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[#1] Posted: 12/03/2008 - 10:58:26 PM |  |  |
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Poll Question:
What's the highest point your ladder(s) will reach from the ground?
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[#2] Posted: 12/04/2008 - 04:17:42 AM | | |
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I checked 24', but I carry a 28' ladder.
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[#3] Posted: 12/04/2008 - 11:21:38 AM | | |
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Thanks Steven,
I've just added some more choices (Last night I couldn't figure out how to do it but after a night's sleep, well.). I don't think you'll be able to change your choice though.
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[#4] Posted: 12/05/2008 - 6:52:29 PM | | |
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I am scaired of heights and that is what binoculars are for! 
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[#7] Posted: 12/06/2008 - 03:22:27 AM | | |
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I checked 24 because that was the only choice at the time. It's the ladder I carry for maybe 90% of my inspections. I own a 32 and a 40. I charge extra for the 40. I'm not sure but I think it's gaining weight as I age.
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[#10] Posted: 05/31/2011 - 8:24:14 PM | | |
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I have been inspecting for five years now and have only used one ladder; a 15' telescoping ladder. What I cant reach with it I can 99% of the time limb up to that roof, lift the ladder up and climb higher. Its light enough that I can lift it from above, adjusts to many levels, and is small enough to fit in the trunk of my wife's Spectra when my truck is in the shop.
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[#11] Posted: 06/01/2011 - 10:28:30 AM | | |
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Little Giant 16".
Does the trick on 90% or so. My binoculars need dusting every time I use them.....
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[#14] Posted: 06/01/2011 - 1:18:28 PM | | |
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I did an inspection for someone who worked for OSHA and she told me that they had recently cited the roofing company for work on the house I was inspecting, not sure what for. I didn't find any fingers on the ground.
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[#15] Posted: 06/01/2011 - 2:41:02 PM | | |
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Brandon quite rightly points out that most of us are self-employed and that OSHA and it's rules do not apply to us.
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[#16] Posted: 06/01/2011 - 2:52:27 PM | | |
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I'm pretty sure I'm not overlooked by OSHA, I just meant that the ladder is heavy.
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[#17] Posted: 06/01/2011 - 6:36:43 PM | | |
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Like me, I think my 40' is putting on weight. I don't have to drag it out even once a year but when I do........ I'm almost finished painting my house and have left the tall gable end till last. It will take three of four sets with the 40 to get that. Perhaps I'll do it this week end.
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[#18] Posted: 06/02/2011 - 07:25:51 AM | | |
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I'm not payed enough to get up on a 40' ladder! Why even take the risk.
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[#20] Posted: 06/02/2011 - 09:08:01 AM | | |
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Having just been tuned up by the Chiropractor this morning, I'm reminded that it was a 60 footer that did my back in 20 years ago. I don't know why you guys are whining about 40'.
Charlie, hire a painter!
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[#21] Posted: 06/02/2011 - 3:29:58 PM | | |
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My father often referred to himself as a Spanish Jew. The apple does not fall far from the tree.
The DIY paint saved me enough to pay for most of the family vacation to DC.
I'm working a trade out with a RE broker to use his condo on the Emerald Coast for a week this summer. I think I need to look at some new construction methods down there to be able to write the other expenses off as a "pretax dollar" vacation.
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[#22] Posted: 06/02/2011 - 4:44:26 PM | | |
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Quote: Originally posted by Steven HocksteinQuote: Originally posted by Scottpat
I'm not payed enough to get up on a 40' ladder! Why even take the risk.
ditto!
I used to carry a 28' and a 13'. When the feet finally fell of the 28' from thousand of miles of riding atop my camper shell, I replaced it with a 24', which covers the lion's share of stuff I have to climb. Usually if it's taller, I find another way - out a window onto a lower roof, through a hatch, or get on the adjoining building roof and hop over the firewall (most homes taller that 24' around here are city row houses, so usually I can find a way.)
I'm really not all that bothered by heights (normally), and have been on some awfully tall scaffolds. I've only climbed a 40' ladder once - a roofers - and have no desire to ever do it again. 
The little 13' extension is by far the BEST ladder I've ever owned. It's light as a feather and really versitile - easily shot through a window onto a lower roof, and typically the perfect length to reach the upper roof. I bought a little giant and HATED IT. It's been in my shed since the day I bought it. The dang things are HEAVY and a real pisser to use. I can be up that 13' before one can even unfold the LG. If you haven't checked out a 13' extension, you're missing out.
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[#23] Posted: 06/02/2011 - 6:25:16 PM | | |
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I bought a LG too. Used it once then gave it away after collecting dust in my shop for several years. Too heavy and too cumbersome to open it up. I value my 16" extension, 6' step and 2' step. My 28' extension sits in my shop. I haul it out maybe twice a year.
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[#25] Posted: 06/02/2011 - 7:29:36 PM | | |
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Little Giants are not cumbersome to use and really aren't that heavy (well, except for the big one, on both counts). You just need to get some practice using them for a while. You will eventually pinch your fingers really bad, but the good news is, you'll only do it once.
Below is a video I made a few years back and never used. I don't specifically remember why I made it, but I'm guessing that it was to respond to posts in a message board about Little Giant's being difficult to use.
I'm not too smooth here, because it's about 10 degrees and windy, plus I'm wearing gloves.
Flicker must have a 90 second video limit - the last few seconds are cut off.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/i...2248726/
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[#26] Posted: 06/03/2011 - 05:33:02 AM | | |
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Interesting. I been using the same ladder for at least 8 years and open / close it in completly different ways. I'll try your way today - cool.
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