Lift Jack Extensions Provide Cheap Support

Lift Jack Extensions Provide Cheap Support FARM SHOP Tools 15-5-31 "I got the idea as a way to help straighten old buildings or provide support for sagging roofs. There's nothing like them on the market," says Alfred Van Schepin, Ireton, Iowa, about his extensions for hi-lift jacks that let standard handyman-type jacks ex-tend up to 12 ft. high. The extensions can be shortened down to 6 ft. and have the same capacity as the jack, which Van Schepin says is normally about 7,000 lbs. "They can be used to provide auxiliary support to heavy-duty lift jacks when straightening big barns. They're handy because they're so maneuverable - you can quickly and easily change position, as needed. And they've got enough capacity to straighten up smaller buildings, such as garages and machine sheds, on their own. I've also used them for temporary support of sagging doorways, rafters, and floor joists," says Van Schepin, noting that the extensions can be removed when not needed so the jack can be used normally. Extensions sell for $30 apiece. For more information, contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Alfred Van Schepen, Box 82, Ireton, Iowa 51027 (ph 712 278-2006).

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