I am very grateful for the exceptional materials provided by Metals 'R' Us. They are a trustworthy source with top-notch quality. I look forward to ordering again, and while the shipping took a little time to reach me, the quality of the product makes it worth the wait. Thank you for being a reliable supplier.
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Good quality
Fast delivery and good quality
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Order was processed and shipped quickly. Looks good.
The on line experience is good with lots of selection and the process was very smooth
Ordered some 2" brass to use as decorative re-inforcement on a piece of furniture. Product came as ordered, well protected during shipping. Will use again.
Needed 5"×2" aluminum channel as a backer for dinghy davit system on 41' Chris*Craft. Quick delivery .... just what i needed. 5 star service.... Thx 😊
I love to buy from them; prices are on the website, no need to ask for a quote.
Excellent
Great sevice and selection shop from the couch and delivery to the door
Easy to order online. Shipped quickly. Seems very high-quality. Happy with the product.
As a home hobbyist I couldn't find exactly what I wanted locally. Luckily I discovered Metals 'R' Us which supplied me exactly what I wanted in the exact size I needed. I would/will definately is them again.
Exactly what was ordered arrived in time said. Perfect.
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About our brass
Almost all the brass we sell is C360 free-machining brass, and that's on purpose: it's the easiest metal in the shop to machine, threads clean, and looks good doing it. Fittings, valve parts, bushings, decorative hardware, knife bolsters: C360 covers them.
We stock it as flat bar, round bar, hex bar, square bar, and sheet. Hex is the sleeper: if you're turning fittings, starting from hex bar saves a milling step. Cut to the inch, shipped across Canada, or pick up free at the Dartmouth shop.
What is C360 brass good for?
Machining, first and last. C360 is free-machining brass, the nicest metal you'll ever put on a lathe: fittings, valve parts, knobs, inserts, small bushings, and one-off repair parts come off the tool clean with chips that behave. If your project involves a lathe, a mill, or a tap, this rack is where it starts. Weighing 360 against 260 cartridge brass? Our 360 vs 260 guide covers machining vs forming, with June 2026 prices.
What shapes can you get?
Hex bar, round bar, flat bar, square bar, and sheet. Hex earns its keep on fittings work: the wrench flats come free with the bar. As of June 2026, a 12″ piece of 1/2″ C360 hex runs $15.38 CAD, cut to ±1/8″ with no cutting fee, and prices update daily.
Does brass tarnish?
Yes, and that's half the appeal. Bright brass dulls to brown over months of handling; outdoors it goes darker faster. Want it to stay bright? Lacquer it after polishing. Want character? Let it age. One honest limit: for hardware that lives in salt water, bronze outlasts brass, so put the boat parts there.
Any machining tips for C360?
It barely needs them. Sharp tools, modest speeds, and it cuts dry for most work. Two habits help: support thin sections so they don't grab, and chamfer before tapping, the threads come out glassy. If you're choosing between C360 and copper for a part that gets machined, choose C360 and thank yourself at the lathe.
Need a size between presets? Type the exact length on any bar and the price shows right away.