Jon Shelley wrote:
> [email protected] wrote:
> >Is this the unit that is made of steel and has two
> >steel "plates" that attach between the frame?
> >
> >The overall dims are 4 foot tall by abt two foot deep?
>
> Yes, that sounds like the one.
That unit, and ones like it, are outstanding. They fold flat, are
lightweight, very maneuverable and can be configured at a couple of
different heights depending on what you're doing. I highly recommend
one.
JP
About 2 years ago, I was in Tractor Supply and found a small scaffold
for $200. All steel, painted yellow, 6' long, 30" wide and adjusts to
6' tall, lockable swivel wheels. Disassembles to 30"x72"x6" - each end
piece has ladder rungs. It's not the conventional scaffolding with the
X-braces.
When we replaced the light fixture in a 12' tall entry, it was great.
Stand right next to the fixture and work on it. One snaller chandelier
was replaced with a much larger fixture.
Depends on your definition of "small" "compact" and "mini" If it takes
two people to move it, it's just heavy while it is substantially
smaller than full-framed scaffolding. It will roll through doorways and
can be used on stairs by lowering one end.
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> Any advice on small compact mini scaffold to buy?
"IBM5081" <[email protected]> writes:
>About 2 years ago, I was in Tractor Supply and found a small scaffold
>for $200. All steel, painted yellow, 6' long, 30" wide and adjusts to
>6' tall, lockable swivel wheels. Disassembles to 30"x72"x6" - each end
>piece has ladder rungs. It's not the conventional scaffolding with the
>X-braces.
This style of scaffold is available for about $160 at Menards. I'm pretty
sure it is made in China.
I just bought one of these from someone on Craigslist locally a few weeks
ago for $95. Mine is a Bil-Jax and I think made in the USA.
Brian Elfert
[email protected] (Jon Shelley) wrote:
>Depends what you're using it for. I bought the $99 one from the blue box, made
>by Werner. It's been great for finishing the ceilings in my basement. It rolls
>around easily on the concrete floors and locks in place when I want it to. The
>lower shelf can be used as a portable workbench, to some extent. Very handy.
Is this the unit that is made of steel and has two
steel "plates" that attach between the frame?
The overall dims are 4 foot tall by abt two foot deep?
"Upscale" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "Mike Marlow" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > What a pain in the butt it was. It's heavy and awkward.
> > Reconfiguring it - even simply trying to close it up so it can be moved,
> is
> > a real pain.
>
> On first thought, I'd have figured it was reasonably light. I guess though
> with all the parts within parts, it all adds up to being heavier than one
> would think. From what you've stated, it sounds like it's a versatile
> ladder, but one that's more useful being used in one position for longer
> periods of time.
>
>
Yeah - I should have been more specific about that. Since I was moving
about all the time (working in the ceiling grid), it was not at all handy.
Compound that with the fact that I had to "fold it up" frequently, it became
a first rate pain. But... if you don't have to do so much moving about, it
could be a good tool.
--
-Mike-
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<[email protected]> wrote in message
> Any advice on small compact mini scaffold to buy?
Don't have any experience with scaffolds, but whenever I see mention of one,
I think of the Little Giant ladder and it's scaffold capabilities. Guess
that shows the effectiveness of some TV ads.
Looks like most of your answers were about 'Ladders'.
Toward the end a couple of people mentioned a 'Werner' scaffold. It sounded
similar to mine, but a little more complicated & expensive.
While I have a couple of ladders {the typical 6 footers} and a couple of
'step ladders' {the 3 footers}, many times you need something bit shorter.
You know . . . when you grab a chair and it gets wobbly as you reach ?
Several months ago I was in the local HD for some item, and I saw a display
of flat boxes with one mini-scaffold beside it. The 'sample' was heavy gauge
Aluminum with steel 'locks'{like the Little Giant}. . . and marked with an
incredibly low price !! {I had already gotten a 'Gorilla' knock-off of the
'Little Giant' and was well satisfied}. I checked with the Commercial Desk
to be SURE the pricing was correct - with no 'catches'. It was and I bought
one. After trying it out at home - I went back and bought another one !!
