I’ve been looking for a steel supplier that is somewhat local for a while. I finally found one that sells a variety of products, such as perforated metal panels, metal mesh and wire cloth. The reason that finding a supplier is important to me is because my husband’s family owns a metal fabrication shop. I am offered the use of the equipment (with professional help of course) if I supply my own materials. One of the things that they have that I love is a water jet machine, and I am always thinking of things I’d like to cut out with it.

But of course you have to have the metal, and good suppliers can be difficult to find. I really like to cut out the middleman and go straight to the source, such as the company I mentioned above, Petro Wire and Steel (PWS). I’ve found that if you like doing your own projects, it is best to track down companies like this one and get your materials directly, rather than going through someone who is going to mark it up to double or triple the price.

I think artists, people who like doing home improvement and others are really going to enjoy this site. You can download their entire catalog and browse products at your leisure.