hi lift jack tips and tricks?

[Industrial Toys]

I see everything BUT a jack.

 

[bcp]

Fixed it, maybe.

My mouse died this morning, and I'm trying to use a track pad I'm not familiar with. About every third thing is wrong.

Bruce

 

[ArlyA]

I've used those RR jacks in my long carer within the rail business. (not really that long) Today I'd prefer a high lift for general lifting purposes.

 

[Looking4new]

I much prefer my Hi-lift/jack-all. Like I said in a previous post, do NOT get any body part that you want to keep within range of the handle. Do NOT wrap your thumb around the I-beam at any time, whether jacking up or down.

 

[Doofy]

Very handy jacks but they can maim and kill if not careful. I've had several over the years and they are all still very serviceable. The "Off Road" jack base is handy for mud and soft ground(beats scrounging for blocks or boards).

 

[Jstpssng]

I used to carry an old bulldozer pad to spread out the weight. Somewhere along the line that disappeared. They still will lean within the base though. All in all they are a very handy tool but common sense is needed. Rather than the 4 foot model which is common mine has a 5 foot rail; which has a mild arc now from jacking a vehicle too high. I used to carry that and a 2 ton "More Power" comealong; they got me out of a lot of places where I should never have been but both are waiting for complete rebuilds.

 

[4570Man]

I hate those things. Maybe for off road use but for in the shop there’s easier and safer options. It wouldn’t take many 6x6 blocks and a bottle jack to go 30” high.

 

[Jstpssng]

For the shop I use a floor jack and blocks of wood. It won't go up 30 " but it's a whole lot safer than a highlift.

 

[oosik]

I wonder - are we talking about two similar pieces of equipment - manufactured by two different companies. Mine was manufactured in 1966 - I purchased it in 1967. It says - HANDYMAN, Harrah Manufacturing Co, Bloomfield, Indiana, USA. It's the all cast model with a wood handle.

I have used it numerous times to completely lift either the entire front or rear of a Jeep off the ground. Like any mechanical device - it must be kept in good working order and well greased. It has never given the slightest hint of malfunction.

 

[jmc]

I wonder - are we talking about two similar pieces of equipment - manufactured by two different companies. Mine was manufactured in 1966 - I purchased it in 1967. It says - HANDYMAN, Harrah Manufacturing Co, Bloomfield, Indiana, USA. It's the all cast model with a wood handle.

That's the same or related company I mentioned in post #42. They mention your model and also show some jacks being used in railroad yards.