So I had myself all talked into going to Harbor Freight and buying one of those Chinese engine stands that they sell. I was going to buy the best one that they had. It is a 2 ton model for $139 plus tax. I wasn't happy about buying a cheap Chinese stand, but my choices on an American stand were limited.
I've been checking Craigslist pretty regularly looking for stands, but mostly all I ever see is the ones from HF or Cummins Tool. Every once in a while I'll see a good one, but it is usually too far away or already sold.
So today before going to Harbor Freight to pick up a stand, I checked Craigslist one more time. I am really glad I did because I found this heavy duty home made engine stand for $50. It is really well gusseted and all of the welds look real nice. Who ever made this thing took pride in their work. It has HD wheels with grease fittings. The stand part pulls up and out of the base for easy storage. All I had to do is de-grease it and hit it with the power washer. A $5 can of Rustoleum primer and it looks good as new. The thing will probably out last all of us!!!
I've been checking Craigslist pretty regularly looking for stands, but mostly all I ever see is the ones from HF or Cummins Tool. Every once in a while I'll see a good one, but it is usually too far away or already sold.
So today before going to Harbor Freight to pick up a stand, I checked Craigslist one more time. I am really glad I did because I found this heavy duty home made engine stand for $50. It is really well gusseted and all of the welds look real nice. Who ever made this thing took pride in their work. It has HD wheels with grease fittings. The stand part pulls up and out of the base for easy storage. All I had to do is de-grease it and hit it with the power washer. A $5 can of Rustoleum primer and it looks good as new. The thing will probably out last all of us!!!
