On 9 Jul 2005 14:12:07 -0700, "Dave" wrote:

jtaylor wrote:
I have a small (=light) car that will need a lot of work done. It would be
easier if it was off the ground by more than the height those car stands you
get at the auto stores can do.

So I'm thinking of making some stands from wood, and jacking it up in stages
onto them. Has anyone done this, and are there any pitfalls (a particularly
appropriate term) of which I should be aware?

Here you go...

http://home.att.net/~galt_57/men_die.jpg


Hey Dave,

I wouldn't worry about that thing falling on him. When that gas tank
he is welding blows, the truck should head away in an nicely
controlled arc, not straight up, so it won't fall back down right on
top of him.

On the other hand, I do think he just has it aimed the wrong way. I
think that concrete block wall may cause it to bounce back and land
right on the buzz-box. Be a shame to damage that!

Take care.

Brian Lawson,
Bothwell, Ontario.