You May Already Own Awesome Machinist Jacks

[ih8beingold]

Trying to get my work shop up and running this morning. Had my new 123 blocks out of the box to admire and sat them down beside some carriage bolts I was using. Hmmmmmmmmmm The 3/8" 16 threads on my 123 blocks fit the carriage bolts I'm using. Wide, stable , stackable multi hole machinists jacks with nice domed heads for free! Customize to suit your needs. Works for me.

 

[RJSakowski]

Nice idea! I needed a couple of low profile machinists jacks and was resigned to having to make a pair. This will save me a bunch of work.

Thanks,

Bob

 

[Franko]

That's a great idea, ih8beingold.

 

[thomas s]

Good idea thanks for the tip.

 

[Bamban]

You just solved the situation I have. Thank you.

 

[hvontres]

I guess those tapped holes finally were good for something on those import blocks

 

[Hawkeye]

Great idea. I have two sets of 123 blocks, so I'm good to go. Another quick solution is lug nuts with 1/2"-20 bolts. Not as stable as 123 blocks, but will fit in tighter places.

 

[coolidge]

This idea went right over my head, pics?

 

[Hawkeye]

I don't have all of my tooling back yet, so I can't take any pictures. Take a lug nut, place it on the bench with the cone facing up and screw a bolt down into it. It will give you about 1/2" of adjustment, but bolts are available in different lengths, so almost any situation is covered.

 

[hman]

... and the 1/2-20 is a nice, fine pitch!

Thanks to both of you for some great, low cost ideas.