I’ve about had it with ladders, and am thinking about an indoor scaffold rig on casters,like this one from Bil-Jax:
http://www.biljax.com/Products/Described/Product25.aspx
Anybody have recommendations for other types, or other brands?
Thanks.
I’ve about had it with ladders, and am thinking about an indoor scaffold rig on casters,like this one from Bil-Jax:
http://www.biljax.com/Products/Described/Product25.aspx
Anybody have recommendations for other types, or other brands?
Thanks.
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I just bought 3 sets of these. They work great on stairs have nice casters and are fully adjustable on the platform height. I paid 300$ a set at my local scaffolding place but I have seen them on Northern website for under 200 I am assuming there an off brand but they sure look alot alike.
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Remodeler/Punchout
"Baker Staging", 'cause it looks like bakers' racks. I've used various kinds like those below and each is good for what it's good for. The flimsy Biljax is pretty shaky, but lightweight. The heavy-duty ones are great but heavy.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0002X7T68/qid=1109164450/sr=1-9/ref=sr_1_9/103-0827595-4340605?v=glance&s=hi
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0001MQL5U/qid=1109164495/sr=1-12/ref=sr_1_12/103-0827595-4340605?v=glance&s=hi
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000224M8/qid=1109164527/sr=1-23/ref=sr_1_23/103-0827595-4340605?v=glance&s=hi
I'm a little confused, the Bil-Jax model I linked seems quite a bit more heavy duty (and expensive) than the three you listed. Could you clarify?
BilJax is the one I steal off my Dad every now and then ...
I'm 38 ... I think it's older then me.
I remember peeling the metal edge off the ply walk board when I was a kid and replacing it ... aside from that ... still works just fine.
Jeff Buck Construction
Artistry in Carpentry
Pgh, PA
I've got Perry brand of the same style scaffold, most of the drywallers around here seem to use them. They're nice, and hold up well. The smaller scaffolds with the two seperate planks on them that mike showed seem to get a lot more use than the bigger ones like you showed, but sometimes you need the height and sturdiness of the bigger one.
HD has a Gorilla knock off for $89, and Lowes has one for $89 that is a Werner. Have not tried one but wished I had bought one for a suspended ceiling job I did a while back.
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http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=productList&function=search&categoryId=WORK_PLATFORMS_%26_SCAFFOLDING.CATEGORY&topic=goShopping
I have the Perry version of the bakers scaffold and the smaller knock off of the Bil-Jak fold up.
I'll likely get another fold up scaffold because they are so much more conveinent in small remodel and repair work (interior work). They also are easy to set up and transport, but less stable than the larger Perry scaffold. For the work I do in occupied homes the smaller fold ups are great.
Each type has its' uses, and I couldn't imagine not having either. I use to rent bakers scaffold for specific jobs, but at $30 a week rent, it didn't take long to figure out owning was better.
BTW, beware of your buddies borrowing your scaffolds all the time. It is hard to get them back, once they find out just how much easier they make things. Stencil you name or company name on every piece.
Dave
I have two sets of heavy duty bakers. If I need the extra height the stack and will give me up to a 14 foot platform.
Add to that a step ladder if you have the nads
What brand are your scaffolds?I'm trying to get a sense if one brand is any better than another, particularly the mechanism that holds the platform -- how easy it is to change heights, assemble/disassemble, etc. Thanks.
Its not easy to change heights or I should say its not AS easy as those cheesy tubular scaffolds. It probably takes a good five minutes to change.
As far as the brand I'll have to look tomorro when I go into my storage container
Just a bunch of info I learned buying some last summer:
I decided on an aluminum stage (AlumaPro). Its about 6 ft high. and the deck is 29 wide. Its just like the steel, but each piece is pretty light. I work by myself. Its very sturdy and with a touch of white Lithium grease its easily adjusted. The hardware clicks up and down with a bolt catch.
The steel ones have the option of stacking, but if you go up another set, you are supposed to have outriggers on it to pass OSHA. In addition to the safety cage. So with that info, Ill put casters on full staging if I need to go higher.
-just another option I guess.
-zen
I bought mine through a local paint supplier, I think it may have been Lynn Ladder that was wholesaling. Arian has one as well if aluminum is an idea for you. Mine was $360
I've used a rig like that, they are sweet!
Worked on a church once , that had a 40' tall wall of glass.
Glazier's crew set up a scaffold that was made up of similar components. It even had stairs so you could walk up like a man, instead of climb like a monkey.
I think it's interesting how the other half lives.
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I finally found the AlumaPro, and it looks terrific. But it is apparently made by Lynn Ladders which is only distributed in the Northeast. I am in MN and really would like to look at this before I buy it. Can you give me any more info on the Arian. I googled it, and several variations with scaffolds/ladders/maintenance platforms, and came up with nada. Thanks.
Not sure if this these fit your criteria, but, here are a couple more that are available locally for your consideration
http://www.7corners.com/7c_store/showdetl.cfm?DID=1&offerings_ID=-2107239649&ObjectGroup_ID=-1880753164&CATID=2087692198
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?CNTTYPE=PROD_META&CNTKEY=misc%2fsearchResults.jsp&BV_SessionID=@@@@2140904922.1109568335@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccciadddmhmkfkkcgelceffdfgidgjk.0&MID=9876
I have a couple of different catalogues, Ill see if I can find the name or number.
Maybe check your local ladder companies, I think aluminum is a selling market for everyone. It can cost a bit more, but has its advantages.
-zen
Sorry about the run around I had no idea that Lynn was only in the North East. I can attest that its one of the best companies we have, commercial grade, usually a bit more expensive.