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03-12-2008
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"Lil Buddy"
Hello to all, new member to the forum here. Been doing automotive glass replacement for 23 years now. Yes I'm getting old haha! I have a question: Anybody familiar with the setting device from equalizer, the "Lil Buddy" system? I used one today for the first time and I have to admit it was somewhat awkward at first, but I definetly see the potential in this device(tool?). As with any new "tool" it takes time to get a feel for it. This device/tool is designed to eliminate the two man set on the bigger windshields. Supposedly this thing can help set a DW1451!
Any ideas, pros/cons, are greatly appreciated. I look fwd to becoming involved in the forum and thanks for letting me join. Steve 
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03-13-2008
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Re: "Lil Buddy"
Welcome to the forum ProTech. I don't get too involved with the replacement side anymore, but I've seen the Lil Buddy demonstrated many times on some very large windshields. I'm 6'3" so in my younger days I could set just about anything by myself, but if I were doing it today I would have a Lil Buddy or similar device for sure. My back just won't take it any more.
I have to admit, even in my prime something like this would have made setting windshields without an assistant much easier. There's nothing worse than dipping the corner in the windshield into a fast set Urethane before you have it in the right spot. Not that that ever happened to me of course!!! Have you tried the one that Aegis sells? They look very similar to me, and in fact I think there was a law suit to sort out who copied who, but I really don't know the difference, or if one is better than the other.
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Brent Deines Delta Kits, Inc.
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03-13-2008
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Re: "Lil Buddy"
AEGISŪ Tools International Inc. in Madison, Wis., recently was awarded U. S. Patent No. 7,322,092 for its SOLO™ Windshield Installation Tool. The SOLO tool is designed to allow a single auto glass technician to install a windshield that normally would require two technicians. The system is equipped with four suction cups, two each for the door glass and windshield, for added safety and adaptability to all glass curvatures; a single-piece, hardened steel supporting rod with industrial-strength bearings for smooth and steady movement; and a drop-down pivot pin that eliminates any risk of disturbing the urethane seal during setting.
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