What Is Sandblasting?

a worker sandblasting

What is Sandblasting? Sandblasting is a process that uses high-pressure air to propel sand or garnet against a surface. The abrasive grains remove material from the surface being worked on by abrasion. Sandblasting is a method of construction cleaning, surface preparation, and metal finishing. Sandblasting is typically performed using a pressurized nozzle that propels abrasive…

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How Does a Hydraulic Press Work?

two guys using a hydraulic shop press

Hydraulic press is a machine that uses hydraulic pressure to exert force on an object. They are commonly used in manufacturing to compact raw materials into smaller volumes or apply pressure to make something new, such as sheet metal. When you consider the design and function of a hydraulic press, it is not difficult to…

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How Much is A Car Lift for Garage?

If you’re a car enthusiast or have a general shop about vehicles, you’ve seen these heavy-duty car lifts before. They are metal lifting equipment primarily used for raising vehicles for repair or maintenance purposes.  Automotive Car Lifts are the easiest and most convenient way to raise your car’s vehicle instantly and safely, which helps you focus…

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What Tools Do You Need to Change A Tire?

a man is changing the car tires

Tire changing is common knowledge that every car owner must be familiar with. It is best to stay ready and equipped for maintenance or emergency purposes, wherein you’ll be required to change your tires immediately whether you’re on or off the road. Fortunately, it’s a lot easier now with the help of tire-changing tools available…

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Portable Car Lifts for Home Garage

home garage portable car lift

Every car enthusiast knows how important it is to have proper maintenance for their vehicles, whether it’s cleaning, repairing, or other general upkeep, to keep them looking smooth and preserve their optimal performance. Anyone who does this regularly can attest that having a few pieces of home equipment will make things faster and much more…

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Difference Between Shot-Blasting and Sandblasting

With thousands of various surfaces worldwide, there couldn’t be just a one-way solution for all surface preparation. Techniques and methods will vary according to the ideal solution for the unique application. The most common abrasive blasting methods are Sand Blasting and Shot Blasting. While two terms appear similar, Shot Blasting and Sand Blasting are separate…

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6 Ways to Store Items In Your Garage More Efficiently

  Photo by SplitShire, CC0 1.0   The garage is often a place that is neglected and kept cluttered with numerous iems, whether useful or not. Deciding on cleaning up a garage takes time and energy and if you haven’t done it for a while, it can stress anyone out even by thinking of how…

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The Differences in the Redline 1500HD and the Titan 1500XLT

Redline 1500HD vs Titan 1500XLT Another common question we get here at Redline is, “What’s the difference between the Redline 1500HD and the Titan 1500XLT?” It’s a great question with a multi-faceted answer. I’ll try my best to answer that below without over complicating the response. First, I want to note that both tables have…

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How to Choose the Right Blasting Media for You

  One of the more common questions I’m being asked today in reference to blast cabinets is, “What type of media can I use?’ and the answer is most. There are several different types of media that can be used to perform different tasks. Probably the most common media types are glass beads, plastic media,…

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