Would You Trust This Jack Stand?

Sure! Hickory jack stands are the best.

Old growth hickory would be hard to split even with an axe or maul - so it would LIKELY be safe. I'd still ise any of my purpose built jack stands ahead of the block of wood end-grade up, regartdless. I HAVE used wood, and rocks, and all kinds of other stuff when stuck "in the bush" when nothing else was available - but I was VERY carefull!!

I just use it as a secondary support if the first one should give out. I don't go under a car with only one support, either a stand or jack. Only takes seconds to be sure.

After 48 years using various jacks and stands I know what to trust - and a jack stand on sand does not make the cut. A big block of wood strategically placed as a backup DOES make "dodgy" setups a little more re-assuring. (as does a couple og wheels and tires stacked under the car). Wouldn't want to use them as the main support - and always hoping they won't be needed.