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CowboyTaco
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CowboyTaco
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I'm thinking about adding another jack to the garage. There has been more than one occasion where I thought a second jack would have been helpful. If I do, I think I want to go with one of the aluminum ones for easier transport if I ever needed to carry it with me.
Cheapest option is the HF 1.5T ($89 w/ coupon)
www.harborfreight.com
Weight: 33lbs, max lifting height: 13 7/8"
I'm kind of leaning toward the Husky 3T ($200)
Weight: 58lbs, max lifting height: 19"
The HF/Pittsburgh 3T weighs more and is bigger overall. Also, $50 more.
Cheapest option is the HF 1.5T ($89 w/ coupon)
1.5 Ton Low-Profile Aluminum Racing Floor Jack with RAPID PUMP
Amazing deals on this 1.5T Aluminum Racing Jack W/ Rapid Pump at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
www.harborfreight.com
I'm kind of leaning toward the Husky 3T ($200)
Husky 3-Ton Aluminum/Steel Floor Jack HPL4751 - The Home Depot
Introducing the Husky 3-Ton Aluminum and Steel Jack, the ideal racing-style jack for those seeking a lightweight automotive accessory. This car jack features a versatile lifting range from 4 inches to
www.homedepot.com
The HF/Pittsburgh 3T weighs more and is bigger overall. Also, $50 more.
Silverback
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I remember when I went from a 3T steel jack to a 3T aluminum jack... I about threw it across the garage. The weight difference is awesome. LOL
Careful with the cheaper aluminum jack from Harbor Frieght. Apparently they do not hold up to extended use with near max loads. The sides shear and the whole thing fails.
Silverback
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Don't buy things from HF that if they fail they can kill you.
CowboyTaco
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That's the general rule of thumb, but I thought it didn't apply to the jacks. I've only heard good things.
Silverback
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Same, heard good things about them as well. But still... I bought something else. I went with Sunex, a 2T and a 3T.
CowboyTaco
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HD has some "Big Red" brand aluminum 1.5T jacks for less. I'm still leaning toward the Husky 3T.
Is 1.5T sufficient, or will it just piss me off that I didn't get the 3T? I like the lower price and weight of the 1.5T; however, I like the added height and lifting capacity of the 3T.
Primary use will be the Tacoma with occasional use on the Expedition. I have a steel 3T Pittsburgh that I currently use, so this one is auxiliary.
Is 1.5T sufficient, or will it just piss me off that I didn't get the 3T? I like the lower price and weight of the 1.5T; however, I like the added height and lifting capacity of the 3T.
Primary use will be the Tacoma with occasional use on the Expedition. I have a steel 3T Pittsburgh that I currently use, so this one is auxiliary.
My string trimmer is getting kind of old...
So I took advantage of the price cuts on the gen 1 Milwaukee tools on Amazon and ordered the M18 circular saw. I doubt it will get more than moderate use so it will fit the task nicely.
Silverback
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I have one of those. I use the shit out of it.
I usually try to avoid wood projects but tend to still have to do a few a year.
Silverback
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Same here. But I grab that every time over my Bosch corded circular saw.
CowboyTaco
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Same, but with my Ridgid.
Is this another conversation that we've had before?
...check out this ancient alarm clock that's in my guest room....
Is this another conversation that we've had before?
...check out this ancient alarm clock that's in my guest room....
Silverback
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From the same folks who make the lock fitting for grease guns. This thing works great. The one that came on the ARB worked fine. But this is mo’ betta.
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