Comments for Hardware and Tech http://hardwaretechnet.com Mon, 08 Nov 2010 22:38:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Comment on Little Giant 12580 Ultra Step 300-Pound Duty Rating Fiberglass Ladder, 5-to-8-Foot by Michael Nastasi http://hardwaretechnet.com/little-giant-12580-ultra-step-300-pound-duty-rating-fiberglass-ladder-5-to-8-foot.html/comment-page-1#comment-1367 Michael Nastasi Mon, 08 Nov 2010 22:38:05 +0000 http://hardwaretechnet.com/little-giant-12580-ultra-step-300-pound-duty-rating-fiberglass-ladder-5-to-8-foot.html#comment-1367 This is a sturdy well made ladder that offers a very convenient adjustment range to work at the optimum height in my apartment (ceilings as high as 11 feet). Also, the tripod support system allows ladder to fit into tight corners and work close to walls. Amazon delivery was very quick; I got the ladder three days after ordering it! Rating: 5 / 5 This is a sturdy well made ladder that offers a very convenient adjustment range to work at the optimum height in my apartment (ceilings as high as 11 feet). Also, the tripod support system allows ladder to fit into tight corners and work close to walls. Amazon delivery was very quick; I got the ladder three days after ordering it!
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Little Giant 12580 Ultra Step 300-Pound Duty Rating Fiberglass Ladder, 5-to-8-Foot by Jerry H. Bond http://hardwaretechnet.com/little-giant-12580-ultra-step-300-pound-duty-rating-fiberglass-ladder-5-to-8-foot.html/comment-page-1#comment-1366 Jerry H. Bond Mon, 08 Nov 2010 21:17:15 +0000 http://hardwaretechnet.com/little-giant-12580-ultra-step-300-pound-duty-rating-fiberglass-ladder-5-to-8-foot.html#comment-1366 A well built gadget ladder that works in a variety of situations like unlevel surfaces or stairwells. It is the best ladder I've ever owned. Here's a couple of bits of information that might be helpful: 1. When fully extended, the highest rung/step rated safe to stand on is 69 inches above the level ground surface. It is the second rung from the top. So, this 8-foot ladder offers a maximum safe standing height of 5 feet 9 inches. 2. The next step up - or the first rung from the top - is labled with "Danger" and "Warning" stickers. "This is not a step." Well, it is built just like the other rungs and is solid. Therefore, it is a step, if you have uncanny balance and want it to be a step. It is 80 inches above level surface, but I wouldn't want to stand on it without something sturdy to hold on to. Another thing that makes life easier with this ladder is a good quality silicone spray like CRC Heavy Duty or NAPA. Don't use the foaming junk! Silicone does not collect dirt and dust like WD40. It is a clean lubricant. Spray the sliding boom, latches and hooks as well as the slide locks on top. After playing with the ladder right out of the box for a few minutes, I sprayed it with silicone. What a difference. It adjusts and glides into position smoothly. 34 pounds is not an issue. Move on up to the next level, which, for a change, is one you can actually see and touch. Rating: 5 / 5 A well built gadget ladder that works in a variety of situations like unlevel surfaces or stairwells. It is the best ladder I’ve ever owned. Here’s a couple of bits of information that might be helpful: 1. When fully extended, the highest rung/step rated safe to stand on is 69 inches above the level ground surface. It is the second rung from the top. So, this 8-foot ladder offers a maximum safe standing height of 5 feet 9 inches. 2. The next step up – or the first rung from the top – is labled with “Danger” and “Warning” stickers. “This is not a step.” Well, it is built just like the other rungs and is solid. Therefore, it is a step, if you have uncanny balance and want it to be a step. It is 80 inches above level surface, but I wouldn’t want to stand on it without something sturdy to hold on to. Another thing that makes life easier with this ladder is a good quality silicone spray like CRC Heavy Duty or NAPA. Don’t use the foaming junk! Silicone does not collect dirt and dust like WD40. It is a clean lubricant. Spray the sliding boom, latches and hooks as well as the slide locks on top. After playing with the ladder right out of the box for a few minutes, I sprayed it with silicone. What a difference. It adjusts and glides into position smoothly. 