Anyone hear of JET Jack Stands?

biscuit141 · May 3, 2012

Harbor Freight and JET Jack Stands comparison

They look like a quality piece, are they US made? I couldn't find it on their site so I'm guess not.

http://www.jettools.com/us/manufacturing/en/product.html?node=4587&product=272847

http://www.amazon.com/JSS-6-6-Ton-Jack-Stands-Pair/dp/B0002FSGFO

Hootbro · May 3, 2012

Look like the HF ones color and all.

Stuart in MN · May 3, 2012

Jet makes woodworking tools like table saws; I've never seen jackstands from them, but the ones in the link look decent. I believe most of their stuff is built overseas but they do have a good reputation.

biscuit141 · May 3, 2012

My dad has one, not sure what happened to the other. Just looked at the name today. It is a quality piece, but I did not see any COO stamped on them. I have yet to have a hands on experience with the HF stands. They do not have any on floor display at my store. In need to buy a set soon. I just don't want to pay $75 for JET if they are HF-esque stands.

Kev442 · May 3, 2012

$45 at HF. Exact same stand. http://www.harborfreight.com/6-ton-jack-stand-set-38847.html

That being said, I like my HF ones just fine.

trboxman · May 3, 2012

Pretty much everything from Jet is from Asia. They're one of the original machine importers from 25 or so years ago. Quality is usually pretty good, I have a number of Jet woodworking machines that serve me well. For jackstands I'd just go buy the HF ones...in fact I did...

biscuit141 · May 14, 2012

OK, so it's been a bit since I started this post and I picked up a set of the HF jack stands. I used a $29.99 coupon so out the door the were just over $32. Below is a link to my side-by-side comparison of a HF stand and a Jet stand.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2319382#post2319382

shurik06_83 · May 15, 2012

jet is a fairly big tool company in canada they offer tools to industry some is made in canada some is tiwan

but anything jet i have used i have broke like a joke 1/2 breaker bar went snap on a 19mm lug nut on a pick up at work went to my car got my princesses Auto special bar gave it another try the jet 19mm socket went snap while my boss was watching :dunno:

biscuit141 · May 15, 2012

I know these are made in Taiwan. I have heard of them from a wood working perspective but not automotive. Amazon slow them for $76, I just don know if they are worth 2x the HF jack stands.

Anyone hear of JET Jack Stands?

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