mikemikelle
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New to cats, and figured I better get a set of jacks. Since I didn't find much out there, and heard of some rumors of horrible prices, I decided to kill off Saturday morning off with a DIY project.
About 3 hrs later, and about $100 bucks poorer-
-Used 1 1/4" x .072" wall thickness square tubing and 1 1/2" x .072" wall thickness square tubing for the sliding end and backbone.
-3/4" Acme threaded rod and nuts for the screw.
-Welded on a 3/4" deep socket for the 3/8" drive end.
-A few washers, and a few cotter pins to finish off.
If anyone wants dimensions, give me a shout. It seams to work good on my Imp's track. As far as I can tell, I didn't screw it up!
Fully open it is about 24". 3" of clearance for the growsers. They weigh about 5 pounds each.
About 3 hrs later, and about $100 bucks poorer-
-Used 1 1/4" x .072" wall thickness square tubing and 1 1/2" x .072" wall thickness square tubing for the sliding end and backbone.
-3/4" Acme threaded rod and nuts for the screw.
-Welded on a 3/4" deep socket for the 3/8" drive end.
-A few washers, and a few cotter pins to finish off.
If anyone wants dimensions, give me a shout. It seams to work good on my Imp's track. As far as I can tell, I didn't screw it up!
Fully open it is about 24". 3" of clearance for the growsers. They weigh about 5 pounds each.
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