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Are these jacks still good???

bobbys | Posted in Tools for Home Building on

Wonder if these roof jacks have any life left in them????.

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  1. theslateman | | #1

    Those were worthless when they were brand new !

    1. bobbys | | #2

      Hey we are not rich slate roofers. This is a step above a wood shingle nailed to a 2 by 4;]

      1. theslateman | | #3

        I like the wood and metal adjustable jacks that will accept a 2x10 for a plank.

        You should be rich working out there in the land of sun and fun !

        Only minus 22 here this A.M.

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    Mongo | | #4

    Hey, send those my way. I'll use them with this pile of "lumber" I've been saving up to use as pumpjack planking:

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    1. bobbys | | #5

      Thats furniture grade stuff!!!

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