In a message dated 1/14/2001 11:22:07 PM Eastern Standard Time,
Bushwacker4@prodigy.net writes:
<< Remember, they make buildings out of
those things. The strength is there. I have used them hundreds of times. >>
True Kent, they do withstand tremendous pressure in a building situation.
The forces exerted in that situation are spread along the entire surface of
the block. An automobile tends to exert point pressure that building blocks
may or may not withstand. I just don't wanna be (and I don't want YOU to be)
under the one that won't withstand the force.
Jack Stands are cheap and proper for holding automobiles up. Why not play
safe and use them instead?
--David C.
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