United Metals

You can find United Metals over at 228 New Motor Market. Being in this market means there is never a quiet moment. We have got stacks of metal pipes and flat bars leaning against the walls, and you have to be careful where you step so you do not trip. Our shop is one of many, but we have carved out our own little corner here over the years. We spend our time weighing materials and helping people load things onto their small trucks or rickshaws. The sun hits the metal in the afternoon and makes the whole place feel like an oven, so we try to get the heaviest work done early in the morning. We use an old scale that has been around forever, but it still tells the truth every time. There is a lot of dust that comes off the metal, so everything has a bit of a dull sheen to it. We do not bother with fancy uniforms; we just wear what is comfortable and does not mind getting a few holes. Sometimes a customer wants something cut to a specific size, and we spend a while getting it just right with the saw. It is a place for people who need raw materials for their own shops or building projects. We do not talk much unless it is about the work at hand. It is a solid, predictable way to make a living, surrounded by the sounds of the motor market.