Metal Shop Forum was created to make it easier for machine shops, fabricators, and metal buyers to deal with surplus material — without wasting time, space, or value.

Whether you’re sitting on extra metal or looking for material for your next job, here’s how the platform works.

For Sellers (Machine Shops & Fabricators)

1. Create an Account

Sign up and create your profile. This lets other shops know who they’re dealing with and helps build trust within the community.

2. List Your Surplus Metal

Post details about the material you no longer need, including:

• Material type and alloy
• Size and quantity
• Condition
• General location

Clear listings get more interest and better offers.

3. Connect With Interested Buyers

Buyers can reach out directly with questions or offers. You stay in control of pricing, communication, and who you work with.

4. Move Material, Recover Value

Once a deal is made, you arrange payment and pickup or shipping directly with the buyer. Turn idle inventory into recovered cost and freed-up shop space.

For Buyers (Machine Shops, Fabricators & Metal Buyers)

1. Browse Available Listings

Search surplus metal by material type, size, or availability. Find usable material faster than going through traditional channels.

2. Contact Sellers Directly

Ask questions, request more details, or make an offer. Communication stays direct and transparent.

3. Secure Material for Your Next Job

Surplus metal can help reduce lead times, lower material costs, and keep work moving without delays.

What Makes Metal Shop Forum Different

• Industry-Focused: Built specifically for metalworking professionals
• No Middlemen: You deal directly with other shops
• Practical Listings: Real surplus, not generic classifieds
• Community-Driven: Designed to grow with real shop feedback

Trust, Safety, and Transparency

Metal Shop Forum is a platform — not a broker.

• Listings are created by users
• Buyers and sellers communicate directly
• You decide who you work with

We encourage clear listings, honest communication, and professional conduct to keep the marketplace useful for everyone.

Getting Started

If you have surplus metal sitting in your shop, or you’re looking for material for an upcoming job, Metal Shop Forum is designed to make that process simpler.

Create an account, explore listings, and start connecting with other shops.