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 […]
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Why Scroll Compressors Outperform
Scroll compressors have basically one moving part on the inside of the engine. The internal “scroll” will actually move in an elliptical style pattern to produce the compressed air. Internally you have a stator which has an opposite of itself moving in opposing direction. These two rotate inside and are […]
Scroll vs. Piston Style Air Compressor
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 […]
Top 5 Shop Tools you Never Knew you Needed
5 Must Have Tools for the DIYer Having the proper tools you need in the garage is a must for when you are at home working on projects. However, everyone has come across a time when they were in the garage and did not have the specific tool that they […]
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 Many Gallon Air Compressor Do I need to Paint a Car?
Painting a car at home can be an affordable way to tackle a big job yourself. There are a number of factors that could make or break your paint job. Getting or making sure you have the correct size compressor is one of the first things you should do after you decide on the color. We often get calls asking about how many gallons the compressor tank should be to paint a car. This is often a misconception when looking into the painting process.
Move Compressed Air Easily- Why You Need a Portable Compressor
Compressed air is something that isn’t created easily without a machine or device to compress the air. Pneumatic tools can make a job much easier and there are times when compressed air is a necessity to get something done. Often times when shopping for air compressors the “bigger is better” mentality wins and we find ourselves stuck if we run out of air hose or we’re on the road. While I’ve had a large compressor in my shop for years I still have found that a small, portable compressor is a life saver. Below are some great uses for having a small compressor on hand.