Swapping engines

[LoneWolfGal]

As it turns out, the paver question is moot. A friend offered to lend me four platforms he built out of unfinished 2x8s — two layers at 90 degrees to each other, fastened with screws. He said they're roughly 16" x 16" and 4" inches thick, so I'm gaining another inch.

That said, I'm touched by so many folks' concern for my wellbeing. I do appreciate it.

[piper6909]

Originally Posted by LoneWolfGal

As it turns out, the paver question is moot. A friend offered to lend me four platforms he built out of unfinished 2x8s — two layers at 90 degrees to each other, fastened with screws. He said they're roughly 16" x 16" and 4" inches thick, so I'm gaining another inch.

That said, I'm touched by so many folks' concern for my wellbeing. I do appreciate it.

Glad to hear!! Unless they're TRUE 2X8s, the total height of the platform would be about 3" - 3.5" That's because 2-bys are only 1.5 to 1.75 inches.

Still, better than concrete pavers!

[LoneWolfGal]

Originally Posted by piper6909

Glad to hear!! Unless they're TRUE 2X8s, the total height of the platform would be about 3" - 3.5" That's because 2-bys are only 1.5 to 1.75 inches.

Still, better than concrete pavers!

I haven't seen them yet, but he said they were unfinished 2x8s, thicker than finished ones.

[LoneWolfGal]

I have four sturdy jack stands like this one. They extend to 19.5". I prefer these to the ratchet type, which I've seen fail. I've never seen this type of jack stand fail.

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by LoneWolfGal

I have four sturdy jack stands like this one. They extend to 18". I prefer these to the ratchet type, which I've seen fail. I've never seen this type of jack stand fail.

By any chance do you know the rating on these jack stands? They look pretty hefty

[LoneWolfGal]

Originally Posted by Gilles

By any chance do you know the rating on these jack stands? They look pretty hefty

8000 lb. capacity

https://www.amazon.com/BESTOOL-Stands-Locking-Support-Capacity/dp/B09KN15PB8

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by LoneWolfGal

8000 lb. capacity

https://www.amazon.com/BESTOOL-Stands-Locking-Support-Capacity/dp/B09KN15PB8

4 Tons has plenty of safety margin and something that I would never exceed (with the kind of vehicles that I usually work on) ..

Thank you for the link!