About 4 ft long and about a foot+ wide. About 2 ft high {extendable?}when
'unfolded' with a folding & removable 'paint / tool' shelf. At $39 I
COULDN'T pass it up !!
Regards & Good Luck,
Ron Magen
Backyard Boatshop
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"Oleg Lego" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> It also shows the observational skills of anyone who sees a Little
> Giant. That is one SERIOUSLY great ladder. Wish I could justify the
> price of one.
>
It is a flexible ladder all right, but that does not come without a cost. I
used one for a day while installing a sound system in a Panella's Bread
shop. What a pain in the butt it was. It's heavy and awkward.
Reconfiguring it - even simply trying to close it up so it can be moved, is
a real pain. There were a ton of folks working in the place the day we
installed the sound system so we had to work around electricians who were
also working up in the ceiling, carpenters who were installing booths and
railings, painters (that was brilliant!), etc., which meant we didn't have
unlimited space all to ourselves. I wished I had just brought my 8 foot
step ladder. Much easier to move about. In fact on the second store that I
installed, I did exactly that.
I always thought the Little Giant looked pretty cool on TV, but I'll never
spend the money on one, or the knock offs either.
--
-Mike-
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The 'instructions' are buried somewhere. However, when I came back to the
office I saw the wrapper / advertisement - in fact have it in front of me,
now.
One of the reasons I bought them with a fair degree of confidence is the
manufacturer. 'HUSKY' and BOTH the name & logo have the 'registered
trademark' cartouche - so I know it's NOT a 'knock-off'.
I would 'Google' for 'Husky . . The Toughest Name in Tools'. Once on the
site, look for 'Adjustable Work Platform' and a part number of 492 465.
By the way, I was correct about the 'adjustable height' - 20.75 inches and
31.25 inches.
Regards & Good Luck,
Ron Magen
Backyard boatshop
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> "Ron Magen" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >
> >About 4 ft long and about a foot+ wide. About 2 ft high {extendable?}when
> >'unfolded' with a folding & removable 'paint / tool' shelf. At $39 I
> >COULDN'T pass it up !!
>
> Have a link to it so I can see what it is?
"Mike Marlow" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "Oleg Lego" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> It also shows the observational skills of anyone who sees a Little
>> Giant. That is one SERIOUSLY great ladder. Wish I could justify the
>> price of one.
>>
>
> It is a flexible ladder all right, but that does not come without a cost.
> I
> used one for a day while installing a sound system in a Panella's Bread
> shop. What a pain in the butt it was. It's heavy and awkward.
> Reconfiguring it - even simply trying to close it up so it can be moved,
> is
> a real pain. There were a ton of folks working in the place the day we
> installed the sound system so we had to work around electricians who were
> also working up in the ceiling, carpenters who were installing booths and
> railings, painters (that was brilliant!), etc., which meant we didn't have
> unlimited space all to ourselves. I wished I had just brought my 8 foot
> step ladder. Much easier to move about. In fact on the second store that
> I
> installed, I did exactly that.
>
> I always thought the Little Giant looked pretty cool on TV, but I'll never
> spend the money on one, or the knock offs either.
>
> --
>
> -Mike-
> [email protected]
>
>
HAHAHHA I can relate to that Panella's Bread fiasco! I do the network
cabling for a lot of Starbucks. (I hate Starbucks) It's the same way there.
10 trades in the same confined space and the alarm guy is cussing his Little
Giant. Nope, ya can't use my fiberglass ladder, I'm on it for the rest of
the day!
[email protected] wrote:
> [email protected] (Jon Shelley) wrote:
>
>
>>Depends what you're using it for. I bought the $99 one from the blue box, made
>>by Werner.
>
>
> Does anyone know if its possible to buy more steel
> planks for above?
>
> It only comes with two of them
See:
http://www.wernerladder.com/
--
Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA
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"Owen Lawrence" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>I tried, but I couldn't find 'Adjustable Work Platform' anywhere, let alone
>the part number.
