Need the Tool for edge protector

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Germanudo, Dec 24, 2014.

  1. Germanudo

    Germanudo Bobtail Member

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    Hi guys,

    Does anybody knows where I can order one of these extended arm tools to get the edge protector up on the drywall while standing on the ground.

    I'm not talking about the senior gripping tool...lol Some guys do it the DIY style, but I'm lazy and rather order one.


    I tried like an hour Google search to find one, but i guess i used the wrong search therm.


    Thanks for any pointers.
     
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  3. Skate-Board

    Skate-Board Road Train Member

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    Just get a tent pole that extends and make your own little thingie on the end. You can bend a small piece of metal into a little hook shape and duck tape to the end of the pole.
     
  4. Freightlinerbob

    Freightlinerbob Road Train Member

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    Two thin slats of wood duct tapped together a few inches from the end.
     
  5. Drivers girl

    Drivers girl Medium Load Member

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    My bf made his with just a piece of pvc pipe with a slit cut in the end to hold the edge protector.
     
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  6. CruisingAlong

    CruisingAlong Medium Load Member

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    I did the same... pvc pipe with slit cut into the end
     
  7. Rooster1291979

    Rooster1291979 Road Train Member

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    I got a 10' section of pvc. Cut that in a 6' and 4' section and a coupling to connect them when I need the 10'. Cheap and easy to stow.

    Also, I use the pvc to help with bungees. Take the end of a bungee fold it an inch from the hook and but the bend into the pvc. Hook the bungee into a d ring on your tarp and pull the pole down. Bungee stays on the ring, hook the other end into the trailer.
     
  8. Pipe 40

    Pipe 40 Light Load Member

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    What diameter pvc pipe?
     
  9. skateboardman

    skateboardman Road Train Member

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    the tool is made by rankee , heres a link to someone http://www.truckersmall.net/strappusher.html


    but mercer sells em in the company store, they are cheaper, if ya can pay by phone with a credit card, I bet they would sell ya one. call 1800 626 5375, when the lady answer , ask for the company store, and then tell em what ya want. I sure they could help. its much better than a pvc pipe" as if folds collapses to about 3 feet , and is good for far more than edge protectors . I love mine. you can pull straps thru, push traps thru, line straps up on top, use it lift tarps, roll out tarps, and even feed chains thru. much more useful than a pvc pipe with a slit.

    pvc pipes are flimsy, get brittle after a while, and are a pain because they are so long. heres a pic of mine, and the link has one, I even went out in the dark to take a pic, collapsed it fit on the step of my t600


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  10. Rooster1291979

    Rooster1291979 Road Train Member

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    1/2" diameter.
     
  11. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    use your imagination, be creative, and you'll figure all kinds of things to use.

    i used a old rake not being used anymore. chopped and cut down to what i needed to work.
     
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