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06-29-2007, 01:37 PM
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Scuttle ladder repair
This ought to take care of it.
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06-29-2007, 01:53 PM
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Re: Scuttle ladder repair
Looks good to me.
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06-29-2007, 02:06 PM
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Re: Scuttle ladder repair
What - they didn't have a hose-clamp?
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06-29-2007, 02:21 PM
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Re: Scuttle ladder repair
Its wood glue first, then the duck tape.
Then wrap it all up with a good coat hanger for extra security.
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06-29-2007, 03:03 PM
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Re: Scuttle ladder repair
Now we see the influence of TV shows like "MacGyver" on modern society. While "duck" tape may do in a pinch, but its not a long term solution to any problem!
By the way Rick, its (hay) bailing wire that duct tape replaced...not coat hanger wire! (Those that do not know history are doomed to repeat it!)  |
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06-29-2007, 04:10 PM
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Re: Scuttle ladder repair
In case anyone is not in the habit of checking the stringers on pulled down stairs I suggest you develop one. I give them a good looking over before I set foot one.
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06-29-2007, 07:20 PM
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Re: Scuttle ladder repair
Every single pull-down I inspect is installed improperly. Mainly it's the fasteners, and/or lack thereof.
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06-29-2007, 08:07 PM
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Re: Scuttle ladder repair
The one in Franks picture looks like the 250# rated ladder. The ones I hate are the old 225# rated ladders that are more narrow than my butt.
Hell, stepping on one of those things with no tools strapped to me is one thing, but going up with another 20 lbs of crap is another, since I'm already 227 lbs...
I usually lay my 6'ft ladder up against it and enter that way to keep from breaking a ladder that is usually too flimsy to hold my arse.
Rich
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06-29-2007, 09:37 PM
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Re: Scuttle ladder repair
I took this picture 176 times last year. The label is in two languages, in case the installer is “bi-ignorant.”
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02-09-2008, 09:43 AM
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Re: Scuttle ladder repair
Originally Posted by Phillip Stojanik
Now we see the influence of TV shows like "MacGyver" on modern society.
This one is "Red Green Show" material  |
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02-09-2008, 10:04 AM
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Re: Scuttle ladder repair
Here is an attic ladder that I came across this morning. You can't even get the ladder down due to its location.
This was the only access to the attic where the HVAC equipment and WH is located. House is 7 yrs. old.
Guess where the air filter is located? Never has been changed in 7yrs. the homeowner told me, but the air is working he says.
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02-09-2008, 10:08 AM
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Re: Scuttle ladder repair
Re: your signature "We child-proofed our home but they keep getting in."
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02-09-2008, 11:26 AM
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Re: Scuttle ladder repair
John,
"Slow Children" ... that is not politically correct anymore, is it?  |
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02-09-2008, 11:40 AM
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Re: Scuttle ladder repair
Originally Posted by Jerry Peck
John,
"Slow Children" ... that is not politically correct anymore, is it?
Oops. I mean, "differently intelligenced" children. My bad. I was slow as a child. D'oh! |
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02-09-2008, 01:48 PM
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Re: Scuttle ladder repair
I prefere the old slider types that whack you in the face if your' not paying attention.
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02-09-2008, 01:54 PM
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Re: Scuttle ladder repair
Rick, that looks like it has an extra hinge in the middle of the stair segment. Think that was field modified or a factory option for tight spaces? I've never saw that before.
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02-09-2008, 03:33 PM
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Re: Scuttle ladder repair
Originally Posted by Jim Luttrall
Rick, that looks like it has an extra hinge in the middle of the stair segment. Think that was field modified or a factory option for tight spaces? I've never saw that before.
Added,
Found Out Rick could be climbing on it.
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02-11-2008, 05:15 AM
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Re: Scuttle ladder repair
Originally Posted by Jim Luttrall
Rick, that looks like it has an extra hinge in the middle of the stair segment. Think that was field modified or a factory option for tight spaces? I've never saw that before.
Tighter and higher require the extra hinge/stair section, they need a Rainbow the wood jobs are a pain in one's arse  and have to be folded just right, like my wife does a map, to get past the header trim, without causing 
The set in Rick's pic remind me of boar hog glands
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02-11-2008, 09:36 AM
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Re: Scuttle ladder repair
Originally Posted by BARRY ADAIR
Just my luck I'd get my fingers caught in the folding elements at the end of the tread.
Ouch !!
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