jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I like to use a big floor jack to raise my cars, rather than the little thing that comes with them. In the past, I have cut a block of wood to put between the jack pad and the lower sheet metal of the car. I cut a groove in the wood so it's a good fit for the sheetmetal where the factory jack goes.

I'm trying something else, and I need suggestions. I bought two hockey pucks. I'll attach one on top of the other, so the one doing the lifting is high enough. Then I'll cut the appropriate groove into the puck.

I found that my table saw can easily cut a groove in the puck. Making multiple passes, I can make the groove as deep and wide as necessary. My question is, how can I hold the puck securely so I can make accurate passes without losing some of my fingers? I need some kind of holder to keep it steady and to prevent the rubber from dragging along the rip fence. The pucks measure 3" X 1".

Ol' Frank Loc: Orlando,

How about those big wooden clamps. I forgot what they are called.. I see them used all the time on Woodworking Shows.

SonyBug

google "sliding saw table" and you should get ideas for that sort of thing.

twowindsbear

Take a section of 2x6 or 2x6, cut - somehow - a 3" hole, 1" deep in the middle, put the puck in the hole, THEN cut the groove with your table saw.

Bill MN Loc: Western MN

I would try a product called "Goo" which I found at a hobby store. It comes in a tube. Hardware stores may have it. Glue the pucks to a board. Wikipedia explanation "Goo is any viscous, sticky substance". You can glue anything together and still pry it apart. Scraping it off is a little tough but it can be done.

I also use a wood block on a jack.

DigitalDon Loc: Calgary, Alberta

THis is exactly what I would do. Use a jigsaw to cut the hole. I would use a 3/4" thick piece of plywood, probably 6" wide by 12" long, giving you room to hold it properly.

Hankwt Loc: kingsville ontario

Hire a Canadian with a hockey stick !!!!

user47602 Loc: ip 304.0.0.33.32

you can add a setscrew to keep the puck securely in the hole

singleviking Loc: Lake Sebu Eco Park, Philippines

OK. You can use a 3" hole saw to make a "hockey puck" guide that will hold the puck while you use the wood's edge against the saw guide to maintain straight cuts. The guide can be made from 2 pieces of 1/2" plywood that stack together using a few well placed wood screws or pegs at the side edges so they are not in the "cutting zone". The top section of this guide would only have a few small see-through holes. The outside dimensions of the wooden guide should have at least 1" or more clearance making the whole guide plate at least 5" or more wide and at least 6-8" long giving you plenty or clearance as long as you place the 3" hole centered in the bottom plywood section. Also, I've seen people put a push handle on the top plate like those on a hand plane for aiding in sawing on a table saw.

This type of guide will also keep your hands away from the cutting blade. Just wear safety goggles so we don't lose you here on UHH.

Also, FREEZE THE PUCK BEFORE CUTTING SO IT'S HARDER AND CAN BE NOTCHED CLEANLY. AND DON'T FORGET TO CHOCK THE WHEELS WHEN LIFTING ONE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND USE JACK STANDS AFTER LIFTING FOR SAFETY.

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

Hoq about a piece of 1x6, 3" hole in the middle, saw kerf from one end to hole , use kerf to clamp down on the puck, maybe you need to widen the kerf to get enough clamping effect. Bob.

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

Hoq about a piece of 1x6, 3" hole in the middle, saw kerf from one end to hole , use kerf to clamp down on the puck, maybe you need to widen the kerf to get enough clamping effect. Bob.

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

Another thought Jerry, when I used a floor jack on my vans I just put it under an A frame, secure and more lift right where I needed it, Bob.

GPappy Loc: Finally decided to plop down, Clover, S.C.

Stick the hockey puck to a piece of wood the same width as the puck with double faced tape. Slide the assembly along the fence set to the proper dimension. The wood will keep your fingers a safe distance from the blade.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Thanks for all the suggestions. Here's what I'm going to do. I cut a piece of plywood about 7" X 7". Then I centered the puck and attached it with two screws. That will hold it securely and let it glide along the rip fence. After the groove is cut, I'll remove the plywood and screw the other puck onto it so it's tall enough to clear the jack pad.

As for the 3" hole in a piece of plywood. I think I'll do that to center the puck in the 4 1/2" jack pad.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

:thumbup: I substituted a couple of screws for the tape.