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Yes, this took me a little time to figure out. (finding the hockey pucks on the left coast was the hardest part - I ended up going to the Pro Shop at local ice rink.) Using a router would be the easiest but I don't have one!
I found the best way to cut out the slots was to first, clamp down the puck and then use a 1 Inch Hole Saw Bit like this one: Makita 714008-A. You basically cut a hole into the bottom face on 2 sides.
1. Using chalk mark 1/4 inch depth from the bit teeth all around the bit.
2. Draw a center line on the puck and measure 1/2 inch to the left and right, mark on both ends of the center line. The top piece on my jacks stands has a one inch width. Measure yours first as they vary.
3. Drill down to a depth of approximately 1/4 to 3/8th inch.
4. I then used a combination of a regular drill bit and a Dremel with a coarse sandpaper drum to gouge out and smooth the rubber.
Make sure to wear a painters type disposable dust mask and do this outside if possible. Sanding down the puck produces a lot of very fine 'puck dust' and it will go everywhere including your hair, face & clothes!
Good Luck, Peter
I found the best way to cut out the slots was to first, clamp down the puck and then use a 1 Inch Hole Saw Bit like this one: Makita 714008-A. You basically cut a hole into the bottom face on 2 sides.
1. Using chalk mark 1/4 inch depth from the bit teeth all around the bit.
2. Draw a center line on the puck and measure 1/2 inch to the left and right, mark on both ends of the center line. The top piece on my jacks stands has a one inch width. Measure yours first as they vary.
3. Drill down to a depth of approximately 1/4 to 3/8th inch.
4. I then used a combination of a regular drill bit and a Dremel with a coarse sandpaper drum to gouge out and smooth the rubber.
Make sure to wear a painters type disposable dust mask and do this outside if possible. Sanding down the puck produces a lot of very fine 'puck dust' and it will go everywhere including your hair, face & clothes!
Good Luck, Peter
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Oh, one more thing - for my next act I am going to screw in a nut to the top of the puck so that it will fit nicely into the little hole at the jack point.
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Uh, I guess. 30 years with every type of stand imaginable, and I've never had an issue. Your safety is a result of your own preparation. (Ratchet jackstands holding up my 8500 lb trailer to do a brake/wheel bearing service and mount up some new tires today.)
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I remember that. Wasn't that a case of him bumping the release lever, or did the jack fail? I know the support post is cast iron so I could see an issue with a poor/cheap casting. I've got my Escos now so the ratchet versions are gathering dust.
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I alway put a spare wheel or two under there with me just in case. I also pay attention to where my arm/feet are in relationship to the levels. Also my stand are always in the lowest position so unless the welded "frame' itself fails.... YMMV.