With Eastwood carrying a full line of air compressors we often get phone calls about if a home hobbyist should choose a two stage or single stage and which one is better. This question is hard to answer without knowing your budget or expectations but we figured we could help […]
Tools & Equipment
Top Reasons Nickel Copper Brake Line is Superior to Steel
The auto industry has demonized the term Copper and Brake Line in the same sentence and for good reason until recent history. Common thin wall 100% copper tubing isn’t necessarily made for high pressure applications and with a braking system on a vehicle being one of the highest pressure fluid […]
Top 5 Tools to Remove Stuck and Broken Bolts
Broken bolts and hardware is the bane of a classic car enthusiasts existence. It can ruin your day if they are bad. We have found that some methods are better than others for removing broken bolts. The process and time it takes to remove the old broken hardware depends on how delicate the area is that you’re removing the broken bolt from. Sometimes you can’t use heat because of rubber, plastic, or paint surrounding the area or others you surrounding area is a heavy cast piece of metal you can use the power of fire and heat. Read below for our favorite tools to help remove broken bolts and screws in metal.
4 Great Metal Fab Tools Under 55 bucks!!!
Every great automotive restoration or even patch panel work will inevitably require some basic metal fab tools. Today I have complied a list of 5 basic tools to help get the process started which all cost under 55 bucks. I’ll start off with the Electric Sheet Metal Shears as no […]
5 Great Power tools which run on 110 volt!!
Let’s face it, we don’t all have compressors in our garage to power tools which would be considered staples in the auto restoration world. Since we strive to have tools available for each facet of the process for every customer, we make 110-120v versions which stand strong beside their air […]
Why you need a Contour SCT!!!
The Contour SCT has been one of our favorite designs over the years. Designed in house by our R&D department for ultimate versatility and durability. Backed by an industrial 9 amp motor ensures all the power you need when you need it. Select from 1000-3700 RPM to perfectly match […]
How to choose an Abrasive/Soda Blaster!!
If you need to blast some parts larger than a blast cabinet odds are you have looked at a pressure blaster. We have a selection of blasters for each need to ensure we have you covered. Now there are two types we offer, abrasive and soda. Let’s start first by […]
Why a scroll compressor??
If you have ever worked in a shop you’ll undoubtedly know how loud standard compressors can be. Especially when left without proper maintenance over the years. Scroll and screw compressors have been out on the market for years but always at untouchable prices for your average homeowner. Early this year […]
How to choose a blast cabinet!!
While we sell five different models of blast cabinets here at Eastwood, I’m going to concentrate on three. These three are best suited for the DIY hobbyist especially when space is a premium. I’ll work left to right in reference to the pictures above […]