On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 3:54:39 PM UTC-4, [email protected] wrote:
> On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 2:39:39 PM UTC-5, DerbyDad03 wrote:
> > "Good Condition". I'd buy it if the listing said "Perfect". ;-)
> >
> > https://rochester.craigslist.org/tls/d/sodus-point-ladder-24-foot-frame/6902303234.html
>
> I have never seen a ladder like that before. I'm just familiar with step ladders and extension ladders. NOT a step ladder with an extension ladder in the middle!
I've seen 'em, I just have no desire to use 'em.
On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 11:07:30 PM UTC-4, Bill wrote:
> [email protected] wrote:
> > On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 8:33:45 PM UTC-5, Bob La Londe wrote:
> >> I used to have 14' and 16' double sided fiberglass step ladders. I
> >> cried when a helper drove off without tying them down. They both brok=
e
> >> when they hit the road. I don't remember exactly what they cost, but =
I
> >> seem to recall the pair was around a grand nearly 15 years ago.
> >=20
> > I bought an 8 foot 1A single sided stepladder 20+ years ago. I thought=
it was expensive then. Home Depot is selling my ladder for $150 today. W=
hich does not seem too expensive. Home Depot also is selling the ladder in=
the post starting this thread. $385. Werner 8 ft. Fiberglass Extension T=
restle Step Ladder with 300 lb. Load Capacity Type IA Duty Rating
> >=20
> > https://www.homedepot.com/p/Werner-8-ft-Fiberglass-Extension-Trestle-St=
ep-Ladder-with-300-lb-Load-Capacity-Type-IA-Duty-Rating-E7408/203134289
> >=20
>=20
> Stupid question: Is it intended that the user climb onto the=20
> highest rungs? I'm guessing those are there so that you can=20
> climb onto the sides of the base of the "regular part" of the=20
> ladder, and use those rungs for "hanging on". What is correct?
According to OSHA Oregon, yes, it can be climbed.
https://osha.oregon.gov/OSHAPubs/3083.pdf
"Can the vertical extension section be climbed? =20
When approved by the manufacturer for this purpose, the extendable vertical=
=20
section can be climbed. Additional measures such as installing guy lines ma=
y=20
be required to ensure stability."
According to OSHA, once the vertical section extends at least 2 rungs above
the trestle it is no longer a step ladder.
This doc doesn't specifically say that you can climb the vertical section,
but it does at least allow you stand on the top step of the trestle portion=
.
https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/standardinterpretations/2012-01-03
Keith Nuttle wrote:
> I personally think that if some one believes that someone would
> buy one of these ladders, an NEVER climb the straight part; they
> are either a government bureaucrat in thier ivory tower, or on
> drugs.
Where I grew up, if you were a kid on one of those ladders, there
would be 3 to 5 kids plotting the most interesting way to make
you fall off of it or to tip you over. And they would try to do
it too! A couple of times they dug a hole about 7 or 8 feet
deep, dropped a ladder in, and when they got an innocent victim
to walk down the ladder to take a look, they pulled out the
ladder, threw a piece of plywood over the top, and danced
mercilessly on top. I played the role of the victim once. Then
the race is on to find the next sucker. When the parent said the
hole had to be filled, naturally one kid was asked to step into
the hole when it was about 3 feet deep or so. And the sissy
screamed after he couldn't move his legs! Kids don't seem to
enjoy being outside as much as they used to... : )
On Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 8:33:05 AM UTC-4, Bill wrote:
> Keith Nuttle wrote:
>
> > I personally think that if some one believes that someone would
> > buy one of these ladders, an NEVER climb the straight part; they
> > are either a government bureaucrat in thier ivory tower, or on
> > drugs.
>
> Where I grew up, if you were a kid on one of those ladders, there
> would be 3 to 5 kids plotting the most interesting way to make
> you fall off of it or to tip you over. And they would try to do
> it too! A couple of times they dug a hole about 7 or 8 feet
> deep, dropped a ladder in, and when they got an innocent victim
> to walk down the ladder to take a look, they pulled out the
> ladder, threw a piece of plywood over the top, and danced
> mercilessly on top. I played the role of the victim once. Then
> the race is on to find the next sucker. When the parent said the
> hole had to be filled, naturally one kid was asked to step into
> the hole when it was about 3 feet deep or so. And the sissy
> screamed after he couldn't move his legs! Kids don't seem to
> enjoy being outside as much as they used to... : )
One of our favorite pastimes was a game that involved heavy breathing and
kicking.
