We’re all guilty of it, right? You start spraying brake cleaner on… well, the brakes, because that’s what it’s for. But then you notice how well it seems to make grease and grime disappear from virtually every surface it touches. You can’t help yourself, so you keep going. A shot […]
The one piece of equipment no workshop should ever be without is a bench vise. A vise adds not only a measure of safety, but also versatility. In fact, a good vise is like having an extra pair of hands, especially when you’re working alone. But this ubiquitous chunk of […]
Tungsten Inert Gas welding – aka, TIG welding – is at once an exceptionally useful skill to learn and a bit perplexing. The challenge of learning to TIG comes down to patience, a steady hard, and extraordinary eye-hand coordination. Many an experienced welder has fallen short when it comes to […]
Like many other tools, CNC plasma cutters were once used primarily by businesses. And just as user-friendly design software and consumer-grade hardware have made 3D printing more accessible, the same basic technology transfer has now taken place for CNC plasma cutting. In fact, many a resourceful hobbyist has designed and […]
We often say restoring a vehicle involves more than just taking it apart and putting it back together. A true restoration often requires meticulous attention to detail. Replicating the appearance of factory spot welds when replacing body panels is one such detail. But what if you don’t have a proper […]
Abrasive blasting (AKA media blasting) is a quick and effective way to remove layers of paint or years of corrosion. The process uses high-pressure air to shoot abrasive particles at parts to clean, strip, or otherwise modify their surface. However, choosing the correct blast media is key to determining how […]
To achieve a flawless paint job on a car involves meticulous attention to detail at every step in the process. One such element that often separates amateur work from true craftsmanship is the technique used in masking body jambs. These recessed areas around the vehicle’s doors, hood, trunk, or tailgate […]
The restoration process is about more than just taking a vehicle apart and putting it back together. It’s about total reconditioning, and quality restoration shops often spend more time doing work that’s never seen. Occasionally the professionals share their secrets with us, and here is one such example. It’s no […]
One of the most versatile tools we’ve ever developed for your shop is the Eastwood Countour SCT surface conditioning tool. If, you’re not already familiar with it, the patented Contour SCT is a hand-held drum-type sander/stripper/polisher. Instead of traditional rotating discs or pads, it uses a variety of task-specific 4-inch […]
