We’re taking some time off this Friday to spend with friends and family. Specifically, Cut2SizeMetals.com will be closed Friday March 29th. That means if you place an order after we close on Thursday it will not ship until Monday April 1st at the earliest.
Thanks for your understanding; we look forward to talking with you next week!
We will once again be taking some time off to spend with our friends and family during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Cut2SizeMetals.com will be closed on December 24-25th and December 31st – January 1st. Orders placed after noon on Friday December 21st will ship the next business day that we are open which will be Wednesday the 26th. The same will apply for the following week: orders placed after noon on Friday, December 28th will ship the following business day that we are open, which will be Wednesday, January 2nd.
We here at Cut2SizeMetals.com would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We’d also like to take this opportunity to thank all of our valued customers for their patronage over the the past year and we look forward to serving you in 2013!
The picture below shows our custom fabricated aluminum globe and sign we often display at Christmas.
Here are some kind words from a recent customer:
I want to return a “Thank you” for your excellent service and product.
It even arrived early so I could begin working on my project!
Thanks again.
Neil H.
Sandy, Utah
We’re taking some time off this week to spend with friends and family, and reflect on all the things we’re thankful for (we hope you will too). Specifically, Cut2SizeMetals.com will be closed Thursday November 22nd and Friday November 23rd. That means, though, if you have an order you want shipped this week, we need to receive it by noon central time on Wednesday November 21st. If it is a little later than that, call us at 812.429.1634 and we will do what we can to ship on Wednesday.
For orders between Wednesday afternoon and Monday morning, these will ship out on the next business day we are open, which is Monday November 26th. Thanks to all our customers for your business, and Happy Thanksgiving to all!
A couple of weeks ago we were in Las Vegas for a conference (and in our last post, you could see these pictures of our work at the Aria Resort & Casino). Since we’re not really gamblers at heart, we found something much more fun. We headed out to the desert with the folks from World Class Driving to drive 4 supercars: the Ferrari 458 Red Italia, Audi R8, Jaguar XKR-S, and the Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Spyder Performante (when you pay this much for a car, it probably should have a name this long). Anyway, here are some impressions from an amateur but enthusiastic driver.
The Audi R8 was the first car I drove, and since we were winding our way from the strip to Lake Mead, I spent more time in traffic than on twisty roads. Still, the 5.2L V10 responded instantly when I pressed the accelerator, and there was no doubt there were 525 horses under the hood. Another couple who drove with us, on holiday from New Zealand, said they were able to make all four wheels spin when they launched it from a stop sign, which I’m sure they did, but in the city and in traffic, it seemed ill-advised for me to try.
It is hard to pick a favorite among these cars, but this one is definitely in the top two for me. It is easily the most beautiful, making the others’ designs seem half-baked, or at least tame, by comparison. The Ferrari sounds so good, and drives so intuitively, that I definitely pushed it harder than the others. I red-lined it three times; once from a stop, and twice more closing a gap that had “inadvertently” appeared between me and the driver ahead. Incredibly impractical for going to the market, or anywhere with another person, it still is so much fun that I can understand how someone might get passionate about this car.
Driving in a tight formation with 5 other drivers, through twisting desert roads, I found the 570 horsepower of the Lambo’s V10 incredibly responsive, and only occasionally, slightly terrifying. It feels absolutely glued to the pavement, which means you can go through turns at speeds and G-forces you didn’t realize were possible. The brakes felt like they could stop a train, and pushed back as I applied more force. Was it my favorite, though? Everything about this car screams “Race Me!” and since that wasn’t the purpose of our outing, I may not be giving it its due. So as much fun as it was to drive for a half-hour, I can’t imagine driving it across the country.
I have to admit, this car really surprised me. I had agreed to this experience primarily to drive the beautiful, elegant Italian machines, and at the end of the day, this was my all-around favorite car. Why? In three words, Gran Turismo and Torque. The Jaguar is an amazing comfortable car, and that’s saying something, given that the Italians in the bunch cost twice as much. It is a grand touring car in every sense of the word, and definitely felt like a car I could point east on I-70 and drive all the way back to Indiana. Yes, there was carbon fiber here and there, like the Lamborghini, but it felt more like sitting in a luxury sedan than in the cockpit of a race car. Or, it did until I drove it, which brings us to torque.
