As the people in Texas and Louisiana are just now assessing the damages caused by Hurricane Harvey, Florida and the southeast states are getting ready for Hurricane Irma that is still a few days away. Hurricanes are freaks of nature! My goodness, even a Category 1 hurricane can cause damage to … [Read more...]
Portable Pole Pullers
It’s relatively easy to install a utility pole. Hydraulic drilling equipment and augers have made a big difference. But sometimes an existing pole may need to be removed. How best to do that? Well, this is pretty easy too with today’s hydraulic tools. Hold that thought … let’s talk about utility … [Read more...]
Fiberglass Buckets From Scratch
Fiberglass can be used along with resin (plastic) to create a strong and light composite structure. What most people call fiberglass is properly referred to as Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP). One of the earliest uses of FRP was by the United States military in WWII -- making helmet liners … [Read more...]
Don’t Get Stuck Without a Tow Rope
Tow rope is essential to your business and your safety. Sooner or later you will have a truck stuck in the mud, or some other inconvenient place. So, you need to have a tow rope handy. The best rope to own, like your winch rope, is made of synthetic fiber. Double braid cordage offers high … [Read more...]
Outrigger Pads … Small, but Mighty!
Bucket trucks and cranes are equipped with outriggers to ensure stability when the truck is being used. Outriggers act as balances to keep the machines from leaning too much to one side or the other; they lift the entire truck off the ground – tires and all. If that sounds unbelievable to you, you … [Read more...]
