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.
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!
Turning 10 lbf-ft (125 lbf-in) into a 14,000 pound lift force is some efficient dog meat there, pal! Compounding the utility of wedges with the screw (ie. a wedge) driving a second main wedge = brilliantly simple stuff.
Funny, i was just thinking yesterday that I hadn’t seen anything from you in a while. Glad to see the shop is doing well and i hope you are doing well too.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
The rumor of your demise was greatly exaggerated. I was hoping to see you put the wedge under something where only the tip end of the tool was under pressure. Good video, Good to see you again. Do not be a stranger.
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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.
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.
Hello Tom ,
Wonderfull to see your back again 👍👍👍😃
Extremely happy to see you back on TH-cam again Tom.
"Deprived of Tom's videos, men and women lose their reason for existence; they go stark, raving mad."
- Unknown
“So you’re back… from outer space… with that same sad look upon your face…” 😜
Not many people lift a 6000 pound machine for fun but I enjoyed it - brilliant gadget!
Archimedes is proud!
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.
I thought you were dead. I got so forlorn that I subscribed to Clough42 in my loneliness.
Hit bottom did we?
Welcome back!! Your wisdom and ingenuity were missed!
This In a min version would be handy in the automotive industry
Great to see you back Tom, I was truly worried about you. Hope all is well.
good one…❤.
Ben busy with recovery from treatment for cancer so haven’t watched for months. Looks good today!
Always a good day when an OX Tools video drops. Thanks, will file that one away for an emergency.
Cool tool. Super happy to see you again, and looking forward to more. No pressure 😁
Awesome video and engineering! Would be interested in some simple drawings. I would love to make one or two for our shop! Thanks Tom!
Never get tired of you showing us tools to measure things. Deeply clever tool you've built.
I'm not sure where _I've_ been for the last 7 months now. Great to have you back.
Very interesting I think I’m gonna have to make one. Welcome back it’s been a long seven months.
As AVE would say. “The power of the incline plane.” Nice to see you again Tom.
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!
After the deafening silence, he come through with another really interesting video. Thanks, Tom. We all appreciate everything you share.
Hey Tom, good to see you again
'Welcome back to the shop".... wait.. wrong channel.
glad to see you back. need some meatloaf
He's back!
Turning 10 lbf-ft (125 lbf-in) into a 14,000 pound lift force is some efficient dog meat there, pal! Compounding the utility of wedges with the screw (ie. a wedge) driving a second main wedge = brilliantly simple stuff.
Scrap bin engineering is a nice term I have to remember
Funny, i was just thinking yesterday that I hadn’t seen anything from you in a while. Glad to see the shop is doing well and i hope you are doing well too.
Wow, wonderful to see you posting again Tom.
i was just thinking its been a while since a video came out i hope tom is ok. glad to see you posting again
Welcome back - you've been sorely missed !!
Steel on steel has 1/10th the friction as rubber on steel. Learned that at school. 😉
Nice to see you again Tom.... You have'nt aged a day! 😉
I was only thinking this afternoon i hadnt heard from my friend Tomfor some time, and i get home and there you are. 👍
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!
В цьому світі, все геніальне є простим і раціональним!
Чудовий контент, дуже приємно спостерігати за вошою творчістю!
Безмежна дяка!
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
Hadn't seen anything from you in so long, I thought some jealous husband had caught up with you! LOL
Good to see you old friend. I’ve missed “time” in the shop with you. 👋
It’s amazing what you can do by putting two simple machines together.
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.
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!
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.
Glad you're alive and well. Was starting to get concerned that CA had gotten the best of ya-
Thanks for another awesome video!
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
Wow. Wonderful to have you back. All's well? It's been a long time...
Tom, good to see you back again
Cool tool Tom. He's back🔩⚒️🔧
Tom - great little tool / video, good to see you again brother!
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.
GREATTO SEE U BACK
Fantastic. Adding steps to the top surface would help avoid slippage*
Brilliant engineering and tool building. A machinist that knows how too build his own tools is essential for any good shop!
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!
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.
Good to see you back Tom. 👌🏻
I NEED to make one of these!
Har to not learn something new from your videos. Thanks for posting.
Good to see you Tom. ❤
Good to see you on line, i hope we do not have to wait so long for the next offering, but if so it will be worth it. Thanks for making them.
Welcome back stranger we missed you
Lumberjacks here in Germany use that style of wedge too. Also usually operated with a Powerdrill.
Really happy to see content from you! I was a bit concerned, glad you are back at it…
Hay Tom so good to see you again.
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.
Delrin is such a good material choice here to have the wedge slide well and prevent galling. Good stuff!
Glad to see you again! Even all this time can’t drive a wedge between you and your fans! 😂❤❤
I know those as "felling wedges" for Lumberjacks. should be readily available for reasonable money. But making one is waaaaay more fun for sure.
Many thanks. I have to level out my lathe than you privided me the jack I need! Thank you.
Glad you are ok, Tom. Cool design 👍. Not all once huh lol. You’d have to first put them all on top of one another.
great little tool to have. Anyone can make use of something like this
Will keep that in mind for the future, thanks Tom. And good to hear your voice again, mate!
All is good in the world, another OxTool video.
The man, the myth, the legend. :)
Good to hear from you. I don't partake in other social media platforms, so i'm a bit isolated unlike the others.
A very meaty episode! Densely packed with nutrition and calories for the engineering mind!! 👍😎
Welcome back been checking quite often for a post
Really miss the regular videos.
Welcome back, hope all is well with you.
Yahoo Tom, I have been waiting and visiting your site daily. Thank goodness you are ok.
When you need it, you need it ! Nice Device.
That thing would be super handy. Nice work Tom.
HE'S BACK!
Heck yeah, more Tom!
You're the man Tom, been watching for a decade
The rumor of your demise was greatly exaggerated. I was hoping to see you put the wedge under something where only the tip end of the tool was under pressure. Good video, Good to see you again. Do not be a stranger.
good to see you back. nice little tool.
Tom Glad to see you back !!!! I hope you make some more videos ??? I like what you do !!!
Good to see you again, Tom. Started to miss ya
Great to see you Tom!
Great to have you back. Looking forward to another helping of meatloaf.😁
Clever tool Tom. any chance that you could post a rudimetary drawing?
Good to see you again. The vedge shape is extremely powerful expansion and lifting tool.
YAY you're not dead!!! 🤸
Pretty incredible lifting power. Nice work Tom!
Tom’s back!!
He's back!