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Subject: Fw: Aluminum jacks
From: "Jim Dincau" <jdincau@qnet.com>
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2005 14:22:05 -0800
 Benn,
       I like mine for use at the track but it is a pain for use in the
shop.
 With the single wide roller at the front and no casters at the back it
 doesn't roll around as easily as my standard floor jack.
 Jim in Palmdale


 > Hi gang,
 > Anyone care to comment on their experience with aluminum jacks from
 > various sources?  I'm tempted to buy the Costco version (around $100-200
 > as I recall).  Looking in the archives shed no light...  First priority,
 > is, of course, lightness so it can be readily transported.  But one that
 > is easy to use (fast raise--maybe dual pump, controllable descent, large
 > jacking height range, good rubber/plastic pad on contact surface, etc.)
 > is also a big factor.  I don't think I'm up for $500 versions,
 > unfortunately, but would still like to know what I would be missing by
 > not getting an expensive one.  Thanks.
 > Benn Karne






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