On Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:54:20 +0000 (UTC), Christopher Tidy
wrote:

Ignoramus5533 wrote:
I would not mess with getting broken pallet jacks and repairing
them. Just not worth the time. You can get a working one for $140.

If, contrary to my advice, you decide to acquire a broken pallet jack,
do not pay more than $5.

But do bear in mind that pallet jacks aren't all born equal. Some will
prove rugged and durable and others will fall to bits if you use them a
lot. If you find a good quality jack with a simple fault, you could be
on to a winner. But it's a project for someone with an abundance of time
and ingenuity and little money. Ask around and you might get a broken
jack free.

Chris

I got my pallet jack by using forklift to hoist it out of the
dumpster I found it in. Rear wheel was broken in half. I simply
machined a new one out of an aluminum round, put in a bronze bushing
and a grease zerk. Cost of the materials was nothing..stuff I had on
hand. My time...time spent on machining and building...hobby time..is
free (to me). It was an intersting project, so I call it a
win-win..for me.

Your mileage may vary

Gunner

"Pax Americana is a philosophy. Hardly an empire.
Making sure other people play nice and dont kill each other (and us)
off in job lots is hardly empire building, particularly when you give
them self determination under "play nice" rules.

Think of it as having your older brother knock the **** out of you
for torturing the cat." Gunner