Tom heads up the Metals division at Cut My, bringing over 15 years of experience working with metal materials. As a certified seasoned welder and journeyman machinist, Tom is an expert when it comes to understanding the properties and applications of industrial metals.
At Cut My, Tom ensures customers have access to premium metal stock offered in easy-to-order sizes. Here on our DIY blog, he shares his extensive knowledge through guides and how-to's covering everything from choosing alloy grades to DIY metalworking techniques.
What exactly is Corten steel, what properties make it so useful, and why should you consider using it? Read on to learn all about this distinctive steel alloy.
Ever wonder why some metals stick to magnets and others don't? All you need is a basic understanding of how magnetism works on an atomic level. Find out more in this article.
Mild steel is a very common form of steel alloy containing a small percentage of carbon, and it is malleable, ductile and easily welded. Find out more about mild steel, including its properties, uses, comparison to other types of steel, and how to identify it.
Sheet metal gauge refers to the standard thicknesses for sheet metal material, with a higher gauge number indicating a thinner sheet and gauge measurements can vary based on material type and country standards.
Before you start slicing through sheets of metal, it is important to understand how to properly and safely operate an angle grinder. Find out how to select the right angle grinder for you and learn the do's and don'ts for cutting through different metal profiles.
A jigsaw can cut metal cleanly and accurately when equipped with the right blade and used with the proper technique. Find out how to choose the ideal jigsaw blades for different metals and techniques for controlling the jigsaw to make precise, straight cuts in sheet metal or light gauge metals.
Whether you're cutting pipe, steel rod or sheet metal, using the proper technique with a hacksaw can make the job easier and give you clean, accurate cuts. Reader our step-by-step instructions for safely and effectively cutting various types of metal using a hacksaw.
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My shelves were good quality and cut to the exact size.
Mrs. M,
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Great price and speedy delivery
Great price and speedy delivery
Tania Buckland,
6 hours ago
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Excellent product
Excellent product
Gary Partington,
7 hours ago
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Perfect for what I needed
Perfect for what I needed, super service
stuart,
7 hours ago
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Very good service
Very good service. Timely delivery, cut exactly to size requested. Thank you.
anne Marshall,
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Great service
Great service. Made to measure windows for my self build greenhouse.
T Mallinson,
8 hours ago
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Plain and straightforward
Plain and straightforward. Exactly what you want, a fixed price and a definite delivery.
Peter Gannon,
9 hours ago
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Easy to order
Easy to order, products exactly as described, and delivery on schedule. Really pleased.
Adriaan,
17 hours ago
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Very good service
Very good service. Well wrapped and arrived quicker than expected
Paul Strange,
19 hours ago
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Good product and well cut
Good product and well cut , no faffing required 😩
Harry Mc,
20 hours ago
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Perfect
Accurate size nice smooth edges and good quality plywood thanks guys
Mr Herbert Bowtell,
21 hours ago
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First delivery was damaged on…
First delivery was damaged on arrival(although it was well packed),replaced very promptly. Not so impressed with UPS delivery service.
Customer,
21 hours ago
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Easy to measure the rounded corners…
Easy to measure the rounded corners with the template. Perfect fit
Sara Akhtar,
22 hours ago
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Brilliant cut to perfection good…
Brilliant cut to perfection good quality 👌
Arjin Singh,
22 hours ago
What’s not to like
Did a feature wall in living room and was so delighted I ordered more to do a headboard feature in our guest room and am just about to order for the main bedroom.
Mrs S Wilson,
22 hours ago
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Always deliver as promised
Always deliver as promised
Leslie Jeavons,
23 hours ago
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Fantastic!!
Fantastic! So pleased with my desk top for my daughters room, really good quality and service, would highly recommend!
Adele,
1 day ago
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Website was easy to use. Prices were competitive and delivery went smoothly.
Nicola,
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Really easy to use and delivered when…
Really easy to use and delivered when promised
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