Preview: Lil Doozie Power Shingle Stripper
By Benjamen Johnson
Breaking your back on a smokin’ hot roof with your pitchfork-like tool is a little like hell on earth. Creator Bill Becoat thought there had to be an easier way to strip shingles from a roof, so he invented the Lil Doozie. The Lil Doozie removes shingles faster and easier, all while sporting a devilish smirk.
Even with its sturdy metal construction and electric motor, the Lil Doozie is still lightweight. It adjusts to any roof slope, and you can operate it right- or left-handed. With its modular design and replaceable parts, it’s built to be repaired.
The Lil Doozie isn’t on the market yet, but it looks like if you contact them directly through the website they can hook you up. While you’re on their site, check out their video of the Lil Doozie in action.
Lil Doozie [Corporate Site]
August 29th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
Just watched the video on the site and having just completed re-shingling my house roof (at a little over 2000sq ft) with a roofing shovel, the shovel wins. I stripped 500 sq ft in about 30 minutes, not as fast as a pro but not bad I think.
August 29th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
Yeah, but try doing that every day. I can see the appeal for roofing crews.
August 29th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
I’ve seen powered tear-off tools for flat roofs
http://www.bigrocksupply.com/paws-tearoff-p-204.html
- but this is a first for shingles is a first for me.
Neat Post
August 30th, 2008 at 7:47 am
Fred that thing is a beast! but as far as the lil doozie goes i think it’s just too slow; You’d be up there all day striping 10 square!
September 2nd, 2008 at 11:56 am
http://www.artillerytools.com/
This handtool with fulcrum is realy good for stipping roofs