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[porthole]

OK, I always thought the floor locks on the jack were a little cheesy, especially considering how well made the jack is.
The two 1/2" bolts had to be turned down with a wrench in order to be effective, and then inside the garage I had to use plywood under the bolts to keep from damaging the garage floor.

So, I found a couple of "fluted thumb screws" that work perfect.

The screws are all steel, including the handle. You have a choice of pads, steel or Delrin, I chose Delrin.

These work well enough that you can easily lift the jack by turning the screws by hand.

Just under $23 before tax and shipping. A significant improvement, especially considering how easy this jack rolls with the bike on it.

Was waiting for the invoice to finish the post.

Here they are

http://www.mcmaster.com/

type in this number in the search box

90165A524
Thumb Screw with Removable Swivel Pad Fluted Knob, 1/2"-13 Thread, 2-7/8" Length
In stock at $11.31 Each

[porthole]

Close up of the screw

[Midnight Rider]

Cool, PH...makes a great product even better...thanks for the post.

[HWYMAN1]

OK, I always thought the floor locks on the jack were a little cheesy, especially considering how well made the jack is.
The two 1/2" bolts had to be turned down with a wrench in order to be effective, and then inside the garage I had to use plywood under the bolts to keep from damaging the garage floor.

So, I found a couple of "fluted thumb screws" that work perfect.

The screws are all steel, including the handle. You have a choice of pads, steel or Delrin, I chose Delrin.

These work well enough that you can easily lift the jack by turning the screws by hand.

Just under $23 before tax and shipping. A significant improvement, especially considering how easy this jack rolls with the bike on it.

porthole,
I'll bite, where did you get them. I googled "fluted thumb screws", but didn't find anything like you pictured. John
PS they look like they came with the jack!

[porthole]

Was waiting for the invoice to finish the post.

Here they are

http://www.mcmaster.com/

type in this number in the search box

90165A524
Thumb Screw with Removable Swivel Pad Fluted Knob, 1/2"-13 Thread, 2-7/8" Length
In stock at $11.31 Each

[HWYMAN1]

Thanks! trying not to reinvent the wheel, John

[porthole]

Thanks! trying not to reinvent the wheel, John

Just doing my part to help you "part" with your money  [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]

[HWYMAN1]

Just doing my part to help you "part" with your money

[azg]

Thanks for the info. I just ordered a set of these. I still can't get  over how stable this thing is.

[porthole]

Did you get the oil pan too?

[azg]

Yes I did. I'll be trying it out this weekend.

[porthole]

you'll like it