Small Machinist Jacks for "What's in your box? 2016 Tool Giveaway"

[Toolmaker51]

Excellent design and execution Paul Jones, and correct quantity too.
The whole set is A1, cylindrical bodies, lock nut, Vee, ball, large and small flat contacts, and a handle too. Knowing pitch of the jack threads, can interpolate adjustments via 'counting' flats on screw portion. Good choice of material as well. Sometimes cast Asian, and case hardened Starrett's bases don't 'adhere' to granite or iron for one handed operation, irritating on light weight parts. Completely interchangeable, configuring into any situation I can think of. Occasionally I have to assemble 3 different jacks, especially on valve castings. Usually can't get through a day with just 3, critical for inspection; especially surface plate leveling.

If I don't get into a shop soon I'll be in the weeds to contribute in the Fenner tool drive. That won't make me happy. I keep thinking what it'd be like to have tools from all over and such a variety of folks.