A heavy-duty bench vise is the cornerstone of any good mechanic’s shop. Eastwood has recently expanded its line of Yost heavy-duty vises, which now includes five different sizes. With options ranging from 4.5-inch to 10-inch jaws, the Yost HD lineup features a vise for every budget. A key feature for […]
There is no way to know exactly how much paint you need to paint every car, but there are basic guidelines. Of course the bigger the car, truck or van is the more paint you will need, and if you are spraying a basecoat/clearcoat you will need both components. One good way to make a more accurate estimate…
For states that see regular snowfall each winter, road salt is the preferred treatment to keep roadways safe and clear. Whether it’s old school rock salt or the popular modern application of a sprayed brine solution, salt is simply effective. Regardless of how it’s applied, however, salt is a killer […]
You may or may not have enjoyed or even understood Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance at Super Bowl 59. However, it probably got your attention, if only for the Buick GNX he used as a stage prop. In fact, car enthusiasts the world over were shocked to see the singer performing […]
Designing a sheet metal project that requires precision bending involves more than just guesswork. To ensure accurate dimension and consistent results, each step of the build must be calculated. In addition to knowing each panel’s finished dimensions, you must also account for things like the bend radius of corners. Understanding […]
While wrenches and sockets get all the glory, a digital multimeter quietly does the heavy lifting of automotive diagnostics. This unassuming device can measure voltage, resistance, current, and more, helping you find electrical problems that would otherwise leave you guessing. For any DIYer serious about understanding their car, a DMM […]
One of the easiest ways to get deeper details and greater pattern definition when bead rolling is to use a skateboard wheel roller. Part of the Jamey Jordan Signature Series of bead roller accessories, this type of roller is made of soft urethane. Used as a lower wheel, it allows […]
One of the defining elements of TIG welding is the Tungsten. In fact that is what the first letter in TIG stands for: Tungsten Inert Gas. TIG uses an inert gas to shield the weld (typically Argon), a filler rod of a metal that matches what you are welding, and an electrode made of Tungsten that focuses and directs the arc. All TIG electrodes are more than 95% Tungsten, which is a rare metal used because it is hard and has one of the highest melting points of any metal. There are at least 5 distinct types of “Tungstens”, as most people call them, typically color coated based on how much of what other elements have been added.
Spray-on bed liner is an amazingly durable material designed to protect truck beds from the abuse of hauling rough cargo. Its thick skin prevents scratches and gouging in the bed’s paint and bodywork. It’s essentially permanent, forming a long-lasting barrier that prevents moisture from ever contacting the original finish. And […]