The "victim" would lean forward at the waist and take deep, rapid breaths
until they felt dizzy. Then the "perpetrator" would stand behind the victim,
wrap their arms around his stomach and lift/squeeze until the victim passed
out.
After the victim was dropped to ground, the rest of us would give him a
few kicks just to make sure he wasn't faking.
Ah, the good ole days.
On Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 12:38:45 AM UTC-4, Bill wrote:
> DerbyDad03 wrote:
>
> >> Stupid question: Is it intended that the user climb onto the
> >> highest rungs? I'm guessing those are there so that you can
> >> climb onto the sides of the base of the "regular part" of the
> >> ladder, and use those rungs for "hanging on". What is correct?
> >
> > According to OSHA Oregon, yes, it can be climbed.
> >
> > https://osha.oregon.gov/OSHAPubs/3083.pdf
> >
> > "Can the vertical extension section be climbed?
> >
> > When approved by the manufacturer for this purpose, the extendable vertical
> > section can be climbed. Additional measures such as installing guy lines may
> > be required to ensure stability."
> >
> > According to OSHA, once the vertical section extends at least 2 rungs above
> > the trestle it is no longer a step ladder.
> >
> > This doc doesn't specifically say that you can climb the vertical section,
> > but it does at least allow you stand on the top step of the trestle portion.
> >
> > https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/standardinterpretations/2012-01-03
> >
>
> Thank you! That's quite a document on ladders you have there!
> I have Paul Hasluck's classic book,"The Handymans Guide", which
> explains how to make your own ladder. As I recall, it is
> advised to use greener wood for the rails than the rungs! : )
Post a picture of yourself atop the 24' trestle extension ladder that you build
this weekend. ;-)
On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 7:17:32 PM UTC-4, Just Wondering wrote:
> On 6/4/2019 1:39 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
> > "Good Condition". I'd buy it if the listing said "Perfect". ;-)
> >
> > https://rochester.craigslist.org/tls/d/sodus-point-ladder-24-foot-frame/6902303234.html
>
> A better solution for replacing light bulbs:
> https://www.amazon.com/DocaPole-Extension-Extendable-Ceilings-Telescopic/dp/B07N1YL755/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=34TSD6GE6XNSA&keywords=light+bulb+changer+for+high+ceilings&qid=1559690019&s=gateway&sprefix=light+bul%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
That tool is only good for a very limited number of bulb styles and *only*
for those bulb styles. A ladder has so many more uses - assuming you're not
afraid to climb it. ;-)
On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 2:39:39 PM UTC-5, DerbyDad03 wrote:
> "Good Condition". I'd buy it if the listing said "Perfect". ;-)
>
> https://rochester.craigslist.org/tls/d/sodus-point-ladder-24-foot-frame/6902303234.html
"Don't need it anymore."
Neither does anyone else. Let the homeowners change their own bulbs or fans.
Rent or buy some scaffolds (with wheels), it's cheaper, as a last resort.
Sonny
On Tue, 4 Jun 2019 18:33:44 -0700, Bob La Londe <[email protected]>
wrote:
>I used to have 14' and 16' double sided fiberglass step ladders. I
>cried when a helper drove off without tying them down. They both broke
>when they hit the road. I don't remember exactly what they cost, but I
>seem to recall the pair was around a grand nearly 15 years ago.
>
Step ladders are one thing and extension ladders are another but that
contraption is just stupid dangerous.
On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 10:09:15 PM UTC-4, Sonny wrote:
> On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 2:39:39 PM UTC-5, DerbyDad03 wrote:
> > "Good Condition". I'd buy it if the listing said "Perfect". ;-)
> >
> > https://rochester.craigslist.org/tls/d/sodus-point-ladder-24-foot-frame/6902303234.html
>
> "Don't need it anymore."
>
> Neither does anyone else. Let the homeowners change their own bulbs or fans.
>
> Rent or buy some scaffolds (with wheels), it's cheaper, as a last resort.
>
> Sonny
As long as you have room above the fixture, you can install one of these.
https://www.aladdinlightlift.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/mechanism-2_gray_on_gray_attic.jpg
Of course, you might need a ladder to install it. ;-)
On Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 12:52:06 PM UTC-4, Leon wrote:
> On 6/4/2019 2:39 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
> > "Good Condition". I'd buy it if the listing said "Perfect". ;-)
>
> I'd buy if it came with a set of balls to climb to the top!!!
>
I'd climb to top...if it was lying down.
