On 20 Dec 2004 18:54:47 -0800, wrote:

Anybody know where I can get something like this *new* and decent
quality without spending a fortune? Needs to have a travel of around
10" and be able to pull about 500#.

Trailer tongue jack, $32.99 10" travel, 1000 lb rating.

www.northerntool.com

Search for Item# 127480 This one has both the bevel gears and the
screw jack.