METALSHOP UPDATE!
Hello beautiful people!
I’ve got some very exciting news for all you late-night makers, metal lovers, and “I-just-had-an-idea!” geniuses out there.
Fresh Stock + Full Reorganisation!
The metal stock cabinet has had a full refresh — restocked, reorganised, and now way easier (and more fun!) to browse.
Here’s what’s waiting for you inside:
Aluminium rounds in loads of sizes
Aluminium flat bar
Mild steel rounds
Leaded steel rounds (easier to machine than standard!)
Machinable plastics in multiple diameters
And yes — EVERY piece is clearly priced.
Why Buy From the Metalshop?
Sure, it may cost a little more than ordering online from a big metal supplier…
BUT you get:
No minimum order
No shipping cost
No waiting for deliveries
And best of all — the exact piece you need is RIGHT THERE when inspiration strikes at 11pm on a Tuesday
All profits go straight back into the Metalshop: consumables, spare parts, new tooling, and everything that keeps our machines happy and our makers happier.
Accessing the Cabinet
The cabinet uses a standard triangular key, hanging conveniently on a hook right next to it. Easy!
Payments (Updated & Improved!)
Here’s how payments work right now:
• The 1" aluminium round can be paid for online using the QR code on the cabinet.
• Everything else is clearly marked with a price directly on the stock (all prices are in neat multiples of £1.00).
You can pay in two ways:
Cash — drop it into the honesty box sitting right on top of the cabinet.
Online — use our shop link here:
When paying online, simply:
Select the correct material type
Enter the number of £1 units needed to match the price written on the stock
Example:
If you pick up a round piece of Delrin marked £5.00, choose Machinable Plastic – Round Bar on the online shop, then select quantity: 5 to match the £5.00 price.
Very soon, you’ll see new QR codes on the cabinet that take you straight to the online shop for super quick payment.
FREE ODDS & ENDS!
Inside the stock cabinet you’ll find a small handful of short or odd-shaped pieces marked as FREE.
Feel free to grab them — perfect for tests, brackets, tiny projects, or creative experiments!
BIG BONUS: FREE MATERIALS CABINET!
Don’t forget: everything in the large pigeon-hole cabinet to the left of the pillar drill is still completely FREE.
Help yourself! It’s there to encourage learning, experimentation, and getting stuck into new ideas.
Support Your Shop!
The best way to support the Metalshop?
Make cool stuff, and buy your materials from us! 
Go forth and create, lovely humans!
