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   joeh | Nov 22, 2002 07:42pm | #1

   I've never seen one of those, but I sure don't see $170 worth of anything there. Is that price for one, or a whole herd of them? Joe H

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   harrisdog43 | Nov 22, 2002 08:33pm | #2

   Small herd of one...that was why I asked, to see if anyone had enough experience to help me be sure it is worth it.  I am recovering from a hand injury and the thought of draggin sawhorses up on that roof and then having to adjust the legs makes it hurt all over again.

   I looked at several things and this one looks like it will do but alternatives that I do not know about are always welcomed.

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   CAGIV | Nov 22, 2002 10:07pm | #3

   Ive never  used them but it would take a gun to my head to spend 340 bucks for a set of saw horses. other then having 3 independantly adjustable legs, what so speacial about them?    If your just looking to be able to adust the legs to fit the pitch of the roof how about these

   http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00004XOJQ/ref%3Dnosim/toolstool-20/104-1655707-1168727

   21 bucks for the mechanics and you can cut 2x4 to the desired length, plus four legs sounds better then 3 and you can get the whole deal for about 30 bucks.

   Or am I misunderstanding what your trying to do?

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   harrisdog43 | Nov 22, 2002 11:00pm | #4

   Thanks, CAG!!! That was what I was trying to do, come up with a cheaper way to do it. I had already found that adjustable ladder levelers would work but this is much cheaper still.

   I just found the broncos and did not catch at first that they were priced each. Someone asked and sure enough they are. Frankly, I do not want to be on this roof, but I sure want to be safe.

   John

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   CAGIV | Nov 23, 2002 12:30am | #5

   John,

       Glad I could be of help, I just came up with it while looking for other alternatives for you, but the price of those, jesus, are they made of gold or something?

   Anyway, good luck with the roof, I dont do roofs, no matter what, I guess  I would on my own home, but other then that I just assume keep my feet firmly planted

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   seeyou | Nov 23, 2002 01:34am | #6

   Lowes carries some yellow steel sawhorses for $19.95 that have adjustable legs. I have used them for the same applications that those bronco things are used for. The yellow ones are probably not as sturdy, though.

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   CAGIV | Nov 23, 2002 01:37am | #7

   I don't know how sturdy the bronco horses are, but what can a $340 set do that a set costing even a quarter of that do?  I'd tell you what I think it should do but it wouldnt be appropriate for this board lol

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   harrisdog43 | Nov 23, 2002 02:44am | #9

   I'm not sure what they can doe except hold me and my walkboard, but the $300 savings can go a long way towards a new framer that I need. Looks like a Lowe's night tonight.

   Thanks all,

   John

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   harrisdog43 | Nov 23, 2002 02:41am | #8

   Now that you mention it, I saw those at the Lowe's here...if I remember correctly they were plenty stong. All I want to do is put my walkboard on them so I can replace some fascia boards, siding and paint everything.

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   Piffin | Nov 23, 2002 05:27pm | #10

   I don't use them but have heard of them. Solid and American made.

   The mistake is in th8inking of them as saawhorses. They are too good for that and are designed with that as a secondary option. The marketing should be directed more at the staging use of these. For something quick, easy and stable to use when running fascia and soffit around a single storey for instance on uneven ground. Much faster to use than real pipe staging.

   As you know, OSHArequires fall protection for anything above six feet from the ground, and leveling with screw feet for pipe staging takes time. These will get you up to about 5' or so and not attract OSHA attention but still do the job safely.

   I would think that the time savings accounts for the cost if you compare them to pipe rather than to sawhorses.

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   BossHog | Nov 23, 2002 05:54pm | #11

   While we're on the subject of sawhorses............

   A few years back (At a trade show) I saw a sawhorse like no other I've ever seen. It was a single metal sawhorse - Metal legs. On top was a metal "C" channel in place of the horizontal 2X in a typical wooden saw horse. On top of the "C" channel was a cam clamp thingy with a lever.

   The idea whas that you took the board that needed cut, and slipped it inside the "C" channel. (With the cut line just off the end, where you could access it) Then you threw the lever on the cam clamp to hold the board in place. Then you could use both hands on your saw to cut the board.

   I thought it was a great idea, and would like to have one. But I've never seen anything like it since. Don't even remember the name of the company that had the thing at the show.

   Anybody else ever see anything like that?One good turn gets most of the blankets.

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   harrisdog43 | Nov 24, 2002 05:22am | #12

   Piffin is probably right in the marketing strategy. It shows it as staging and my first interest was the weight savings. I am recovering from a hand injury and it will be six weeks before I want to risk hauling saw horses (reg. wooden ones anyway) up on to the roof. I know that I can make some lightweight ones but frankly I need to get this job over with and I seem to be replacing fascia boards with a lot of regularity.

   I guess I will just have to decide whether or not I want to save the $$$ or have the convenience of the light weight and quick set up...which is probably more appealing than the weight.

   Thanks, all.

   John

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   jreimer5 | Nov 27, 2002 09:28pm | #13

   I HAVE THREE OF THE BRONCO'S AND WOULDN'T TRADE THEM FOR THE WORLD.

   I DO A LOT OF SIDING WORK (MOSTLY ALONE) AND NEEDED LIGHT, SOLID, AND SAFE SCAFFOLDING THAT I COULD HANDLE MYSELF. THE BRONCO'S FIT THE BILL BEAUTIFULLY!!! THE FIRST TIME I USE THEM ON A ROOF, IT WAS A 8/12 PORCH AND THE BOTTOM LEG WAS LESS THAN A FOOT FROM THE EAVE. WE PUT A 24' PLANK ON THEM AND GINGERLY GOT ON. THEY DIDN'T BUDGE AN INCH. THEY ALSO ARE GREAT ON UNEVEN GROUND. SURE BEATS PUTTING THE PLANK ON STEPLADDERS. ALSO MADE BY REECHCRAFT IS THE MONO-JACKS. YOU CAN SEE THEM IN TOOLCRIB. I HAVE A SET OF THOSE AND AM EQUALLY IMPRESSED. THEY ARE SOLID AND EASY TO SET UP AND ADJUST. THEY DON'T BOUNCE AT ALL. I ONLY USE LADDER JACKS WHEN I ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO NOW.

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   harrisdog43 | Nov 28, 2002 06:46am | #16

   Thanks, Toy. Like I said to Tommy B I appreciate feedback from a user. I think they will help me...I really would like to see them in  a store.

   John

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   TommyB12 | Nov 28, 2002 04:54am | #14

   I bought a set when they first came out a few years ago.  Just what I was looking for for setting scaffolding on roofs.

   They are well made and worth the price.  They work excellent on all uneven surfaces. Beat the hell out of a step ladder and stand up to way more abuse.  I'll buy another set before too long,  because they are so handy.  I don't think they will ever wear out.  And  I've been though probably four step ladders since I bought them.

   Tom

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   harrisdog43 | Nov 28, 2002 06:44am | #15

   Thanks for giving me some feedback from a user. I just spent a ton buying a new matress set for my son and his family for their new home...I may have to wait awhile but I still think they will wind up in my van. Happy Thanksgiving!

   john