“Metal My Way” Contest to Begin on January 13

Starting Monday, January 13, contestants are welcome to submit a photo or video of their metal creations for a chance to win a valuable prize. Project entries, along with some details about the creation, can be submitted using the online submission form on metalmyway.com. No purchase is necessary to enter the contest.

One grand prize winner will be selected based on complexity, scale, creativity, craftsmanship and quantity of metal used. The winner will receive a Hypertherm Powermax 30 XP Hand Plasma Cutting System.

“We continue to enjoy an overwhelming response to Metal My Way, with so many creative submissions over the past few years, said Stephen Schober, President and CEO of Metal Supermarkets, the title sponsor of the contest. “There are so many gifted and innovative people that are able to create wonderful metal projects from concept to completion. We look forward to seeing what inventive projects people have been working on this past year.”

The contest is open to all residents, 18 years or older, in the United States, Canada (excluding Quebec), and the United Kingdom. Contestants may submit multiple metal projects into the competition but are eligible to win only one prize. A complete set of rules for the contest can be found on the Metal My Way website.

Contestants can submit any kind of metal project. Common submissions include:

• Automotive or Vehicle Projects - This includes car restorations/modifications, engine work, trailer and camper builds, plane builds or restorations, boat builds or restorations, motorized scooter, bike and buggy builds.

• Furniture or Home Projects - Submissions including any outdoor and indoor furniture.

• Knife Projects - Metal projects such as knives or blades created both for practical use or display.

• Backyard or Home Projects - This category includes BBQs, smokers, staircases and railings, interior and exterior home renovations, and fire pits.

• Industrial or Shop Projects - This category includes shop equipment and tool builds, larger scale construction projects or specific aspects of those projects, equipment and tool repair or modification.

• Artistic and Design Projects - Metal projects that include jewelry, statues, sculptures, and other projects that have aesthetic designs that do not fall into the other five categories.

The Metal My Way contest will run through January 31 and winners will be announced approximately one week later.

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