New York Roof Hook With Reflective Stripping

This is a compilation of youtube videos addressing how to use a ny roof hook.

New york roof hook with reflective stripping.

It is actually popular with engine guys. The all purpose head aircraft steel chisel end and celtex grip make up the new york roof hook. Available in 5 or 6. The chisel end is used as a prying tool for scuttle hatches and roof doors.

Posted by baxter l miller iii on may 7 2009 at 10 49pm. Bpc pkg the battery saw package includes the k535i circular battery saw 2 40v batteries 1 330 watt charger 3 blades and 1 reflective shoulder strap. I used this video in a budget request at my department to help justify the purc. In addition to the informative comments posted here are a few more.

It usually measures 10 in length but can also be bent in 12 lengths. I have purchased one personnely and placed it on the truck. Drop forged hook will not break like cheaper cast hooks. If it doesn t say fire hooks unlimited aka farrell hook on the head it is a copycat product not meeting the spec s of the fire department city of new york fdny.

I would like to see if there are any tricks of the trade from somone. There are obviously many uses for the ny roof hook as have been mentioned. Our hook has been around for over 25 years of successful service as the official hook of the fdny. Every pitch and facet of this tool has.

What does the building code require of simple buildings. The griff hook is a redesign of the ny roof hook. The design of this tool has been refined over years of service with an attention to detail that can only be found in the hearts and souls of those performing the work. A weighted steel ball is on the end of the new york roof hook in place of the normal chisel.

Topside the new york roof hook is a force multiplier. New york roof hook the name it is sold under by fire hooks unlimited. Heavy duty handle constructed with thick wall carbon steel tube. New york roof hook developed with the fdny research and development division.

All ny hooks are fabricated with 100 american steel. New york roof hook video s. The short lengths are for going up fire escapes and scuttles to the roof. The difference is that it is 3 instead of 6 and has two welded rings and a shoulder strap.

Hook strip edge metal is custom fabricated to any measurements and angles. The hook strip is placed first on a roof then the edge metal hooks onto the hook strip s drip edge creating a locked system. So that i can add to our department and. Are their any videos out there that show the proper ways of using this hook.

We are the original developers of the new york roof hook. Reflective striping added to help locate tool in dark areas. Developed by the.