Home » Shop Equipment

Tag: Shop Equipment

two blast cabinets in use
Abrasive Blasting

The 2-Cabinet Solution: Why Restorers Keep Two Blast Setups

Most DIY restorers eventually learn the same lesson about blasting media that garage builders learn about parking space: one rarely does everything well. Just as enthusiasts romanticize the perfect two-car solution, seasoned hobbyists often discover the benefits of a 2-cabinet solution for blasting. It’s a simple concept. One cabinet handles aggressive […]

Eastwood 2x2 CNC plasma cutter table in use
Eastwood News

New Site Simplifies CNC Plasma Table Configuration Process

Choosing the right CNC Plasma Table shouldn’t feel complicated. Eastwood makes the buying process simple by offering clear, ready-to-order configurations designed for real-world fabricators at this new microsite. Instead of piecing together separate components, customers can select the setup that fits their shop and cutting needs in just a few […]

Eastwood TIG 220 welder
Eastwood News

New Product Overview – TIG 220 AC/DC Welder

The new TIG 220 AC/DC Welder is the latest evolution in Eastwood’s welder lineup, replacing the long-running TIG 200 AC/DC. It’s built to deliver the same straightforward, intuitive feel, but with more control, more output, and a noticeably smaller footprint. Using the latest inverter technology, the TIG 220 increases max […]

DIYer working a blast cabinet
Abrasive Blasting

Shop Advice: Troubleshooting Blast Cabinet Performance

Your blast cabinet is probably one of the most satisfying tools in your shop – until it stops cutting effectively. When performance drops, it’s time for systematically troubleshooting blast cabinet components to get it working like new. Most issues stem from air supply, media flow, or visibility problems, and each can […]

English wheel in use
Metal Fabrication

How Does an English Wheel Work?

One of the questions we often get about the English wheel is “how does it actually work?” It’s such as simple-looking tool with few parts, and its effect is not immediately obvious. After all, it’s not like a drill or a saw where you see instant results. So let’s look […]