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H MAN

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Explains different s swivel movement New
« on: March 14, 2021, 01:28:24 am »
 Showing that there is a big difference in the way the Wagtail Squeegee movement works to the ConCavex movement. .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=173Hff9LeR

H MAN

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Re: Explains different s swivel movement
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2021, 08:26:27 pm »
My reason for developing ConCavex movement??
In my younger years had a industrial accident where nearly lost my right hand at the wrist.
Which left me very restrictive in the wrist movement.
And later down the track have developed into arthritis'
Found very soon when starting Window Cleaning that fixed handled squeegee was going to be a problem.
Although found Wagtail Squeegee this did make it easier first.
But eventually started having problems again. So over the last 18 years.
Been trying many ideas to make a swivelling squeegee that can be held and used, without the dreaded cramping hands/fingers numbness shooting pain up forearm to the shoulders / neck.

H MAN

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Re: Explains different s swivel movement
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2021, 07:03:20 pm »
This will show you how to cut and shape handle so to fit the ConCavex disc so to operate properly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGYTVGWqh6s

windowswashed

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Re: Explains different s swivel movement
« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2021, 11:49:01 pm »
HMan, sympathise with you with your arthritis. I can understand why you are always trying to find easier methods and practical ideas with your inventions but if something out there works efficiently the same way as you had planned, save yourself the trouble and use it, you ain't getting any younger.
I too have arthritic flare ups at times and I have tried to make best use of the most rigid poles, best brushes, angled goosenecks, etc, etc. Have always tried to look after my health the best I possibly can by avoiding all the terrible ideas associated with wfp and trusted what I know works best for me.
It's about compromising on weight, rigidity, ease of use, scrubbing/rinsing effectiveness and using less energy to get efficient results. I use larger diameter hose reel and hose pole with a higher flow of water for cleaning which speeds up my jobs, it just means I don't have to work flat out every day so am able to have more time off nowadays which suits me fine. I stopped doing all the add on jobs years ago and just concentrate on the glass and nothing else. Always pass wet weather jobs on to others as it's too strenuous and prefer not to abuse my body with strenuous work nowadays. Life is too short to bugger your health up and need to respect your own bodies limitations the older you get.
Every now and again I have to manufacture something to suit my needs i.e adapt my own goosenecks for radial light brushes as theirs are too short for commercial work, etc. Changed my methods of cleaning technique to suit my illness.
I use to do a lot of kayaking in my youth along with Judo and Kung Fu.  About 5 years ago I took up kayaking again as it's relaxing and good for core muscles and overall strength allowing suppleness. I struggled to begin with trying to find a suitable paddle. Thought about giving it up but perservered and realised a crank paddle with the twist and loop in it was ideal for me after trying several different ones, found it the most comfortable and suited me perfectly. Thus my love for the sport grew once more and every chance I get I'm off down the beach riding the waves with a surf kayak.

H MAN

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Re: Explains different s swivel movement
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2021, 03:40:19 am »
Yes relate to what you saying.
This is why been like you, find the solution to be able to use swiveling squeegee plus other tools related to what I do WC wise.
That small disc attached to a Wagtail squeegee like above will change the way you use them ( IN A GOOD WAY)
So if you like  we can send you a few to try (no cost to you)
PM me   if interested.    ;)
 

windowswashed

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Re: Explains different s swivel movement
« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2021, 06:46:50 pm »
Yes relate to what you saying.
This is why been like you, find the solution to be able to use swiveling squeegee plus other tools related to what I do WC wise.
That small disc attached to a Wagtail squeegee like above will change the way you use them ( IN A GOOD WAY)
So if you like  we can send you a few to try (no cost to you)
PM me   if interested.    ;)

Very kind offer but I only trad inside an engineering factory but the owners won't allow me inside for now because of the pandemic and that suits me fine for now. I use a moerman squeegy and happy with it for my needs.

H MAN

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Re: Explains different s swivel movement
« Reply #6 on: March 24, 2021, 09:46:19 am »
WE ARE GIVING A WAY
CONCAVEX DISCS
Do you want to change the way your Wagtail squeegee swivels to be easier to use in hand  and on the pole.
This will change the way you use a swiveling squeegee make it a pleasure to use your squeegees.
All we need is a mailing address.
JUST PM US TO GET SOME.    ;) :)
(We can mail nearly anywhere in the World.)

H MAN

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Re: Explains different s swivel movement
« Reply #7 on: March 26, 2021, 10:51:05 am »
You will find you will have less likelihood of developing RSI.
With Concavex disc now on the Wagtail handle  it allows you to use many different ways.
The movement adjusts to the way you use it.
Not the other way around you have to adjust to the squeegee.
Plus squeegee channel has even pressure on it, no matter if the handle is off centre to swivel movement.