Machinery wedge jack demonstration and load test. This is a full function prototype that I build a couple of months ago after seeing a hydraulic version at a friends shop. Enjoy!
Seven months and you slide in here like it was yesterday. It's been quiet without your high quality content Tom, so glad to see you're well and in the mood to make (at least one) new video. You've been missed.
Thanks Tom. This was a great, succinct video and I even learned a new phrase to throw around and feel smart: Coefficient of friction. Glad you're back!
Great Video, I always learn skills that aren't often shared in our shop. I am building up a home manual maching shop and find these rarely covered tips and techniques invaluable.
Hey there Tom, good to see you back again. This wedge jack is a fantastic idea. I am very surprised how little torque it took to make such a large lifting force! Thanks for this!
Funny! So, I made the comment about wedges and spent time and money for “discriminating craftsmen”. I have bronze, maple and plastic…. Spent the week moving a heavy safe on a nice floor I used all these tools: wedges, pry bars, wood blocks and a hydraulic porta spreader. Now I need a new tool! Genius and so appreciated of your time and great video.
You have fascinating projects. I wouldn't have thought mild steel and delrin would have held up that nicely. I hope you and your loved ones are healthy.
Delighted to see you back Tom. I appreciate the work that goes into making these videos and how that can detract from the pleasure of just making stuff, but l have to tell you how much I appreciate all your videos and how much we all learn from them. Thanks again sir!
These are working on the exact same principle as mechanical felling wedges for lumberjacks! Had one of those back in my days, but never thought of using it to jack up anything else… Thanks for the inspiration!
tree surgeons here in Germany carry these type of screw wedges. not very expensive and absolute lift beasts. nice to hear from you again. hoping for some more stuff in the near future.
This tool might be useful for firefighters to use for breaching locked doors. The firefighter gets a gap in the door and jamb with their Haligan tool, then slide the tips of this lifting wedge in the gap. Use a battery powered impact gun to turn the screw on the wedge. Perhaps the tip of the lifting plates could be made from titanium for strength and weight reduction of the wedge tool? Cool build.
Seven months and you slide in here like it was yesterday. It's been quiet without your high quality content Tom, so glad to see you're well and in the mood to make (at least one) new video. You've been missed.
Like a boss. Not even a “miss me?”
It's only been 7 months.
Wouldn’t want it any other way.
Time is an illusion. Lunch time doubly so.
Hello Tom ,
Wonderfull to see your back again 👍👍👍😃
Extremely happy to see you back on UA-cam again Tom.
Archimedes is proud!
Thanks Tom. This was a great, succinct video and I even learned a new phrase to throw around and feel smart: Coefficient of friction. Glad you're back!
Great Video, I always learn skills that aren't often shared in our shop. I am building up a home manual maching shop and find these rarely covered tips and techniques invaluable.
"Deprived of Tom's videos, men and women lose their reason for existence; they go stark, raving mad."
- Unknown
Never get tired of you showing us tools to measure things. Deeply clever tool you've built.
Welcome back!! Your wisdom and ingenuity were missed!
Ben busy with recovery from treatment for cancer so haven’t watched for months. Looks good today!
Haha! “…not all at once” - I love the vision of Tom lashing all his machinery into a huge pyramid balancing on the wedge 😂
I’d be interested in the thrust bearing setup and how it attaches to the wedge. Pretty sweet little lifter you made!
Amen!
Same here!
I’m interested also..
Me too
Yes, we want details. That's the only thing that there's not enough information in your video for us to build ourselves.
Hey there Tom, good to see you back again.
This wedge jack is a fantastic idea. I am very surprised how little torque it took to make such a large lifting force!
Thanks for this!
Always a good day when an OX Tools video drops. Thanks, will file that one away for an emergency.
Glad to see your still here
Cool tool. Super happy to see you again, and looking forward to more. No pressure 😁
As AVE would say. “The power of the incline plane.” Nice to see you again Tom.
Good to see you Tom. ❤
I'm not sure where _I've_ been for the last 7 months now. Great to have you back.
BOY ,am I glad to see you back
Great to see you again, Tom!
Funny! So, I made the comment about wedges and spent time and money for “discriminating craftsmen”. I have bronze, maple and plastic…. Spent the week moving a heavy safe on a nice floor I used all these tools: wedges, pry bars, wood blocks and a hydraulic porta spreader. Now I need a new tool! Genius and so appreciated of your time and great video.
Great to see you back Tom, I was truly worried about you. Hope all is well.
Very interesting I think I’m gonna have to make one. Welcome back it’s been a long seven months.
GREATTO SEE U BACK
You have fascinating projects. I wouldn't have thought mild steel and delrin would have held up that nicely.
