Slab lowering tool

[annew]

I seem to remember once seeing someone use a tool which hooked onto the edge of a paving slab, and allowed the user to lower the slab with a straight back (that's the user's back). Does anyone know if such a thing exists, and where I might get one?

[David Shaw]

Sounds like a willing (ie mug) neighbour!

[Ian Y]

Anne, I did a quick google search and found this link.

http://www.hiremasters.co.uk/lifting_equipment.htm

[annew]

Thanks, Ian, I was thinking of something a lot less advanced than those, though the big gantries look fun! I need something that I can use on my own. The slab was 'walked' to its position vertically then the tool was hooked over the top edge and lowered away from the user into position. Maybe I ought to invent one...

[David Nicholson]

Thanks, Ian, I was thinking of something a lot less advanced than those, though the big gantries look fun! I need something that I can use on my own. The slab was 'walked' to its position vertically then the tool was hooked over the top edge and lowered away from the user into position. Maybe I ought to invent one...

Ann, I use an old cast iron rake with the handle shortened by about half. It normally works very well for me with the added advantage of being able to slide it easily from under the slab when it has reached terra firma. Having said that my days of slab laying are coming to an end, I hope!

[Anthony Darby]

I've seen a catalogue like that Ian, but seem to remember my brother borrowing it from a parlour in Soho in the late 70s?

[Lesley Cox]

Sure it was your BROTHER Anthony?