Jonathan Steele

What Is The Difference Between Steel And Iron?

A lot of people have confused steel and iron over the years. The main difference is that iron is an element of which steel is an alloy. It is sort of like a parent and child relationship. First was the iron and by adding carbon to the iron you get steel. ... Read >

How To Clean A Stainless Steel Fridge

Decorators are using the clean fresh look for kitchens today. A stainless steel refrigerator gives a kitchen a modern look. They are energy efficient and can be bought to fit practically any space. That being said there is a small issue (more of an annoya... Read >

Tips For Welding Stainless Steel

Before jumping right into the welding tips it is important that everyone reading this understands that there are different types of stainless steel and they are not all welded the same. There are in fact three classes of the product we call stainless stee... Read >

How To Apply Sealant

Applying stain or a sealant to a wooden deck can be a long process and it is also very labor intensive. Wood decks require a good deal of maintenance to keep them looking their very best. Applying a sealant is one of the most important parts of the mainte... Read >

How To Start A Scrap Metal Recycling Company

The scrap metal business is booming even in this sluggish economy. If you are considering going into this business, there are three priorities that you must look at first. 1. Where will the accumulated metal be stored? 2. How will you ensure the hol... Read >

Tips For Decorating Your Wooden Deck

A deck or patio is a living space. Once you view it as such, decorating it becomes less frightening. If you designed the comfortable living room there is no reason you cannot decorate a deck to be functional, fun, efficient and beautiful. The process is s... Read >

Titanium VS. Tungsten: What Is Best For A Wedding Ring?

This is a fair enough question considering the hefty price tags that come with these rings. Less than a decade ago not many people were aware of titanium jewelry, or that jewelry was even made from tungsten steel for that matter. Both of these metals were... Read >

Steel Roof Deck Functionality

Steel roof decks are multi-functional. If left exposed in the interior, they absorb the outside sounds. This is accomplished by adding insulation into the perforated webs. This is what is known in the business as an acoustical steel roof deck. It also is... Read >

How To Turn Metal Into Art

You can find a wide variety of metal sculptures. They range from free standing monoliths two relief sculptures. They are generally cast from bronze or created using scrap metal. The artist uses plasma torches, scrap metal, sheet metal and even sometime... Read >

Steel Roof Deck: What Are the Different Types?

The Wide Rib Roof Deck is the most popular steel roof deck and has the highest strength to weight ratio of all the steel roof decks. It is 22-gauge roof deck, most commonly called a Type B roof deck. The Wide R Roof Deck can handle a stress load at any sp... Read >

Scrap Copper: 5 Best Places To Find Scrap Copper

Copper is in a lot of places you might have never suspected. It is one of the most valuable scrap metals on the market. This can be a very lucrative business for the right person. It is also a way to make a little cash while also helping to cut down on en... Read >

How To Apply Sealant to a Wooden Deck

Applying stain or sealant to a wooden deck can be a long process and it is also very labor intensive. Wood decks require a good deal of maintenance to keep them looking their very best. Applying a sealant is one of the most important parts of the maintena... Read >

Best Material For Cookware: Is It Stainless Steel?

Although stainless steel cooks well, the question still comes to mind as to whether or not it is actually the best metal for cookware. The truth may be found by looking into the past. If you look at the antiques from some of the greatest restaurants in th... Read >

Best Ways To Cut Metal Or Steel

The most important thing about cutting steel is to know what you are dealing with. You will need different tools to cut different types of steel. For really thin sheets of stainless steel, you won't need anything fancier than a pair of tin snips. We will ... Read >

Interesting Facts About Titanium

Titanium is known for its strength as well as its luster. This element is one that is naturally occurring on this planet and scientists are convinced you would find it on other "Class M" planets. The mining process is such that its makes it one of the mos... Read >