replacement pads on my jackstands question

[CYQK]

time to replace the plywood on my jackstand pads
thinking about putting astro turf on the top
good idea or bad idea??
should i just leave it bare plywood??
thks
gary

 

[dlochner]

Putting a softer surface on the pads won't hurt anything, however they may retain water and accelerate rot.

I paint mine with exterior house paint. Whatever I have in the basement.

 

[DougM]

Use exterior grade plywood cut to size and seal the edges. Optionally, use carpet on top.

 

[Justin_NSA]

I don't see anything wrong with using AstroTurf. I'm a proponent of cushioning the pads. I bought an outdoor carpet remnant and stapled it on the pads. It's even color coordinated with my boat trim

 

[Parsons]

Great suggestions here, particularly about protecting wood exposed to elements. I like thin carpet scraps over the plywood. Whatever you do, make sure that the bolts do not come near to your boat, considering the wood will compress and bend a little over time.

 

[CYQK]

Yea
Going to seal the plywood first,countersink the carriage bolt heads and glue the outdoor turf over top
Thks for the replies

 

[Claude L.-Auger]

I have had very good success with rubber step covers bought at the big box and cut to size. Protects the hull and lets water drip out. The 6 pads only needed for me to buy 2 of the rubber steps. Good luck

 

[DArcy]

I have always used carpet remnant over the pad. I've never thought of astro turf but that may be a better choice. Let us know how it works if you try it.

 

[Capt Robbie]

seal plywood with good patio deck sealer then place a foam garden pad between the hull and pad.

 

[LeeandRick]

I like to use stall mat, nice forming cushion but not to soft.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/4-ft-x-6-ft-x-3-4-in-thick-rubber-stall-mat?cm_vc=-10005

 

[dlochner]

I like to use stall mat, nice forming cushion but not to soft.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/4-ft-x-6-ft-x-3-4-in-thick-rubber-stall-mat?cm_vc=-10005

This looks interesting, however I would only need 8 square feet, which at $2 a square foot is pretty reasonable. Unfortunately, I'd have to buy 24 square feet.

 

[LeeandRick]

This looks interesting, however I would only need 8 square feet, which at $2 a square foot is pretty reasonable. Unfortunately, I'd have to buy 24 square feet.

I had left overs but they come in handy here and there. A piece in front of my workbench to stand on is nice. They make 1/2" which is lower priced.