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Congratulations to John Bostjancic, our DIY Project Competition winner, for his impressive retaining wall, fire pit and water feature project.

DIY Project Competition winner: John Bostjancic

Congratulations to Dan Brown, runner-up in our Christmas DIY Project Competition, with his DIY outdoor BBQ kitchen and dining project.

DIY outdoor BBQ kitchen

Who wouldn’t enjoy sipping sake from this? Edcon Steel customer Jon hydroformed this exquisite copper sake set.

An exquisite copper sake set

When we heard about this handmade kaleidoscope built by Steve Matheson and his son Brendan, we knew we had to share it with the wider Edcon Steel community.

Handmade Kaleidoscope

The industry standard for steel cutting tolerance is between +/-2mm. If you require more accuracy, make sure you talk to one of our sales staff.

Accuracy is good; tolerance is better. Why you must specify your steel cutting tolerance

Supply shortages and price increases may get worse in the coming weeks following a train derailment that will impact the supply of steel to New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.

Train derailment to impact steel supply

When choosing a castor wheel type, you need to consider a number of factors, like load weight, moving surfaces and braking requirements.

Castor wheel types: which is best?

Forge Through – a charitable mental health initiative – was established by and for first responders and veterans who are grappling with the emotional, physical and mental stress associated with their jobs.

Forge Through: supporting veterans and first responders

While it may be economical to purchase a full length of steel, often the offcuts go to waste. With Edcon Steel you have the option to order any custom-cut metal or steel length that you require.

Custom-Cut Metal and Steel

Edcon Steel is Australia’s most comprehensive online steel supplier, with a huge range of steel, metal, tools and gear.

Your online steel supplier

The second of our welding series, this helpful guide outlines how to stick weld (for beginners).

Welding series: how to stick weld (for beginners)

The third of our welding series, this helpful guide outlines how to TIG weld (for beginners).

Welding series: how to TIG weld (for beginners)

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DIY Project Competition winner: John Bostjancic

DIY outdoor BBQ kitchen

An exquisite copper sake set

Handmade Kaleidoscope

Accuracy is good; tolerance is better. Why you must specify your steel cutting tolerance

Train derailment to impact steel supply

Castor wheel types: which is best?

Forge Through: supporting veterans and first responders

Custom-Cut Metal and Steel

Your online steel supplier

Welding series: how to stick weld (for beginners)

Welding series: how to TIG weld (for beginners)

Why Builders, Engineers & Makers Choose Edcon

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