where to buy a good step ladder?????

[plott hound]

i work off my 4ft aluminum step ladder everyday and have always bought the real good heavy featherlite ladders.my old ladder was getting very wore out so I ordered a new featherlite.the new replacement is a light pce of shite supposedly rated for 300 lbs.i have a hook on the side of ladder to hang my paslode impulse nail gun on,many times when I step of the ladder it falls over.damn thing is too lite weight to handle the 15lbs of nail gun,makes it top heavy.where in the fack can a guy buy a real nice heavy 4ft aluminum step ladder?????????


cheers

 

[sz0k30]

Heavy & aluminum don't go together.

 

[danski0224]

Get a 4' Little Giant, and you will have several ladders in one. That Paslode gun won't pull it over, either.

Second choice would be a Werner Type 1A fiberglass.

 

[dogmir]

I agree go with the small little giant.

 

[plott hound]

will take a look see.does it have a platform on top for holding tools and glue?

thanks

 

[RMHoward]

My little giant is one of the best purchases i have ever made. Damn heavy though.

 

[plott hound]

My little giant is one of the best purchases i have ever made. Damn heavy though.

what type did you buy?

 

[rippered]

Louisville was always my favorite brand of ladder.

 

[CNGsaves]

Little Giant sounds like perfect match for your use.

Get the best tool for the job !!

Fiberglass would be my 2nd choice. Also, if I was standing on ladder rungs all day, I'd surely purchase or design my own wide step to put on the rungs. Foot arches really hate standing on ladder rungs.

 

[Dagny]

If your heavy the little giant steps can get uncomfortable. Type 1A fiberglass is my preference.

 

[t4runner]

I have purchased ladders from this company with no problem. I bought a series 400 4 foot ladder and its rated for 375 Lb

http://www.industrialladder.com/listSubCategories.do?categoryID=3

 

[theoldwizard1]

I like Werner fiberglass and aluminum ladders. A bit heavier than all aluminum, but they feel more secure.

Get at least a Type IA, 300 lb capacity. Type IAA is rated at 375 lbs.

Sold at all "big box" stores.

 

[theoldwizard1]

Also, if I was standing on ladder rungs all day, I'd surely purchase or design my own wide step to put on the rungs. Foot arches really hate standing on ladder rungs.

A couple of years ago, my wife bought a 3 step stool with an upper shelf. It has wide steps. Hallelujah ! When I have to paint indoor, this is my tool of choice. No more "dead' feet and legs after painting.

I had to make some "modifications" to get my paint roller pan to stay securely on the shelf.

 

[Stealership]

I like Werner fiberglass and aluminum ladders. A bit heavier than all aluminum, but they feel more secure.

Get at least a Type IA, 300 lb capacity. Type IAA is rated at 375 lbs.

Sold at all "big box" stores.

Got several of these in fiberglass. They're very sturdy. My 10 ft folder is rock solid standing at the top. Very nice ladders.

 

[CTyankee]

We've got a few of these kicking around at work...Probably the best I've stood on. Don't know what they cost though.

http://www.greenbullladder.com/products/stepladder/fiberglass/2232-500-lbs-load-cap

 

[defektes]

I used to use Werner ladders but the ones I ordered last year were made in Mexico, don't know if that is important to you but we have been using the Bauer fiberglass ladders this last time and they are pretty good and made in the USA.

http://www.bauerladder.com/safety-ladder/ladders/step-ladders/fiberglass-stepladders.html

 

[srmofo]

I saw this podium at a box store and it looked real nice if you are on a ladder all day.
http://us.wernerco.com/products/featured-products/podium-ladders/

I would have picked it up but I have too many damn ladders already

 

[plott hound]

wow,nice bunch of suggestions.i definitely need the IAA rated ladder,with my fat *** on it,the passlode gun and my 25lbs tool pouch.

thanks again