I like the way you did these wood cribs looks very nice and professional, only things I didn't like is that you used 2x4''s I would've gone thicker like 4x6 or 4x8, also would've made them a bit longer to accommodate different size wheels 🛞 and adjustable locking wood tire chocks or could always use thick pieces of rubber
Yours look a little more solid than others I've seen. These things still make me nervous. Id prolly make a couple more to place under the frame in case things do go as planned.
Haha I completely understand. I was a bit nervous at first but I’m very confident in them now. I have multiple cars on them and have had zero issues. I’d say it’s very important to glue each layer to help stabilize from and chance of splitting but the weight distribution is really good so I’m not too concerned. I also always recommend keeping jack stands or jacks in place no matter what the lifting method as a secondary safety
You know what I actually finished building some cribs except that I ended up using some pressure treated 4x4s that I had laying around from a fence project. It turned out amazing, way stronger than 2x4s and a much higher weight capacity rating also. Plus with them being 4x4s you actually use much less layers. I also did at first used a few layers of cut 2x8 planks in 2 piles next to each other to raise the floor jack instead of using a questionable wood extension on top. It did solve the problem he ran into where the jack itself wasn’t moving, but I ran across the problem that the jack will move and self adjust BUT at the risk of getting to close to the edge of the planks! No matter the adjustments, it was still risky as it was a high lift! I came across a potential solution that I believe will solve all this in some extensions I found. I’ll update when I’m done.
Yes !, - 1st 2 " ground contact" pieces in the same direction as, (parallel with the) intended placement of completed "crib" I do not "get" the thin strips at .043.
This strips are guides to keep the top section from sliding/keep things in line. I designed them to be multi level so that I can do a partial lift or full lift
I know building cribs are pretty straight forward but from all that I've seen, yours are the design I would like to emulate. So I see 2x4's and what else? Also, the part where you you made them in two pieces, I saw you added two small wood rails? What's the size? As for the floor Jack crib, wow!!! I want one as well. Any instructions anywhere for your crib design? Thanks again. Great video!
Thanks for the compliments! The cribs are made of 2x6 planks and 2x4. I added the rails so that I could build them in 2 sections. This allows me to use the top section for low rise use and then I can add the lower section for max height. The rails just help keep the 2 sections lined up & eliminates the risk of them separating. The floor jack crib design didn’t work out the way I built it because it didn’t allow the jack to slide and adjust as the car raised...that’s going to be a rebuild for another day. Feel free to find me on Instagram and I’ll send you more pictures. @rustyresurrectiongarage
Appreciate it. They work well for me. I’ve had my heavy ‘64 Comet convertible on them with no problem. One thing I didn’t consider was the challenge of getting it jacked up high enough to get them under the tires on some of my cars so keep that in mind and adjust the number of cribs per layer for your application
mikesfarm mikesfarm it was a slight issue for me which is why you’ll see in the Video that I had to use some blocking on the jack to get the wheels high enough. You don’t necessarily have to go as y’all with the cribs as I did but I was trying to get max clearance. That is also why I built them in 2 pieces, so I had height options. Good luck!
Really like the stand for the floor Jack's. I'll need to build one for the jack to get my car high enough for me. Stands at the whhels seem super sturdy. Any issues that you've run into? Thanks for any info.
Jesus Munoz they have worked great for me so far. I’ve used them for both of my Volvo’s as well as my full size ‘64 Comet Convertible without any issues. I still recommend placing extra jack stands in strategic places for added safety but they’ve been great
I used pine. I was not really worried about that considering the weight displacement and the fact that I used 2x6 for every other layer etc. I’ve had a heavy 60s car on them with zero concerns.
Justin Sparks I did jack from the cross member from the start but it needed to be higher. I had not used these before so I wasn’t aware of exactly what the jacking clearance would need to be.
Umanng Mittal I cannot see any risk of sliding with the weight of the vehicle on them. There is the potential of them tipping over should you make them too tall and not wide enough but if you keep them proportional then you should’ve ok. However, I wouldn’t go too terribly high. I had no stability issues, even with my full size ‘64 Comet on them. I do still put jack stands in certain spots as an added precaution. This probably isn’t necessarily but I just like to be careful, especially since I’m typically working alone.