34 pounds is not an issue. Move on up to the next level, which, for a change, is one you can actually see and touch.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Little Giant 12580 Ultra Step 300-Pound Duty Rating Fiberglass Ladder, 5-to-8-Foot by P. H. Allen http://hardwaretechnet.com/little-giant-12580-ultra-step-300-pound-duty-rating-fiberglass-ladder-5-to-8-foot.html/comment-page-1#comment-1365 P. H. Allen Mon, 08 Nov 2010 19:26:01 +0000 http://hardwaretechnet.com/little-giant-12580-ultra-step-300-pound-duty-rating-fiberglass-ladder-5-to-8-foot.html#comment-1365 This step ladder is built! I would have to say that versatility and quality are very apparent. Both my wife and I feel safe using this item, and are most pleased to have it available for us. It is heavy, and it takes the both of us to remove it from its hooks, but then we simply "walk" the ladder where it is needed. We have been using it for the past year and do not wish to be without it! Rating: 5 / 5 This step ladder is built! I would have to say that versatility and quality are very apparent. Both my wife and I feel safe using this item, and are most pleased to have it available for us. It is heavy, and it takes the both of us to remove it from its hooks, but then we simply “walk” the ladder where it is needed. We have been using it for the past year and do not wish to be without it!
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Little Giant 12580 Ultra Step 300-Pound Duty Rating Fiberglass Ladder, 5-to-8-Foot by Jeffry Winters http://hardwaretechnet.com/little-giant-12580-ultra-step-300-pound-duty-rating-fiberglass-ladder-5-to-8-foot.html/comment-page-1#comment-1364 Jeffry Winters Mon, 08 Nov 2010 19:14:41 +0000 http://hardwaretechnet.com/little-giant-12580-ultra-step-300-pound-duty-rating-fiberglass-ladder-5-to-8-foot.html#comment-1364 This is an excellent handyman's tool. The only issue is that it's a bit heavy, but any fiberglass eight foot ladder will be. It works great on solid level surfaces, of course, and is much more rigid than most stepladders. The real benefit comes up when used, (probably against recommendations) on a steep slope. You can have the support leg at a different height than the step side. If you're painting a house on a hillside or working under a deck you'll appreciate that ability. <br /> <br />I've also used mine orchard ladder style while working on my apple trees. It's nearly as stable as a three legged orchard ladder and if used carefully is perfectly safe for that application. Once again, the manufacturer probably wouldn't recommend that but it's worked fine for me. <br /> <br />One very minor complaint is the locking mechanism that prevents the ladder from folding up on you while in use. There is a large button on either side of the top (not a step-heh heh). If the legs are fully extended you can't reach the buttons to fold up the ladder for moving it. You have to close up the legs first so you can manage the buttons. On the plus side, this system absolutely prevents the ladder from accidentally closing up on you when you are up in the air. <br /> <br />This is positively the safest ladder I've used. Rating: 5 / 5 This is an excellent handyman’s tool. The only issue is that it’s a bit heavy, but any fiberglass eight foot ladder will be. It works great on solid level surfaces, of course, and is much more rigid than most stepladders. The real benefit comes up when used, (probably against recommendations) on a steep slope. You can have the support leg at a different height than the step side. If you’re painting a house on a hillside or working under a deck you’ll appreciate that ability.

