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   frenchy | Dec 03, 2007 02:43am | #1

   mjcwoodworks,

     scaffolding isn't something you should attempt yourself.  there constantly are pictures of home made scaffolding on the internet for everybodies laughter. and what's worse is they really can't afford you the protection you seek..

    This isn't a case where there are some dumb rules to follow.. all of the rules regarding scaffoding have been learned the hard way, by people getting killed or seriously injuried..

     I got my scaffolding from a mason going out of business and it was too cheap to not buy. Check on craigs list or something like that for some used stuff.  use it and then resell it for what you paid for it..   That's free ! Doesn't come any cheaper..

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   brownbagg | Dec 03, 2007 03:28am | #2

   we can buy scaffolding here from the rental yards for $30 a piece. they buy new every year and sell the old

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   McDesign | Dec 03, 2007 04:33am | #3

   See if there's a used scaffolding yard near you - buy some 6' walk-thru and metal walkboards and guardrails and pins and levelers, then re-sell them when you're finished.

   I keep finding more uses for mine; even rent them out!

   Forrest

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   VTNorm | Dec 03, 2007 04:35am | #4

   By the time you're done buying, scrounging and piecing together materials you can buy a set-up from someone like these guys for not much $$: http://www.scaffoldmart.com/

   And like another poster said, sell it when you're done. I have no affiliation with Scaffoldmart other than being a previous customer.

   -Norm

    

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   davidhawks | Dec 04, 2007 06:41am | #8

   Thanks for the link Norm.  I've bought about 800.00 of scaffold in the last 5 months...

   Coulda got the same from them for maybe 550.00.Live in the solution, not the problem.

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   davidmeiland | Dec 04, 2007 08:23am | #9

   You really gotta watch the shipping, and get a quote before buying. I get fairly cheap scaffolding too but it's only because the vendor is nearby. The same thing sent another 500 miles would be too expensive.

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   davidhawks | Dec 04, 2007 02:26pm | #10

   I think the site claimed free shipping on orders over 600.00.  At their prices, that's a he!! of a lot of scaffolding.

   Worse case, I drive the 4 hours each way and pick it up.

   There is a point however, where a deal is no longer a deal.Live in the solution, not the problem.

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   McDesign | Dec 04, 2007 02:53pm | #11

   http://www.list-corp.com/b2b_directory/Concrete_Constr_Forms_Acces_Whol/At_Pac_Inc_.html

   I use these guys (At-Pac); they seem to be all over.  They have a yard here in Tucker with literally acres of used scaffolding.

   Forrest

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   Hudson Valley Carpenter | Dec 03, 2007 05:40am | #5

   While it's true that pipe scaffolding is ideal for safety, there are other ways to build scaffold for the kind of job you're contemplating.  I learned some basics from the old timers, many years ago, which I'll be happy to share those lessons on one condition.  You have to post a photo of each side of the house and give dimensions. 

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   hvtrimguy | Dec 03, 2007 06:23am | #6

   any reason why you don't want to hire a roofer? if you have issues with heights, seems to me it would be better to apply your talents somewhere else and make more money to pay a roofer.

   "it aint the work I mind,
   It's the feeling of falling further behind."

   Bozini Latini

   http://www.ingrainedwoodworking.com

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   mjcwoodworks | Dec 04, 2007 05:11am | #7

   Thanks for your reply.I've done all the work on my house and have roofed on other peoples roofs so I know that I can do the work. I kinda have high standards when it comes to work. I just can't afford to pay for it. I thought the more I could do myself and the more involved I could be in the project the more money I could save. It bothers me to know that I can do a good job but it's pretty high and steep for me.      I guess I should realize  my limitations. Thanks again for your reply.

   ~Mike~MJC Woodworks"Gentle to the touch, exquisite to contemplate, tractable in creative hands, stronger by weight than iron, wood was, as William Penn had said,"a substance with a soul.'"Eric Sloane