>
> >
> > https://rochester.craigslist.org/tls/d/sodus-point-ladder-24-foot-frame/6902303234.html
> >
On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 9:48:11 PM UTC-5, [email protected] wrote:
> On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 8:33:45 PM UTC-5, Bob La Londe wrote:
> > I used to have 14' and 16' double sided fiberglass step ladders. I=20
> > cried when a helper drove off without tying them down. They both broke=
=20
> > when they hit the road. I don't remember exactly what they cost, but I=
=20
> > seem to recall the pair was around a grand nearly 15 years ago.
>=20
> I bought an 8 foot 1A single sided stepladder 20+ years ago. I thought i=
t was expensive then. Home Depot is selling my ladder for $150 today. Whi=
ch does not seem too expensive. Home Depot also is selling the ladder in t=
he post starting this thread. $385. Werner 8 ft. Fiberglass Extension Tre=
stle Step Ladder with 300 lb. Load Capacity Type IA Duty Rating
>=20
> https://www.homedepot.com/p/Werner-8-ft-Fiberglass-Extension-Trestle-Step=
-Ladder-with-300-lb-Load-Capacity-Type-IA-Duty-Rating-E7408/203134289
The Craig's List ad starting this thread says "24 foot A-frame, good condit=
ion." While the one I posted is 8 foot. Home Depot also has the same ladd=
er in 16 foot for $1169. I'm thinking the 24 foot referred to in the ad mi=
ght be total height and the Home Depot ladder is 16 feet to the top of the =
A frame and then you add in the 8 foot straight up extension part to get to=
the 24 feet from the ad. Maybe.
On Tue, 4 Jun 2019 18:06:58 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03
<[email protected]> wrote:
>On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 8:18:06 PM UTC-4, [email protected] wrote:
>> On Tue, 04 Jun 2019 17:46:29 -0400, [email protected] wrote:
>>
>> >On Tue, 4 Jun 2019 14:04:21 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03
>> ><[email protected]> wrote:
>> >
>> >>On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 3:54:39 PM UTC-4, [email protected] wrote:
>> >>> On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 2:39:39 PM UTC-5, DerbyDad03 wrote:
>> >>> > "Good Condition". I'd buy it if the listing said "Perfect". ;-)
>> >>> >
>> >>> > https://rochester.craigslist.org/tls/d/sodus-point-ladder-24-foot-frame/6902303234.html
>> >>>
>> >>> I have never seen a ladder like that before.
>> >>> I'm just familiar with step ladders and extension ladders.
>> >>>NOT a step ladder with an extension ladder in the middle!
>> >>
>> >>I've seen 'em, I just have no desire to use 'em.
>> >>
>> >
>> > Are there braces near the bottom for sideways support ?
>> >... or do the outside ladders spay-out wide ?
>>
>> Doesn't matter. Nothing is rigid/tight enough to make that thing
>> stable. No thanks. I'll pay the $65.
>
>Stable is all relative. They are obviously stable enough to be made/sold by
>a major ladder maker and carried by major tool suppliers.
>
>https://www.grainger.com/product/4XP09
>
>If they weren't stable, they wouldn't be readily available from well known
>sources. OSHA doesn't seem to have a problem with them, although this link
>refers to the wooden version.
>
>Stable enough for me? Don't know, since I'd never use it in the manner shown
>in that listing. (Neither would OSHA, based on that link)
>
>https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/shipyard/standard/scaffold/wood_trestle.html
.. wonder what a 24 footer weighs ?
The 16 footer in the link weighs 156 lbs !
John T.
On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 10:53:32 PM UTC-4, [email protected] wrote:
> On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 9:48:11 PM UTC-5, [email protected] wrote:
> > On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 8:33:45 PM UTC-5, Bob La Londe wrote:
> > > I used to have 14' and 16' double sided fiberglass step ladders. I=
=20
> > > cried when a helper drove off without tying them down. They both bro=
ke=20
> > > when they hit the road. I don't remember exactly what they cost, but=
I=20
> > > seem to recall the pair was around a grand nearly 15 years ago.
