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12-19-2008, 04:29 PM
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New Guy
Trade: Siding windows doors
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Kentucky
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Re: New Brake
The 12-6 brake would be awesome for windows. Thats all I do and I would give my right n## to be able to make 2 73" sides in one pull! Ive had my pro 19 for 8 yrs now and with things the way they are, I cant make myself spend any extra money. The sidewinder is the best thing since sliced bread!
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12-19-2008, 09:52 PM
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Trade: Jackleg
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 139
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Re: New Brake
I know this is an old post, but I am in the market for a brake. I've been looking for a decent used Tapco or Van Mark for awhile, with no luck. Everything is either too much $$ to justify used, or too far away. So I may purchase new. Online places have the Tapco's and Van Mark's, with no accessories for $1200-1400 with free shipping. Then I find the Aluma-Pole brand being sold by an ebay store for $1300, free shipping with all the slitters, table etc. I don't to a tremendous amount of siding, but have two big jobs coming up that justify the purchase. Does anyone have any real world experience with the Aluma Brake?
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12-19-2008, 10:40 PM
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Trade: Remodeling Contractor
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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Re: New Brake
I have only seen the aluma pole break at a trade show. It seemed to be a very well build brake. Very easy to use especially with all the built in features. The only drawback I saw was it was heavy. At least heavier then the one i am using now.
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12-20-2008, 11:32 AM
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Al Smith
Trade: Home Improvement contractor since 1983, In building field since 1974, Licensed
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: South River NJ
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12-20-2008, 12:02 PM
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Pro
Trade: siding
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: west milford n.j.
Posts: 8,875
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Re: New Brake
that really is a nice brake i never saw it upclose before
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12-20-2008, 01:00 PM
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Al Smith
Trade: Home Improvement contractor since 1983, In building field since 1974, Licensed
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: South River NJ
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Re: New Brake
and they say its 20 pounds lighter, Than what? i don't know, Its nice to dream though.
Oh and here's a video. which i believe was posted somewhere here before http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWoepxjSv_U Last edited by A W Smith; 12-20-2008 at 01:02 PM. |
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12-20-2008, 06:05 PM
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Pro
Trade: siding
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: west milford n.j.
Posts: 8,875
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Re: New Brake
most windows and doors trim i do the 10/6 works fine most rake trim needs 2 seams anyway i dont think the problem is the amount of seams i think its more how the seams are exacuted imo
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12-20-2008, 06:09 PM
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Trade: siding
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: west milford n.j.
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Re: New Brake
the way that guy bent that post in vinyl was wild
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12-20-2008, 06:19 PM
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Trade: Jackleg
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 139
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Re: New Brake
I think I am going with the Aluma-Brake. The slitter alone makes it a better deal then a $1200-1300 Tapco 10'6 with $300-350 slitter added to it. Recession my ass, I'm personally bailing everyone out this year $$$$$$$$$$!!!!!!!!!!
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