[L.Doubtfire - The Blade Runner]

Is there anyone on the group that does `trad`pole work,with
I guess the Ettore Back-Flip.Any height really,but mainly
Around the 15 to 25 foot height.It`s for combating mainly
Glass that’s very phobic that won`t take WFP at all.Advanced
Techniques using `LedgerMates`and Sorbo`s tools if anyone
Uses or has access to them.If so,I`d like to share and swap
Some ideas around that I`ve put to good use for some time now.
Hope there`s some interest here.Thanks


Lewis Doubtfire  Gleem  Clean  ( The Blade Runner )

[dai]

The backflip is the best tool I have used for pole work, but not at that height. It's a straight up and down job and the blade needs a wipe each time, you can wipe it across the frame though to stop taking it down after each stroke. You can do a reasonable job, but never perfect.
I think the best way to tackle this is to WFP, and then blade the glass with a squeegee on your pole.

[Mike 108]

Dai

Wow! What a good (and simple) idea!

Mike

[alanwilson]

Lewis

We use a sorbo on a 25ft unger pole, trad pole work is totally different to wfp pole work, it requires more skill than any other method of wcing.

the sorbo works well because of its lightness and the rubbers but as dai has said the simplest method is to wfp then blade, we do 3 windows every month like this and we use a 30deg unger swivel for it on the unger pole.  invest in the unger pad as well for detailing which you still need to do even though you have used wfp.

[Pat Purcell]

I use a 30ft unger at least twice a week for certain jobs, what did you have in mind Lewis

[L.Doubtfire - The Blade Runner]

Hi Pat,thanks for replying.What I have in mind is something
That prefer to write to you personally about.With only 3 replies
To date I don``t think there`s going to be enough interest generated.

[sjm]

Hi Pat,thanks for replying.What I have in mind is something
That prefer to write to you personally about.With only 3 replies
To date I don``t think there`s going to be enough interest generated.

I am enjoying this  thread and learning too 

[justme]

i use a 30ft pole on all my shops and commercial. i use a back flip..but i use an unger 4 section pole with the top section half out...anymore is mr whippy. i then stick a microfibre over a dry squeegie to detail. however i have spicked up some work with a four foot round window and thinking of getting a mr longarm pole..anyone used these? this is the only one i ned ladders for and would love to be able to trad it with apole so i can use wifes economical motor

[Pat Purcell]

Justme, if there is a smooth edge to the round window just take a swivel squeegee handle and loosen it up til it twists easy, start about halfway up the right side and use a swirl motion as if the squeegee was in your hand, finish down to the lowest point and microfibre the remaining line, you will need a bit of practice and a bit more pressure on the pole than normal but it will work

[windowwashers]

Justme, if there is a smooth edge to the round window just take a swivel squeegee handle and loosen it up til it twists easy, start about halfway up the right side and use a swirl motion as if the squeegee was in your hand, finish down to the lowest point and microfibre the remaining line, you will need a bit of practice and a bit more pressure on the pole than normal but it will work

Where do you get these from (see the glowing text in post) I have never seen one of these for.
do you have a link online to see this item?


Ian

[Pat Purcell]

Give me a sec Ian, I think maybe you know what it is just call it something different
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[windowwashers]

Give me a sec Ian, I think maybe you know what it is just call it something different
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Cheers Pat 

[alanwilson]

windowwashers you can buy them from any of the uk suppliers

wintecs stock them, about 8quid