If you are using a TIG welder, you need to familiarize yourself with and understand the different settings that you need to choose based on your project. Below, we define and differentiate between the variety of setting selections on a TIG welder so that you can properly use and get […]
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How to Sharpen Tungsten
There are a variety of ways that a weld can go wrong, particularly when you are TIG welding. TIG welding is a very high-quality method of welding metal and one that requires much skill and practice. In this article, we will show you how to sharpen the tungsten in a […]
How To Use An Impact Wrench
An impact wrench is a very helpful tool for making mechanical automotive jobs run smoother and faster. It can aid in the changing of tires and even the rebuilding of an engine. An impact wrench is a hand-held pneumatic tool that relieves you from the fatigue of using a manual […]
Welding Terminology
If you have a welding machine and weld metals often, it is important to know what you are talking about when it comes to technical vocabulary. The more you understand welding terminology and concepts, the better you will be able to properly perform welding tasks with your machine. Below, we […]
Eastwood’s ‘Shop Talk’, Episode 28.5: JF Launier – 2014 Ridler Award Winner
Podcast: Play in new window | Download It’s probably safe to assume that the Detroit AutoRama Ridler Award is the most prestigious honor in the fabrication world. Typically two people will receive a trophy: one to the builder and one to the shop that financed it. In the case of […]
What Is a Duty Cycle?
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 […]
The Bonneville experience in SoCal- El Mirage Dry Lake Racing
Going fast has been a fascination since the beginning of time. Before motorized vehicles our ancestors were racing horses and horse carriages. As time went on and cars were invented, man has become obsessed with going as fast as possible in a motorized vehicle. These days drag racing is a BIG thing and every weekend people get together to watch men and women launch themselves down the 1/4 and 1/8 mile paved race track. You may not realize it, but drag racing and high speed runs in motorized vehicles originally started in dry lake beds. Back in the 30’s a few car clubs filled with racers came together to form the SCTA (Southern California Timing Association) and create a set of rules and regulations for land speed racing on the dry lakes. Today the SCTA is still around and runs on one of the first dry lake beds (El Mirage) where it all started.
Using a Spot Welder
A spot welder helps you connect two pieces of metal together at a specific, circular point, which is very ideal for a lot of auto body work. Using an electric arc, spot welding essentially melts a top sheet of metal to fuse with a bottom sheet, making it a great […]
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 […]