How to MIG Weld. “A grinder and paint makes a welder what he ain’t” – My dad So, you want to MIG weld? The first thing you’re going to have to do is start criticizing other people’s welds on the internet. This is the first step, and the best part […]
Eastwood Pre Painting Prep and Eastwood Pre LOW VOC are two of my favorite products. The secret sauce in this stuff works great for cleaning (pretty much) anything around the shop. Pre is perfect for oils, dirt, fingerprints, grease, silicone, waxes, polishing compounds, salts, soluble oils, cutting fluid, and more. […]
AeroSpray vs. DuraSpray Is DuraSpray too good to be true? So, you’re looking to get a quality 2K coating with the ease of use of a rattle can? Eastwood now offers two different ways to get you there. There’s the Eastwood AeroSpray (which we’ve offered for a long time, you […]
Oil canning is the enemy As you MIG weld, you’re moving electrons in the substrate. The electrons don’t exactly like to do this. This electrical resistance is what causes panels to heat up. That heat causes metal to expand and contract. All welds cause a little bit of heat expansion […]
There’s a big problem with the entry-level welder market. Most sub-$300 machines are strictly “flux-core” welders. (Flux-Core means that the shielding atmosphere for your weld is produced by burning the flux in the core of the special wire) Some manufacturers even have the stones to call their flux-core only welders, […]
Here is some basic stats on both the welders to help you understand where I’m coming from here. See the end of the article for a full stat breakdown of both machines. Differences: Price: The MIG180 costs double, but has double the capability. Input Voltage: The MIG180 can run on […]
Stick/Arc Welding FAQs Arc welding is the oldest welding type around and remains effective for many applications. When used by professional metal fabricators, the term arc welding is shorthand for shielded metal arc welding, also known as stick welding. Our frequently asked questions will introduce beginners to this cost-efficient technique […]
Eastwood Stud Welding FAQs Stud welding has become a popular method of permanently attaching metal fasteners and hooks to a metal surface. It has a place in your DIY shop, too. In our Frequently Asked Questions, we look at the stud welding basics and examine when and why you might […]
MIG Welding FAQs When you are first delving into the world of welding, a metal inert gas (MIG) welder is a great place to start. These machines are the most popular choice among automotive hobbyists and professional technicians. Read our MIG Frequently Asked Questions for more about why to choose […]
