John,
I Like the idea of the Little Giant, but I am too frugal (OK, CHEAP) to
spend that kind of money on a ladder. I found that Werner ladders has a
very similar 17' ladder (MT-17) for less than $100. I used one and found
it to be very sturdy. I needed something a taller, so I bought their 22'
model (MT-22) fir about $180. That was 4 years ago and I have not had
any problems with it at all. It's rated for 300 Lbs. The only thing I
don't care for is the weight of it. It weighs in close to 50 lbs, which
makes it a bit of pain to carry and load into the van. One nice feature
of the ladder I bought is that it came with an extra pair of hinges so
that the ladder could be broken down into two 5' step ladders for use
with a walk plank or as separate ladders. I've used that feature several
times while working on job sites.
Peace,
Pat
Thusly spake John T. Blair:
> My wife just called me into the family room to watch an infomercial.
>
> They were demoing a Fein MultiMaster. Very interesting looking tool,
> but expensive at $400. While we do spend that kind of money on
> a tool, a good compressor, a tool box, etc, it seems like a lot of
> money.
>
> I'm usually very leary of the infomercials. I remember when I first
> saw one for the little Giant ladder. My wife loved the idea. When they
> had a rep at Costco, the wife broke down and got me one for Father's
> day. It is neat.
>
> Back to the MultiMaster. Anyone have one, or used one? What
> do you really think of it? Is it work the money?
>
> John
>
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