Today’s tech tip for you is on how to use aviation or “tin snips” properly. Aviation snips are made for cutting sheet metal with accuracy and ease and have been around for many years. There are many different jaws and types of cutting surfaces on tin snips but they all basically work the same. Today Mike Phillips from Phillips Hot Rods and Custom shows the differences in tin snips.
Tag: Fabrication
Bead Roller Buyers Guide
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.
How to Make Door Jambs From Scratch- Eastwood Elite Shrinker Stretcher
In this tech article we’re working on a Model T roadster project that started out as a pile of parts. With any type of project like this you’re going to run into areas where there’s just no metal at all and we need to make it from scratch so we’re going to be making a door sill and door jamb area on this vehicle.
MIG Welder Comparison Buyers Guide
MIG welding is very easy to learn and a MIG welder is a must-have in auto restoration or any type of metal fab, which is probably why you’re considering purchasing a MIG. If you’re not sure what exactly you need, I’m going to help you select the right machine for your job. Today we’re going to take a look at the MIG 135, MIG 175 and MIG 250. If you’re looking for a multi-process machine that will not only allow you to MIG weld, but also give you the option of ARC and TIG welding, those units are also available at Eastwood. But today I’m going to stick to MIG welders.
Five MIG Welder Maintenance Tips- How to TroubleShoot Your MIG Welder
MIG Welders are a glorious thing. Feed it wire and gas and it’ll “glue” all sorts of metal together. The mechanical inner workings of a MIG welder are pretty simple. There’s a drive motor that turns a set of rollers that feeds the wire through your MIG torch and you’re off and welding. What most don’t realize is that a troublesome MIG welder could be just be a maintenance issue and not the welder itself failing. We decided to put our five maintenance tips below you should check periodically. Like any mechanical item your welder needs maintenance to continue to perform its best.
Securely Fasten Metal With An Air Rivet Gun
The most common method for attaching metal panels to each other is bolting, screwing, or welding. These methods work well in some cases, but aren’t the only method for securely fastening metal together. Before the days of every home shop having a welder, rivets were used to fasten things together. […]
Top 5 Father’s Day Gifts 2017
Fathers Day is right around the corner and if you’re anything like us; your Father played a big part in the classic car hobby many of us are neck-deep in. For some of us it was just the memories of riding around in an old car when we were kids, while others were thrust into the hobby by helping to build, modify, and go to shows as kids with our dads. Eventually time goes on and your dad is needing your help and borrowing tools from you. It’s nice to return the favor but it’s even better to GIVE him the tools he needs to do the job right. We surveyed Eastwood employees and customers and came up with a nice list of products that almost any Dad would be excited to receive! Below are our top 5 favorites; but you can find the full list on our site HERE.
MIG Welding Basics- Can You MIG Weld Aluminum
As welders get better and better for the money more people are taking to learning how to weld at home. A common question we get is if you can weld aluminum with a MIG welder. The short answer is “yes you can weld Aluminum with a MIG welder.” There are a few necessary steps you need to take when welding aluminum with your MIG welder.
Can You TIG Weld without Gas?
With the cost going down and the quality going up on TIG welders in the last 5 years we are getting a lot more beginner welders asking questions about what a TIG can do and where it can be used. Understanding how the welding process works with a TIG welder will allow you to understand if one is the best welder for your shop. TIG welding is the preferred method among most high end weld shops but it does have its limitations.