Restoring and maintaining your vehicle sometimes requires deep cleaning of intricate parts, and an ultrasonic cleaner makes that task easier. By using high-frequency sound waves, these cleaners can penetrate hard-to-reach areas and remove contaminants more efficiently than traditional methods. Their ability to clean components in minutes with little effort on […]
There are lots of way to use a bead roller, but if you’re doing complicated detail work on flat panels, a tabletop can make life easier. A great example is the new plate bead roller table from Eastwood designed by Jamey Jordan. Designed to fit Eastwood and most other plate-style […]
At some point you’ve probably wished for the speed, efficiency, and the precision of a plasma cutter when doing bodywork. The problem is, plasma cutters are expensive, right? The answer is they can be, but they don’t necessarily have to. What you’re often paying for is the ability to cut […]
For many DIYers’ home shops, an air pressure regulator is often overlooked. But seasoned professionals know they play a crucial role in ensuring your tools and equipment function properly. These small but mighty components control the pressure supplied by your air compressor, impacting your equipment’s performance, safety, and longevity. Whether […]
For many of us, doing our own mechanical repair work is often driven by a money saving instinct. Sure, we also get as a sense of accomplishment from doing the job ourselves. But mostly we like the cost savings more than the sore body and dirty hands that come with […]
Space is always at a premium, not matter how big your shop is. If your workbench is anything like ours, there’s probably never enough space for all the tools you use. When you can’t make more space, the only solution is to use it more wisely. And that’s where modular […]
One of the challenges with larger, long-range projects is keeping them rolling (literally) so they don’t get in the way. Body shops and restoration facilities get tons of mileage out of traditional wheel dollies. They’re great for maintaining mobility on complete, non-running vehicles, allowing them to be easily skated around […]
Have you ever been working with a vise and just can’t the piece to line up in the position you need? It’s happened to all of us. If you’re lucky, you might be able to pivot the base horizontally for a slightly better angle. But sometimes you just need to […]
When you get serious about metal fabrication, you’re eventually going to want a tubing bender. This tool is invaluable in accurately forming metal tubing for roll bars, exhaust headers, motorcycle frames, and more. And once you’ve used one, you’ll wonder why you didn’t have one sooner. But choosing and configuring […]
