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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
For anyone who doesn’t live and breathe metal every single day, the industry terms can be extremely confusing. Some of the terms used within the metal context have very different meanings and interpretations in other industries. So, to help minimise confusion and make...