How Does 2K Aerosol Paints Differ? A paint gun is the tried and true way to mix and spray on a 2K coating, but it can be a long process to do small parts. Between the time to set up your paint gun, mix the paint, spray, and then clean […]
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5 Tips For Beginner Machinists
Our Top tips for a New DIY Machinist With the popularity of How-To content on YouTube and affordable lathes and mills on the market it’s easier than ever for a hobbyist to learn how to do basic machining at home. Much like TIG welding machining takes years of practice and […]
What Do I need to Paint a Car?
The Essential Items You Need to Paint a Car At Home Doing your own bodywork and paint on a project car can be the ultimate satisfaction. Nothing is better than being able to stand next your ultra-shiny ride and explain “Yea I did all the bodywork and paint myself at […]
Parts Washer Is a Must for Any DIY Shop
If you’re doing any type of automotive or mechanical repair you’ll likely have to clean greasy or dirty parts before repairing, restoring, or servicing. Whether you’re just doing valve cover gaskets on the daily driver or a full body-off restoration you’re going to need to clean parts and doing it […]
Greaseless Compound for Aggressive Buffing and Polishing
Do You Need Greaseless Buffing Compound? The process of buffing and polishing metal is pretty easy to understand. You’re trying to level the surface out and remove and inconsistencies so that the best mirror polish can be obtained. On some materials or parts the high level of cutting may take […]
Affordable Way to Get into Machining
Machine Parts at Home with the Eastwood Mini Lathe If you’re handy with fabrication, home repairs, or automotive restoration and customization you’ll likely run into an instance where you could use a lathe or mill or machine parts for a custom fit. Taking parts to a machinist can expensive and […]
Add Wheels to Your Work Bench
One of the secrets of making the most out of small home garages is to put as many things as possible on wheels. This is why we are always trying to make our tools portable or mobile that you can pack a lot in a small space. We have had […]
The Best Beginners MIG Welding Accessory
When learning to weld it can be confusing what all you REALLY need to help with your welding journey as a beginner. Some items can be really helpful to pros but aren’t worthwhile to someone just starting out. Other than a good welding mask and welding gloves the next things […]
Dissolve Rust In One Step
Eastwood Rust Dissolver Removes All Rust Without Blasting Rust removal is one of the most tedious parts of a restoration and can make for an expensive bill at a blasting shop to have it all cleaned by a professional. Some items you won’t even be able to get a media […]