Metal of the Day

Stainless Steel

Metalworking Links

The Metalworking FAQ/Compendium -- Just what it says....

Metalworking.com -- Big link list.

anvilfire.com -- Blacksmithing and Metalworkers reference.

Thomas Net metal-working links -- Useful tips for everyone.

Advice on buying a Lathe -- Great article on checking out a used machine tool.

Modern Machine Shop -- E.zine. Articles and links.

Suppliers

Metal Express

Metals Depot

Online Metals

SAF -- Aluminum extrustions.

McNichols Company -- Architectural materials.

Delvies Plastics -- Plexiglas, etc.

MSC Industrial Supplyt -- Just about any tool you might want.

ENCO -- Cheaper than MSC, but less selection.

Grizzly -- Machine and woodworking tools.

Smithy Metalworking Machines -- Those cool do-it-all-in-one machine tools.

Grainger Industrial Supply -- Full price motors and everything.

McMaster-Carr -- You need hardware?

Small Parts Inc -- You need small hardware?

VXB bearings -- Make it run smoothly and cheaply.

weldingsupply.com -- Most anything you need to make it stick.