piano jack

[Tom Driscoll]

From: "John Formsma" <formsma at gmail.com>

Subject: Re: piano jack


> Tom,
>
> I think you have a problem, bro. This is the second post in a month
> where you talk about rescuing trash and converting it into useful
> piano thingees. I'm going to start calling you Oscar if you don't slow
> it down!  <GRIN>
>
    I'll wear that as a badge of honor!
    T.D.

   John wrote:
     > I had one of those jacks leak fluid everywhere. But I don't remember
> the particulars. It was used on an automobile, which probably had
> something to do with it.
>
   I'll watch for that leak problem. This was an inexpensive bottle jack , 
rated @2 ton's and the literature (which I of course tossed) mentioned 
something about a sealed something or other to prevent leaks .  I'll be 
cautious on the customers white rug. Thanks for the heads up.
    T.D.

> OK, garbage day was today here, so I'll have to wait til next week to
> comb the streets looking for goodies!  ;-)
>
> JF
>
> On 7/19/07, Tom Driscoll <tomtuner at verizon.net> wrote:
>>
>>
>> List,
>>     Improvised "piano Jack" made from the cast iron base of an old 
>> drafting
>> stool, a bottle jack from the local surplus tool supply house , 5/4 piece 
>> of
>> mahagany lumber and a 1/2" bolt.Total cost under 20 bucks
>>     Very solid.
>> Check your local dump-transfer station--you'll never know what might pop 
>> up.
>>     Tom Driscoll
>>