Machinery Wedge Jack

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!

[@mwoliver]

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.

[@DrewDiaz]

Like a boss. Not even a “miss me?”

[@sithus1966]

It's only been 7 months.

[@edpopelas2844]

Wouldn’t want it any other way.

[@bdgackle]

Time is an illusion. Lunch time doubly so.

[@yuvalkatznelson2496]

Hello Tom , Wonderfull to see your back again 👍👍👍😃

[@David-qd3ff]

Extremely happy to see you back on KZbin again Tom.

[@bobcraft7810]

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.

[@rustbeltmachine]

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!

[@jjbode1]

Ben busy with recovery from treatment for cancer so haven’t watched for months. Looks good today!

[@dimtt2]

"Deprived of Tom's videos, men and women lose their reason for existence; they go stark, raving mad." - Unknown

[@SnappyWasHere]

I’d be interested in the thrust bearing setup and how it attaches to the wedge. Pretty sweet little lifter you made!

[@fredio54]

Amen!

[@vibram500]

Same here!

[@rksg2003]

I’m interested also..

[@randydewees7338]

Me too

[@davidnaegle427]

Yes, we want details. That's the only thing that there's not enough information in your video for us to build ourselves.

[@mumblbeebee6546]

Haha! “…not all at once” - I love the vision of Tom lashing all his machinery into a huge pyramid balancing on the wedge 😂

[@pherdantler707]

Welcome back!! Your wisdom and ingenuity were missed!

[@BernardSandler]

Never get tired of you showing us tools to measure things. Deeply clever tool you've built.

[@bradley3549]

Archimedes is proud!

[@mikesmathers5752]

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!

[@perrypark8485]

Always a good day when an OX Tools video drops. Thanks, will file that one away for an emergency.

[@DudleyToolwright]

After the deafening silence, he come through with another really interesting video. Thanks, Tom. We all appreciate everything you share.

[@briantaylor9266]

Cool tool. Super happy to see you again, and looking forward to more. No pressure 😁

[@alexanderhowa9707]

As AVE would say. “The power of the incline plane.” Nice to see you again Tom.

[@richardmichaud4817]

BOY ,am I glad to see you back

[@Woodnsmoke]

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!

[@robertoswalt319]

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.

[@jimforsyth2.]

This In a min version would be handy in the automotive industry

[@mkegadgets4380]

Very interesting I think I’m gonna have to make one. Welcome back it’s been a long seven months.

[@5starmachineko971]

Awesome video and engineering! Would be interested in some simple drawings. I would love to make one or two for our shop! Thanks Tom!

[@highrx]

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.

[@geoffkeeler5106]

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!

[@johncollins719]

Great to see you back Tom, I was truly worried about you. Hope all is well.

[@cogentdynamics]

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.

[@overkillaudioinc]

so glad you are back now we want MORE!

[@James-wb1iq]

I'm not sure where _I've_ been for the last 7 months now. Great to have you back.

[@chisler]

Welcome back - you've been sorely missed !!

[@agusdrummer]

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.

[@juliankapaurer3312]

Wanted to make the same comment, here in the (italian)alps we use them in logging, combined with quite large battery powered impactguns

[@hermannstraub3743]

I know those as "felling wedges" for Lumberjacks. should be readily available for reasonable money. But making one is waaaaay more fun for sure.

[@chrisstephens6673]

I was only thinking this afternoon i hadnt heard from my friend Tomfor some time, and i get home and there you are. 👍

[@sevenninthsfabmachine]

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.

[@sjoemie_himself]

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

[@hansnoeldner1861]

Great to see you're back! And that's a dandy little jack you made.

[@richardbennett6053]

Hi Tom so glad to see you back I've missed your videos

[@docokd7oco443]

Great tool! Good to see ya!

[@joeteejoetee]

SWEET design!

[@georgg.5730]

Great to see you again, Tom!

[@filipecarvalho3425]

Hey Tom, good to see you again

[@ls2005019227]

Glad you're alive and well. Was starting to get concerned that CA had gotten the best of ya- Thanks for another awesome video!

[@chopper3lw]

Good to see you back!!!

[@glennmiller299]

Wow, wonderful to see you posting again Tom.

[@brianevans1946]

Amazing piece of kit.. I need to build one now.

