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Offline oldnslo

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WTB - Hein Werner release knob
« on: November 29, 2018, 12:57:27 PM »
Remember the orange floor jacks? I need a release knob for the 1-1/2 ton (fits others as well), looks like this.

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Re: WTB - Hein Werner release knob
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2018, 05:24:49 PM »
Thanks, tho I do believe those long chassis jacks take a different shaped knob as shown here. The OE style I seek is NLA, and after quite a few calls to various new and used dealers, its been a needle in a haystack search with no luck.

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Re: WTB - Hein Werner release knob
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2018, 06:06:11 PM »
Would something like a handle off a gate valve or similar work? Might not look proper on a restored jack though.

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Re: WTB - Hein Werner release knob
« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2018, 07:19:47 PM »
Olds.. I bet you could challenge Grayson to make one.
Is the need enough? Or does the want suffice?

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Re: WTB - Hein Werner release knob
« Reply #5 on: November 29, 2018, 08:52:55 PM »
Thanks for the suggestions. The jack came with a homemade version, so it's workable as-it. OnS is all about OEM, so I'll continue the search.

Its not like I only have one of these!!! :)

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Re: WTB - Hein Werner release knob
« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2018, 09:40:53 PM »
I can tell you this, like a Hein-Werner jack, they are real quality.
 About 2 years back got the Hein-Werner 3 ton... Man, wish I could come up with the words and phrasing to describe how slick the valving works raising and lowering a car.

 The only other floor jack I'd ever consider now is the Milwaukee, however @ 800 +, pretty sure I will never need one. 

Just saying

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Re: WTB - Hein Werner release knob
« Reply #7 on: November 29, 2018, 09:42:28 PM »
What is the square size, diameter, length, etc? No promises.

Greyson

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Re: WTB - Hein Werner release knob
« Reply #8 on: November 29, 2018, 10:00:22 PM »
HAHAH I smell an awesome vid with Grayson showing his mad skills  8) O:-) :-\ ^-^
Is the need enough? Or does the want suffice?

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Re: WTB - Hein Werner release knob
« Reply #9 on: November 30, 2018, 09:50:44 AM »
My old junk phone doesn't do videos well anymore. It's getting time to upgrade to a new wiretap.

Greyson

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Re: WTB - Hein Werner release knob
« Reply #10 on: November 30, 2018, 09:27:43 PM »
Incoming PM Greyson.

Thanks for the consideration.