If you were going to buy a new power stretcher, what would you buy? I was asked that question and I really don't know. I bought a new Crain years ago that was a poor design, but I understand they fixed the problem. I have used a Roberts Jr. for years, that I bought used at a pawn shop for $100. I figure if you were doing mostly commercial, you might want a Sr. Do you like the swivel head? I have never used one.
As a side question, has anyone else ever used the Crain with the square shaft and square tube? That was the type I bought new in the early 80s. If things were not completely square, the shaft would bind in the tube. The Crain rep admitted that is was a bad design, but Crain would not replace it. I do like the Crain poles. Do the newer aluminum poles bend too easy?
As a side question, has anyone else ever used the Crain with the square shaft and square tube? That was the type I bought new in the early 80s. If things were not completely square, the shaft would bind in the tube. The Crain rep admitted that is was a bad design, but Crain would not replace it. I do like the Crain poles. Do the newer aluminum poles bend too easy?