Ignoramus23641 on Wed, 13 Jul
2011 17:04:00 -0500 typed in rec.crafts.metalworking the following:
Would it be safe to work under a jacked vehicle, if I use a mechanical
jack like this:

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/phot...eat=directlink


Safer than what?

The problem with jacks is that they are meant to move, under a
load, and lower vehicles. Mechanical jacks are _less_ likely to do
that than a hydraulic jack, if only because there is less possibility
of a seal failing.
--
pyotr filipivich
We will drink no whiskey before its nine.
It's eight fifty eight. Close enough!