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08-29-2007, 06:49 PM
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SANDBLASTING & REMODELING
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extension ladder Accessories Plank Setup
I am looking a long body, i think thats the name of it
the part that goes on an extension ladder so i can use planks to walk across.
seen here
http://www.wernerladder.com/catalog/...?series_id=280
I am also considering
https://www.provisiontools.com/buynow.html
SW sells this product...
anyone have any experience with any of these products?
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08-29-2007, 06:55 PM
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...jammin
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Originally Posted by plazaman
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Buy two
I'm serious
You'll wonder how you got along w/o them
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Originally Posted by ModernStyle
I have never used this crap before and I pray to the paint gods that I never have to use it again, I would rather use Behr
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08-29-2007, 06:55 PM
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Educated Applicator
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1st one is what we call a ladder jack.......they work great.
As for the 2nd one........seems high to me, you could build something just as good, ALOT cheaper.
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08-29-2007, 06:58 PM
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...jammin
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As for the 2nd one........, you could build something just as good...
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Actually, if it had just one, or even two uses, you might be right
But these things are really, really, handy
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08-29-2007, 07:02 PM
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SANDBLASTING & REMODELING
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slickshift ... are they sturdy? will they stand up to abuse?
or should i stick to the aluminium one
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08-29-2007, 07:51 PM
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Pro
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They're called ladder jacks and you'll more than likely need at least 2. You also will probably want short ones for doing the higher work and long ones for lower work or where you have wide overhangs. I've got about 1/2 dozen of each.
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08-29-2007, 07:57 PM
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SANDBLASTING & REMODELING
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Originally Posted by jackrabbit5
They're called ladder jacks and you'll more than likely need at least 2. You also will probably want short ones for doing the higher work and long ones for lower work or where you have wide overhangs. I've got about 1/2 dozen of each.
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whats the difference between long and short? should the longer be able to accept a large walk area no?
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08-29-2007, 08:21 PM
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...jammin
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slickshift ... are they sturdy? will they stand up to abuse?
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Pretty darn sturdy
The thing is, they are way more versatile than the aluminum ones
They are a bucket, a roof wedge, a shelf, a step, a ladder shim...inside, outside...
As ladder jacks, they accept only smaller planks, so you can't really go nuts with them anyway
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08-29-2007, 08:40 PM
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whats the difference between long and short? should the longer be able to accept a large walk area no?
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I suppose in theory yes, the longer ones would give you the potential for a wider walk area. But isn't 12 - 14 inches enough? Do you really want to lug 2 planks up there? I'm not even sure you could get 2 12" planks on them, at least not the 6" thick ones that we use.
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08-29-2007, 09:06 PM
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Pro
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The second item is called the pivit tool and they are awesome. You can't build your own cuz they won't be as good. The treads stick to the roof like glue. the more weight on them the better they stay in place. You also cant throw homemade ones from three stories without breaking them (just to let you know how strong they are). Another must have is the werner multi ladder.
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08-29-2007, 09:26 PM
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SANDBLASTING & REMODELING
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i just purchased ladder jacks - aluminium ones..
i think i will still pickup the pivit tool as well
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