skidoo_j Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 If it works, don't knock it. literally or it may fall on the ground.
TheDirtyJeep401 Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 Murphys 3rd law If its stupid, but works, it isnt stupid
mpace6a Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 Murphys 3rd law If its stupid, but works, it isnt stupid Problem, is Murphy is always right.
nitroxsteve Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 Get that guy some concrete blocks STAT!!!!!
johnj92131 Posted September 7, 2013 Posted September 7, 2013 Get that guy some concrete blocks STAT!!!!! WRONG! concrete blocks can fail suddenly and totally. Wood blocks do not fail in the same sudden way. A concrete block failure can kill you, not so with wood blocks.
FrankTheDog Posted September 7, 2013 Posted September 7, 2013 The base of that wood block is the same size as a six ton jack stand. There is nothing wrong with what is done there. Wood blocks are what I used for a long time before I found some six ton's I could afford. I still use them when my stands aren't around.
nitroxsteve Posted September 7, 2013 Posted September 7, 2013 Get that guy some concrete blocks STAT!!!!! WRONG! concrete blocks can fail suddenly and totally. Wood blocks do not fail in the same sudden way. A concrete block failure can kill you, not so with wood blocks. Sorry forgot to use the sarcastic font. Yep wood is fine I use wood blocks to hold up equipment that weigh 35 tons.
jimoshel Posted September 7, 2013 Posted September 7, 2013 When he planted that tree there, I'm just wondering if he realized how long it would take to grow big enough to cut the top off so he could use it.
skidoo_j Posted September 7, 2013 Posted September 7, 2013 I was more entertained by the fact he used the rear drum as the front chock block.
87Warrior Posted September 7, 2013 Posted September 7, 2013 My parts XJ is sitting on 4 large Osage Orange (hedge) stumps laid on their side. Seems quite fitting as it is sitting in a barn with a dirt floor.
jimoshel Posted September 7, 2013 Posted September 7, 2013 Got 8 of these I made from scrap 2X6's. Strong, stable, stackable and cheap.
FrankTheDog Posted September 7, 2013 Posted September 7, 2013 Crackable too. If you drop your rig from a decent height on them, yes.
hitman72 Posted September 7, 2013 Author Posted September 7, 2013 I should note that from the angle of the pic you can't tell that the piece of wood is not cut at 90 degree angles. It was sitting at about a 7 degree list
jimoshel Posted September 7, 2013 Posted September 7, 2013 If you drop it from a high enough height you can bend, squash a metal stand.
ftpiercecracker1 Posted September 7, 2013 Posted September 7, 2013 If you drop it from a high enough height you can bend, squash a metal stand. Been there, done that!! Apparently, old, rusty, compact car jack stands cannot hold up the front end of a 2000 Toyota Tundra. *CRUNCH!!*
Incommando Posted September 8, 2013 Posted September 8, 2013 Maybe we can start on this from the other end? For the negative nellies: other than offending your sense of style what is wrong with that wood being used as a stand?
nitroxsteve Posted September 8, 2013 Posted September 8, 2013 Maybe we can start on this from the other end? For the negative nellies: other than offending your sense of style what is wrong with that wood being used as a stand? Ok i'll play. Technicality you should only use wood blocks to support things when the are stacking cross grain not with the grain of the wood. It is possible for the block to split in this position. But I see nothing seriously wrong with it.
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