Here is an aluminum version but VERY pricey
http://tinyurl.com/rlwkd
Here is the $99 steel version at Lowe's and HD
http://tinyurl.com/njy9t
"Mike Marlow" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> What a pain in the butt it was. It's heavy and awkward.
> Reconfiguring it - even simply trying to close it up so it can be moved,
is
> a real pain.
On first thought, I'd have figured it was reasonably light. I guess though
with all the parts within parts, it all adds up to being heavier than one
would think. From what you've stated, it sounds like it's a versatile
ladder, but one that's more useful being used in one position for longer
periods of time.
In article <[email protected]>, [email protected] wrote:
>[email protected] (Jon Shelley) wrote:
>
>>Depends what you're using it for. I bought the $99 one from the blue box, made
>
>>by Werner. It's been great for finishing the ceilings in my basement. It rolls
>
>>around easily on the concrete floors and locks in place when I want it to. The
>
>>lower shelf can be used as a portable workbench, to some extent. Very handy.
>
>Is this the unit that is made of steel and has two
>steel "plates" that attach between the frame?
>
>The overall dims are 4 foot tall by abt two foot deep?
Yes, that sounds like the one.
Jon
Perry makes a couple of rolling units 4 foot and 6 foot
I have been using on to paint on all week
nice little piece
"Upscale" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > Any advice on small compact mini scaffold to buy?
>
> Don't have any experience with scaffolds, but whenever I see mention of
one,
> I think of the Little Giant ladder and it's scaffold capabilities. Guess
> that shows the effectiveness of some TV ads.
>
>
The "roemax" <fsteddie2000@[email protected]> entity posted thusly:
>Perry makes a couple of rolling units 4 foot and 6 foot
>I have been using on to paint on all week
>nice little piece
>"Upscale" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> > Any advice on small compact mini scaffold to buy?
>>
>> Don't have any experience with scaffolds, but whenever I see mention of
>one,
>> I think of the Little Giant ladder and it's scaffold capabilities. Guess
>> that shows the effectiveness of some TV ads.
It also shows the observational skills of anyone who sees a Little
Giant. That is one SERIOUSLY great ladder. Wish I could justify the
price of one.
"Ron Magen" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>About 4 ft long and about a foot+ wide. About 2 ft high {extendable?}when
>'unfolded' with a folding & removable 'paint / tool' shelf. At $39 I
>COULDN'T pass it up !!
Have a link to it so I can see what it is?
> I would 'Google' for 'Husky . . The Toughest Name in Tools'. Once on the
> site, look for 'Adjustable Work Platform' and a part number of 492 465.
I tried, but I couldn't find 'Adjustable Work Platform' anywhere, let alone
the part number.
I started here: http://huskytools.com/husky/home.html. Can you please
navigate me to where you were looking?
- Owen -
"IBM5081" <[email protected]> wrote:
>Depends on your definition of "small" "compact" and "mini" If it takes
>two people to move it, it's just heavy while it is substantially
>smaller than full-framed scaffolding. It will roll through doorways and
>can be used on stairs by lowering one end.
Understood
Want 2 foot deep by 4 foot high by 4 foot long
[email protected] (Jon Shelley) wrote:
>Depends what you're using it for. I bought the $99 one from the blue box, made
>by Werner.
Does anyone know if its possible to buy more steel
planks for above?
It only comes with two of them
"Jay Pique" <[email protected]> wrote:
>That unit, and ones like it, are outstanding. They fold flat, are
>lightweight, very maneuverable and can be configured at a couple of
>different heights depending on what you're doing. I highly recommend
>one.
yeah that's probably what I will get
I wish it were made of aluminum tho and even lighter
In article <[email protected]>, [email protected] wrote:
>Any advice on small compact mini scaffold to buy?
Depends what you're using it for. I bought the $99 one from the blue box, made
by Werner. It's been great for finishing the ceilings in my basement. It rolls
around easily on the concrete floors and locks in place when I want it to. The
lower shelf can be used as a portable workbench, to some extent. Very handy.
Jon