I hope you and your loved ones are healthy.
Hey Tom, good to see you again
Tom, good to see you back again
Delighted to see you back Tom. I appreciate the work that goes into making these videos and how that can detract from the pleasure of just making stuff, but l have to tell you how much I appreciate all your videos and how much we all learn from them. Thanks again sir!
Welcome back - you've been sorely missed !!
Hay Tom so good to see you again.
These are working on the exact same principle as mechanical felling wedges for lumberjacks! Had one of those back in my days, but never thought of using it to jack up anything else… Thanks for the inspiration!
so glad you are back now we want MORE!
Awesome video and engineering! Would be interested in some simple drawings. I would love to make one or two for our shop! Thanks Tom!
After the deafening silence, he come through with another really interesting video. Thanks, Tom. We all appreciate everything you share.
Wow, wonderful to see you posting again Tom.
Hi Tom so glad to see you back I've missed your videos
Great to see you Tom!
This In a min version would be handy in the automotive industry
I was only thinking this afternoon i hadnt heard from my friend Tomfor some time, and i get home and there you are. 👍
That was a short wait for a new YT episode. Great to see a follow up on this project and thanks for sharing! Greetings from the Netherlands, Mark
Nice to see you back!
Nice to see you again.
Glad you're alive and well. Was starting to get concerned that CA had gotten the best of ya-
Thanks for another awesome video!
Great to see you're back! And that's a dandy little jack you made.
Tom - great little tool / video, good to see you again brother!
Good to see you back. 🙂👍
It’s funny how you act like you’ve been around for the last 6 months. Glad you’re back. That wedge system has a mind blowing ratio of input VS output.
Happy to see you back
Cool tool Tom. He's back🔩⚒️🔧
Brilliant engineering and tool building. A machinist that knows how too build his own tools is essential for any good shop!
Nice to see you again Tom.... You have'nt aged a day! 😉
He's back!
Heck yeah, more Tom!
Nice to see you again!
tree surgeons here in Germany carry these type of screw wedges. not very expensive and absolute lift beasts. nice to hear from you again. hoping for some more stuff in the near future.
Wanted to make the same comment, here in the (italian)alps we use them in logging, combined with quite large battery powered impactguns
Excellent as always. Two thumbs up
Good to see you old friend. I’ve missed “time” in the shop with you. 👋
HE'S BACK!
glad to see you back. need some meatloaf
Well thanks Tom for the education, It never gets old and I like these little Jewels of Knowledge you give us.
Glad you’re back!
Delrin is such a good material choice here to have the wedge slide well and prevent galling. Good stuff!
You're the man Tom, been watching for a decade
When you need it, you need it ! Nice Device.
Welcome back been checking quite often for a post
Soooo happy to see you tom. Love your vids
Nice wedge jack.
SWEET design!
“So you’re back… from outer space… with that same sad look upon your face…” 😜
great piece of engineering
Amazing the power of screws and wedges. Thanks for the video.
Great tool to make in the shop and very useful. Glad to see you back.
Fantastic. Adding steps to the top surface would help avoid slippage*
Thank you Tom!
Amazing piece of kit.. I need to build one now.
Good to see you again. And, thanks for a demonstrating a GREAT tool.
good to see you back. nice little tool.
thanks for sharing. keep up the good work.
What a brilliant solution
Glad to see you again! Even all this time can’t drive a wedge between you and your fans! 😂❤❤
Great tool! Good to see ya!
Sure do miss your content. Thanks for the video and hope to see more.
It’s amazing what you can do by putting two simple machines together.
What a great tool, not too complex to make as well. Thanks for showing it working. Very useful. Cheers Tony
Glad to see a new video from you! I’m going to hade to make one for myself. Thanks for sharing this.
SOOO GOOD to see you here again !
He's back!!! Good to see you!
Good to see you back!!!
Happy 2024!
Awesome to see you back!
Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦
Pretty incredible lifting power. Nice work Tom!
Great to see you back again
Nice to see you Tom.Happy new year and thank you for posting
This tool might be useful for firefighters to use for breaching locked doors. The firefighter gets a gap in the door and jamb with their Haligan tool, then slide the tips of this lifting wedge in the gap. Use a battery powered impact gun to turn the screw on the wedge. Perhaps the tip of the lifting plates could be made from titanium for strength and weight reduction of the wedge tool? Cool build.
Nice, I need to make me a couple of these.
Great idea and project.
So glad to see you back , you have the best videos.
Great design/build, as usual! And it's also great to see a new vid from you :)
Great to see the OX and work again!
Good to see you Tom! Neat wedge lifter, thank you.