The Jack

So Garcia's gone and purchased himself a jack. There are a couple of fundamental rules regarding proper jack use that I learned from watching the veteran handyman operator - Father. Rule #1 - Always carry "The Jack" with you as you never know when you will need it. Absolutely do not leave "The Jack" at home. Rule #2 - Keep "The Jack" close where it can be easily reached in the event of an emergency. Rule #3 - Never stow "The Jack" under the load. Yeah, it may pack and haul better there but when your out of wind, or you find yourself stuck in a jam, a handyman that cannot be quickly retrieved is worthless. The key word here is HANDY. Rule #4 - Keep "The Jack" well oiled and in crisp operating condition. What you do not want to have happen is for "The Jack" to stick or jam and unexpectedly let you down, or worse leave you hanging with your rear end exposed to oncoming traffic. Rule #5 - When using "The Jack" stay alert, keep your ears and eyes open for signs of danger and all your body parts clear of the work zone. Rule #6 - Always purchase the best equipment with the largest load capacity. As Brother Bird says "Run what you brung and hope you brung enough". Don't be caught in the woods carrying too little. Follow the example of Father, he does not compromise when purchasing essential equipment.

In summary - A reliable handyman jack will bring you confidence to travel even the most remote and rugged of old logging roads. Remember, fast and effective lever action of a good handyman can get you out of any jam.