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bottle jack to raise dormer/room BETA-35 04-24-2008
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Posted by Sam E on April 24, 2008, 3:31 pm
On Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:33:04 GMT, Robert Allison

>BETA-35 wrote:
>
>> I have a second floor dormer/room that had dropped a few inches on one end
>> (before I bought the property) due to a poor support design. I now have it
>> supported from underneath and I want to try jacking it up a little at a time
>> using a 20-ton bottle jack on each of the two exterior corners. It actually
>> needs to go up about 4 inches in order for the dormer/room floor to become
>> level again. I don't know if that will be possible, but I want to try
>> jacking it up a little at a time and see if that will be feasible. I expect
>> cracks etc., but I am redoing the house so that is not an issue or problem.
>>
>> My question is, what can I put on top of the bottle jacks to spread the load
>> out over a larger surface area. I assume I can look for and buy a couple of
>> small steel plates to put on top of each bottle jack, but I am not sure.
>> Or, is there something that is made for this that is available?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> P.S. -- I tried posting this 3 times yesterday, and tried to attach two
>> photos each time. It doesn't look like any of those posts appeared. I
>> am using Outlook Express for a newsreader. What do I need to do to be
>> able to attach or include photos?
>
>You don't post binaries to a non binary newsgroup. You post a
>link to the photos on a photo hosting website. Most newservers
>either delete binary posts on non binary groups, or they strip
>out the binary. Many newservers, I should say.

And 3 wrongs don't make a right (posting the same pictures 3 times
with slightly altered subject lines doesn't help). Neither does the
inappropriate use of HTML.

Posted by SteveB on April 24, 2008, 6:02 pm
<netnanny bullshit deleted>

I've used bottle jacks to do some pretty amazing things. Even the little
two ton ones. Yes, steel plate is good to use. You can probably get some
scraps at the local steel supplier or recycler, or just scrounge. I make
jacks out of pipe and the masonry screw corner things, then put a jack on
top of that, screw it up, and start pumping. Handy things, and not
expensive. Pretty sturdy and stiff. I found the screw corners at yard
sales for a buck apiece. Bet they cost a lot more than that new.

BIG CAUTION .... be sure the base you are putting the jack on is substantial
and will take the weight. Also make sure that it won't kick out sideways.
Always put pieces in between jack rather than using the screw out foot, as
lengthening the foot makes it more unstable.

Jack short distances, then brace, reset, and jack short distance. If the
worst happens, it's supported, and will only fall a short distance.

Go slow. Be safe.

Steve



Posted by ransley on April 24, 2008, 6:05 pm
> <netnanny bullshit deleted>
>
> I've used bottle jacks to do some pretty amazing things. =A0Even the littl=
e
> two ton ones. =A0Yes, steel plate is good to use. =A0You can probably get =
some
> scraps at the local steel supplier or recycler, or just scrounge. =A0I mak=
e
> jacks out of pipe and the masonry screw corner things, then put a jack on
> top of that, screw it up, and start pumping. =A0Handy things, and not
> expensive. =A0Pretty sturdy and stiff. =A0I found the screw corners at yar=
d
> sales for a buck apiece. =A0Bet they cost a lot more than that new.
>
> BIG CAUTION .... be sure the base you are putting the jack on is substanti=
al
> and will take the weight. =A0Also make sure that it won't kick out sideway=
s.
> Always put pieces in between jack rather than using the screw out foot, as=

> lengthening the foot makes it more unstable.
>
> Jack short distances, then brace, reset, and jack short distance. =A0If th=
e
> worst happens, it's supported, and will only fall a short distance.
>
> Go slow. =A0Be safe.
>
> Steve

Have a screw jack also, If the hydraulic jack fails or you dont
control it right alot of damage can occur

Posted by BETA-35 on April 24, 2008, 10:25 pm
>
> And 3 wrongs don't make a right (posting the same pictures 3 times
> with slightly altered subject lines doesn't help). Neither does the
> inappropriate use of HTML.

Maybe one day, if I try really really hard, I'll get to be perfect like you.



Posted by Smitty Two on April 25, 2008, 12:09 am

> >
> > And 3 wrongs don't make a right (posting the same pictures 3 times
> > with slightly altered subject lines doesn't help). Neither does the
> > inappropriate use of HTML.
>
> Maybe one day, if I try really really hard, I'll get to be perfect like you.

You're out of line, son. Usenet is not for the weak. This is a friendly
group, but you might get more shit than you can swallow if you don't
mind the rules. I was tempted to ream you a new one myself for three
consecutive posts with attachments.

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