Lacing a Rim Like a Pro (sort of)

A nice piece done by Etsy:

In a crowded Philadelphia garage, Adam Cramer revives vintage motorcycles and the American tradition of grease-stained self-reliance.

How to make those old valve covers look like new again

When sanding, keep in mind that you can always start at a lower or higher grit depending on the level of scratches that are already on the surface of the metal. Likewise don't be afraid to try out different buffing compounds on the wheel.

Engine Nearing a Final Finish

I would be lying if I said that having children doesn't affect your project. After being blessed with the birth of my son, he and my wife literally became my only priority during late Oct early Nov. I am happy to say he is a total joy and I'm glad that we've had him (and they'll always be a priority).

With that said, the wife finally let me get back into my garage. With my testosterone and sleep running on low I took another crack at completing this engine. I've learned a lot so far, and typically what takes a normal person 1 hour to accomplish, takes me two LOL! So far so good though.