A vehicles exhaust system can be one of the most common areas for rust. Â The majority of all cars have exhaust systems which are completely exposed to the elements at all times. Â If thats the case, any untreated steel components run the risk of rusting out fairly quickly. To ensure […]
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How to Select a MIG Welder
So you are ready to get serious about your metal work, and you want to add a wire feed welder to your shop’s arsenal. Good for you, a welder is one of the most useful pieces of shop equipment. Below, we take a look at the features and specifications you […]
Proper Garage Door Lubrication
Keeping your garage door in good working order is one of those things that can be easily overlooked. Â While it may not see like an important task taking a few minutes every couple months to make sure all of the moving parts are functioning the way they should. Â It’ll save […]
5 Essential Items You May Be Missing in your Shop
I’ve learned over the years that the better equipped and the more organized you are in your garage or workshop will reflect in your work. We decided to put together 5 items that are key in keeping your productivity and quality of work up.
Cleaning Drill Chuck Will Stop Bits From Slipping – Quick Tip
Any of your drill bits look like this? Â If so, you’ll want to keep reading. Circular wear marks on the bottom of drill bits are a key indication of the drill bit slipping inside the drill chuck. Â The main reason for this problem is cutting fluid or lubricants […]
Cracked Grill Repair – Eastwood Hot Stapler
Many late model cars are made with plastic grills, bumpers, and interior trim. Â I’m not saying there is anything wrong with this but the one area they lack is in their strength, even the slighest fender bender can cause them to crack or break off. Â Not to mention that as […]
Sheet Metal Cutting Tips and Tricks
Working in sheet metal can be fun, and it can be frustrating, but if you like old cars eventually there will come a time when you will need to cut, and eventually even weld sheet metal. At first glance it seems as if it would be like working with paper […]
DIY Custom Spoiler End Plates
Car enthusiasts are always looking for a way to have their car stand out from the crowd but buying off the shelf parts will only go so far. Â There is a good chance that someone else out there wive the same combination of parts. Â The best way to give your […]
Quick Project- Portable MIG Welder Torch Holder
It never fails when you’re using your MIG welder, you set the torch down to adjust, hammer, or to lift your helmet and you can’t find a good spot to hang your torch. Worse yet, the hot tip of the welding wire pokes you in the leg and burns you when you go to set it in your lap. I’m always looking for ways to consolidate my tools and make myself more efficient. I decided to make this quick little MIG Torch holder that fits on my magnetic ground post. Great beginner fabrication project!