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 air system can be a […]
Organize Your Workshop to Maximize Your Projects
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 things our shops manage to […]
Why Every Workshop Needs a Throatless Shear
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 effective design allows DIYers to […]
Get More Out of Your Vise with These Special Jaws
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 iron or steel can be […]
Prototype to Product – Eastwood’s Contour SCT Surface Conditioning Tool
There are so many ways to strip paint – chemicals, blasting, sanding. Depending on what you’re stripping, any one of them might be the best solution. But when it comes stripping layers of paint off of large body panels, Eastwood’s R&D manager Mark just wasn’t satisfied with traditional rotary sanding discs. So he got to […]
The One Tool I Wish I Had When I Painted My Car at Home
It’s been about 15 years since I did my first at-home paint job. And I’m still hearing all about it. Probably because I primed and painted the car in the attached garage that backed up to our family room. Every once in a while, my wife catches a whiff of something I’m painting outside and […]
Prototype to Product – Eastwood’s Contour SCT Surface Conditioning Tool – The Garage™
There are so many ways to strip paint – chemicals, blasting, sanding. Depending on what you’re stripping, any one of them might be the best solution. But when it comes stripping layers of paint off of large body panels, Eastwood’s R&D manager Mark just wasn’t satisfied with traditional rotary sanding discs. So he got to […]
How to Reduce Excessive Moisture from Your Air Compressor and Lines – The Garage™
Equipping your garage with compressed air can be a game changer if you spend a lot of time working in it. The convenience, power, and versatility of pneumatic tools can transform your humble workspace into powerhouse for serious projects. But whether you run a small compressor with a simple hose or have a large-capacity compressor […]
Prototype to Production – The Eastwood QST 30/60 Scroll Air Compressor – The Garage™
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 story of the QST 30/60 […]
Consider These 9 Features to Choose the Right Bench Vise for Your Workshop – The Garage™
Choosing a bench vise can be overwhelming if you aren’t sure what you’re looking at. After all, they all look more or less the same to the untrained eye. But there are several basic features you should consider to ensure you select the right one for your specific needs and budget. Size and capacityConsider the […]