Home-Built Transmission Jack
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Gregory L. Reif, Claflin, Kan.: "I needed a transmission jack but couldn't justify a new one so I built my own. I used two pieces of 3/8-in. thick steel plate - one 18 by 18 in. and the other 10 by 10 in. I welded a scissor jack between the two plates. Four swivel casters under the bottom plate let me roll it all over the shop. A 1/2-in. drive ratchet raises and lowers the jack easily even with a transmission resting on it. I welded eyes to the sides of the top plate for tie downs
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Home-Built Transmission Jack FARM SHOP Tools 22-1-30 Gregory L. Reif, Claflin, Kan.: "I needed a transmission jack but couldn't justify a new one so I built my own. I used two pieces of 3/8-in. thick steel plate - one 18 by 18 in. and the other 10 by 10 in. I welded a scissor jack between the two plates. Four swivel casters under the bottom plate let me roll it all over the shop. A 1/2-in. drive ratchet raises and lowers the jack easily even with a transmission resting on it. I welded eyes to the sides of the top plate for tie downs
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