Steel Drops &
Custom Cutting
Exactly the material you need. No minimum orders.
As a subsidiary of Harbor Steel, Random Rack is powered by a trusted brand with a history stretching back more than 70 years.
But while Harbor Steel has built a reputation for being the premier industrial metal supplier for Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Southern Indiana, Random Rack serves a different kind of customer. We help solve the small-scale material needs of general contractors, maintenance departments, and DIY hobbyists.
By offering high-quality steel drops and non-standard-length materials to the public, we’ve created a faster, more flexible way to get the steel you need.
And like Harbor Steel, we are committed to providing:
Random Rack is more than just your source for custom metal cuts and steel drops. We can also help prepare these materials to better suit your projects.
Our sawing equipment can cut material up to 18″ tall x 30″ wide, helping you purchase material in the exact dimensions your project requires.
Our press brake can bend material up to 12-gauge thickness across the full 10-foot length, allowing us to shape material to your specifications.
Our shearing equipment can shear material up to ¼-inch thick and 10 feet long, providing fast, clean cuts for sheet and plate materials.
Best Steel Resource in West Michigan!
I needed a specific length of square tubing for a custom utility trailer repair. Nate and the team made it incredibly easy. They had exactly what I needed in the drops section and cut it to size while I waited. Getting professional-grade material without the industrial lead times is a total game-changer for my small projects.
Muskegon
Fast, Friendly, and Professional
Huge thanks to the Random Rack team for helping me out with a last-minute structural project. I was worried about finding a specific plate thickness, but they had it in stock and sheared it to my exact specs in minutes. It’s so convenient to have a local spot where you can just walk in, grab what you need, and get back to work.
Norton Shores
The Perfect DIY Partner
As a hobbyist welder, I don’t always need a full 20-foot stick of steel. Random Rack is the only place I’ve found that treats DIYers like pros. Nate was super helpful in recommending the right gauge for my outdoor furniture project, and the transparent pricing meant no surprises. Fast, easy, and very high quality!
Allendale
Incredible Turnaround Time
I had a breakdown on a job site and needed a custom-bent piece of 12-gauge steel to get back up and running. I stopped by the Norton Shores location, and the team had it bent on their press brake and ready to go immediately. Their ‘walk-in’ service saved me a whole day of downtime. I won’t go anywhere else.
Coopersville
Quality Material, No Minimums
It’s refreshing to find a steel supplier that doesn’t require a massive minimum order. I just needed a few hot-rolled bars for a home gate repair. The Random Rack team treated my small order with the same care as a big contract. The convenience of picking up custom-cut pieces the same day is unmatched in this area.
Marquette
Simplified My Entire Project
I was struggling to find aluminum drops for a marine project until I found Random Rack. Nate made the whole process seamless, from helping me browse the inventory to getting the final cuts exactly right. It’s the most stress-free experience I’ve had buying metal. Fast service and a great selection!
Walker
Random Rack maintains a diverse inventory to ensure we have the materials our customers need. A few of the materials we typically stock include:








Whether you’re a contractor, maintenance professional, fabricator, or DIY builder, Random Rack makes it easier to get the exact material your project requires.
Visit our Norton Shores location to browse available inventory or contact us for a free quote. Our team can help you find the right material and prepare it for your project.
Still have questions about Random Rack or the products and services we offer? We’ve rounded up a few of the most common questions our customers have and answered them below.
Random Rack offers a complete selection of steel drops and custom cuts, with no minimum order quantities. Simply stop by our Norton Shores storefront and allow our staff to help you find the perfect steel pieces for your current project. You can also contact us by phone, if you’d like to check our current inventory before visiting.
Random Rack is located at 950 E Sternberg Rd, Norton Shores, MI 49441.
No. Random Rack does not require orders to be placed in advance. You can simply stop by our storefront, peruse our inventory, and take home the pieces that will suit your specific needs.
Yes. Random Rack maintains a rotating inventory, so the specific materials we have available will change from time to time. However, we always have a variety of custom cuts and steel drops our customers can choose from.
Steel drop prices vary based on the size of the piece and the type of steel you need. Our staff will be happy to provide pricing information when you visit, or you can contact a representative now to obtain a quote.
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