metal guides
Fasteners may seem like a simple thing at first but you can quickly get overwhelmed by the names, types and styles of these beautiful little buggers. So we at Metal by the Metre have compiled a glossary to help get you sorted at your local metal supply store. Alloy...
by mbtm | Jan 14, 2020 | Metal guides, Safety
Who doesn’t love our vast and diverse Aussie bushland? The birds, the beasts, the noisy white wash silence of cicada song. We even grew up singing about living among gumtrees. It is no wonder that so many Australians choose to build their houses amidst eucalyptus...
by mbtm | Oct 3, 2019 | Metal Uses
Looking for a fun, simple DIY project that gets you outdoors this weekend and also provides you with fresh food? No, we are not hammering on about raised veggies boxes. The age old art of espalier is staging a comeback to bring fresh fruit and flowers to our modern...
by mbtm | Sep 2, 2019 | Metal guides, Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel – It is early 1900s, Europe is in the midst of the Industrial Revolution – where does this new alloy come into the mix? Tensions are rising as nations race each other to build more powerful weapons. Alliances are formed, fears increased,...
by mbtm | Jul 10, 2019 | Metal guides
Sometimes the most enjoyable way to spend a weekend is to get your teeth stuck into a DIY project. However, finding the right one can be tricky at times. Here are a few ideas to get the imagination trickling, as well as some of the products you might need to get the...
by mbtm | Jun 20, 2019 | Metal Uses
Whether you’re a local tradesmen, or you have a DIY renovation happening at home, or maybe you have a small one off task such as building a clothes rack for the room you’ve just moved into, the decision to buy local has a number of positive benefits. Let’s look at...
by mbtm | Jun 12, 2019 | Metal Uses
The popular design trend for interiors is Modern Industrial. Hardwood timbers, worn metal joinery, blending old and new: honest, no nonsense, hardwearing and reliable. Its accessibility and straightforward approach to design makes it a DIY’ers dream. But understanding...
by mbtm | May 9, 2019 | Metal Processes
It’s a familiar story. The old faithful wagon has been spluttering and emitting strange smells for a little while now. Rego is due in a week. Offering it for free to the 17 year old kid looking for his first car ended in rejection, so there was only one thing left to...
