Looking at buying scaffolding.....Boilerpro

Boilerpro_3

Instead of doing one radiant install every couple years, it looks like I may have 4 already for this year. Time to buy some scaffolding for doing underfloor.


What do you guys use and where did you get it?

Thanks all

BP

paul lessard_3

I just bought a small one

from that big orange place . It's a mini version of the real thing would you like a photo?

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hr

Light weight scaffold

is what I bought. It measures 6 foot tall, 4 foot wide. It has an 1-1/4" OD tube. Smaller than standard scaffold.

Buy the largest diameter wheels you can find for ease of rolling over cords and jobsite crud.

I also bought two alumimun scaffold planks. Much nicer, lighter, and safer tham wood planks

I can easily go 3 stages (18 feet plus casters) tall and feel safe.

Fits nicely in a pickup bed also with the 4 foot width.

hot rod

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Jeff Lawrence_24

Bakers rack

I bought a 4 foot tall bakers rack at a rawn shop several years ago. It is a wonderful addition to the tools and gadgets I have.

One of the contractor I work for liked it so much, he went out and bought one for himself.

Here's the link to their site - http://www.perryscaffolds.com/Step-Up.htm

Mark Hunt

You'll love it!


We purchased a set-up recently, sorry I forget who makes it, and we will probably buy another. (So we can have races in the basement! ZOOOOOOOM!!)

We paid about $240.00. It is adjustable up to 6 feet and we could buy attachments to get it higher.

Actually, we purchased it just specifically for staple-ups, but it has come in handy on the duct systems as well. And when you're not standing on it, it makes a heck of a work bench!

Mark H

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J.C.A._3

Mr. Hunt,

DUCT WORK? You traitor!

Looks like we'll have to have a "talk" at Wetstock IV. Oh my! Wetheads and ducting are a lethal combination. Chris

Cosmo_2

do what I do BORROW!!!

I bought myself a little 30"X48" folding scaffold and let me tell you how much fun it is scooting around doing a underfloor system!!!! Weeeeeeeee! At least til you hit an extension cord, dang those 5" wheels!! I have a very good friend of mine who runs a large commercial painting business and conseqeuntly (big sp mistake there huh?) I am free to borrow his scaffolds anytime. My favorite is his baker's scaffold.....


Cosmo

Boilerpro_3

Yes to the photo, Thanks

Boilerpro_3

Sounds like the mini lightweight scaffoding is the way to go!

I am already starting to look around

Mark Hunt

uhhhhhhhhh


I run water through the duck work! Yah! That's the ticket!

Water through the duck work!

You better be nice to me at Wetstock. Wheels was not nice and now he can't go anymore.

Scott was almost not nice. He gets a pass, but if he tries that "HEY! I PUT $20 DOLLARS IN" trick again...........I will send him a "friend" like Wheels sent me.

See you soon!!

Mark H

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paul lessard_3

look at the below post (nm)



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Rudy

Making Biscuits

The baker is the way to go. Two sections high without outriggers if you're well balanced (physically AND emotionally) Don't bother with the safety rails unless you're gonna bring your two year old up there. They're just that...a bother!

Seriously, once you've worked off of one of these, you'll wonder why you have ladders. 24" wide to go through doorways and you have a cart to get your tools to the work area. A worthwhile investment. Especially if your friend needs to paint his loft condo w/ 15' cielings. Remember the platform holds it square so don't think you'll cheapen up and buy the sections and use lumber for the planks.


Have fun,

TG

hr

Try before you buy!

Scaffolding is very cheap to rent. Try various sizes and configurations.

Used scaffolding runs about half of new. Just be careful not to get stucco or masonary contractor, used pieces. The gobs of cement will rip the heck out of your hands, as you handle it!

Make sure it is listed for your application. OSHA loves to check ladders, extension cords and scaffold. One fine will pay for the "right stiff"

Here is my set up. It accomodates 8 foot long ThermoFin, two workers, compressor, nails, beverages, radio, etc. Easily goes 18 feet tall, if needed. Two aluminum planks gives you a 6X4 foot work platform. Enough area land a small plane on

Properly loaded on a clean floor two guys get on board and roll themselves around. No need to come down till lunch time The built in ladder ends help a lot also.

Invest in a palm nailer and a super flex air hose to really cut down on overhead work fatigue.

hot rod

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Earthfire

OSHA

can still bite if you put that setup on casters . There is a diagonal brace that is supposed to go on at the bottom to keep the frames from racking. All the scaffolding we own came from bil-jax http://www.biljax.com/default.asp

GW

I'm with you

I said 'no' to ducts for too many years, we hired a duct guy last year and by gosh there's cash in that 'der bank now! I ffel like I was brainwashed by the hydronics industry! Does anyone have any ides how much doo doo we're breathing in right now without conditioned/filtered air?

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JimGPE_3

Weeee! Oops . . .

I know of a guy who was being pushed across a gym floor on wheeled scaffold. The scaffold hit an extension cord. The scaffold tipped, and when the back wheels cleared the floor, they dropped out of the scaffold tubing, and when the scaffold righted itself, it kept on going backwards. Much pain was inflicted. That's when I figured out why they make pins for the casters....

Be careful out there!

(For the record, I was not involved. Heard about the story second-hand.)

JimGPE_3

Residential?

Here's an idea if you are doing residential work - 9 ft high or so. How 'bout those stilts that the drywall guys use? They strap to your feet and shins, and the "ankles" are articulated so you feel like you're really walking.

How's that for thinking outside the box.

Just a thought....

hr

I've always wanted to try

those things! It's just that I drop stuff and don't know how you would kneel to retrieve it I'd need an assistant, maybe Vanna White or someone as skilled!

hot rod

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Mark Eatherton1

Stilts...

We have a pair of stilts in our company. The real expensive ones like Jim described. I used them once. When I realized how far it was to the floor, I decided not to use them any more. I have enough trouble as it is. Not sure what my workmens comp carrier would think of a circus act either.

ME

Hadley

If you want to buy on-line try:
http://www.gostepup.com/index.asp
I bought about 10 sections recently. Delivery the next day. You will like the quality. Price was less than the used junk from the local rental places.