[Shop-talk] jack stands

[Robert Bender]

I need to buy a couple of pairs of new jack stands.  I want something with a flat bottom to the feet, so they don't gouge up my painted garage floor, or sink into an asphalt driveway.  I like the kind that have rubber bumpers to slip over the seat, and the ratcheting type seems useful.   I've been looking through the archives, but haven't found much discussion.  Any strong preferences, dislikes or recommendations out there?  Does anyone have a brand or type they recommend?
 Thanks,
 Bob