The regulations are 1.5m depth for excavations, which is a guideline,
insofar that if someone is kneeling in a1.5m trench they are gonna get
buried if a side collapses.
Yes I do get into deep holes but test the sides first to determine that
they are stable and dry, if in any doubt I'll bench it.
I have some very good cast iron jackstands which I use regularly. I do not
care to be a greasy spot under my car. They are used when I need to remove a
wheel. Just used a couple of pairs the other day win I was putting new pads
and rotors on the wife's 2005 Mazda 6.
Nothing dodgy about these
Dunno, dodgy ramps and a flakey jack, sounds a bit dodgy.
I have a pair of metal ramps but gave up using them ages ago, I might
drag em out now and again but the car is jacked up and the ramps put
under the tires. I just hate driving vehicles up ramps.
Over the years I have invested in jack stan
