Another use for a dead engine block (others include a welding table, a vertical drill/mill, a surface grinder etc. etc.)
You could take the pistons out and use it for a planter as well. 
Built in tool storage too I see !!
Most excellent..
Car pistons are a bit small but bigger pistons (particuarely those with combustion chambers in the piston) make very stylish ash trays and desk tidys.
and door stops, as our local scrappers have found.
i tried to shift it with my foot, and nearly gave myself a hearnia. dunno what it's from, but must be industrial. it's hooj!
tom
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Originally posted by Peteff
You could take the pistons out and use it for a planter as well.