Recent content by WBR 3E

Not looking to sell - have had them for years, passed down by an elderly family friend. Holbart Brothers Lathe, Canedy-Otto drill press. I use the drill press all the time, would like to learn how to use the lathe. Can anyone help identify what I have and point me in the right direction to...

One of the biggest challenges we face at the shop is the storage of tires. With new tires costing $150+, we've worked out arrangements with USAC National Midget teams to sell us their used tires (typically only on the track once) for $25-50 each. To make the trip to Indiana worthwhile, we...

Sinister94 and Vavet - thanks for the kind words. While I do have a lease (12 mos with monthly renewals) I benefit from being friends with the landlord. He paid for the insulation (used, from another job site) and the sheathing (new, but included in his order for the main building). I paid...

Move in day

Lack of space was our biggest challenge, with barely 1000 square foot total, so a mezzanine allowed us to get spare parts (especially tires) off the ground, while still allowing cars to be parked beneath in bays. A huge thanks to my cousin Ron for his guidance and assistance in designing and...

The original work bench was in need of reinforcement, so new bracing was added along with a coat of paint

Long overdue followup post to the #W Racing garage. After extensive cleaning, insulating and covering the walls with OSB Sheathing, the boys and I hand rolled and painted the walls, adding a grey base and red stripe.

OK, I do have a question. I've tried to use the search and FAQ to find a way to make my pictures bigger. Any secrets?

3W Racing is not a professional race team. Just an unlikely group of guys that have come together due to their love open wheel, dirt track racing. Loosely organized a couple years ago, it consists of me (car owner), my sons age 24 and 21 (drivers), Wally (crew chief, and car owner as well)...