Leveling Jacks

Ken,

You have a older style jack. The newer ones have a big nut on them so they can be run by a socket.

If wanting to use a cordless drill on the style jack you have it is actually even easier. Take a piece of metal rod the same diameter as your jack handle and bend the end over a bit to match the bent end on your jack handle. Then just chuck the rod in your cordless drill and you are all set.

Or you can by one of the "surplus" handles we have in stock for that vintage of jacks from our online store. Just cut the handle off right before the speed wrench bend. Then chuck that up on the gun. That is how we did it when we used those jacks in production.

Cary

 

You folks that don't own a cordless drill may want to check out your local Costco. In Salem, Or where we live they have a heavy duty drill with lith/ion batteries for under $100.00. Don't know how long they will last but this is cheaper than buying two batteries alone for an older unit.

 

Camco 57363 Leveling Scissor Jack Socket - AMAZON $6.53, I'd give you the link but it attaches my account info... sorry

 

Re: Bosch 2 Tool Kit

I have found a much better buy at Costco. Craftsman 20V, 599lbs torque, led work light, 2 batteries, bag. for $99.00

If I can figure out how to post a picture of it I took with my phone I will.

 

Re: Bosch 2 Tool Kit

I have found a much better buy at Costco. Craftsman 20V, 599lbs torque, led work light, 2 batteries, bag. for $99.00

If I can figure out how to post a picture of it I took with my phone I will.

 

Re: Bosch 2 Tool Kit

Good luck with the Craftsman, they make great hand tools but their power tools are crap... and their drill bits are really crap!

But that's just my opinion.

 

Re: Bosch 2 Tool Kit

This may be so, however you are only using it to run a jack up and down and if it fails you still have the rod that comes with the jack and an extra 200 dollars to buy another.

 

Re: Bosch 2 Tool Kit

It is a Craftsman. Please note I was not commenting on which brand is best. I was just letting people know of a good deal. If indeed it has a two year waranty that is a bonus plus Costco stands behind everything it sells. For under $100. with two batteries, light you could use to find the bathroom in the middle of the high and a rapid charger I challenge anyone to find a better buy.

And a disclamer I do not work for Costco. LOL Dave

 

Re: Bosch 2 Tool Kit

Ken, Thanks for the Ohio Power Tools tip, even with the $20 shipping to N.H. It seems like a good deal. Have had good luck w/Bosch tools in the past, spark plugs too, the only plugs where the ceramic doesn't break after being shot from a signal cannon.

J&B

 

Noticed that Harbor Freight has 18 Volt Cordelss 3/8 drill for 16.99. Good price if anyone wants this to raise and lower the jacks. Dave

 

That's scary cheap, does it double as a flame thrower?

 

No but it might make a good paper weight if it doesn't work.

Dave

 

Flame thrower?

Jim

 

You could jack up your camper and start the campfire with one easy tool....put a bottle opener on it and it's a steal for that price!

 

Jenn...

What do you intend to do with a flame thrower?

Wait - don't answer that. It's too scary.

Sue

 

That'll larn 'em!

Ouch.

Sue