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Mechanic gets crushed by car

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by LOW LID DUDE, Dec 5, 2009.

  1. llonning
    Joined: Nov 17, 2007
    Posts: 681

    llonning
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    Quite a bit of an OT example concerning cinder blocks.

    I used to do martial art demo's. Typical set up was 8 2"x4" stack on 2 cinder blocks for the correct height. I would only get 2 uses out of the cinder blocks. The 3rd time they would shatter. Please bear in mind this was with my bare hand. My palm is 4" wide. Just think of the pressure that is placed on a cinder block with just an inch or so of metal with a thousand pounds or more on them.

    The thought of an improperly supported car just scares the crap out of me.
     
  2. Ice man
    Joined: Mar 12, 2008
    Posts: 983

    Ice man
    Member

    A jack is just a lifting devise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
  3. Airborne34
    Joined: Dec 4, 2007
    Posts: 633

    Airborne34
    Member
    from Texas

    I have passed this thread on to several of my friends. This has been a great reminder!!!

    Ive always used the hyd jack with pressure applied & two 4 legged stands, spare wheel/tire is last thing.
     

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