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. […]
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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.
MIG Welding Basics- Can You MIG Weld Aluminum
As welders get better and better for the money more people are taking to learning how to weld at home. A common question we get is if you can weld aluminum with a MIG welder. The short answer is “yes you can weld Aluminum with a MIG welder.” There are a few necessary steps you need to take when welding aluminum with your MIG welder.
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 […]
5 TIG Welder Upgrades You Can Afford
The nice thing about the influx of guys and gals with TIG welders at home is that we are able to fill out or line of TIG accessories. This allows you to customize your welder to fit your needs (and budget). Once you get the process down you can quickly learn what add-ons will help you make a nicer weld. We’ve quizzed Eastwood employees and customers to find what the top TIG welder accessories are. Read below to learn more about each of them.
Why SCFM Ratings are Important When Selecting An Air Compressor
Air compressor ratings can often be confusing and we have seen many customers get confused into just looking for the largest tank size (gallon) compressor or the highest PSI compressor within their budget.
How to Extend your Battery Power When Using a Power Inverter
There may be times where you need to use your power inverter for extended periods of time or you need to draw a lot of power from the inverter. This may cause a common battery in your vehicle to drain relatively quick. This can be overcome by letting the car run, but then you are wasting fuel!