> >=20
> > I bought an 8 foot 1A single sided stepladder 20+ years ago. I thought=
it was expensive then. Home Depot is selling my ladder for $150 today. W=
hich does not seem too expensive. Home Depot also is selling the ladder in=
the post starting this thread. $385. Werner 8 ft. Fiberglass Extension T=
restle Step Ladder with 300 lb. Load Capacity Type IA Duty Rating
> >=20
> > https://www.homedepot.com/p/Werner-8-ft-Fiberglass-Extension-Trestle-St=
ep-Ladder-with-300-lb-Load-Capacity-Type-IA-Duty-Rating-E7408/203134289
>=20
> The Craig's List ad starting this thread says "24 foot A-frame, good cond=
ition." While the one I posted is 8 foot. Home Depot also has the same la=
dder in 16 foot for $1169. I'm thinking the 24 foot referred to in the ad =
might be total height and the Home Depot ladder is 16 feet to the top of th=
e A frame and then you add in the 8 foot straight up extension part to get =
to the 24 feet from the ad. Maybe.
According to Werner, the 16' trestle has a "reach" of 20' and an=20
"Approx. Overall Ladder Height (Open)" of 312" (26').
https://www.wernerco.com/us/products/ladders/step-ladders/E7400Series/E7416
[email protected] wrote:
> On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 8:33:45 PM UTC-5, Bob La Londe wrote:
>> I used to have 14' and 16' double sided fiberglass step ladders. I
>> cried when a helper drove off without tying them down. They both broke
>> when they hit the road. I don't remember exactly what they cost, but I
>> seem to recall the pair was around a grand nearly 15 years ago.
>
> I bought an 8 foot 1A single sided stepladder 20+ years ago. I thought it was expensive then. Home Depot is selling my ladder for $150 today. Which does not seem too expensive. Home Depot also is selling the ladder in the post starting this thread. $385. Werner 8 ft. Fiberglass Extension Trestle Step Ladder with 300 lb. Load Capacity Type IA Duty Rating
>
> https://www.homedepot.com/p/Werner-8-ft-Fiberglass-Extension-Trestle-Step-Ladder-with-300-lb-Load-Capacity-Type-IA-Duty-Rating-E7408/203134289
>
Stupid question: Is it intended that the user climb onto the
highest rungs? I'm guessing those are there so that you can
climb onto the sides of the base of the "regular part" of the
ladder, and use those rungs for "hanging on". What is correct?
On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 8:33:45 PM UTC-5, Bob La Londe wrote:
> I used to have 14' and 16' double sided fiberglass step ladders. I=20
> cried when a helper drove off without tying them down. They both broke=
=20
> when they hit the road. I don't remember exactly what they cost, but I=
=20
> seem to recall the pair was around a grand nearly 15 years ago.
I bought an 8 foot 1A single sided stepladder 20+ years ago. I thought it =
was expensive then. Home Depot is selling my ladder for $150 today. Which=
does not seem too expensive. Home Depot also is selling the ladder in the=
post starting this thread. $385. Werner 8 ft. Fiberglass Extension Trest=
le Step Ladder with 300 lb. Load Capacity Type IA Duty Rating
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Werner-8-ft-Fiberglass-Extension-Trestle-Step-L=
adder-with-300-lb-Load-Capacity-Type-IA-Duty-Rating-E7408/203134289
On 6/4/2019 1:39 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
> "Good Condition". I'd buy it if the listing said "Perfect". ;-)
>
> https://rochester.craigslist.org/tls/d/sodus-point-ladder-24-foot-frame/6902303234.html
A better solution for replacing light bulbs:
https://www.amazon.com/DocaPole-Extension-Extendable-Ceilings-Telescopic/dp/B07N1YL755/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=34TSD6GE6XNSA&keywords=light+bulb+changer+for+high+ceilings&qid=1559690019&s=gateway&sprefix=light+bul%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 8:18:06 PM UTC-4, [email protected] wrote:
> On Tue, 04 Jun 2019 17:46:29 -0400, [email protected] wrote:
>
> >On Tue, 4 Jun 2019 14:04:21 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03
> ><[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> >>On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 3:54:39 PM UTC-4, [email protected] wrote:
> >>> On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 2:39:39 PM UTC-5, DerbyDad03 wrote:
> >>> > "Good Condition". I'd buy it if the listing said "Perfect". ;-)
> >>> >
> >>> > https://rochester.craigslist.org/tls/d/sodus-point-ladder-24-foot-frame/6902303234.html
> >>>
> >>> I have never seen a ladder like that before.
> >>> I'm just familiar with step ladders and extension ladders.
> >>>NOT a step ladder with an extension ladder in the middle!
> >>
> >>I've seen 'em, I just have no desire to use 'em.
> >>
> >
> > Are there braces near the bottom for sideways support ?
> >... or do the outside ladders spay-out wide ?
>
> Doesn't matter. Nothing is rigid/tight enough to make that thing
> stable. No thanks. I'll pay the $65.
