jack bug wood

[Random13]

Hi,
When jacking up a car or even the bike from centre there are some bug woods or piece of woods that distributes the weight and does not also damage the car/bike part.

What is it called and where can I get it from ?

Is there an alternative plastic equivalent for it ?

[Ichy]

Yes, its called wood. There is nothing special about it. It tends to be whatever people have lying around there shed/garage/garden. I do have some thick rubber blocks that I use but they are not worth spending money on. I think the name is "rubber trolley jack pads".

Either go skip ratting or the local timber yard and get some pieces of wood that suit your purpose.
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[bikenut]

or alternatively cut up an old tyre but be warned they are quite tough, make good sandals, buckets and even garden tables etc.......

if using wood ( old joists etc ) make sure load is "cross grain" else they will split under load. :karma:
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[Random13]

well the thing is I don't know where to get it from .

would B and Q have it ?

[MartQ]

[Northern Monkey]

I've got a piece of wood you can buy for only £25 that will do the job perfectly. If you buy one, I'll even chuck in another random old piece of wood for free.

Pick up from near Newcastle

[Random13]

lol sorry I am not really jocking . I will pop in to store and check it out

[yampug]

is this a piss take? wtf is bug wood?

[YBR Ric]

Bug Wood is a Coachbuilding Colloquialism.

[Copycat73]

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[Random13]

many thanks