[@jondavidmcnabb]

Brilliant engineering and tool building. A machinist that knows how too build his own tools is essential for any good shop!

[@jackpledger8118]

Great tool to make in the shop and very useful. Glad to see you back.

[@jeffwinkelman6574]

He's back!!! Good to see you!

[@angelramos-2005]

Nice to see you Tom.Happy new year and thank you for posting

[@jsteifel]

good to see you back. nice little tool.

[@Designments]

Great to see you back again

[@rexmyers991]

Good to see you again. And, thanks for a demonstrating a GREAT tool.

[@surveywaters]

Sure do miss your content. Thanks for the video and hope to see more.

[@KALGSO]

Glad to see your still here

[@ED_T]

Delrin is such a good material choice here to have the wedge slide well and prevent galling. Good stuff!

[@SteveMelissaMcAdams]

Excellent as always. Two thumbs up

[@greglaroche1753]

Amazing the power of screws and wedges. Thanks for the video.

[@marklucas1601]

Well thanks Tom for the education, It never gets old and I like these little Jewels of Knowledge you give us.

[@raymondhorvatin1050]

great piece of engineering

[@discusmaximus]

SOOO GOOD to see you here again !

[@adamstagnaro]

Great design/build, as usual! And it's also great to see a new vid from you :)

[@JamesJohnson-cn1pf]

Glad you’re back!

[@garywalters4286]

So glad to see you back , you have the best videos.

[@OleGramps53]

Glad to see a new video from you! I’m going to hade to make one for myself. Thanks for sharing this.

[@danmetzger5583]

Nice to see you back!

[@richardmorton1310]

Happy to see you back

[@noberet]

Nice to see you again!

[@paulcooper9135]

Happy 2024! Awesome to see you back! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

[@907jl]

Pretty incredible lifting power. Nice work Tom!

[@richardfrisbie6069]

Nice job again Tom, great to see you back!

[@PuchMaxi]

Very neat indeed Mr. Tom!

[@ryandee8543]

Soooo happy to see you tom. Love your vids

[@rgmoore]

Great to see the OX and work again!

[@MrValhem265]

Tom, good to see you back again

[@eyuptony]

What a great tool, not too complex to make as well. Thanks for showing it working. Very useful. Cheers Tony

[@Journaling]

Great to see you Tom!

[@tmenzella]

Good to see you back Tom. 👌🏻

[@jorgeconcheyro]

So good to see you back Tom, cheers from Buenos Aires!!!! Nice tool!!!!

[@Paddington60]

Good to see you Tom! Neat wedge lifter, thank you.

[@mudnducs]

Good to see you back. 🙂👍

[@richardnelson1234]

Great to see you back Tom. Have missed your content. All the best for the new year from NZ.

[@kevinreardon2558]

Nice to see you again.

[@ryanvanderpol7962]

Tom - great little tool / video, good to see you again brother!

[@TheTacktishion]

Welcome Back....! Good Project!!!

[@billdlv]

That's a cool lifting tool Tom, nice work.

[@TheRealMotoNut]

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.

[@martin_mue]

Lumberjacks here in Germany use that style of wedge too. Also usually operated with a Powerdrill.

[@MgBaggg]

What a brilliant solution

[@edsmachine93]

Nice, I need to make me a couple of these. Great idea and project.

[@CSWeldFab]

Enjoyed seeing you on the PFG Live last week. You're always bringing knowledge to the table, thank you.

[@JohnThawley]

Agree. I just discovered the audio podcast version of PFG - MUCH better format for my habits. Great having Tom & Robin with me in the shop.

[@CSWeldFab]

@@JohnThawley right on. I enjoy getting to play along with the live. I also enjoy how Spence has gotten Tom and Robin on Discord, so we all get to hear from them more.

[@danrabenhorst2549]

Welcome back been checking quite often for a post

[@billchiasson2019]

Genius! Kudos to you sir!!

[@thomasdickey356]

Well looks like I have a new project! Great to see you!

[@darkwinter6028]

“So you’re back… from outer space… with that same sad look upon your face…” 😜

[@chrisscullynz]

You're the man Tom, been watching for a decade

[@kenjohnson5715]

GREATTO SEE U BACK

[@robertmardis6510]

Welcome back!!

[@frogdavw9699]

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.

[@AngryGnomeTinkering]

That thing would be super handy. Nice work Tom.