Stable is all relative. They are obviously stable enough to be made/sold by
a major ladder maker and carried by major tool suppliers.
https://www.grainger.com/product/4XP09
If they weren't stable, they wouldn't be readily available from well known
sources. OSHA doesn't seem to have a problem with them, although this link
refers to the wooden version.
Stable enough for me? Don't know, since I'd never use it in the manner shown
in that listing. (Neither would OSHA, based on that link)
https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/shipyard/standard/scaffold/wood_trestle.html
On Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 8:49:57 PM UTC-4, [email protected] wrote:
> On Wed, 5 Jun 2019 16:14:25 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >On Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 12:52:06 PM UTC-4, Leon wrote:
> >> On 6/4/2019 2:39 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
> >> > "Good Condition". I'd buy it if the listing said "Perfect". ;-)
> >>
> >> I'd buy if it came with a set of balls to climb to the top!!!
> >>
> >
> >I'd climb to top...if it was lying down.
>
> Wouldn't that be "walking to the end of it"?
Haven't I mentioned that I'm short?
On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 2:39:39 PM UTC-5, DerbyDad03 wrote:
> "Good Condition". I'd buy it if the listing said "Perfect". ;-)
>
> https://rochester.craigslist.org/tls/d/sodus-point-ladder-24-foot-frame/6902303234.html
I have never seen a ladder like that before. I'm just familiar with step ladders and extension ladders. NOT a step ladder with an extension ladder in the middle!
On Tue, 4 Jun 2019 14:04:21 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03
<[email protected]> wrote:
>On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 3:54:39 PM UTC-4, [email protected] wrote:
>> On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 2:39:39 PM UTC-5, DerbyDad03 wrote:
>> > "Good Condition". I'd buy it if the listing said "Perfect". ;-)
>> >
>> > https://rochester.craigslist.org/tls/d/sodus-point-ladder-24-foot-frame/6902303234.html
>>
>> I have never seen a ladder like that before.
>> I'm just familiar with step ladders and extension ladders.
>>NOT a step ladder with an extension ladder in the middle!
>
>I've seen 'em, I just have no desire to use 'em.
>
Are there braces near the bottom for sideways support ?
... or do the outside ladders spay-out wide ?
John T.
On Wed, 5 Jun 2019 16:14:25 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03
<[email protected]> wrote:
>On Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 12:52:06 PM UTC-4, Leon wrote:
>> On 6/4/2019 2:39 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
>> > "Good Condition". I'd buy it if the listing said "Perfect". ;-)
>>
>> I'd buy if it came with a set of balls to climb to the top!!!
>>
>
>I'd climb to top...if it was lying down.
Wouldn't that be "walking to the end of it"?
DerbyDad03 wrote:
>> Stupid question: Is it intended that the user climb onto the
>> highest rungs? I'm guessing those are there so that you can
>> climb onto the sides of the base of the "regular part" of the
>> ladder, and use those rungs for "hanging on". What is correct?
>
> According to OSHA Oregon, yes, it can be climbed.
>
> https://osha.oregon.gov/OSHAPubs/3083.pdf
>
> "Can the vertical extension section be climbed?
>
> When approved by the manufacturer for this purpose, the extendable vertical
> section can be climbed. Additional measures such as installing guy lines may
> be required to ensure stability."
>
> According to OSHA, once the vertical section extends at least 2 rungs above
> the trestle it is no longer a step ladder.
>
> This doc doesn't specifically say that you can climb the vertical section,
> but it does at least allow you stand on the top step of the trestle portion.
>
> https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/standardinterpretations/2012-01-03
>
Thank you! That's quite a document on ladders you have there!
I have Paul Hasluck's classic book,"The Handymans Guide", which
explains how to make your own ladder. As I recall, it is
advised to use greener wood for the rails than the rungs! : )
On Tue, 04 Jun 2019 17:46:29 -0400, [email protected] wrote:
>On Tue, 4 Jun 2019 14:04:21 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03
><[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 3:54:39 PM UTC-4, [email protected] wrote:
>>> On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 2:39:39 PM UTC-5, DerbyDad03 wrote:
>>> > "Good Condition". I'd buy it if the listing said "Perfect". ;-)
>>> >
>>> > https://rochester.craigslist.org/tls/d/sodus-point-ladder-24-foot-frame/6902303234.html
>>>
>>> I have never seen a ladder like that before.
>>> I'm just familiar with step ladders and extension ladders.
>>>NOT a step ladder with an extension ladder in the middle!
>>
>>I've seen 'em, I just have no desire to use 'em.
