Oh… now you messed up. You went too hard on the righty tighty, and now you have a righty loosey on your hands. You just sheared off the head of the bolt that you’re trying to tighten. Or even worse, the head of a rusty fastener that you were trying […]
So you pull your freshly powder coated piece out of the oven expecting to see that perfect, shiny finish you’ve always counted on. But instead you find something entirely different – a dull spot. Or worse, a cloudy finish. Now what? There are a couple of options you can try […]
Stick/Arc Welding FAQs Arc welding is the oldest welding type around and remains effective for many applications. When used by professional metal fabricators, the term arc welding is shorthand for shielded metal arc welding, also known as stick welding. Our frequently asked questions will introduce beginners to this cost-efficient technique […]
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 […]
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 […]
In the 21st century, competition has become more and more about being able to show up and drive. Sure, the manly men of the early days of drag racing cut their teeth on tuning multiple carburetors with blowers and early mechanical fuel injection systems. But many times, it was more […]
Do I need an Oven To Powder Coat? Many DIYers are now using powder coating instead of painting to coat wheels, springs, engine valve covers and other small parts. The process of powder coating is fairly simple: blow statically-charged powder over an item, then cure it to the temperatures required […]
It’s no secret that media blasting is one of the best ways to clean metal and get it perfectly clean. Media blasting propels an abrasive media at the surface at a high velocity to knock coatings and corrosion off of the metal. This means that what’s left is virgin clean […]
Powder Coat Repair Tips It’s no secret powder coating is one of the most durable coatings out there and it can hold to an incredible amount of abuse for a topical coating. But accidents happen and powder coat can be chipped from the surface and it isn’t the same to […]
