Mid City Steel Corp.

08/27/2026

Mid-City Steel was honored to welcome The Steel Yard, located in Providence, RI, for a recent facility tour.

The Steel Yard's Mission is to champion a world made by hand where collaborative making strengthens individuals, supports local economies, and enriches the shared spaces of our neighborhoods. We advance the industrial arts by providing artists, makers, and community members with the space, tools, training, and education they need to learn, create, and thrive. In this work, The Steel Yard strives to dismantle barriers, address inequities, and ensure the future of the industrial arts is inclusive, diverse and sustainable.

It was a privilege to host their team, exchange ideas, and celebrate our shared commitment to the industrial arts and skilled craftsmanship.
We look forward to continued collaboration with organizations that inspire creativity and community through metalwork.

https://www.thesteelyard.org/

08/17/2026

Mid-City Steel is proud to showcase this custom fabricated steel pig sculpture, created by one of our valued customers: George Graham from Graham Enterprises.
Crafted from a repurposed propane tank with precision-welded components, this piece features a detailed snout, ears, and curly tail. The legs and feet are thoughtfully constructed from authentic railroad spikes, adding a unique industrial touch and showcasing exceptional metalworking skill. A standout example of industrial art and sustainable creativity.
For custom steel projects, or material supply, contact Mid-City Steel today.
[email protected] | (774) 319-5400

07/28/2026

Mid-City Steel has Techniweld Copper Coated DC Pointed Carbons:

Specialized gouging electrodes designed for air carbon arc gouging, cutting, and removing defective welds. They feature a precise graphite-to-copper composition that improves electrical conductivity and insulates against side burn-through, offering steady arc performance on Direct Current (DC).

Size readily available for pickup:
(100 QTY) 1/8" X 12" (3.2MM X 305MM)
Additional sizes include:
3/16" x 12" (4.76MM X 305MM)
1/4" x 12" (6.35MM X 305MM)
5/16" x 12"(7.94MM X 305MM)
3/8" x 12" (9.53MM X 305MM)
1/2" x 12" (12.7MM X 305MM)

We are also glad to announce a restock of Techniweld Arc Star Male/Female Cable Connectors.
Male & Female #2 MBP Tweco® Style Cable Connector (Set, 1 per Pack, Sold by the Set of Connectors) (Comparable to Tweco: 2-MPC and Lenco: LC-40)

Weight (lbs): 1.04
Width (in): 6.5
Length (in): 4
Height (in): 2

Stop in today or call us for current availability and pricing.
[email protected] | (774) 319-5400

07/16/2026

Mid-City Steel stocks popular Strong Hand Tools magnetic welding aids:

Adjust-O Magnet Squares – 65 lb & 90 lb pull force (30°/45°/60°/90°)

Corner Magnets – Perfect 90° corners with built-in clearance for tack welding

XYZ Mini Magnet Squares – Ideal for 2 or 3-axis setups and gussets

Snake Magnet – Flexible 18" "third hand" with flat pads

Mag Tab – Great for holding tabs and small pieces on flat, round, or angled surfaces

These powerful magnets make setups faster, safer, and more precise.

Stop by or call us for availability and pricing!
[email protected] | (774) 319-5400

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05/06/2026

Mid-City Steel stocks a full range of high-performance Metabo Angle Grinders – built for power and reliability.

W 850-125 (603608420) Angle Grinder
Amps:8 AMPS
Disc diameter:4-1/2" / 5 "
Rated input power: 850 W
No-load speed: 11500 RPM
Torque: 18 in-lbs
With or without paddle switch

W 11-125 Quick (603623420) Angle Grinder
Amps: 11 AMPS
Disc diameter: 4 1/2" / 5 "
Rated input power: 1100 W
No-load speed: 11000 RPM
Torque: 28 in-lbs
With or without paddle switch

WE 15-150 Quick (600464420) Angle Grinder
Amps: 13.5 AMPS
Disc diameter: 6 "
No-load speed: 9600 RPM
Torque: 35 in-lbs
With or without paddle switch

W 24-180 MVT (606466420) Angle Grinder
Amps: 15 AMPS
Disc diameter: 7 "
No-load speed: 8450 RPM
Torque: 124 in-lbs

W 24-230 MVT (606467420) Angle Grinder
Amps: 15 AMPS
Disc diameter: 9 "
No-load speed: 6600 RPM
Torque: 150 in-lbs

From light fabrication to heavy industrial work, Metabo delivers the performance professionals demand.
Stop in today or call us for current availability and pricing.
[email protected] | (774) 319-5400

04/23/2026

Charles M. Schwab started in the steel industry in 1879 as a $1-a-day laborer. By 1897, at age 35, he was President of Carnegie Steel.
In 1901, he became President of the United States Steel Corporation, America’s first billion-dollar company, formed by J.P. Morgan.
Schwab played a key role in the U.S. Steel merger, delivering a influential speech in 1900 that outlined a vision for a highly efficient, integrated steel giant.
After leaving U.S. Steel in 1904, he took over Bethlehem Steel and built it into the world’s second-largest and most diversified steel producer.

We are all familiar with the visionary entrepreneur Charles R. Schwab who pioneered the discount stock brokerage industry in the 1970s.  But almost no one remembers the unrelated Charles M. Schwab, one of the most important business leaders in American history. Born in modest circumstances in Penns...

04/09/2026

If the industrial revolution was built on steel, then the father of the industrial revolution was Henry Bessemer. It was the Bessemer process that made steel available in industrial quantities at an affordable price.