>>
>
> Are there braces near the bottom for sideways support ?
>... or do the outside ladders spay-out wide ?
Doesn't matter. Nothing is rigid/tight enough to make that thing
stable. No thanks. I'll pay the $65.
On 6/4/2019 10:24 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
> On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 10:09:15 PM UTC-4, Sonny wrote:
>> On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 2:39:39 PM UTC-5, DerbyDad03 wrote:
>>> "Good Condition". I'd buy it if the listing said "Perfect". ;-)
>>>
>>> https://rochester.craigslist.org/tls/d/sodus-point-ladder-24-foot-frame/6902303234.html
>>
>> "Don't need it anymore."
>>
>> Neither does anyone else. Let the homeowners change their own bulbs or fans.
>>
>> Rent or buy some scaffolds (with wheels), it's cheaper, as a last resort.
>>
>> Sonny
>
> As long as you have room above the fixture, you can install one of these.
>
> https://www.aladdinlightlift.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/mechanism-2_gray_on_gray_attic.jpg
>
> Of course, you might need a ladder to install it. ;-)
>
I personally think that if some one believes that someone would buy one
of these ladders, an NEVER climb the straight part; they are either a
government bureaucrat in thier ivory tower, or on drugs.
--
2018: The year we learn to play the great game of Euchre
On 6/5/2019 8:32 AM, Bill wrote:
> Keith Nuttle wrote:
>=20
>> I personally think that if some one believes that someone would buy=20
>> one of these ladders, an NEVER climb the straight part; they are=20
>> either a government bureaucrat in thier ivory tower, or on drugs.
>=20
> Where I grew up, if you were a kid on one of those ladders, there would=
=20
> be 3 to 5 kids plotting the most interesting way to make you fall off o=
f=20
> it or to tip you over.=C2=A0 And they would try to do it too!=C2=A0 A c=
ouple of=20
> times they dug a hole about 7 or 8 feet deep, dropped a ladder in, and =
> when they got an innocent victim to walk down the ladder to take a look=
,=20
> they pulled out the ladder, threw a piece of plywood over the top, and =
> danced mercilessly on top. I played the role of the victim once. Then=20
> the race is on to find the next sucker. When the parent said the hole=20
> had to be filled, naturally one kid was asked to step into the hole whe=
n=20
> it was about 3 feet deep or so. And the sissy screamed after he couldn'=
t=20
> move his legs!=C2=A0 Kids don't seem to enjoy being outside as much as =
they=20
> used to...=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 : )
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2018: The year we learn to play the great game of Euchre
On Tue, 4 Jun 2019 18:06:58 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03
<[email protected]> wrote:
>On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 8:18:06 PM UTC-4, [email protected] wrote:
>> On Tue, 04 Jun 2019 17:46:29 -0400, [email protected] wrote:
>>
>> >On Tue, 4 Jun 2019 14:04:21 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03
>> ><[email protected]> wrote:
>> >
>> >>On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 3:54:39 PM UTC-4, [email protected] wrote:
>> >>> On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 2:39:39 PM UTC-5, DerbyDad03 wrote:
>> >>> > "Good Condition". I'd buy it if the listing said "Perfect". ;-)
>> >>> >
>> >>> > https://rochester.craigslist.org/tls/d/sodus-point-ladder-24-foot-frame/6902303234.html
>> >>>
>> >>> I have never seen a ladder like that before.
>> >>> I'm just familiar with step ladders and extension ladders.
>> >>>NOT a step ladder with an extension ladder in the middle!
>> >>
>> >>I've seen 'em, I just have no desire to use 'em.
>> >>
>> >
>> > Are there braces near the bottom for sideways support ?
>> >... or do the outside ladders spay-out wide ?
>>
>> Doesn't matter. Nothing is rigid/tight enough to make that thing
>> stable. No thanks. I'll pay the $65.
>
>Stable is all relative. They are obviously stable enough to be made/sold by
>a major ladder maker and carried by major tool suppliers.
So are Radial Arm Saws. ;-)
>
>https://www.grainger.com/product/4XP09
>
>If they weren't stable, they wouldn't be readily available from well known
>sources. OSHA doesn't seem to have a problem with them, although this link
>refers to the wooden version.
>
>Stable enough for me? Don't know, since I'd never use it in the manner shown
>in that listing. (Neither would OSHA, based on that link)
>
>https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/shipyard/standard/scaffold/wood_trestle.html
I was wondering what the OSHA label for that thing looked like. Looks
like a Werner but I didn't look for it.