@@jonathanwood1984 thinking his named says it all. lol.. guy probably hates elevators and movies. u got some good taste in music btw . Could have Been Ultra Dark Violent Dark Side of Metal Music jamming in the bckgrnd..lol great vid
@@jonathanwood1984 true. What’s annoying are the videos that keep switching between low volume dialog and loud ass music. This was consistent, so no problem muting if needed. On a more relevant note, this video did a great job of getting the information across without a bunch of unnecessary filler. The tape measures at the end were genius.
@@ThePsho appreciate it. Full disclosure, I have had issues with volume levels after upload. I’m not sure what changes but I do attempt to make them more consistent
Bro! Don’t bleed out…seems like you already fell on that sharp post if you can’t see the difference between ramps and cribs. Sarcasm aside, these are far more useful than ramps for multiple reasons but the main purpose was to gain a large amount of working height underneath the car as well as to keep it level for long term restoration or major chassis/underbody work. I never use them for quick jobs but they have been Used many times for work that I know will take weeks or even months. Have a good one
I like that the tire drops in and is chocked by the 2x4. Also the center of the tire sits on solid wood the full length of the crib. Excellent build!
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That's exactly how I would build these. Good job! 👍
I like the way you did these wood cribs looks very nice and professional, only things I didn't like is that you used 2x4''s I would've gone thicker like 4x6 or 4x8, also would've made them a bit longer to accommodate different size wheels 🛞 and adjustable locking wood tire chocks or could always use thick pieces of rubber
I just learned that the hard way. Had to lift a mobile home. But nobody was a fast as you...
Yours look a little more solid than others I've seen. These things still make me nervous. Id prolly make a couple more to place under the frame in case things do go as planned.
Haha I completely understand. I was a bit nervous at first but I’m very confident in them now. I have multiple cars on them and have had zero issues. I’d say it’s very important to glue each layer to help stabilize from and chance of splitting but the weight distribution is really good so I’m not too concerned. I also always recommend keeping jack stands or jacks in place no matter what the lifting method as a secondary safety
Great video!! Do you know how many of each board you purchased? I am wanting to build one.
That is awesome. Great job! For added security, use ipe wood instead. :)
Great idea but not very cost effective. If I’m going to spend that much then I’d just buy manufactured cribs
ThankS for sharing your process.
Does the type of wood used matter? I tried using some wood blocks I found to jack my car up and they have indents on them after the first use.
Awesome awesome awesome!! Any updates on the floor jack crib redesign?
You know what I actually finished building some cribs except that I ended up using some pressure treated 4x4s that I had laying around from a fence project. It turned out amazing, way stronger than 2x4s and a much higher weight capacity rating also. Plus with them being 4x4s you actually use much less layers. I also did at first used a few layers of cut 2x8 planks in 2 piles next to each other to raise the floor jack instead of using a questionable wood extension on top. It did solve the problem he ran into where the jack itself wasn’t moving, but I ran across the problem that the jack will move and self adjust BUT at the risk of getting to close to the edge of the planks! No matter the adjustments, it was still risky as it was a high lift!
I came across a potential solution that I believe will solve all this in some extensions I found. I’ll update when I’m done.
Yes !, - 1st 2 " ground contact" pieces in the same direction as, (parallel with the) intended placement of completed "crib"
I do not "get" the thin strips at .043.
This strips are guides to keep the top section from sliding/keep things in line. I designed them to be multi level so that I can do a partial lift or full lift
Got it. Good idea. A simple better way. Thank You
Niice,.showing.the lift process
Great video! Do you jack the car under the control arm? Is that safe? I hear people do that and believe it won't cause damage
can use this technique if you need to remove front wheels etc to drop engine?
I know building cribs are pretty straight forward but from all that I've seen, yours are the design I would like to emulate.
So I see 2x4's and what else? Also, the part where you you made them in two pieces, I saw you added two small wood rails? What's the size?
As for the floor Jack crib, wow!!! I want one as well. Any instructions anywhere for your crib design? Thanks again. Great video!
Thanks for the compliments! The cribs are made of 2x6 planks and 2x4. I added the rails so that I could build them in 2 sections. This allows me to use the top section for low rise use and then I can add the lower section for max height. The rails just help keep the 2 sections lined up & eliminates the risk of them separating.
