Diving into your first automotive painting project can be as exciting as it is daunting. Selecting the right HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure) paint gun is a critical step toward achieving professional-looking results. Here’s a comprehensive guide to selecting the right gun for any first-timer looking to paint their own […]
Multi-process welders are like Swiss army knives for serious welders and fabricators. The ability to weld with MIG, TIG, stick, or even flux-core processes makes them exceptionally versatile. After all, why have two or three machines taking up shop space if one can do it all? Shopping for a multi-process […]
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 […]
Scroll Compressor vs. Piston Air Compressor. Which is better? Air compressors are a tool that any industry needs in order to work both effectively and efficiently. In this article we will be discussing the two most popular types of air compressors; the scroll style vs. piston style air compressor. What […]
If you’re considering buying a bead roller it’s probably because you’re doing some metal fabrication like making floor pans, wheel tubs, or bomber seats and want to add some strength and style to the metal. Eastwood offers a few sizes and styles of bead rollers so let’s check them out and make sure you get the right one for your job.
Pneumatic powered tools are something that have been around since the 1800’s and are used daily in today in auto garages and industrial applications. With technology advances and air powered tools becoming more common (and affordable) home hobbyists have turned to pneumatic power in their garages and around the house. A small to medium sized compressor can run a number of pneumatic tools that can help speed up jobs you may need to do around the house or in the garage. We decided to put a list of our top 10 air tools that you need when getting an air compressor.
Air compressors come in many different sizes and variations. There are different horsepower motors, different size tanks and different piston configurations . But perhaps more importantly, all of them are rated in cubic feet per minute, or CFM of compressed air. Typically, a compressor is rated at a certain number […]
