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If the resistor in the ceramic holder looks something like https://www.holley.com/products/ignition/ignition_coils/coils/coil_accessories/parts/8214?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr8Tn9LXI3gIVDNRkCh3IXAdTEAQYAiABEgKBDfD_BwE, then it likely was a ballast resistor used with many points-type ignition systems to...

...and now some shots of the unloading process, and the resultant puzzle pieces

Long time lurker, infrequent poster. But I'm getting started on the addition to my 20x28x8, adding a 25x43x14.5 extension. It will primarily be used for auto restoration, light welding, some woodwork, and whatever else needs to be done. I ordered a building from Rhino Steel Building Systems...

Thanks, GMan! As I thought it's like anything else, it's worth what a buyer and seller agree to at a point in time. I do have a 5" CM vise that I've used for 30 years or so, but this Parker seems to be heavier, and definitely has a longer reach. I also have my dad's Wilton (also a 4" I...

I don't know much about this vise, but my old next door neighbor gave it to me as a going away gift when we moved. It's a 4" Chas Parker vise, model number 974. Other than some rust clean up and painting, it looks pretty good. I've done no disassembly yet. Any idea what it might be worth...

I always enjoy seeing what you are up to on your Saturdays! Thanks for your shop layout, it piqued a question for me: After working in your expanded shop for a while, how do you like the "hard" divisions between work areas? Many of the shops here on GJ have areas, but they aren't divided by...

Andy, I've lurked on GJ for a couple of years, and just finished reading through your entire thread. Your attitude and willingness to try most anything are inspiring! And the results speak for themselves. I don't comment very often, but I thought it good to add a voice to those encouraging you...

2level: Yes, there would be some offset in the cost - but I'm good at demo, and I work cheap!! CraigStu: Now that is a valid question! As far as I can tell, the existing slab is just that - a slab w/o stem walls. I was looking at Absolute Steel Buildings (https://www.absoluterv.com/), and they...

kbs2244: I do enjoy working outside (October to May), and having a shaded area to work and for outside storage is attractive. 2level: I hadn't thought of the cost savings of the shorter clear span of the ell which is a good point. But I think that cost savings will disappear in the expense of...

raferguson: I haven't sketched up the rectangle option yet. The existing garage is the structure with the light blue roof in the overhead view, the addition has a white roof. The wall between the existing garage and the addition, giving contiguous space in both structures. In both options, I...

I've been mostly lurking for some time, but now I need to tap into the wisdom (and opinions) of the GJ Gurus. We recently moved into a home where there is room to (and no HOA to veto) build a shop. My objective here is primarily car repair and restoration, but there will be other projects...

Any updates??

Getting some crop dusting done next door? Looks like an Ag-Cat finishing a pass just to the right of your shop!

Lots of progress today, and it looks like some rain since yesterday. Might want to have them raise the top of that mandoor a little...

Looking good! Looks like the weather is cooperating...

Looks good, keep the posts coming. I won't rat out your screen name clue!