I’ve also used mine orchard ladder style while working on my apple trees. It’s nearly as stable as a three legged orchard ladder and if used carefully is perfectly safe for that application. Once again, the manufacturer probably wouldn’t recommend that but it’s worked fine for me.

One very minor complaint is the locking mechanism that prevents the ladder from folding up on you while in use. There is a large button on either side of the top (not a step-heh heh). If the legs are fully extended you can’t reach the buttons to fold up the ladder for moving it. You have to close up the legs first so you can manage the buttons. On the plus side, this system absolutely prevents the ladder from accidentally closing up on you when you are up in the air.

This is positively the safest ladder I’ve used.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Biker Fingerless Leather Glove by Marisia Kretowicz http://hardwaretechnet.com/biker-fingerless-leather-glove.html/comment-page-1#comment-1363 Marisia Kretowicz Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:43:50 +0000 http://hardwaretechnet.com/biker-fingerless-leather-glove.html#comment-1363 So the item discription says that these gloves are a medium. When I recieved them however they had an XL tag in them. They're a little loose but it's fine. I just think it's odd that they sent such a jump in size. Rating: 5 / 5 So the item discription says that these gloves are a medium. When I recieved them however they had an XL tag in them. They’re a little loose but it’s fine. I just think it’s odd that they sent such a jump in size.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Biker Fingerless Leather Glove by RedIsDead http://hardwaretechnet.com/biker-fingerless-leather-glove.html/comment-page-1#comment-1362 RedIsDead Mon, 08 Nov 2010 10:32:56 +0000 http://hardwaretechnet.com/biker-fingerless-leather-glove.html#comment-1362 I am a little diapointed with the quality of these gloves. They seem to be assembled poorly, and I doub they will last long. It's still OK for the price though. Rating: 3 / 5 I am a little diapointed with the quality of these gloves. They seem to be assembled poorly, and I doub they will last long. It’s still OK for the price though.
Rating: 3 / 5

]]> Comment on Biker Fingerless Leather Glove by Phani V. K. Maddali http://hardwaretechnet.com/biker-fingerless-leather-glove.html/comment-page-1#comment-1361 Phani V. K. Maddali Mon, 08 Nov 2010 08:38:28 +0000 http://hardwaretechnet.com/biker-fingerless-leather-glove.html#comment-1361 The leather was not good and the whole gloves are brittle... The stitches are coming out and glove the tore on the very first time I used it.Even the looks n style are mediocre. Shud have bought better ones. Rating: 2 / 5 The leather was not good and the whole gloves are brittle… The stitches are coming out and glove the tore on the very first time I used it.Even the looks n style are mediocre. Shud have bought better ones.
Rating: 2 / 5

]]> Comment on Biker Fingerless Leather Glove by silverfox2 http://hardwaretechnet.com/biker-fingerless-leather-glove.html/comment-page-1#comment-1360 silverfox2 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 06:14:18 +0000 http://hardwaretechnet.com/biker-fingerless-leather-glove.html#comment-1360 The gloves were supposed to be medium (which I wear), couldn't get my hands in them. Must be Chinese medium!! Rating: 2 / 5 The gloves were supposed to be medium (which I wear), couldn’t get my hands in them. Must be Chinese medium!!
Rating: 2 / 5

]]> Comment on Biker Fingerless Leather Glove by Nicky http://hardwaretechnet.com/biker-fingerless-leather-glove.html/comment-page-1#comment-1359 Nicky Mon, 08 Nov 2010 05:57:52 +0000 http://hardwaretechnet.com/biker-fingerless-leather-glove.html#comment-1359 Great item, gloves were slightly bigger then expected, but it makes riding easier. Great Product. Rating: 5 / 5 Great item, gloves were slightly bigger then expected, but it makes riding easier. Great Product.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Mighty Mule FM150 Replacement Battery for GTO and Mighty Mule Gate Openers by T. Brown http://hardwaretechnet.com/mighty-mule-fm150-replacement-battery-for-gto-and-mighty-mule-gate-openers.html/comment-page-1#comment-1358 T. Brown Mon, 08 Nov 2010 05:44:35 +0000 http://hardwaretechnet.com/mighty-mule-fm150-replacement-battery-for-gto-and-mighty-mule-gate-openers.html#comment-1358 I am very happy with the service. The battery was shipped to me on time,It was next day ship. Thank You. Rating: 5 / 5 I am very happy with the service. The battery was shipped to me on time,It was next day ship. Thank You.
Rating: 5 / 5

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