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02-16-2008, 10:08 PM
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Make Quick jacks
I was thinking about building my own quick jacks out of stainless. Does any one have the measurements of quick jacks?
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02-17-2008, 03:27 AM
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I built mine out of aluminum and just played with drawings/cutouts until it was so close no one could tell the difference, no bid deal.
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02-17-2008, 06:10 AM
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I have a set i haven't installed that i could trace and mail you the template if you want.
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02-17-2008, 06:21 AM
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homemade quick jacks
A Cobra buddy, Colin had some made at a local shop. They cut and bend the stainless. It took another friend about 40 hours to polish them. The bending process left marks that were hard to polish out.
Dwight
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02-17-2008, 09:12 AM
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I could be wrong, but I think the original quickjacks were welded, not bent.
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02-17-2008, 09:53 AM
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When I considered the time and cost of building my own, I decided that ordering from Finish Line was the best deal with the least hastle: Finish Line Accessories
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02-17-2008, 10:35 AM
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they are welded...and soo much funner to build them yourself 
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02-17-2008, 11:05 AM
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Joey: I admit, there is the DIY factor. I like laying down a bead as much as anyone . . . it paid my way through college. But now, I find it easier just to bolt on the good parts.
By the way, Finish Line's stainless jacks are bent, not welded . . . no back gassing required. 
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02-17-2008, 04:44 PM
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This is a good fun project. I made mine from 6mm aluminium plate. A friend got some plate water cut using a quick jack he got from Finish line or somewhere as a template. He had a few sets cut so I grabbed a set and welded mine together. I changed the shape a little as they were a little long in my opinion.
This was one of my first attempts at welding aluminium with the MIG. It turned out pretty good. I've bought an AC/DC TIG now so there's no need to mess around with the MIG on aluminium any more.
Since this picture I've linished them and given them a brushed finish rather than polished.
Cheers
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02-18-2008, 09:21 PM
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Quick Jack
Joey_hv thanks for the offer to trace yours. Yes please do trace them. I will send you my address. Thanks to all for the help and Aussie Mike for the Pic.
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02-19-2008, 07:12 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Aussie Mike
This is a good fun project. I made mine from 6mm aluminium plate. A friend got some plate water cut using a quick jack he got from Finish line or somewhere as a template. He had a few sets cut so I grabbed a set and welded mine together. I changed the shape a little as they were a little long in my opinion.
This was one of my first attempts at welding aluminium with the MIG. It turned out pretty good. I've bought an AC/DC TIG now so there's no need to mess around with the MIG on aluminium any more.
Since this picture I've linished them and given them a brushed finish rather than polished.
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awesome bead Mike! looks like a row of brand new shiny dimes.
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02-19-2008, 07:16 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Doc
Joey_hv thanks for the offer to trace yours. Yes please do trace them. I will send you my address. Thanks to all for the help and Aussie Mike for the Pic.
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sure thing Doc, just PM me your mailing address.
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