4130 is a popular high-strength steel alloy with a wide range of historical and contemporary applications. Find out what this metal can do for you and your projects!

One of our favorite things about 2018 was the 20 Years Strong competition! To this end, we wanted to look back at the most popular entries, and see what materials they used!

There are countless types of metal, and enough information to fill volumes of books. But we know you don't have time to memorize or read all of that. As such, we're pleased to launch a new series of product guide videos! This new series is called Materials Talk.

Two of the most common questions we get are "what's an MTR?" and "how do I get MTRs?" Easy answer on both counts!

Protoboxes inexpensive ways to get numerous different metals in different sizes and shapes. They are also all new material, not scrap, so you can count on the quality of your mystery bag.

Got questions about how to polish metal to a mirror shine? Well we've got answers and resources available for you right here!

Nobody likes an injury. And this week we wanted to provide some information on how to safely handle our metal once it arrives at your door.

How do you decide what grade of tool steel to use for your projects? We're here to help answer that!

Are you looking to teach someone how to machine or learn how to machine yourself? Are you looking for inspiration? If so, check out these resources!