machinist jack?

[russisloud]

what is it used for? :confused:

[tc1cat]

Russ,
Machinist's jack is used for an added support when milling or drilling on a long part that will not completely fit in a vise or fixture. It just keeps the part stationary while you work.

[pugs]

Basically an adjustable support when working with large things. Usually have the jack piece itself and a few spacer blocks for added ht, that lock into each other.

[russisloud]

thanks guys! now i know

[doodlebug]

somebody on this site was using a mini pair for jackstand's in there build, don't remember who at this point.
http://www.opentip.com/Tools-Auto-Industrial/Abs-Import-Tools-Machinists-Jack-p-2109532.html Yah we like picture's. Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug

[d.k.v]

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/155/abt39000070.jpg (http://img90.imageshack.us/i/abt39000070.jpg/)

http://www.opentip.com/Tools-Auto-Industrial/Abs-Import-Tools-Machinists-Jack-p-2109532.html

From doodlebug's post