LMS Metal Buyers

LMS Metal Buyers Scrap metal buyers, servicing East Saint Louis, Collinsville, Granite City, St. Louis Area.

35 year

04/09/2026

This unique artwork, titled “Measured Motion”, is a handcrafted miniature dump truck created from a repurposed vernier caliper and scrap metal components. The idea originated from the concept of transforming precision measuring tools into symbols of movement and industry—blending engineering accuracy with artistic creativity. The caliper, typically used for exact measurement, becomes the chassis of a working-inspired vehicle, representing how tools can be reimagined beyond their original purpose. The piece is compact, approximately 15–18 cm in length, 6–8 cm in height, and 5–6 cm in width, making it a detailed tabletop sculpture. It weighs around 400–600 grams, depending on the metal density and added components like bearings and fasteners. Every element, from the rotating wheels to the tilting dump bed filled with fine gravel, showcases precision craftsmanship, giving the artwork a realistic industrial feel under natural daylight.
Artist: Metal Instinct

04/09/2026

Address

808 Walnut Avenue
East Saint Louis, IL
62201

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

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(618) 271-0824

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