Someone in your life restoring an old car or truck at home? If they’re like us and always tinkering in the garage with some old project, chances are they’re going to need some help. We’ve combed our catalog and pulled together a list of tools and equipment especially for the […]
If you have a welding project on your list, this might be the year to make it happen. Check out these customer favorites priced for any budget, and don’t be afraid to share the list with those who want to put a smile on your face this season. UNDER $100 […]
Yesterday I sat down with Cody, one of our product managers who’s also a talented engineer, so that he could teach me how to get rolling with TIG welding. I have MIG welded previously, admittedly with mixed results, but was hoping to expand my skills to include TIG welding. My […]
It used to be that CNC machines were only found in professional shops. But as the cost of computers virtually disappeared and access to user-friendly CAD software became common, Eastwood’s Mark Robidoux felt DIY hobbyists should be able to have computer-control machinery in their home garage. In this episode of […]
Have you ever wondered why carpenters get to work with 1/2″ drywall but metal fabricators have to specify sheet metal thickness in terms of gauge? It’s a legitimate question that a lot of folks who are new to metal fabrication wrestle with. To make matters more confusing, the range of […]
When you’re new to welding, there’s so much to learn. Which shielding gas for which metal, remembering to ground your work, don’t look directly at the arc. Actually, that last one is probably the important thing you can remember if you plan to use your eyes in the future. Of […]
While there are many ways to weld metal two pieces of metal together – gas, stick, MIG, TIG, resistance – the one that often strikes fear into most DIYer is TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding. TIG welders are versatile machines that allow for welding both steel and aluminum. The process […]
Over the years, we’ve had a variety of unique projects roll through the Eastwood garage. Matt Murray gave us the Pilehouse pickup and Cushman scooter custom projects. And who can forget the Fox-body Mustang LX? More recently J.D. kicked off the CB750 café racer build, while our R&D manager Mark […]
Patch panel repairs are one of the most common welding tasks you might encounter when restoring old vehicles. The question often comes up about which method is better for the task – MIG (Metal Inert Gas) or TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas). The short answer is that MIG welding and TIG […]
