The term “duty cycle” refers to the amount of welding that can be achieved within a given amount of time. You will see this term in regards to certain welding machines, such as MIG and TIG welders, in order to inform the user of how long the machine can work […]
Author: Joe Dick
How to Flare Brake Lines
Flaring a brake line is an important process that makes sure your brake line has a leak-proof connection. Flaring makes the brake line tubing wider at the end, which in turn makes it so the connection can easily slip in deeper to guard against any potential leaks. Below, we take […]
Eastwood’s ‘Shop Talk’, Episode 28: Nick Licata, editor of Camaro Performers Magazine
In this episode of Eastwood’s ‘Shop Talk,’ Kevin Tetz talks with Nick Licata, who answers the age-old question, ‘How do I get my car into a magazine?
How To Use Body Filler
Body fillers are used for repairing certain small auto body damages like dents, pits or scrapes. They are made of thermal-set plastics, meaning that they harden with heat that is created by a reaction between the filler and the vehicle’s metal surface. While using body filler can be tricky, if […]
How Can I Control Warping While MIG Welding?
Sometimes, if you are welding two pieces of metal together, you might experience a warping of the metal surfaces. Warping can occur either if your material preparation is not performed correctly or if you make certain errors while welding. The three main ways you can warp metal materials when welding are: a lack of tack welds, the materials are not clamped together while welding, and if you have a poor welding technique. Below are various ways you can remedy these issues.
Eastwood’s ‘Shop Talk’, Episode 27: Rick Bacon, Custom Painter, Pinstriper & TV Personality
In this episode of Eastwood’s ‘Shop Talk,’ Kevin Tetz talks with custom painter and pinstriper Rick Bacon, a.k.a., ‘The Arsonist’. He explains his philosophy to approaching a project and achieving the perfect custom paint job for your vehicle.
Antique Motorcycle Club National Show and Swap Meet- Pennsylvania 2014
For us there are always a few events that really mark the beginning of show and swap meet season here in Eastwood-country. One of them is the Spring Carlisle swap meet where you could find most anything you need for your classic car project, but where do you go to find classic motorcycle parts you ask? Well the motorcycle counterpart (ironically the same weekend as Carlisle) is the Antique Motorcycle Club of America (AMCA) national show and swap meet in the sleepy town of Oley, PA.
How To Paint Car Rims
If you ever want to give your car a brand new kind of look and feel, you might want to consider painting the rims. It is very inexpensive, fairly easy and is not terribly time consuming. Below, we take a look at how to paint your rims right at home […]
How Does A Plasma Cutter Work?
In the automotive world, using a plasma cutter can be useful for slicing through almost any kind of metal like carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum and cast iron, regardless of the current quality. In this article, we delve into how this remarkable tool operates and why its so useful. What […]