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I've had a couple of cheap ones and they all work just fine.  One thing to 
look into: if it's going to be used frequently perhaps consider springing 
for one of the air driven ones so he won't spend so much time pumping it. 
And it has a much higher present 'cool' factor.  I think they only come in 
10 or 15 ton models.
Another Mark.
>
> Everyone-
> I need to buy a 5 ton hydraulic bottle jack for my father in-law for
> Christmas.  I expect it will be frequently used in a variety of 
> applications,
> most of which were never dreamed of by the jack designer.
>
> Anyway, the world seems to be full of the same Chinese jack at a very 
> cheap
> price. (ala harbor freight)  How are these jacks?  Are they even worth 
> their
> cheap price?  As somewhat of a tool snob, is there a "better" brand?  Are 
> they
> worth it?
>
> Does anyone have a recommended supplier?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Mark
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