Dale Adams Enterprises 4031 The Bone-ster Mechanics Creeper

by Dale Adams Enterprises

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Bone-ster Product Description The “Bone-ster™” mechanic’s creeper is the more compact sibling of the original “Bone™” auto creeper that revolutionized working under a car, and it’s so comfortable and easy-to-use that you’ll wonder why all creepers don’t work this well! It is an American made product priced to compete directly with other plastic creepers on the market, but blows them out of the water with its high quality, reliable, strong construction. The first thing you notice about the “Bone-ster™” is a strong family resemblance, the patented dog-bone shape that cradles the user between the wheels, about 1-1/4” above the ground. It’s a proven design that’s more durable, more comfortable, less likely to tip and easier to work on than any other creeper on the market. The second “Bone-ster™” feature to catch your attention is the unique one-piece body that’s molded of the same special engineering-grade co-polymer as the original Bone™. It is smooth, comfortable, easy to clean, resistant to gasoline, oil and almost all common solvents, and covered by a limited one-year warranty. The deep, smoothly molded structural ribs add incredible strength and durability without adding bulk & weight; providing welcome ventilation for those hot muggy days when lying on a vinyl pad leaves you with a sweaty back and a bad attitude! Two molded-in handholds make it easy to carry and easy to secure against theft or serial tool borrowers. Best of all, the “Bone-ster™” solves the most common creeper complaint – wheels that break! Every “Bone-ster™” features incredibly strong, custom-molded wheels that are guaranteed for as long as you own the creeper (against manufacturer defects)! Wheels are 3” dia. with oil-impregnated metal center bearings and a molded-in-place 7/8” wide tire that resists oil, gas and most common solvents. Using this advanced technology the tires form a strong molecular bond to the wheels, essentially becoming a strong one-piece wheel. Heavy gauge, cad-plated steel caster frames have dual race ball bearing swivels and each one is thru-bolted to the body with four 1/4” dia. bolts that won’t ever tear off, strip out or fall apart. Casters • Rolls over many shop/garage obstacles • 3” diameter, 7/8” wide casters • Wheels designed purely for the Bone-ster • Soft, grippy tires TPE tires • Strong thick 11 gauge plate with 4 ¼” thru-bolts • 1 ¼” ground clearance Body • Unique evolutionary design • Practically indestructible • Handles make it easy to carry • Ribs add welcome ventilation • 300 pound capacity • Same polypropylene copolymer as the Bone • Impervious to most solvents • Easy to clean Specifications • Weight – 13 lbs. • Dimensions – 43” Long x 23 3/8” Wide x 4 ½” High (assembled) • Suggested Retail Price $84.95 • Warranty – lifetime on the wheels, 1 year on the body, excludes being hit or run over. All warranties apply against manufacturer defects.

Product Description

The patented dog-bone shape cradles the user between the wheels, with 1 1/4in. of ground clearance. Proven design is durable, comfortable, less likely to tip and easier to work on than traditional creepers. Unique one-pc. body is molded of engineering-grade polymer is smooth, comfortable and resists gasoline, oil and most common solvents. Structural ribs add strength and ventilation. Custom molded wheels are incredibly strong and roll over most shop obstacles. U.S.A. Capacity (lbs.): 300, Caster Size (in.): 3 x 7/8, Ground Clearance (in.): 1 1/4, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 43 x 23 3/8 x 4 1/2

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 15.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000DEZNE
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 4031
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,256 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #26 in Automotive > Tools & Equipment > Garage & Shop > Roller Seats & Creepers > Creepers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT CREEPER, December 23, 2007

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Robert A. Badger (ROSEVILLE, MI.) - See all my reviews
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THIS IS THE BEST CREEPER I'VE EVER USED,AND IVE BEEN WORKING ON CARS FOR OVER 40 YEARS! I'TS SUPPORTIVE, EASY TO MOVE AROUND ON, AND VERY WELL MADE.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great value!, October 17, 2009

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C. Bennett (Bay Area, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dale Adams Enterprises 4031 The Bone-ster Mechanics Creeper (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've been using the Bone-ster regularly for the last year. This was a HUGE upgrade from a more conventional creeper with small wheels, which eventually got so frustrating that I looked for alternatives.

The Bone-ster is basically a slightly smaller version of "The Bone" model: Dale Adams Enterprises 6031 The B1 Mechanics Creeper. The main differences are a 'grooved' surface (for strength), smaller 3" (vs. 5") wheels, and lower price. The grooved surface is a mixed bag (see below), but I actually prefer the smaller size (easier to put away) - and the lower cost is an obvious plus!

Pros:
* VERY smooth rolling on concrete or asphalt
* Does not get stuck on small pebbles or cracks like most cheap creepers
* Extremely stable (another problem when getting on/off most cheap creepers)
* Comfortable (I'm 6'1" & 210 lbs)
* Solid construction - this will out-last me...
* Light & easy to carry
* Grooved surface provides good air circulation - Great in hot weather!

Cons:
* Grooved surface is difficult to clean
* No padded headrest
* More expensive than alternatives

Overall this is an excellent creeper, and well worth the premium over cheaper alternatives. If your work area is rough or uneven (like stamped decorative concrete) then the larger-wheeled Bone or "Rough Rider" Dale Adams Enterprises 7031 The Bone Rough Rider Mechanic's Creeper are probably a better choice. But if you mostly work on relatively smooth concrete or asphalt, the Bone-ster is highly recommended!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bone-ster Creeper, May 12, 2007

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Charles Robinson Jr. (Sandy Hook, CT United States) - See all my reviews
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After enduring the old wooden creeper with wheels that wouldn't roll and that got hung up on any little spec of dust on the floor I finally broke down and bought a new creeper. I should have done it years ago, this thing a great, smooth rolling and easily navigates around and over lumps and bumps in the floor. There may be better creepers out there, but this is all the creeper I'll ever need!