[Shop-talk] jack stands

[Mullen, Tim]

Mike Rambour wrote:
>
> http://www.alltiresupply.com/p-3000NFP.html  and they have
> flat bottoms that don't harm my racedeck plastic tiles.

I have a set of jack stands that are much like those, except that the
middle tube extends down to the ground and has a flat plate attached to
it.  Additionally, the legs can unlatch at the bottom and fold in making
it easier to store.  I've had them for about 20 years, and the only
place I've been able to find similar jack stands was from shops in
England (here's a sample of some on UK's Ebay:
<http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PAIR-OF-2-TONNE-ADJUSTABLE-FOLDING-AXLE-STANDS-JA
CK_W0QQitemZ190216179573QQcmdZViewItem?IMSfp=TL0804211318a32769#ebayphot
ohosting>).



But recently, I bought a new set of aluminum jack stands - "Big Red" by
Torin <http://www2.northerntool.com/product/200313386.htm>.  There are
extremely stable (just as stable as my three legged ones) and light
weight.

Rather than a ratcheting mechanism to raise and lower it, it has the pin
through the hole method of adjusting the height - I much prefer that
kind as it isn't going to possibly slip.

I highly recommend the "Big Red"s...

Tim Mullen

Chantilly, VA