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Today’s progress - not as far as I wanted to get but it’s turning out good. I spent quite a bit of time making my own washers with a hole saw, plus there was some misc. stuff to do around the yard etc. Hopefully tomorrow I can get them at least tack welded together, although there is still some...

Very cool! From my understanding, I believe the tarantula manifold evolved into the scorpion manifold, which evolved into the Vic Jr. For their time(s), they were great single plane intakes. I bet that boat ran out pretty good! Thank you for sharing- I love hearing about stuff like that. Being...

Tonight’s progress:

I don’t brag about a lot of things, but I’m pretty handy with a death wheel:

Tonight after we realized the predicted golf ball sized hail was a no show, I got out to the garage and started working on the jointer table, which will mount to the West wall of the garage. I cut 2 3/4” plywood sheets as close as I could to the same size, then used a combo of a belt sander and...

Thank you. I've looked for one for years - could never afford it when one would come up for sale. On top of that, Hot Rod Magazine did a multi-carb shootout article in January 2002 where the cross ram did NOT perform well. I sorta gave up on the dream and decided to go for the tri power look...

As mentioned previously, I followed @11b30b4 's YouTube series closely and don't feel like I have much to add. Seriously, he's done an amazing job documenting all of this, including the jointer owner's manual, which has an assembly diagram and parts list, as well as motor owner's manual, also...

The use of old tin throughout and old windows in the office area really set the right mood! Nice job.

Thanks guys! This helps keep me motivated! I spent the day with friends, but this evening I spent some time staring at the next project- the jointer stand. Initially I thought I’d build some sort of roll around deal, but like most other things in the shop, I’m learning it’s much better to do a...

Before: After: Not perfect but pretty good. This was my first motor rebuild- learned a lot for next time.

Motor rebuild process

Actually, looking at that picture, I just realized I put the mounting foot in the forefront on backwards LOL. Guess I have something to do before yardwork on lunch break...

Here is a before picture off the Marketplace ad:

For the hoist, the heaviest thing I've lifted is probably 60lbs or so - not nearly what it's rated/capable of. Most of what I needed to put up there is 20lbs or less, just awkward to carry up a ladder. The hoist makes it a much safer operation. I've really enjoyed the attic and hoist - been...

The next project for the garage is to install the remaining two windows. I mentioned that in making the window frames, I had trouble ripping them in my table saw, and the previous windows I ripped down in my dad’s saw, so that’s the issue I’m against. Because I have quite a few woodworking...

Having trouble getting the other pictures to load, but put an outside receptacle on the rear of the garage, and with the help of my girlfriend, we got some string lights installed.

Had a pretty decent weekend. Managed to reach a stopping point on the wiring- I have all lighting “done” (at least the wires are ran), and all planned circuits “done” (there’s a couple circuits that will get more receptacles when the garage is a little more built out). Pic of Ring floodlight...

In the picture you saw, yes- still pretty dark. These lights will be above workbench alone, not the main lights. I managed to get the Ring floodlight installed and working above the garage (no pics), as well as finish the remainder of interior lighting. Much brighter now. One thing I didn’t...