Show off your Jack(s)

[peteco]

Thanks for this thread. I have 5 floor jacks and 5 bottle jacks. Wife think I'm crazy to have this many. Now I can show her that there are many others crazier than me.

 

[dchasins]

I agree this is a good thread. But crazy? You're not crazy. I thought everybody had lots of jacks. Right now, I'm slacking. I only have four. You need:
1) general purpose, medium size jack
2) small one, for tight spots and ease of handling
3) extra large one for heavy/big stuff
4) spare one, to take with you somewhere, or to keep in your truck
5) another spare one, in case one of the others needs to be rebuilt
6) a cool old one (at least one) to have a project to work on

I'm just getting started...wait, I got distracted. I just saw a picture of a vise I like. Did someone say something about having more than one vise???? And what about ratchets? Air tools? Wait, where's my wallet?

 

[wxm]

Success at last! After sitting in the garage for two years, the Sears re-badged Blackhawk SJ-2 is finally back in life. It was a tough restoration, I stuck on the big nut on the hydraulic cylinder until found a 36" pipe wrench. Anyway, many thanks to advice from Hiball and others from GJ, it eventually lifted up much needed weight (see the last picture!).

 

[Roberts210]

I see jacks are a popular topic here. I've got 3. A Milwaukee 2-ton jack that I don't have a picture of. I bought that jack at a garage sale in 1992--paid $10 for it, not knowing how great a deal I got. I just had the Milwaukee rebuilt at a great hydraulic shop last summer. Too bad I didn't discover this place first, I'd have saved $$$.

I got this Hein-Warner a few months ago on the local CL:

And I'm rebuilding an older, green Craftsman jack from 1980 or so (actually this one I'm giving to my buddy after I rebuild it)

 

[econotrk]

Roberts210, nice find on the Hein Werner. They're a nice operating jack, the two I have both came with holes in the wheels to accept a grease fitting. I don't know why they were none in the holes, but I picked some up and can now grease the wheels. Makes them glide across the floor. Are you going to post a pic of your Milwaukee for us?

 

[Roberts210]

Thanks econotrk. I am away from my place on a Job, and can only find two pictures of my Milwaukee Model 20 Service Jack, and neither picture shows it very well. it is so old it doesn't have a serial number--or so I was told by the hydraulic shop that rebuilt it last summer. (wish I'd found this place first!) My plans are to pull it apart and do a restoration next summer. I have the decals from Milwaukee already.

In 2010 I switched out the drum brake rear-end on my '95 Dodge/Cummins truck to a 2001.5 disc brake rear-end. My Milwaukee did the brunt of the lifting. (Jack stands are in there under the truck somewhere.)

You can barely see the end of the jack and the handle in the right of the picture:

And in this one it's in the background.

 

[Roberts210]

My H-W doesn't have the grease zerks--I just checked. And in a quick check I didn't see holes for zerks either. I'll give them a better looking over in the sunlight tomorrow. If I can't find holes I may just drill some holes for zerks!

 

[econotrk]

Here's a pic showing the hole for a zerk fitting, no threads, it's the type you tap in. All 4 wheels have this boss cast in.

 

[theoldwizard1]

I thing the green Sears jacks are from the 70s.

I was going to do a full re-build on mine a couple of years ago. All it needed was a good cleaning and some grease on the pivot points. topped off the hydraulic fluid by a couple of ounces and it works like new !

Regarding the tank nut, I used my jack handle as a "cheater" to get one off !

 

[scrapdaddy]

This is a double post, but thought you might like them. Finally found a 4 ton, rounds out the set. 2,4,10 and 20 tons. Don't know why exactly, but wound up with seven 10 tonners and starting on Lincolns.

 

[Roberts210]

Here's a pic showing the hole for a zerk fitting, no threads, it's the type you tap in. All 4 wheels have this boss cast in.

Oh yeah... mine have those bosses too. I'll take another look at them.

Edit: Found 'em. Mine look like they've been oiled a lot.

 

[Roberts210]

The green Craftsman jack I am rebuilding was the dirtiest POS on the inside I ever saw. Just filthy. But no rust thank goodness. But the previous owner pulled out the overload valve and lost one of the pieces. I have a machinist buddy who is making me one for free. I'll post pictures when it's done.

 

[whateg01]

They keep expanding...

I just picked up a Montgomery Wards jack that looks just like the one in the middle here. Gave $40 for it and picked it up on the way to KC a couple weekends ago. I guess I'm going to have to get pics of the newer HW 2 ton jack I have, that MW, the S-4, and the Snap-On. Oh, and the import that I acquired and re-sealed after I gave Dad my newer HW 3T because this one was leaking down.

I won't bother with the little trolley jacks in the trunk of the car and the toolbox of the truck or the pile of scissor jacks that I use when I need something quick, light, and small.

Dave

 

[whateg01]

Been eyeing a jack on CL. Seller says it's a 4T, doesn't know anything else about it aside from "it's heavy". The very poor pictures of it look like an awful lot like a SJ-2. Might have to go have a look at it. He'll have to come down on price, though.

