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["Scott Williamson" <ScottW@acespower.com>]

I'm assuming the tripod ladders are used more than a typical A-frame
because it's easier to get into the middle of the trees?  Is that a
correct assumption? 

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[mailto:nafex-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Douglas Woodard
Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 2:58 PM
To: North American Fruit Explorers
Subject: Re: [NAFEX] Ladder Recommendations

The commercial wooden tripod ladders I have seen in Ontario have the
side pieces and the rungs reinforced with metal rods, which add safety
and might be difficult for a home builder or carpenter to do.

The aluminum ladders are expensive but very strong and should last a
lifetime if not longer.

Doug Woodard
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.



Erdman, James wrote:
> Hello
> 
> A number of years ago we bought a wood Baldwin orchard ladder at a 
> regional growers' supply place.  We got the 2 leg style that comes to 
> a point, and it works well.  I am thinking of buying or making a 3 leg

> one for those times when it would be helpful.
> 
> http://www.peterbaldwinarts.com/ladders/
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