The floor jack crib design didn’t work out the way I built it because it didn’t allow the jack to slide and adjust as the car raised...that’s going to be a rebuild for another day. Feel free to find me on Instagram and I’ll send you more pictures. @rustyresurrectiongarage
These seem to be the absolute safest heck stands I can find
Appreciate it. They work well for me. I’ve had my heavy ‘64 Comet convertible on them with no problem. One thing I didn’t consider was the challenge of getting it jacked up high enough to get them under the tires on some of my cars so keep that in mind and adjust the number of cribs per layer for your application
the best i've seen
i am making some cribs now. is wheel droop a problem getting jack high enough to get cribs under tires ? does your jack lift higher than 20” ?
mikesfarm mikesfarm it was a slight issue for me which is why you’ll see in the Video that I had to use some blocking on the jack to get the wheels high enough. You don’t necessarily have to go as y’all with the cribs as I did but I was trying to get max clearance. That is also why I built them in 2 pieces, so I had height options. Good luck!
Really like the stand for the floor Jack's. I'll need to build one for the jack to get my car high enough for me. Stands at the whhels seem super sturdy. Any issues that you've run into? Thanks for any info.
Jesus Munoz they have worked great for me so far. I’ve used them for both of my Volvo’s as well as my full size ‘64 Comet Convertible without any issues. I still recommend placing extra jack stands in strategic places for added safety but they’ve been great
awesome!
Can you provide the exact length of the 2x6 plank and 2x4s to make one layer..thanks!
There’s about 80’ of 2x4 and 70’ of 2x6 used to make these plus glue and screws.
What kind of wood do you use?
I used pine. I was not really worried about that considering the weight displacement and the fact that I used 2x6 for every other layer etc. I’ve had a heavy 60s car on them with zero concerns.
What is this?
Lol if only it were possible to buy wood in 2020
2022 wood is now same price as lift lol.
Yuuuup. Unfortunately
Do you think you could tell me what size/type screws you used?
I don’t remember exactly but they would have been at least 2.5” but likely 3”
I used deckmate
@@jonathanwood1984 Gotcha, thanks for the quick reply!
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Could this hold Toyota Tundra?
I’m not going to tell you that it WILL for liability reasons but I’ve put my full size 64 Mercury comet convertible on it with no concerns.
@@jonathanwood1984 Fair enough. Just was wondering if anyone built those and had something more heavier on them. Thanks!
why didn't you just jack from the k member to begin with?
Justin Sparks I did jack from the cross member from the start but it needed to be higher. I had not used these before so I wasn’t aware of exactly what the jacking clearance would need to be.
Proper.
Any risk of these sliding out under the car or toppling over?
Umanng Mittal I cannot see any risk of sliding with the weight of the vehicle on them. There is the potential of them tipping over should you make them too tall and not wide enough but if you keep them proportional then you should’ve ok. However, I wouldn’t go too terribly high. I had no stability issues, even with my full size ‘64 Comet on them. I do still put jack stands in certain spots as an added precaution. This probably isn’t necessarily but I just like to be careful, especially since I’m typically working alone.
@@jonathanwood1984 thanks man, I'll do this at some point
Umanng Mittal no problem. Hmu anytime with more questions
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Background music is always annoying... just the info. is appreciated.
Then mute it…pretty obvious solution 🤔
@@jonathanwood1984 thinking his named says it all. lol.. guy probably hates elevators and movies. u got some good taste in music btw . Could have Been Ultra Dark Violent Dark Side of Metal Music jamming in the bckgrnd..lol great vid
@@jonathanwood1984 true. What’s annoying are the videos that keep switching between low volume dialog and loud ass music. This was consistent, so no problem muting if needed.
On a more relevant note, this video did a great job of getting the information across without a bunch of unnecessary filler. The tape measures at the end were genius.
@@ThePsho appreciate it. Full disclosure, I have had issues with volume levels after upload. I’m not sure what changes but I do attempt to make them more consistent
Volvo p1800
why ? 1800S actually
Woodglut has very good and accurate plans.
...no this is crap just look up " HOMEMADE CAR RAMPS"...If you can't see why this is superior just slam urnhead on a sharp post
Bro! Don’t bleed out…seems like you already fell on that sharp post if you can’t see the difference between ramps and cribs. Sarcasm aside, these are far more useful than ramps for multiple reasons but the main purpose was to gain a large amount of working height underneath the car as well as to keep it level for long term restoration or major chassis/underbody work. I never use them for quick jobs but they have been Used many times for work that I know will take weeks or even months. Have a good one