BTW, that tutorial by Hiball is great for rebuilding those import jacks. I find myself on CL looking for the old USA jacks now, whatever condition and brand. I guess I'm a junkie now.

Dave

 

[whateg01]

Well, I may have to pass on the SJ-2. Seller is sure it's a 4 ton Craftsman that's 10 years old. And he isn't moving much on the price.

 

[KnurledNut]

A tiny Hein Werner USA 1.5T bottle jack:

 

[whateg01]

Finally got pictures of my jacks.

Maybe I have enough.

Dave

 

[469 runner]

I have a few jacks. They all work great. Why do I have so many. I can't help it. I see them, I buy them. Nothing made today can compare to the old jacks.

 

[whateg01]

I have a few jacks. They all work great. Why do I have so many. I can't help it. I see them, I buy them. Nothing made today can compare to the old jacks.

The last jack I picked up was too cheap to pass up. It leaks around the pump, but it appears to use the same hydraulic assembly as that OTC you have. I'm hoping it doesn't cost me too much to fix, since the jack itself is pretty low cost.

Dave

 

[whateg01]

There's something wrong with me. I picked up a Walker 884 today, and another jack followed me home for almost nothing. Thinking of restoring the Walker since they look really good all dolled up.

Dave

 

[JohnnyMac62]

Could you post a picture of the back/pump of the orange jack. From the side it looks like a triplet for a pair I just rebuilt after reading completely three times Hiball's overseas jack rebuild. That is a wealth of knowledge.
Thanks John.

 

[whateg01]

Just bought another jack. 10T Weaver WA-75. Not sure of the year, but if the A and B came after it, then it's got to be old. Worked well enough to jack up a pickup, but stops when you put a few more tons on it. Not sure how much the back half of an Allis-Chalmers 7040 weighs, but starts to lift it, then acts like it isn't getting any fluid into the pump, even though it's full. I'll open it up and see what's going on, and as I've read, it's dead simple, especially when compared to some of the other jacks out there. Didn't get any pics of it after I got it home, but here are some from the ad.

This one may end up at Dad's since he has stuff that big, but I do want to keep it around just because it's a pretty cool old jack.

Oh yeah, the seller broke one side of the handle, but that'll be easy to fix or replicate. And the return spring for the foot pedal is broken, but I should be able to either find another spring, or pull one turn of it out to use as a hook.

Dave

 

[57TWPW]

I think this is a Weaver, sure would like to find the brass ID tag. 38" wheelbase, OL approx 5-1/2 ft. Cannot find this in my Weaver literature. Thanks for this forum.

What is the value of that type of old weaver jack? all complete in working condition?

 

[57TWPW]

That's a seriously cool Weaver unit you have there... Deserves a full restoration for sure. I've been keeping an eye out for one, but no luck..

You'll find a 1936 ad pic that I posted in this thread a while back.

http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=82988&highlight=weaver+bling

On this old Weaver Jack with those "fenders" on the wheels where the wheels poke through the top, anyone know the value of such a jack? Thanks!

 

[Bardenc]

Just picked up this Lincoln a few days ago.
Got lucky with a local pickup ebay sale.

 

[OceansideAirbrush.com]

Hello folks.
I bought a used floor jack yesterday after my mighty 2.5 ton mastercraft jack
failed to lift a 30' RV ( gee I wonder why ? lol )
the little guy did well, and still works ok, but after it tipped over on a job a few weeks ago,
it got pretty bent out of shape. Had to take it apart and hammer it back together
straight, but it just won't do for my new shop so I bought a good used one.

I am hoping some of you here can help me identify it, brand and model,
and lift capacity. the decal is worn off, and can't be read.
But it's at least a 3 ton if not bigger, I can barely lift the darn thing.
It's got to be the toughest biggest rollor floor jack I've seen,
it's very well made. could even be 5 ton for all I know, it's very big,
and very strong. It's bigger than it looks in the photos, it makes my
2.5 ton mastercraft jack look like a toy.

There is only a serial number on the side,
the rest of the info was on the decal that is worn off.
But I am SURE I got a killer deal for $100 CDN for this beast.
I have attached photos.

If any of you can help me ID this bad boy, I would really appreciate it.
It works 100% but might need parts in the future,
and I would just like to know what brand it is so I can learn more about it,
and maybe find out what a new one is worth.
I'm sure I got a good deal, but I would like to know.

Anyone ? Thanks in advance !

 

[OceansideAirbrush.com]

anyone ??

 

[whateg01]

On this old Weaver Jack with those "fenders" on the wheels where the wheels poke through the top, anyone know the value of such a jack? Thanks!

New, Weaver thinks they are worth around $3000, but they use the more contemporary bent sheet tab now. It seems these old jacks don't bring the money you'd expect them to, knowing they are basically the same as the newer ones. But at the end of the day, they are worth whatever somebody will pay for one. This one was listed on the local CL for $150 for several weeks before I went ahead and made the guy an offer.

