MIG Welding FAQs When you are first delving into the world of welding, a metal inert gas (MIG) welder is a great place to start. These machines are the most popular choice among automotive hobbyists and professional technicians. Read our MIG Frequently Asked Questions for more about why to choose […]
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TIG Welding FAQs
Eastwood TIG Welding FAQs Are you considering getting a TIG welder or looking to learn more about TIG welding? Before making your purchase, check out our TIG welding frequently asked questions. As pioneers of DIY welding, we’ll help you figure out whether a TIG welding machine is a smart choice […]
General Welding FAQs
Get up to speed for your metal fabrication project with answers from our experts to common questions about the four welding processes and much more. Eastwood General Welding FAQs If you’re new to welding or metal fabrication, we’re sure you have a lot of questions about how things work. Eastwood […]
Eliminate Pinholes in Body Work Easily!
Nothing is more frustrating then spending days or weeks working a vehicle with body filler and block sanding your days away only to apply primer and find that tiny little pinholes show up in the surface. We all know that those can’t be left alone and they will show up […]
The Easiest Way to Hem a Door Skin
Hemming or folding a door skin edge is a very satisfying part of a repair job but it also can be where a lot of damage can occur to a panel if you aren’t careful. The traditional way of skinning a door or hemming an edge is to use a […]
The Quickest Way to Clean and Restore Threads
Anytime you’re working on a vehicle whether it been modern or antique you may find that the fastener doesn’t go back together as nicely as it should. In a perfect world all threaded items can be reassembled initially by hand and torqued to spec with a wrench or socket. But […]
How to Make a Pattern of Complex Shapes
When restoring or customizing a vehicle it can be difficult to make a patter of a complex or compound shape on the car with simple hand tools. Most vehicles have compound curves that have shape in all directions and can dip and dive and change shape drastically over a short […]
The Best Way to Measure Surfaces for True Flatness
Automobiles have a lot of areas that require extremely tight or true tolerances and checking for true flatness is necessary for things like cylinder heads, engine blocks, intake decks, and bearing surfaces. Using your eyeball or an old carpenters level isn’t the best choice if you want a good reading. […]
The ultimate Accessory for Checking Clearances and Run-Out In the Garage
If you’re doing any type of precision work or checking the run out on an old part you may need something a little more calibrated then standing back and squinting with your eyes. There are some precision tools and measuring devices that you might not have in your garage or […]