Any opinions on creepers? I've about beaten my latest cheapo to death and looking around. Lots of good feedback about "The Bone" -- anyone have one? Apparently very close to the ground, durable, stable, etc. Whatcha got? What do you think of it?
I'm still on cardboard too, but some day when I do buy a decent creeper it will be the bones one. I've looked at them closely & they are very nice. Maybe I'll get one for my birthday.
Hard to beat the 16.95 Harbor Freight Special. But I would love to have the Bone! Just need some benevolent soul to send one to me.
For what it's worth - Jeremy (sarcux - owner of SprogII) said on NAM to send him a message and he can hook fellow MINIacs up with a good deal... his family owns the Bone company.
I figure the lower the better. You can't beat cardboard in that category, and it takes first place in the "cheap" category as well. I always keep a big piece or two tucked away somewhere just in case, but I prefer to work on a creeper. The bone isn't cheap but it looks good on most other counts, though it seems like those big bumps in the shoulders area might get in the way, and I also wonder how tall you can be and still fit comfortably between the bumps at the head and tail.
cardboard? That's luxury.. I sit my bony ass down on the cold concrete. Nothing quite as fun as washing oil out of your hair and pulling rocks and dirt off of your shoulders.
Alrighty, I was asked to chime in on this thread. Never knew these forums existed? A new alternative to NAM? Anywho... Honestly, if you're over 5'11" tall, your shoulders might feel a bit cramped on the Bone & Rough Rider. I'm 6'0 myself, and I much prefer the Bone-ster (yes, I'm suggesting to you the lowest price creeper, hehe). The wheel pods on the Bone-ster don't come up very high, so your shoulders have more room to work. However, the Bone-ster won't do the rough surfaces and obstacles nearly as well as the other two will, since its wheels are only 3" instead of 5". It's all a matter of preference, really. I know they're expensive, but I'll put it into perspective. The cost of making just ONE of our Rough Rider casters is about equal to what it costs to manufacture an entire one of the cheap Chinese creepers. We're a 100% American company, right down to the raw materials and labor. Sure, it costs a bit more... but it's worth it in the long run... and we have a pretty nice warranty. Okay, enough from me on this. Hate to sound like I'm selling.
Dooooooooooooooooood! Long time no see! Not bad here, how YOU doin'? I haven't made it to the dragon in ages - but from what I've heard, it doesn't sound like I've missed much. The glory days have passed, apparently.
Umm..what about us larger folks..not over 6' but not exactly lightweight either. Ya know, broad in the shoulders, broad in the middle and well just over all not svelte.
Yep, same here. I think I read they recommend the Bone-ster for big & tall folks. It's a little confusing to me though since even if the wheel pods are smaller they're still there and it seems like it might feel pretty lumpy.
I've had my old wooden creeper for about 40 years now. In that time I've revarnished it a couple of times, recovered and replaced the foam in the headrest and since the casters are all metal all I've had to do to them is keep them lubed. Still looks good and works as well as ever. Tools last if you take care of them........
... and IF they're sturdy to begin with. This is the main problem with my cheapo creeper. The wheels are small and feel almost like plastic, and they wear fast (almost disintegrate) when I have to work in my blacktop driveway as it's not smoothly surfaced. That's why I like the idea of bigger wheels, maybe with rubber tires.