IMI versus MM Fab Riggers
Steve invented the 3 wheeler which won't flip over in most cases. With a 2 wheeler, a problem arises during disassembly when wing is lifted off the tool to shove it into the trailer............the out-rigger wheels are retracted and you must remember to extend them or the stand will fall over as you lift the wing, prior to shoving it into the trailer. If the tool falls over it will most likely strike your fuselage! Ask me how I know this to be true!
The 3 wheeler with lateral adjustment does have a hidden flaw. Steve's original design didn't have lateral adjustment and the vertical post was welded in a stable location. The lateral modification alllowes the vertical post to move well past the "stable" location of the original design. If the operator forgets to lock the lateral adjustment, a slight wind can/will allow the rig to move all the way to the "unstable" end position and the wing and tool can flip over.........ask me how I know this?
All in all, I believe the 3 wheeler to be the better design, but both models demand your un-divided attention!
Hope this helps,
JJ
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