 

[whateg01]

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I am hoping some of you here can help me identify it, brand and model,
and lift capacity. the decal is worn off, and can't be read.
But it's at least a 3 ton if not bigger, I can barely lift the darn thing.
It's got to be the toughest biggest rollor floor jack I've seen,
it's very well made. could even be 5 ton for all I know, it's very big,
and very strong. It's bigger than it looks in the photos, it makes my
2.5 ton mastercraft jack look like a toy.

There is only a serial number on the side,
the rest of the info was on the decal that is worn off.
But I am SURE I got a killer deal for $100 CDN for this beast.
I have attached photos.

If any of you can help me ID this bad boy, I would really appreciate it.
It works 100% but might need parts in the future,
and I would just like to know what brand it is so I can learn more about it,
and maybe find out what a new one is worth.
I'm sure I got a good deal, but I would like to know.

Anyone ? Thanks in advance !

I've never seen anything over 3.5 tons that wasn't a long frame jack. That looks like any number of jacks today that retail for somewhere between US$100-150, but that's about as close as I can get, just based on the searches I have done recently trying to identify a couple of jacks that I have. TBH, I don't think I would have paid that much, but you have a working jack that is probably still better than the new imports today.

 

[57TWPW]

New, Weaver thinks they are worth around $3000, but they use the more contemporary bent sheet tab now. It seems these old jacks don't bring the money you'd expect them to, knowing they are basically the same as the newer ones. But at the end of the day, they are worth whatever somebody will pay for one. This one was listed on the local CL for $150 for several weeks before I went ahead and made the guy an offer.

so Weaver still sells these Jacks new? and for 3k?????

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[whateg01]

so Weaver still sells these Jacks new? and for 3k?????

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Yes, just google it.

 

[57TWPW]

Yes, just google it.

I did but could only find the very large jacks. No mention of the jacks with the winged fenders.

is there a model number? I'm usually very good on finding things online. Can't seem to find the fendered floor jacks.

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[whateg01]

My Weaver is a WA-75. They don't make the jack with the cast or forged legs anymore. They make the WA-75B now. But it's the same basic jack otherwise. That's the point I was making. The same basic machine sells new for a lot, but these old ones don't seem to generate much interest.

 

[Hiball]

so Weaver still sells these Jacks new? and for 3k?????

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Before you go thinking you have a gold mine, the 2 and 4 ton models aren't near that much NEW, a quick visit to castle equipment will put you in the ballpark. I've sold many weaver jacks, all of them completely rebuilt and with a warranty and generally ill sell the 2 tons for $3-450, 4 tons 350-600 and the bigger ones even though they have a higher retail, generally don't bring much over $700-900. In the case of yours, unless your going to find that one guy looking for a Art Deco piece for the garage, probably $100 in non working/unknown rebuild condition. I would like to add, those where just my prices, not the gospel by any means. I priced my stuff based off inventory and demand.

 

[bobcatdan]

Not sure if I posted mine before or not, but didn't see it recently. Anyways, my jacks. My Grandfather's blackhawk and bottle jack. My 10 ton Hein Warner my old Deere dealer was going to throw. Since its in the picture, my ****** jack. Finally, my cherry picker.

 

[57TWPW]

Before you go thinking you have a gold mine, the 2 and 4 ton models aren't near that much NEW, a quick visit to castle equipment will put you in the ballpark. I've sold many weaver jacks, all of them completely rebuilt and with a warranty and generally ill sell the 2 tons for $3-450, 4 tons 350-600 and the bigger ones even though they have a higher retail, generally don't bring much over $700-900. In the case of yours, unless your going to find that one guy looking for a Art Deco piece for the garage, probably $100 in non working/unknown rebuild condition.

Thanks Hiball, not looking to sell, but looking to buy that art deco unit you mention. it's missing the top cover and the release lever down the back of the handle. Other than that it's all there and in good shape. thanks again for the price ranges.

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[Hiball]

Thanks Hiball, not looking to sell, but looking to buy that art deco unit you mention. it's missing the top cover and the release lever down the back of the handle. Other than that it's all there and in good shape. thanks again for the price ranges.

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Gotcha... Btw I'm a big fan of the weaver jacks, really enjoy the styling of the older ones. I actually have a old 2 ton sitting around awaiting some free time to start on it. Good Luck...

 

[57TWPW]

Gotcha... Btw I'm a big fan of the weaver jacks, really enjoy the styling of the older ones. I actually have a old 2 ton sitting around awaiting some free time to start on it. Good Luck...

Thanks man, much appreciated!

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[57TWPW]

Thanks man, much appreciated!

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Where you located? Maybe I should just buy a restored one from you?

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[Hiball]

Where you located? Maybe I should just buy a restored one from you?

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I live in Central Missouri, just NE of Columbia in a town called Mexico. I've semi stepped away from the Hydraulic business temporarily, I'm just now getting back into buying rebuildable cores at various outlets. I've got some projects that I want to finish up personally and I'm trying to balance the rest of my time between Railroading/Farm and my little girl.