Skydancer2992

Looking at screw type jack stands now. For $61, a screw pipe jack. Quite the bargain. Modify two of them by cutting off the V. https://www.vevor.com/roller-head-pipe-stand-c_10836/pipe-stand-fold-a-jack-v-head-pipe-capacity-12-height-20-37-2500-lb-steel-p_010585290868 " About this item Heavy Duty V-Head: The pipe stand with a durable V-head is suitable for the pipe size of 1/8 to 12 inches (0.32 to 30.48 cm). The steel structure of the pipe jack stands is more durable resistant to rusk and corrosion. Lifting weight can be up to 2500lbs/1134kg. Adjustable Construction: The height of this pipe jack stand can be adjustable from 20"-37"/51-94cm to meet different needs. The locking ring allows for quick vertical height adjustments. Folding & Portable Design: The whole jack stand with a folding design makes storage won't take much space. The slip-proof rubber handle allows you to carry it easily. Great Stability: The pipe stand shows excellent stability because of its tripod structure. The rounded footpads of this stand are widened. And the strut tension plate for superior lateral support. Wide Application: Widely used in the welding of heavy pipes, shapes, solids, and rounds. Support pipe during pipe threading, hole cutting, roll grooving, etc."

The Meyer jacks are a $1065 each at ATC. https://www.aircraft-tool.com/detail?id=A521 or slightly less at Spruce https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/meyershydra.php There is a cheaper jack at Spruce $451 but it seems to have leakage issues after a few years. https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/alphaJacks.php

With an annual in the foreseeable future, what are people using for jack stands? I was considering something like this:

Too bad I will miss it.

Scotty Kilmer has a trick for checking cylinder compression and fuel pump operation using a graphical multimeter. Should work on an airplane motor and pump. Might be worth carrying in a plane kit. The one he is using: https://www.ebay.com/itm/353314765737

In WWII there were inflatable decoys. Now I've seen the modern version.

I need to print some of these.

https://www.liquidpiston.com/