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Ladder Anti-Kickback Device

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Forum topic by Zuki posted 152 days ago 318 views 0 times favorited 9 replies Add to Favorites Watch
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Zuki

1233 posts in 975 days


152 days ago

Topic tags/keywords: zuki kickback

After making a recent post showing me on a ladder at a less than perfect angle, and after reading Padre’s post on his ladder incident I decided I would add another layer of safety to my ladder work.

I made this anti-kickback out of a scrap piece of 2×2, 4 8” spikes and a short length of rope. I don’t think I have to get into the details of construction . . . you can pretty much figure that out.

When I put the ladder in place I will put the AKD on an angle at the feet of the ladder and pound it into the ground with a hammer. The rope will enable me to pull it out of the ground. Here I have just tapped it with my foot so you can get the idea. If the ladder does decide to kickback this puppy should catch the feet so that I can come down safely.

I will let you know how it works.

-- The significant problems we face cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them

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Russel

2063 posts in 837 days


152 days ago

Yeah, Padre’s story got my attention after all the time I’ve spent on a ladder over the years. Looks to be a workable add-on. Hope you never need it.

-- Working at Woodworking http://www.VillageLaneFurniture.com

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lew

4506 posts in 654 days


152 days ago

Neat!!!

As Russel said- hope you never need it!

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a1Jim

17032 posts in 475 days


152 days ago

Hey Zuki
Looks like a great Idea. Could send me plans LOL

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop, custom furniture ,maker, woodworking school, heirloomwoodshop.com

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DaveR

1527 posts in 619 days


152 days ago

Looks good. I hope it isn’t needed.

I could do a SketchUp drawing if you think it would help. :-D

-- Until you spread your wings, you'll have no idea how far you can walk.

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Zuki

1233 posts in 975 days


151 days ago

Yea Dave . . . great idea . . . you can then send it to Jim.

Might as well send it to Russel and lew as well.

:-)

-- The significant problems we face cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them

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Karson

25806 posts in 1299 days


151 days ago

looks good.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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Christopher

563 posts in 818 days


151 days ago

Patent it!

-- "That Government is Best that Governs The Least."-Jefferson

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pitchnsplinters

252 posts in 336 days


151 days ago

Videotape your test, just so we know it works.

-- Just 'cause a cat has kittens in the oven, it don't make 'em biscuits.

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Splinterman

4921 posts in 260 days


151 days ago

This is way too complicated….......explain it again Zuki….!!!

-- I will just keep doing it till I get it right.

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