figured it out
it's just one of many early carriage jacks, used for holding them up for wheel service, that's why it starts so high off the ground and it not very strong, do not lift heavy loads and never trust it with more than your friends foot.
once you know what to look for they are not difficult to find
hi Twin Jimmys,
the link i posted earlier is gone now, i can't find the post on craigslist either, but i found another one in 1 minute knowing what to look for, i'll PM you that one, it's a bit more pricey but it's in better shape.
-stan
