The Shim Shack

07/02/2026

This Saturday, America celebrates its 250th Anniversary 🇺🇸
This year, The Shim Shack celebrates its 20th Anniversary 🤘
Today, we eat Graeter's Ice Cream 🍦 in celebration of it all!!! If you haven’t had it, you gotta try it 😋

03/10/2026

Why do so many industries rely on aluminum?

✔ Lightweight but strong
✔ Naturally corrosion resistant
✔ Easy to form and machine
✔ Excellent heat and electrical conductivity
✔ Highly recyclable

It’s one of the few materials that checks almost every box.
That’s why you’ll see it used in everything from machine frames and fixtures to transportation and marine applications.

Check out more about aluminum here:

Aluminum brings a rare combo: lightweight, corrosion resistance, formability, and great thermal/electrical conductivity—and it recycles extremely well. Sustainability snapshot ~75% of all aluminum ever produced is still in use. Beverage cans can go from recycling bin to new can in < 60 days in the...

02/17/2026

Our Build Your Parts tool just leveled up!

Now featuring a live 3D model viewer that adjusts in real time to your exact custom dimensions. No CAD, no drawings, no guesswork.

Check it out at https://buildyourparts.theshimshack.com/

02/10/2026

Good parts start with good people.

Meet Alex.
He’s been part of the team for 9 years, bringing consistency, craftsmanship, and pride to the shop floor.

02/03/2026

So what's the deal with 316 and 18-8 stainless?

Both grades are strong. Both are clean. Both look great.
So how do you choose?

• Dry or indoor environment? → 304/18-8
• Salt, chemicals, or moisture present? → 316
• Cost-sensitive project? → 304/18-8
• Longevity in harsh service? → 316

Material selection is about fit, not overkill. Check out our Stainless Steel 101 page for more information.

Stainless steel “does it all” — looks good, fights corrosion, and holds up in harsh service. The secret is chromium. What Makes Steel “Stainless” Stainless is an iron-based alloy with ≥10.5% chromium. Chromium forms a passive chromium-oxide film on the surface that self-heals in air or w...

12/26/2025

Merry Christmas from our team to yours. Hoping your day was filled with good cheer, great company, and zero unread emails 🎄✨

11/27/2025

Grateful for our team, this year’s growth, and your trust in us. Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