Welding Gloves are an important part of the welding outfit for any welder. Unlike winter gloves or even mechanics gloves; welding gloves need to be worn at all times when welding for safety reasons. Because of that you want to make sure that your welding gloves fit well and are […]
Author: Joe Dick
How to Start Powder Coating At Home
Powder Coating started out as an extremely tough coating used in industrial and military settings but over the years thanks to Eastwood we’ve brought this process down to the DIY level and offer affordable powder coating setups to get you up and running at home with only a few supplies. […]
How to Flare Brake Lines At Home
Brake work is something that can get expensive if you pay a shop to do the work. Especially if the entire system needs to be run and fitted. We have found that if you have an Eastwood Pro Flaring Tool the process can be quite easy to do yourself in […]
How To Pressure Test Automotive Cooling System
Cooling system problems can be a headache and can even damage an engine if it isn’t taken care of quickly. The best way to quickly check a cooling system for leaks, cracks, or other issues is by pressurizing the system with a Coolant System Pressure Tester Kit. Check out the […]
Top 3 Automotive Winter Accessories
If you live in a portion of the country where you experiences all of the types of weather you know that winter is one that can be brutal and takes some preparation to make it through winter successfully. We’ve found that there are a few items that can really help […]
The Top 5 Types of Welding Explained
The welding process is pretty basic when you break it down. You heat and melt metal together to join things together. But there are four standard methods of welding and the one you use may change depending on the material, welding environment, and your skill level. We decided to simply […]
How to Paint Over Chrome
In the early days of automotive styling chrome was king and the more chrome on a vehicle the better it looked or the more expensive it was. As vehicles have become more and more made of plastic and styles have changed many have been looking for a way to dechrome […]
5 Methods of Removing Dents From Cars
Dents on your vehicle can really make the value of your vehicle go down and just makes it look bad. Major collision damage may need to be handled by a professional but a lot of dents can be taken care of by a DIY enthusiast if you pick the best […]
What is Flux Core Welding?
One of the most common and DIY friendly types of welding is flux core welding. It is used in everything from home repair projects to heavy fabrication in the industrial world. So what is Flux Core Welding and is it the right choice for you? Well we’ll answer it simply […]