The XKR-S has 502 lb-ft of torque, which is why it will rock from 0 to 60 in 4.2 seconds, and (I’m told) beat every other car here in the standing 1/4 mile. If that preceding sentence means nothing to you, then let me summarize: in this car, at normal highway speeds, the acceleration will take your breath away. It feels less like a car, and more like a rocket.
What burning questions did I fail to answer? Let me know in the comments!
We first posted pictures of our work at the Aria Casino and resort here, but after finally travelling to Las Vegas ourselves, we have some much better shots! Below are some shots of the lobby showing the polished aluminum “motif grills” we fabricated. We will also have some pictures of the laser cut diffusers we fabricated in an upcoming post. Click the images below to see the larger pictures.
We have lots of labor going on at Cut2SizeMetals.com, both in our aluminum, stainless steel, brass and copper sales and our custom fabrication. The best way to celebrate all that hard work is with a day off, so we’re taking Monday off, and hope you will, too. We also remember the labor of previous generations, as shown here in this 1942 vocational video about sheet metal workers.
If you need materials from us to ship before the holiday, we need your order no later than noon on Friday August 31st. Orders received after that will ship on Tuesday September 4th at the earliest. Of course, if you want something delivered before the weekend, you need to be ordering NOW. Specifically, we need your order by noon on Thursday August 30th, and it will have to go overnight shipping, if you want it before the weekend. Give us a call at 812-429-1634 if you have questions.
The neon sign you see here is posted prominently in our shop to remind us what the standard is. Ever wonder how many farmers, bakers, and firefighters we have in this country, all striving for quality in their work? Here are the number of Americans in various occupations, according to a recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report:
Which ones surprised you?
In case you didn’t see this review on our FaceBook page, here’s another satisfied customer who purchased some stainless steel sheet:
I just received my order from Cut2SizeMetals.com and could not be more pleased. The material and cuts were perfect; the packaging ensured it was undamaged. You handled my one-piece order quickly and professionally, shipping it the same day I ordered it. A short 48 hours from placing the order, the job was in my hands. Thank you very much! – Dale Warner, Forney, Texas
You can read more on our Customer Reviews page.
Do we obsess about the quality of details when we fabricate projects? Absolutely. And in an environment with so many talented craftsmen, is there a tendency to occasionally show off to establish your place in the pecking order? Guilty. As evidence, we present the following picture. For the uninitiated, it takes a bit of explanation.
What you see here is a piece of .045″ T316 stainless steel filler rod. (If you have a ruler in inches, it’s smaller than the smallest mark, which is 1/16″ or .063″). Without melting this tiny stick of stainless, Doug has TIG welded a bead along it using .023″ T316 stainless steel filler metal and a 3/32 tungsten. The dime shows you just how incredibly fine this welding is. It hasn’t been cleaned, brushed, or finished in any way. When I asked Doug about this, his response was: “That was my first try; I think I can do better.”
(By the way, if YOU can weld like this, and want to do it for a living, get in touch with randy@esmw.com)
We enjoyed this sheet metal sculpture of a flower garden at Stellina in St. Louis. [They have great homemade pasta by the way, so give them a try next time you're in St. Louis.] It features hammered copper sheet, stainless steel round, brass round, and copper round for the “stems,” and a variety of patinas on different metal sheets. There are a number of other small stainless steel sculptures there, so if you like this one, let us know, and we’ll stop again for some pasta and pictures!
Always happy to hear from our customers; thanks, Jim!
Hello,
A few days ago I ordered some custom cut brass sheet. Today it arrived. The product is better than I had anticipated. The cutting is perfect. The delivery was much faster than I had thought it would be.
Excellent transaction. Thank you.
