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Sorry for the loss of your friend.
In spite of how tough and manly we see ourselves, life is a delicate fragile thing and death always has a hand on our shoulder, gently nudging and pushing, hoping to get us to stumble off of the narrow path during a moment of inattention.
Safety, in everything we do, is paramount and must always be pursued with a professional attitude. We can’t afford to let our inclination to do something economically and quickly to influence our safe practices.
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Not cool. It’s like when I think of Paul Walker. He did not have to go out that way.
My deepest condolences. You seem to be in good spirits but nobody is ever happy at a loss like that. Hugs, bro.
My Uncle also told me about someone he lost that way. Knowing him, it was either just a story to “scare me straight” or it was real, but.. I watch this literally as I am about to buy “2” jack stands, as I have heard again: NEVER get under a vehicle with only one means of support.
When I work on my Honda, I will have three supports for it:
1. The vehicle’s own suspension.
2. A Jack STAND.. I already know that a jack is NOT enough. Though I was also thinking of getting a floor model. We will see.
3. CONCRETE CINDER BLOCKS OR BRICKS NEXT TO THE JACK STAND.I hope this post was helpful. Seen too many cars sitting on tire rims turned sideways.. or just a jack, jacked up from the middle of the car. Granted, they don’t get UNDER the car, but…
My Uncle’s shop had a lift.
He no longer has that shop.
He sold it and moved to Florida.
And I would post something religious but it may violate board rules…
Thanks everyone for expressing their condolences, I appreciate that very much. The real tragedy falls on his daughters though. In fact, I’m working on putting something together for them. This seems to have raised a lot of awareness which was my intent. If it can also help Paul’s family, I feel that would be a fitting tribute.
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When I work on my Honda, I will have three supports for it:1. The vehicle’s own suspension.
2. A Jack STAND.. I already know that a jack is NOT enough. Though I was also thinking of getting a floor model. We will see.
3. CONCRETE CINDER BLOCKS OR BRICKS NEXT TO THE JACK STAND.[/quote]This isn’t the right thread for this reply, but it needs to be said. Do not, ever, use concrete blocks, bricks, or any masonry product for supporting a vehicle. Stop doing it right now and don’t ever do it again. If you feel the need to reply, please make a new thread on another board and we can continue there.
Sorry for your loss Eric. Very good PSA.
I always use jack stands and the style I have at home are the peg through hole style. I have actually had a jack stand kick out and because I always leave the jack in the tighten position just a little lower then the jack point it has saved my life. Blew the jack seal out but, gave me time to get out under the car. Bought a brand new jack and still do it that way to this day both at work and at home unless someone needs the jack at work.
[quote=”Evil-i” post=140263][quote=”GearheadTool” post=140200]
When I work on my Honda, I will have three supports for it:1. The vehicle’s own suspension.
2. A Jack STAND.. I already know that a jack is NOT enough. Though I was also thinking of getting a floor model. We will see.
3. CONCRETE CINDER BLOCKS OR BRICKS NEXT TO THE JACK STAND.[/quote]This isn’t the right thread for this reply, but it needs to be said. Do not, ever, use concrete blocks, bricks, or any masonry product for supporting a vehicle. Stop doing it right now and don’t ever do it again. If you feel the need to reply, please make a new thread on another board and we can continue there.[/quote]
+1 Never use cinder blocks for support under a vehicle. They were never meant for supporting that kind of load.
As an engineer I studied things like shock loads, static loads ect. Cinder blocks are for light static loads. They protect from the elements and offer small structural support over broad areas. Cars falling are shock loads on a very narrow space and cinder blocks cannot handle that type of load. They will fail.
I am pretty sure he meant for the Jack stand not to kick out or slide over to have concrete blocks on either side. That would also explain why it is numbered 1-2-3.
Such a tragic and pointless loss of life. As you say though, maybe Paul’s passing will make others think twice and if so, his life may save many others. It’s the only positive thing that can come out of something like this. As someone else said, life is such a fragile and transient thing, we need to remember that every day. R.I.P Paul and may I offer my sincere condolences to his remaining family.
Oh man, one time i was lifting one car on a dirt surface after it had rained. Don’t do that! car bounced backwards as i lifted it and i dented the floorpan with the jack.
It is a great fear of mine, so i always make sure to give the car a good bodycheck and shake before getting under it (with jackstands of course!). Always ideally working on cement or asphalt. Sometimes you are stuck on the side of the road though.
Another thing is that I always put the tire i took off under the side of the car. Better than taking an oilpan to the face as others have mentioned!
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