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A little side detour since we've been spending a lot of time around the fire pit these days...

Tailgate bench!

Almost done. I still have to radius the arms, add a step down contour to the back post via my pa in law's band saw, mount the 1970 license plate, and sand out a couple sharp pokey edges, but it turned out nicely.

Edit: it's done

Grandpa's old C10 box tailgate will continue to "haul *ss", just in a different way now!

I also included the kids' "Piston Cup." They love the Pixar movie "Cars" and had a little plastic trophy they would pretend was their cup, just like the movie. Well, you know what happens with kids and cheap dollar store plastic. SNAP! Tears ensued, so I told my wife I'd be in the shop for an hour...

Happy kids now.

A 235 piston and connecting rod "Piston Cup". That shouldn't break...

I had a student tell me they like the face on the piston. I thought, "What face?"

Once you notice it, you can't unsee it! Avert your gaze now! Now! Bahaha! 😂