[AT] creeper

[Ron Cook]

The large casters would go over cracks in the cement floor rather than 
catch in them as regular creepers do.  I have used an outdoor type 
creeper with large casters.  I didn't like it.  I was outdoors on an 
airport ramp with nice smooth concrete and the thing was hard to put 
where I wanted it unless I got up and pushed it into position and then 
got back on.  No scooting around by using your heels.

Ron Cook
Salix, IA

On 12/17/2011 3:07 PM, charlie hill wrote:
> Good idea but it says it will roll in soft dirt.   I've got some sand that
> will bury the wheels and leave a dog bone imprint in the ground.   Still I'd
> like to try one.
>
> Charlie
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dave Merchant
> Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 3:18 PM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: Re: [AT] creeper
>
> Anybody have one of these?
>
> We don't have a nice concrete floor, most work is outside.
>
> http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_47768_47768?cm_sp=Upsells-_-Top%20Sellers-_-Product%20Page
>
> http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_47768_47768?cm_sp=Upsells-_-Top%20Sellers-_-Product%20Page
>
> Dave Merchant
>
>
> At 12:20 PM 12/17/2011, you wrote:
>> Wow!  I can't imagine paying 150-200 bucks for a creeper!!!  Of course I
>> did buy mine in about 1970.  Adjustable headrest is a must for working
>> under trucks and airplanes.  It puts your shoulders up so you can reach
>> otherwise out of reach things.
>>
>> Ron Cook
>> Salix, IA
>>
>> On 12/17/2011 9:40 AM, john hall wrote:
>>> I forgot about Northern Tool. That's a nice looking one. Next time I am
>>> up
>>> toward Burlington I'll have to check it out.
>>>
>>> Snap-on, Mac, and Matco all have some nice looking ones for about $150.
>>> Mac
>>> has a real nice one for over $200 that you can raise either end and have
>>> either an adjustable headrest or backrest.
>>>
>>> I know one thing, I certainly won't recommend those solid plastic low
>>> profile creepers. They will bruise your shoulder blades almost as bad as
>>> laying on concrete!
>>>
>>> John
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "charlie hill"<charliehill at embarqmail.com>
>>> To: "Antique tractor email discussion
>>> group"<at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
>>> Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 10:14 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [AT] creeper
>>>
>>>
>>>> John,   I saw this one on the Northern site.  They have others too.
>>>> http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200406378_200406378
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> discussion group
>>>> Subject: [AT] creeper
>>>>
>>>> I'm in the market for a new shop creeper. I'd like one with an
>>>> adjustable
>>>> backrest. I'm finding the older I get, the closer my eyes need to get
>>>> to
>>>> what I am working on. I'm going to start checking tool truck brands. I
>>>> haven't seen
>>>>
>>>> anything at Sears or Harbor Freight. Anyone have any recommendations?
>>>>
>>>> John Hall
>>>>