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Old 12-07-2008, 06:38 PM   #1
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Attn: Window installers Mark 2 or Tapco pro 8'6" for replacement window installs
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I install replacement windows (I'm a 1 man crew) with a tapco 10'6" 30 yrs old that I have mounted in my 14' toy hauler. I"m looking to buy a new 8'6" brake. What do you feel best suits metal work for window installs? Thanks!

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Old 12-07-2008, 07:01 PM   #2
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What's up folks!
I install replacement windows (I'm a 1 man crew) with a tapco 10'6" 30 yrs old that I have mounted in my 14' toy hauler. I"m looking to buy a new 8'6" brake. What do you feel best suits metal work for window installs? Thanks!
Not to hijack your thread, but I have a Tapco Pro 14 that I've been thinking about mounting on the trailer. Got any pics/tips on how you did it?

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Old 12-07-2008, 07:42 PM   #3
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Not to hijack your thread, but I have a Tapco Pro 14 that I've been thinking about mounting on the trailer. Got any pics/tips on how you did it?

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I'll second the hijack, I would like to see them as well.

OP, I currently use a POS 10' model so I can't answer your question. Patrick would be a good one for this question.
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Old 12-07-2008, 10:17 PM   #4
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we have a pro 14, Planning on buying a pro 19 soon. Its sits in the trailer on the workbench. The guys put a ratchet strap on it when the trailer is moving. You can bend in the trailer if you need a couple things quick, but if we are doing any amount of bending it comes out of the trailer cause its a bitch flipping long pieces over in the trailer.
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Old 12-08-2008, 09:47 PM   #5
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I would have to vote for the tapco also. I have the Pro-19. Ive used Van-Marks and prefer the Tapco. I have a 10'6". Why do you want to go shorter then what you have now?
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I have a Tapco 10"6 also with a brick mould die, and a cut off wheel, a sidewinder thanks to Tim, and a nother die that makes some sort of design I never used yet.
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homework, I mostly install windows and I wanted to save on some weight. But I think for the 100 bucks more I'll prob. go with the 10'6 14
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10/6 is what id get
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