Jim
Chapel Hill, NC
Many of you get your online metals from us on weekends and holidays, and that’s great. We like to occasionally take a holiday here, too; here’s the schedule so you know when to expect that aluminum diamond plate you’ve got your eye on.
Cut2SizeMetals will be closed on Wednesday July 4, 2012. If you place an order after noon on Tuesday the 3rd, it will not ship until Thursday July 5th at the earliest.
Thanks for your understanding; we look forward to talking with you next week!
Cut2SizeMetals will be observing the Memorial Day holiday on Monday May 28, 2012, and remembering the sacrifices of those who have gone before us. This is a quick reminder so you know when to expect your order. If you place an order after noon on Friday the 25th, it will not ship until Tuesday May 29th at the earliest.
Thanks for your understanding; we look forward to talking with you next week!
Often our customers need their material not just cut to size, but custom fabrication as well. And with the speed of business today, sometimes it has to arrive TOMORROW. Below is an email we received this week from another thrilled customer. Give us a call at (812) 429-1634 if we can provide this expedited service for you!
Ken,
Got the parts this morning. Both look great. Thanks for getting these to us so quick.
Jonathan, Cary, NC
The beautiful landscapes of southern Oregon 
are a perfect setting for a few days of classic car, food and music. Dennis Gage of My Classic Car heads northwest to the Kruise of Klamath in this week’s episode to check out the scene.
The show airs Saturday morning, May 5th, on the Speed Channel, so check your local listings. In the meantime, I’ve posted some advance pictures from the new episode. Who will be the first to identify these vehicles in the comments?
Good Afternoon Todd,
I really appreciate the follow up! We received the brass plates on schedule and its exactly what we needed. Thanks for all your help, we will keep in touch for future project needs!
- Felicia O., Houston TX
Thanks Felicia. We appreciate the note, and look forward to working with you in the future!
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This 1938 Delage has center handle doors that open like a bank vault.
As a sponsor of the My Classic Car show on the Speed Channel, Cut2SizeMetals.com received an advance copy of their upcoming episode – a glimpse inside the private car collection of Jack Rich. Of the over 80 cars in his collection, host Dennis Gage honed in on three French cars from the mid 20th century. They have graciously allowed me to share a few pictures with you to go along with my appreciation of them below.
The first vehicle, a 1938 Delage, is shown to the right. As the caption suggests, it has a center handle door which opens out maybe 8 inches, and then moves back parallel to the car. Not only is it a unique way to open a door, but it makes getting in and out a pleasure.
The 1931 Avions Voisin, with its incredibly low underslung chassis.
Another really unique machine is the 1931 Avions Voisin C20. This V12 has a beautfiul wooden propeller fan under the hood, as well as an airplane-like cockpit, both indicative of the Voisin’s aeronautical heritage. Voisin was an aviation pioneer, and worked in lighter alloys like aluminum for his designs.
Labourdette Rolls-Royce Phantom III Vutotal
The final car of the episode is truly stunning. It is a Labourdette Rolls-Royce Phantom III Vutotal, and although lots of classic cars get the moniker “boat,” this body was designed and shaped using naval carpentry methods. This car was likely rebodied with the Labourudette in 1947 at a cost of $44,000 (or almost $425,000 in 2010 dollars). The Vutotal part was an innovation as well. Lacking the side or top frame of a traditional windscreen, the Labourdette attached the thick glass only to the hood, leaving a unobstructed “total view,” as the name suggested.
If you find these cars as intriguing as we do, this episode of My Classic Car, number 6, will air this Sunday morning and Tuesday afternoon on the Speed Channel. Check your local listings, and let us know what you think of these machines.
Labourdette Rolls-Royce Phantom III Vutotal driving into the mist
We’re taking some time off this Friday to spend with friends and family. Specifically, Cut2SizeMetals.com will be closed Friday April 6th. That means if you place an order after we close on Thursday it will not ship until Monday April 9th at the earliest.
Thanks for your understanding; we look forward to talking with you next week!
We will be visiting the National Plastics Expo in Florida this week (post a comment if you’re going and we’ll look you up). The video here shows the latest product of our partnership with Apex Engineering.
