Rust is cancer for metal and it can be a small annoyance or can even wreck an entire car. Removing heavy rust can be a long, labor intensive job. Surface rust or rust stains can be removed fairly easily if you have the right arsenal of tools or chemicals. Below […]
Author: Joe Dick
How to MIG Weld Sheet Metal
When you’re first starting out MIG welding it can be a difficult road to getting comfortable enough to weld something delicate that you don’t want to mess up. Most beginners start on fairly thick, flat plate. We suggest starting with 1/8″-3/16″ to allow you some room for error when welding. […]
Best ways to seal metal for Paint
A good paint job starts with a good base. This means that you need to make sure you’re sealing up the bare metal and or the work you’ve done at the base. There’s a handful of options we offer, but we decided to break down the best ones for sealing up metal before paint. Read our list below.
Best Auto Body Dent Puller
Repairing dents in a vehicle can be a difficult process if you don’t have the correct tools for a job. Understanding where and when to use each tool is also important. We decided to make a list of the best dent pullers for auto body. Feel free to add a comment below of your favorite tools for removing dents!
Can You TIG Weld without Gas?
With the cost going down and the quality going up on TIG welders in the last 5 years we are getting a lot more beginner welders asking questions about what a TIG can do and where it can be used. Understanding how the welding process works with a TIG welder will allow you to understand if one is the best welder for your shop. TIG welding is the preferred method among most high end weld shops but it does have its limitations.
Compare and Contrast- Eastwood Versa-Cut 40 Vs. Eastwood Versa-Cut 20
Over the years we have been steadily filling out our product line of welding and plasma cutting products. We constantly get requests for a better/different/more affordable option to something we sell and we do our best to listen! Our tech team often gets questions about which product is better for […]
Why are Scroll Compressors More Efficient
Scroll Compressors have been the standard in high quality air compressors for a little while now. But many times the cost deters most buyers from purchasing. When looking at the specs of a scroll compressor versus a piston-type compressor it is pretty impressive how efficient the scroll really is. Scroll compressors can put out close to twice as much air a piston compressor of a similar size or have a much higher duty cycle. What’s the secret behind their efficiency and is it worth the added cost?
Move Compressed Air Easily- Why You Need a Portable Compressor
Compressed air is something that isn’t created easily without a machine or device to compress the air. Pneumatic tools can make a job much easier and there are times when compressed air is a necessity to get something done. Often times when shopping for air compressors the “bigger is better” mentality wins and we find ourselves stuck if we run out of air hose or we’re on the road. While I’ve had a large compressor in my shop for years I still have found that a small, portable compressor is a life saver. Below are some great uses for having a small compressor on hand.
Power Inverter for Your Car- How Much Power Does an Inverter Use?
Anyone that does a lot of driving, takes road trips, or is in their car for long periods of time can benefit from buying a power inverter. Power Inverters are necessary to power home electronics that work off of an AC input. The world of power inverters can get overwhelming with so many different options being available. The most important thing to understand is how much power your potential inverter will use and how well it will work with your vehicle and electronics that it’s powering. We’ve decided to cover the top things to keep in mind when shopping for one.