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Default Working under a jacked vehicle

"Ed Huntress" writes:


I built my first set out of wood. Strong, with a big stop at the end, but
they weighed maybe 50 pounds each. d8-)


We have the Dead Forest at my friend's shop.
Layered 2x8's, al-la:


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There are three 8 ft. sections; the center is as above. The
right end section is tapered down to drive up & interlocks; the
top addition is also tapered but the lefthand end is level from
4 ft. in.

The end stop has pegs, and when you use the top

Heavy and hard to store but VERY solid.

We'd love to get a twinpost lift, and have looked at them; but
this is a one-car garage.....with a car in it.

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