Is anyone here familiar with scaffolding?

[newbury]

I figure I can also use the scaffold to hang/age/skin/butcher deer during hunting season, too.

My Bakers scaffolds came with wheels and my shops (~5,000 sq. ft.) all have nice concrete floors. The scaffolding also makes decent shelving/work surfaces.

 

[not2old]

In my experience, when a woodpecker, or raccoon, or squirrel, makes a hole in a house, the only way to stop them is to put a metal plate over that hole. The metal covers for electrical junction boxes work the best. Once screwed over the hole, I caulk the edges and paint to match. It's still visible, but it blends in well enough not to be an eye sore.

I use a sling shot and a lump of dirt. When the lump of dirt explodes a foot away,after two or three times, they don't come back.

 

[Larry Caldwell]

I sided my folks 2.5 story house with 2x4 scaffolding and 2x12 planks, then used up the lumber on other projects.

 

[gstrom99]

I bought/have three sets, but never put up more than one high. Getting the second or third set erected, was too much for me. I use a rented man-lift for aerial work.

 

[QRTRHRS]

I was just looking over today's Rural King ad and they have the smaller scaffolding on special for 169, marked down from 269. I am talking about the type more suited for interior work. Today only.

 

[QRTRHRS]

Hmm, I was thinking that the sale was just for today as it was in an email which they are sending daily. I got a flyer on the mail and it showed that price is good until the 24th.

 

[quicksandfarmer]

Hmm, I was thinking that the sale was just for today as it was in an email which they are sending daily. I got a flyer on the mail and it showed that price is good until the 24th.

Kind of tough to wrap and fit under the tree though.

 

[QRTRHRS]

Well, if you had the ceiling height I suppose that you could set the tree on top of the scaffold then wrap a sheet over it until the right moment

 

[fidowanttobe]

G'mornin.
Became familiar with my scaffolding that has been mine for 8-10 years last Friday morning.
Carelessly went to work 6 ish feet up and one of the oil treated indoor kept 2x10's failed without any sign at all. Needed a piece of OSB to spread my extra Thanksgiving package over more than one board apparently. No injuries other than scrapes on my arms as I went through between the other 2 planks. Yes, I realize how lucky that was.
Shocked me, I take care of them. Scares me to think I was 20 feet up on them last year.
It's been pointed out to me by Mrs. Obvious that aluminum planks for these are only $200. What the problem is is that you usually need several, and I've said it before but I really plan on selling these sets soon so I can't take on these big projects anymore!!
BEEEEE CAREFUL Gentlemen. I cringe when I think of what even a sprain would've set me back.

 

[JJT]

G'mornin.
Became familiar with my scaffolding that has been mine for 8-10 years last Friday morning.
Carelessly went to work 6 ish feet up and one of the oil treated indoor kept 2x10's failed without any sign at all. Needed a piece of OSB to spread my extra Thanksgiving package over more than one board apparently. No injuries other than scrapes on my arms as I went through between the other 2 planks. Yes, I realize how lucky that was.
Shocked me, I take care of them. Scares me to think I was 20 feet up on them last year.
It's been pointed out to me by Mrs. Obvious that aluminum planks for these are only $200. What the problem is is that you usually need several, and I've said it before but I really plan on selling these sets soon so I can't take on these big projects anymore!!
BEEEEE CAREFUL Gentlemen. I cringe when I think of what even a sprain would've set me back.

I've used 2x10's as scaffolding planks for decades, often 20'+ off the ground. I run a 2x4 under the 2x10, the 2x4 is slightly shorter than the width of the scaffolding. It doubles the strength of the 2x10 and the plank cannot slide more than an inch or two, because the 2x4 locks the plank in place.

 

[not2old]

I kept all the scaffolding from my condo repair business and used it to prevent falling off the roof. This was taken when I was 72 and did it all with no help. When still working, almost all the scaffold work was done with hired help and my personal experience was minimal .You just need to be careful and don't take chances. The 10' decks are harder to work with than the 7' decks and yes it would be easier with help.