car on stands

[kalt]

Is the groove along the grain of the wood, as it would crack easier along the grain? Easily rectified by re-routing another groove

[hks_kansei]

Or use plywood, since the laminates are bonded with the grain perpendicular every second layer.

[JBT]

Is the groove along the grain of the wood, as it would crack easier along the grain? Easily rectified by re-routing another groove

The groove is along the grain but the load is taken either side and not in the groove.

[bruce]

Jeebus. We're talking about grooves in blocks of wood...

[greenMachine]

Jeebus. We're talking about grooves in blocks of wood...

Fair go Bruce, there has to be at least another two pages on the alignment of the slot, the grain angle, how many teeth in the saw blade, the set angle ... and that is before we get into what sort of saw

Please don't spoil our fun

[RS2000]

I use blocks of hard rubber with a slot in them

Cheers

[bruce]

We definitely are a funny bunch.

But I do appreciate we don't want to squish the metal.

[Mr Morlock]

If one re reads the US article it's pretty plain talking. One of the simple points is that in a garage workshop hoist where they use four arms these locate on the strong corner points as noted. He also says that a panel ie like pinch weld can look fine till it collapses and not to use it. He also says do not use wood. If I choose to lift the front of the car I often use the scissor jack just enough to slip a trolley jack under the front cross member.

[KevGoat]

I must admit regarding what I said in that I also use 3 scissor jacks and a hydraulic jack under my car as well as the four corner stands. Should have added that ... sorry ...

I'm very paranoid about ensuring the safety of the car after my Dad was nearly crushed when he was under a car when an earth tremor went through when we were in Johannesburg in the 70's ...

[Trackphotos]

If I choose to lift the front of the car I often use the scissor jack just enough to slip a trolley jack under the front cross member.

That's my chosen method. At least, until I get my hands on one of those awesome jacks from Costco. So much want.

[JBT]

If one re reads the US article it's pretty plain talking. One of the simple points is that in a garage workshop hoist where they use four arms these locate on the strong corner points as noted. He also says that a panel ie like pinch weld can look fine till it collapses and not to use it. He also says do not use wood. If I choose to lift the front of the car I often use the scissor jack just enough to slip a trolley jack under the front cross member.

Yes, one lifts the car using the cross member or diff and then places stands under the jack pads using adaptors of choice as required.
How you get the hydraulic jack, or whatever you use to lift the car in the first place, under the front or rear lift point is somewhat academic. My hydraulic jack slips straight under the cross member or diff.

[rossburns]

thanks to all for the input----- am making some blocks up tomorrow, that seems the way to go, although may go down to Clarke rubber to see if I can find some rubber blocks and groove them

[Lokiel]

I use blocks of hard rubber with a slot in them

Cheers

Yanks/Kanucks use slitted ice hockey pucks for this, they're perfect for the job.

Anyone know where we can find old ice-hockey pucks here in Australia?

Maybe we could organise a Group Buy of ice-hockey pucks???

[gslender]

I've had a na6 on stands and removed, diff, gearbox, engine, sat in it, done heaps of work for over 6 months+ and just used 4 jack stands and wood to help distribute the load at the pinch welds jacking points. All good. Stable as sh*t!

Stop being a bunch of girls.


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[JBT]

Don't spoil the fun Grant.

Anyone know where we can find old ice-hockey pucks here in Australia?

I tried to source some here but could only find new ones they were a stupid price. The wood blocks were free and 10 minutes work.