Apparatus for temporarily aligning and protecting end surface of a post from lifting device

Abstract

An apparatus for temporarily aligning and protecting the end surface of a lifting post in way of a hydraulic bottle jack or similar typical lifting device in an adjacent relationship is disclosed. The apparatus includes a flat, rigid plate with an upper and lower surface. The plate provides protection by increasing surface area of the hard surface of the lifting device to a greater area on the softer, typically wooden post. The upper surface has a rim affixed to the edge and is sized to inset and reasonably center typical lifting post over the apparatus. The lower surface has a circular pipe affixed axially at its center and sized for insertion of a lifting device saddle. The pipe further includes numerous threaded holes on opposing ends to accommodate bolts, and the bolts can be turned as necessary to center a lifting device under the apparatus, and thus, the lifting post.

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