As DIYers, we often have a hard time justifying big tool and equipment purchases just for our occasional hobby projects. But sometimes a pricey tool is the only solution that gives us the freedom to create freely and experiment on our own. And when push comes to shove, we do […]
If you’ve spent any time in a shop, you’ve probably found a bench grinder to be one of the most useful tools in the house. Eastwood has made the standard bench grinder even more versatile with its new line of Versa-Grind belt/disc grinder attachments. Designed to attach to most conventional […]
When it’s time to choose a vise for your workshop, the choices can be overwhelming. Do you need cast iron or steel? Swivel base or fixed? How large is too large? And what does heavy duty really mean? For professionals and more serious DIY fabricators and mechanics, this last question […]
It’s a fact of life – not everything that needs fixing can be dragged into the garage. Sometimes you have to take the tools to where the work is. And when you’re making heavy, awkward repairs, there’s no substitute for a bench vise. That’s where a hitch-mount vise like the […]
We’ve all been told to make a place for everything and put everything in its place. My dad was always big win this, and it’s sound advice, really. After all, how can you put something away if you don’t know where “away” is? And the older we get, the more […]
For DIY fabricators seeking precision and efficiency, the throatless shear is an indispensable tool among makers and hobbyists alike. With its origins tracing back more than a hundred years, this workshop staple – sometimes referred to as a Beverly shear – has stood the test of time. Its simple yet […]
Whether you’re making a patch panel or fabricating a new design from scratch, cutting sheet metal can be a challenge. The key to a good, clean cut is having the right tool for the project. Some tools are great for long, straight cuts while others are made specifically for making […]
No home workshop is truly compete without an air compressor. But spend any time working around one and you may soon find yourself wishing you didn’t rely on air to run so much of your shop. To put it mildly, conventional reciprocating-piston air compressors tend to be loud. Not a […]
The one piece of equipment no workshop should ever be without is a bench vise. A vise adds not only a measure of safety, but also versatility. In fact, a good vise is like having an extra pair of hands, especially when you’re working alone. But this ubiquitous chunk of […]
