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Murphy’s Made a Ladder that Oughta Be A Law

by Vanderleun on August 1, 2020

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gwbnyc August 1, 2020, 9:47 AM

close it on your thumb *once*…

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Cris August 1, 2020, 10:05 AM

As a firm believer in Murphy’s Law, buying Murphy’s Ladder just seems to be asking for trouble.

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ghostsniper August 1, 2020, 10:33 AM

Another shitty ladder toy.
Not sure why storage is such a concern.
Get a Werner #300 fiberglass ladder and be done with it.
Yes, #300, so you can carry shit up the ladder without buckling the rungs.

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Phil in Englewood August 1, 2020, 12:19 PM

Cris has a good point, but “Free chipping!”

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Auntie Analogue August 1, 2020, 12:22 PM

Might this collapsible ladder’s name be derived from the hideaway Murphy bed?

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John the River August 1, 2020, 2:58 PM

I’m covered in the ladder department (last guy working at my branch when it closed down, told to ‘toss’ all the tools and gear… I picked up the best of the lot and stuffed my garage), but that was a funny commercial!

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mmack August 2, 2020, 8:56 AM

A foldable ladder that stores away AND can help me fight Rey Mysterio?

Sign me up. 👍🏻😆

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Gordon Scott August 2, 2020, 11:27 AM

The best ladder is one you use successfully. I have one of the Little Giant models, with all the attachments. It really works well. But it’s heavy and getting heavier. And honestly, I am not all thrilled about being at the top of an 18-foot ladder any more, even if I can place it where I want it. And if I need to use it indoors, I have to haul it in from the garage.

So even though I am well served in ladders, the Murphy has some interest for me. They are not inexpensive. But I could store one in the main floor closet easily. And it’s rated at 375 pounds, not your wimpy 300 pounder, Ghost.

I guess I could sell off some of the ladders I haven’t used in years. My Mexican neighbor across the street with the painting business might want some. And such a politically incorrect ad practically deserves my support.

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