The way a diy 2 x 4 jack works is through the simple manipulation of leverage as the essential craftsman explains by taking advantage of the mechanical power that two slightly slanted edges can.
2x4 wood jack stands.
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I used deck screws to fasten no glue fresh lumber.
I feel a little bit safer under the car with the 2x4 stands than with a jack stand under the frame actually i use both at the same time most of the time.
I really just want a jack stand to support the car while doing brakes so have no intention of going under and i have a ton of 2x4 s lying around.
To my mind a set of securely built wooden jack stands could be built safer than the steel ones or would be good backups to the steel ones.
I m at work now so i don t have measurements seem to.
Old guyz garage recommended for you.
2x4 becomes a jack cool trick duration.
Always get asked where i got my stands for my car.
Soo here you go got my buddy brent at hyper formance llc to make them for me.
He has all the saws and s.
12 0 8 pcs per 2x4 16 pcs per stand x 4 stands 64 pcs or 8 2x4 s.
Make your cuts you ll need 10 boards per wheel crib for the width at 10 inches and 8 boards per wheel crib for the length at 14 inches.