[NOTE: The following article is from the Eastwood Garage archives. The popular MIG 135 welder has been replaced with an updated model, the MIG 140. This new version remains a great all-around welder but has been revised with more capabilities. You can read all about the MIG 140’s features in […]
Air compressors come in many different sizes and variations. There are different horsepower motors, different size tanks and different piston configurations . But perhaps more importantly, all of them are rated in cubic feet per minute, or CFM of compressed air. Typically, a compressor is rated at a certain number […]
For some unknown reason a lot of car guys are very hesitant to take the plunge into the world of powder coating. This means a lot of people are missing out on all the benefits powder coating has compared to other types of coatings. It seems like there is some […]
Much like painting and welding, preparing metal for powder coating is multi step process that must be followed in order to have the best results. If any of these steps are missed or not done properly your end product will risk having flaws. What Can Be Powder Coated? During the […]
A vehicle’s exhaust system can be one of the most common areas for rust. The majority of cars have exhaust systems that are completely exposed to the elements at all times. If that’s the case, any untreated steel components run the risk of rusting out fairly quickly. To ensure this […]
If you are the type of guy who likes to do everything himself, eventually you will have to go shopping for a proper paint gun. The paint job may be the last step of the job, but it’s likely the first part everyone sees. So getting the paint right is […]
If your project includes painting bare aluminum, make sure you follow these steps to ensure the best finish possible. There is a common misconception that the same steps should be followed when painting all types of metal. To an extent this is somewhat true but with each metal there is […]
Keeping your garage door in good working order is one of those things that can be easily overlooked. 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. It’ll save […]
Winter is just around the corner and if your up north the cold is a major speed bump in getting your project done. By far the biggest issue when dealing with the cold is keeping your hands warm, sure you can wear thick gloves but it then becomes impossible to […]
