3 legged jack stands

[toolmiser]

I have a set of older but in good shape 3 legged jack stands. I believe they were from Montgomery Wards. They are the ratcheting type. I don't know the weight rating, but my Father purchased them, and he didn't mess around with things like that (he was a heavy repair mechanic at a John Deere plant). I've thought maybe it was time to give these up and purchase something like the Sear's 4 ton that are $49.00 now, I have $30.00 in bonus points that I can use. BTW, I don't use the stands a lot, but safer is always best.

 

[zkling]

As long as they are not the split tube style. Technically 3 legs will be more stable than 4 on an uneven surface. Picture?

 

[trialrun]

take a look at the ESCO stands, I was impressed with them

here is a review http://revlimiter.net/blog/2010/07/mega-jack-stand-review-1/#esco

http://revlimiter.net/blog/2010/07/mega-jack-stand-review-1/

Cost is slightly more than the sears ones, $58 bucks each on amazon, but US made and well built http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0019JVIPM/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Skin]

take a look at the ESCO stands, I was impressed with them

here is a review http://revlimiter.net/blog/2010/07/mega-jack-stand-review-1/#esco

http://revlimiter.net/blog/2010/07/mega-jack-stand-review-1/

Cost is slightly more than the sears ones, $58 bucks each on amazon, but US made and well built http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0019JVIPM/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Those stands are made in China, not USA.