If you’ve ever wrestled with messy air hoses strewn across your shop floor, you already know the frustration of a poorly planned compressed-air system. Not only is it inefficient, but it can also become a safety hazard. When you want your garage to work as smoothly as a professional shop, […]
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 […]
Tackling a vehicle restoration in your home garage is as much about enjoying the journey as it is the final product. Nevertheless, without the right tools and equipment, that enjoyment can quickly turn to frustration and setbacks. Of all the things that can improve your odds, a properly installed compressed […]
Have you ever wondered how Eastwood develops some of its most innovative signature products? In this series – Prototype to Production – we’re opening up the doors to our R&D department to reveal their backstories, from first inspiration to final production. In this installment, our R&D manager Mark shares the […]
Must Have Pneumatic Tools You Need Pneumatic tools are a great thing. You can use a single air feed to run many different tools and they can help you complete everything from disassembling a car, mechanical repairs, assembly, and more! Getting into the world of air tools doesn’t mean you […]
If you have ever worked in a shop you’ll undoubtedly know how loud standard compressors can be. Especially when left without proper maintenance over the years. Scroll and screw compressors have been out on the market for years but always at untouchable prices for your average homeowner. Early this year […]
Air tools have made our lives easier and can make a lot of jobs go quicker. Auto Body work can be a slow process and definitely takes time and patience. We decided to put together our must-have list of air tools you should have in your tool box when working on body work on a vehicle.
Just like your car you need to keep your tools clean and maintained. Hand tools can be easy to keep up with as they just take a wipe down and maybe an occasional drop of oil here and there. Your air tools get used hard and performance can decrease with […]
When setting up your shop air the second most important thing to what compressor you pick is what type and size of air line that you choose to plumb your shop with. If the lines feeding your tools aren’t adequately sized and the correct material for you it could decrease the performance of your air tools or cause trouble down the line. Below we discuss the different types of materials and when they may be good to use in your shop air system.
