Metcalfe Iron Works

07/04/2026

Due to the amount of rain and how wet the ground is I will not be at pop up day!

I am around the shop from 10-2 if you are out and about. A short 2 minute drive from Neustadt at 236 Concession 10 E Mildmay

✨ POP-UP DAY AT THE CORNER IS TOMORROW! ✨

We’re so excited to welcome you for a day filled with local shopping, handcrafted goods, fresh flowers, delicious treats, and, of course, really good coffee. ☕🌿

Come wander, meet some incredible local makers, support small businesses, and spend a little time soaking up the community. Whether you’re stopping by for your morning latte, a sweet treat, or to find something special, we’d love to see you.

📍 The Corner Studio Café
🗓️ Tomorrow • July 4
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (weather permitting)

Featuring:
🌾 Metcalfe Iron Works
🐾 Oh My Dog!
🦴 Collar Companion by LabMom
❤️ Made with Love, Grandma
🍞 The Bread Barn
🥕 Raschle Family Farms
🍯 Desperate Lark Apiary

Bring a friend, grab a coffee, and shop small. Every purchase helps support local families, artists, makers, and farmers—and that means the world to us.

See you at The Corner! 🤍☕🌿 📍366 David Winkler Parkway, Neustadt, Ont.

06/26/2026

My eggs still stick — do I need to use something in my carbon steel pan?
We hear this one all the time!
Short answer: Yes — and that’s a good thing.
Carbon steel isn’t a no‑oil pan. It’s a 'seasoned' pan, which means it performs best with a little bit of fat to help create that naturally non‑stick surface.
Here’s the secret to perfect eggs in carbon steel:
🥚 Start with a warm pan — not blazing hot, not cold
🧈 Add a touch of fat — butter, ghee, tallow, or your favourite oil
⏳ Let the fat heat up before adding your eggs
✨ Watch them glide
If your eggs are sticking, it’s usually one of three things:
1️⃣ The pan wasn’t hot enough
2️⃣ Not enough fat
3️⃣ Your seasoning is still building (totally normal!)
Carbon steel gets better every time you cook — especially with eggs.
Treat it right, and it’ll outlive every pan in your kitchen.
Got questions about seasoning, cleaning, or cooking? Drop them below — I love helping you get the most out of your cookware.

06/12/2026

Anyone looking for a great Father’s Day gift I’m offering a free meat turner with the purchase of my ultimate frying pan(12” pan with double handles and pour spouts) only a few available. Contact for price. Still have some antler openers and fire pokers available as well.

06/12/2026

Had to make one so I made two. Shoot me a message if you’re interested in a high quality plant hanger.

05/21/2026

Decided to make up another batch of antler bottle openers. Hand forged inserts with my MIW makers mark on the backside. $50 for the ones with the points and $60 for any with the base of the antler.

05/07/2026

04/30/2026

A few weeks ago I figured out small handles for my 8” and 10” size of pans. I think they turned out good, I put my makers mark on the underside of one of the handles. These are nice for serving right at the table because you don’t have the long handle getting in the way. Please reach out if your interested

04/06/2026

Next up in the carbon steel pan: BROWNIES

Before: a clean, even layer of seasoning
After: the seasoning held steady - smooth, intact and performing exactly as it should

Carbon steel isn't just for high-heat searing. It's performance in baking is a great way to see the seasoning put to the test.

Even Heat = consistent crumb. The pan heats quickly and distributes evenly, so the centre sets without overbaking the edges

Natural release improves over time. As the seasoning builds, baked goods start lifting out more easily - no liners needed

What are you making in your carbon steel pan these days - or what have you been avoiding because you are unsure how the seasoning will hold up?

04/03/2026

Putting a some divots 5/8” square bar for some heavy duty shelf brackets.