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HandyMan/High Lift Jacks

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Curt from MN

09-24-2007 10:38:34




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Learned a couple lessons on Friday. Was using a High Lift Jack to reposition my sickle mower. Went to lower one side and the handle backlashed. Caught me on the left cheek then took out my glasses. Fortunately the only thing broken was my glasses. Which is the other lesson I learned. Won't have Glass lenses ever again as the lense shattered. All my friend could say is that's why they call them widow makers.

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Dan67

09-25-2007 19:52:38




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 Re: HandyMan/High Lift Jacks in reply to Curt from MN, 09-24-2007 10:38:34  
One Dangerous chunk of equipment, I have Three and still use them, Just be carfull.



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Jason W (OK)

09-25-2007 18:46:49




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 Re: HandyMan/High Lift Jacks in reply to Curt from MN, 09-24-2007 10:38:34  
We refer to them as suicide jacks. I've been using them almost all my life. They have to be kept clean and lubricated.



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Dan in Ore

09-25-2007 17:18:54




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 Re: HandyMan/High Lift Jacks in reply to Curt from MN, 09-24-2007 10:38:34  
Dad had a "Handyman" when I was just a little shaver. I've kept up the tradition and keep using them to this day.

If you are careful and think ahead, they can be an extremely useful tool.

Dan



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335LP

09-25-2007 09:56:41




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 Re: HandyMan/High Lift Jacks in reply to Curt from MN, 09-24-2007 10:38:34  
Yep it only takes a sec of carelessness or even when trying to be careful with those jacks they can bite you. Had one pinch the &)!@#$% out of me other day while trying to get seed trailer unhooked! Take it slow and be careful with those jacks and if worn out fix it or throw it in scrap iron pile.



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Blue3992 (N Illinois)

09-25-2007 08:11:06




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 Re: HandyMan/High Lift Jacks in reply to Curt from MN, 09-24-2007 10:38:34  
Alright, for the uninitiated, could someone post a picture of these jacks, and explain exactly how they work? I don't think I've ever used one.

And from the sounds of it, I don't think I ever want to use one..... ....



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nballen

09-25-2007 10:44:12




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 Re: HandyMan/High Lift Jacks in reply to Blue3992 (N Illinois), 09-25-2007 08:11:06  
Here is the "real" mfgr. There are many knock-offs, but the Real Deal is worth it (in my opinion).

The big advantage of the Hi-Lift is the extended reach (~30" - 45") without re-setting the jack.

Yes, you have to be careful with them, but that is true of any tool or equipment.

Nathaniel



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JMS/MN

09-24-2007 21:12:47




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 Re: HandyMan/High Lift Jacks in reply to Curt from MN, 09-24-2007 10:38:34  
Bought one over 30 years ago. Learned early on what they do. Reflexes were better then. Never trust them anymore. Maybe they were invented by hungry lawyers? Or self-flaggeting masochists?



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fixerupper

09-24-2007 18:05:45




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 Re: HandyMan/High Lift Jacks in reply to Curt from MN, 09-24-2007 10:38:34  
A high lift jack can help a person out in a pinch, but a whole bunch of common sense and respect needs to go along with using it. Boy can it go a flyin if it slips, along with whatever it's holding up. In the glasses category, do get plastic lenses with the hard coating. I finally went from glass to plastic a year ago and there are no scratches yet and I work in a lot of dust. They just have to be handled a little more carefully. For me the best cleaning solution is my own tongue. Sounds a little disgusting, but one swipe of the tongue cleans them before they are wiped off with the cotton handkerchief.. Another benefit to plastic is welding/torch/grinding sparks don't pit them. You will enjoy them. Jim

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leroy in ne

09-24-2007 17:33:19




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 Re: HandyMan/High Lift Jacks in reply to Curt from MN, 09-24-2007 10:38:34  
never step over handle either this experiance caused me to use torch on a jack with worn shot pins end results no jack and very bruised crotch



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supera3

09-24-2007 17:04:18




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 Re: HandyMan/High Lift Jacks in reply to Curt from MN, 09-24-2007 10:38:34  
I keep one in my truck, never know when you need a bit of comedy relief!



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redtom

09-24-2007 16:39:16




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 Re: HandyMan/High Lift Jacks in reply to Curt from MN, 09-24-2007 10:38:34  
I call it the "go up and fall over jack". I quit using mine. Maybe the four wheelers find them useful for pulling, but I think its a POS.



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RobMD

09-24-2007 18:24:55




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 Re: HandyMan/High Lift Jacks in reply to redtom, 09-24-2007 16:39:16  
It's a POS that's gotten me out of many a stuck situation. Seriously, i know it's a POS when those stupid clicking things don't engage right, but man, what else would i do if im stuck on top of a rock



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Terry G

09-24-2007 12:41:22




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 Re: HandyMan/High Lift Jacks in reply to Curt from MN, 09-24-2007 10:38:34  
A lesson learned like that sure sticks better than reading it out of a book.



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benny2

09-24-2007 11:37:45




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 PS on the glasses Re: HandyMan/High Lift Jacks in reply to Curt from MN, 09-24-2007 10:38:34  
Get a pair with shatter resistance lens, they have them for mechanics, but you have to ask. Plastic sucks I have them, to many scratches.



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Lee in Iowa

09-24-2007 11:35:50




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 Re: HandyMan/High Lift Jacks in reply to Curt from MN, 09-24-2007 10:38:34  
Around here we call 'em a lookout jack. Lee



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benny2

09-24-2007 11:34:02




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  They can also Re: HandyMan/High Lift Jacks in reply to Curt from MN, 09-24-2007 10:38:34  
They can also break your feet, watch if you release without weight they slide to the bottom, they sometimes stick a little before doing that. DONT ever get a CHI/COM one either. Especially from Cummings tools it is a total dangerous POS!!



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