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Default Would You Trust This Jack Stand?

On Fri, 11 Aug 2017 03:50:55 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03
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On Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 11:59:07 PM UTC-4, rbowman wrote:
On 08/10/2017 05:18 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
My question is quite simple: Would you feel safe working under a vehicle that was
supported by either of these jack stands, assuming of course that you stayed
within the 2 ton rating of the device.


I'd feel safe but I'd also feel safe with a jack stand that doesn't cost
$140. If you're worried about the welds I'm surprised you're not looking
at the pins and wondering what their shear strength is. Ultimately
that's what is going to hold the weight up.


I don't need to wonder about the shear strength of the pins because the spec
is given in the video.

And as long as the weld strength excedes the shear strength of the
pins, it is NOT an issue. Generally (proper)welds are as strong or
stronger than the base metal.