REFLECTOR: Jack Stands

[Dave Black]

Chuck,

> What are the best ideas out there for good jack stands for the Velo.
> Desired characteristics are light as a feather, will lift small
> buildings and solid as the Rock of Gibraltar...but I'm not
> picking--don't care what color!!  I have some homemade ones from 4"
> square steel tubing for the uprights welded onto steel tire rims for a
> base.  Real solid, but the hernia surgeries are getting expensive.

I have inexpensive bottle jacks glassed to the top of 4x4 posts. In 
earlier versions (shown) the post was held held upright by 2x4s at a 45° 
angle. A better method is to use 3/4" plywood cut to 45° angle for 
supports.

Sorry I can't find a close-up of the jack, but you get the idea...


Dave Black
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