[frames to panes]

Broken three lately - the screw in type with the ball and socket. Has anyone found a supplier of the linkage type similar to the paint pads that can be adapted easily to fit my SLX?
Vileeda do one but i'm a bit reluctant to hack my Vikan about unless i know it's going to work. 

Cheapest place i've seen so far for the ball and socket version seems to be here

ht tp://www.cleanstore.co.uk/products/productslistSub.asp?Main=Brooms-and-Brushes&sub=Handles

close up the t's

[jeff1]

Alex sells them
www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Goosenecks.html

Scroll down the page.

[frames to panes]

Yes, but being a tight wad like myself, just workout the price for ten - rather shocking. I would like one really that just lasts for ten years - not much to ask. 

[jeff1]

You'll have to wait until the end of this year then, when I have more time to spend in the workshop;D
I might start looking into turning some on my lathe in aluminum or brass, ally sounds the best option.

I have 2 of that type sat in my workshop, I just can't get on with them, I like the Mk1 that is even more difficult to get hold of.

[jouk45]

if its the ball type swivel, drill and put a small thin bolt through it, this stops the ball from falling out

[[GQC] Tim]

With windows over porched roofs, and over conservatories, I'm finding it very difficult if not impossible to get the brush in every corner.

Would it be practical to have a swivel on my pole for every job?

[jeff1]

With windows over porched roofs, and over conservatories, I'm finding it very difficult if not impossible to get the brush in every corner.

Would it be practical to have a swivel on my pole for every job?

I won't be with out my swivels, I use the all the time, you can stand to one side and still clean a window with a swivel on.

[macmac]

With windows over porched roofs, and over conservatories, I'm finding it very difficult if not impossible to get the brush in every corner.

Would it be practical to have a swivel on my pole for every job?

I won't be with out my swivels, I use the all the time, you can stand to one side and still clean a window with a swivel on.

Same here, i couldn't work without one now, i prefere the MKII one though(screw in) once pinned & lubed they do the business for me.


DJW i have noticed a difference in quality with these swivels, some are more robust than others (quality control). some last me 4/5 months & then some only 6/7 weeks before it breaks where the taper meets the ball.

I have a perfect MKI, used for 2 days only, any offers?

Tony

[tomy jackson]

stanley do a paint pad wear scrwe is cut a slot so it gos side ways & not fall out , when youv got in to bits just slite modifcation

[[GQC] Tim]

With windows over porched roofs, and over conservatories, I'm finding it very difficult if not impossible to get the brush in every corner.

Would it be practical to have a swivel on my pole for every job?

I won't be with out my swivels, I use the all the time, you can stand to one side and still clean a window with a swivel on.

Same here, i couldn't work without one now, i prefere the MKII one though(screw in) once pinned & lubed they do the business for me.


DJW i have noticed a difference in quality with these swivels, some are more robust than others (quality control). some last me 4/5 months & then some only 6/7 weeks before it breaks where the taper meets the ball.

I have a perfect MKI, used for 2 days only, any offers?

Tony

I'd like to try it, £3,50?

[steve m]

be careful though as the mkII doesnt fit the hi lo brush from vikan

[jeff1]

With windows over porched roofs, and over conservatories, I'm finding it very difficult if not impossible to get the brush in every corner.

Would it be practical to have a swivel on my pole for every job?

I won't be with out my swivels, I use the all the time, you can stand to one side and still clean a window with a swivel on.

Same here, i couldn't work without one now, i prefere the MKII one though(screw in) once pinned & lubed they do the business for me.


DJW i have noticed a difference in quality with these swivels, some are more robust than others (quality control). some last me 4/5 months & then some only 6/7 weeks before it breaks where the taper meets the ball.

I have a perfect MKI, used for 2 days only, any offers?

Tony

Tell me how much you want for it?  or I'll give you 2 x mk2 for it.

[frames to panes]

Mine were pinned and were great but they have started snapping at the narrowest point since using my SLX. I think the pole is so rigid that the joint takes all the power instead of the pole flexing like a banana (harris etc). I hate working without a swivel now it just doesn't seem natural. I'll order some more on Monday - damm the expense.

[macmac]

be careful though as the mkII doesnt fit the hi lo brush from vikan

It doesn't fit rectangular vikan unless you cut approx 15mm off the neck tube.

Tony

[Wayne Thomas]

That swivel union in the picture is rubbish to use. There are better ones but they need modifying to fit brushes.