Where have all the insert pullers gone?

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Vegit8r

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I am new to chimney sweeping and I have learned a lot in a short time. I am in the market for a fireplace insert puller. Why is it that the only source I have found is Copperfield? I have been told by someone with many years of experience that I want an older model. Anybody have one they would like to sell? Where is the lost land of insert pullers?
 
If you find where they are hiding, let me know. I have been looking for one for a long time.
 
MountainStoveGuy said:
its a device that assists on pulling a chimney liner down a existing flue

The one I am talking about is a frame setup that lets you slide an insert out of a fireplace without wrecking 1. The hearth 2. The insert 3. Your back.

Every sweep used to have one years ago. I don't know where all the darn things went.
 
I bought one from Sooty Bob about 3 years ago. We were outfitting a second van. It's identical to the one that my boss has had since the early 80's. I cannot find a thing that's changed maybe the new one is slightly lighter but I've had 500-600 pound inserts on it with no trouble.
 
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