Second Skin Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Sometimes, in the Second Skin warehouse we have to get creative and come up with our own solutions to solve daily distributing, warehousing, or shipping issues we come across. And this is how the "UNICORN" was born!!! As we started selling more and more full and half rolls of Luxury Liner Mass Loaded Vinyl on our website, Amazon, and Ebay it was clear we had to come up with an easier way to move the actual mega rolls we cut the smaller rolls out of. With this awkward length and substantial weight we wanted to help prevent back injuries and product damage from drops. So Ken (The Owner of Second Skin) and Eric (Warehouse Manager) went to the drawing board and Google to find out how carpet distributors man handle their huge rolls of carpet at the factory. And bingo, we found the idea (although there's were way more intense as carpet is much heavier and larger then our Luxury Liner torpedoes). After some trial and error and some time in the welding/cutting/torching shed Ken birthed the "UNICORN" which man handles these huge rolls with ease. No more bending over, lifting, or moving these mega rolls. Just slap the "UNICORN" on either fork lift tooth and drive up to the pallet full of mega rolls, select one, pick it up and reverse back a bit and time to start cutting. The amount of time, effort, and back pains this tool has saved is amazing.........one little idea sparked by the creative genius of the men behind the scenes at Second Skin!!! Keep your mind fresh and always think outside the box to solve problems in your day to day life....even if they are not in your comfort zone.....Americans are born to create and conquer all obstacles in our way Picture 1 Is the "UNICORN" in full view.....Picture 2 Is the "UNICORN" beside Eric and Sue (Ken's Wife or Mrs. Second Skin) she is very happy that she doesn't have to worry about her warehouse workers getting injured from these mega rolls. Eric is happy to show off his sweet SMD Shop Apron!!! Keep enjoying life and keep your mind fresh....Second Skin For The Win!!! Quote Whether you are restoring a classic muscle car, building an audio system monster, or trying to give yourself a bit of silent luxury on your daily commute, we have a product or combination of products that will help you achieve your goals while saving money and save time. Look around our site, educate yourself and make the choice that is right for you. Over built to over perform - because user error, bad batch, and faulty install are excuses that other companies use! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 i worked at a yarn mill/mop factory that made mats as well. They had a huge steel spear for lifting rolls of carpet. Thats cool you took inspiration from that. Quote Rest in peace, walled 87 accord build log 03' Corolla build with AA Mayhem inside. My super random youtube channel and terrible camera work. Wiring comparison by CaptainzPlanetz Wire and fuse guide by Guest SyKo13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocking.that.eclipse Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Haha the places I've worked that we have one of those we call it a "Dong" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishuponasub Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Work smarter, not harder. Quote Sitting around waiting to be installed: 4 FI X 10 270 CES alt D3400/73ah lithium AA 3800.1 (2) AA 75.4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Second Skin Posted June 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 (edited) Yep, they cost a pretty penny to buy, but are built to withstand 2,000+ lbs.....we didn't need that much weight capacity so we down graded the support beams. But here is a pic of what we modeled ours after. Eric was the only one in the warehouse that could throw one of these over his shoulder with ease, but no reason to wear him out when the fork truck can do the work of 10 men Edited June 6, 2017 by Second Skin Quote Whether you are restoring a classic muscle car, building an audio system monster, or trying to give yourself a bit of silent luxury on your daily commute, we have a product or combination of products that will help you achieve your goals while saving money and save time. Look around our site, educate yourself and make the choice that is right for you. Over built to over perform - because user error, bad batch, and faulty install are excuses that other companies use! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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