Modify Jack?

AdrianC

Stupid people have killed themselves with the aid of jacks of ALL types used inappropriately.

Ebe_Scrooge

I'd argue it's incorrect use of the tool that causes injury, not the tool itself. A chef's knife can kill you if you don't take sensible precautions when using it - 1 slip and you'll sever an artery. As can a 13 amp power socket. As can pretty much anything we come into contact with in our daily lives.

jk0

Thanks all.

I have ordered the 'widow maker' jack as I did not really see the picture too clearly or appreciate the danger. However, as I was a bit bored this afternoon, I have been out to the garage to modify my scissor jack. I did both cuts with my now (much blunter) junior hacksaw, and ran a file over it to take off the rough bits.

When the other one arrives we'll try out both, and I guess make a decision which one should go in gf's car boot.

knightstyle

DD pulled up outside our house in her Smart ForTwo with a flat tyre on the back. I used a jack from neighbours Astra, same as that "widow maker" one, no problems, left car on it till next day, with two bricks just in case, as the tyre had to be ordered.

AdrianC

jk0 wrote: »

and I guess make a decision which one should go in gf's car boot.

I hope you've figured out some way to properly secure the jack, wheelbrace and spare wheel?

jk0

AdrianC wrote: »

I hope you've figured out some way to properly secure the jack, wheelbrace and spare wheel?

Thanks yes, that's a valid point.

The wheelbrace & jack will go in the box in the boot lid. The spare wheel is jammed behind drivers seat & padded with folded cloth. I have impressed on gf that she needs to make sure it doesn't fly around if she has an accident.

jk0

knightstyle wrote: »

DD pulled up outside our house in her Smart ForTwo with a flat tyre on the back. I used a jack from neighbours Astra, same as that "widow maker" one, no problems, left car on it till next day, with two bricks just in case, as the tyre had to be ordered.

GF got a flat 50 miles away at about 11pm , and tried to use the repair kit without success. She called the AA who showed up around 12. (Full package including hire car that I got for her.) He called for a new tyre to be delivered, so she had to wait a further two hours.

To be honest, I'm beginning to wonder if the AA ever arrange a hire car. It's all very well saying they supply a hire car if it can't be mended at the side of the road. However, if it takes a three hour wait, I think they are beginning to take the mick.

This is why I want her to have a spare wheel.

Silver-Surfer_2

jk0 wrote: »

Thanks yes, that's a valid point.

The wheelbrace & jack will go in the box in the boot lid. The spare wheel is jammed behind drivers seat & padded with folded cloth. I have impressed on gf that she needs to make sure it doesn't fly around if she has an accident.

And how do you suggest she does that then?

jk0

Silver-Surfer wrote: »

And how do you suggest she does that then?

I think I already said, didn't I?

Silver-Surfer_2

jk0 wrote: »

I think I already said, didn't I?

Yeah cause that'll work when it rolls.