Scaffolding Question

[MileHigh]

So the other day I was working on a user's computer and waiting for the machine to reboot. I noticed they had a new Harbor Freight mailer on their desk. Thumbing through the pages I think I remember seeing a 6' baker-type scaffold for a really good price ($140-$180). I just remembered about and went to look for it online and can't find anything. Any of you guys get the mailer or know what I'm talking about? Maybe they were an Inside Track member and got a special mailer?

I'm just trying to get something simple to mud and texture my garage ceiling, install some in-wall speakers in the great room and a few other light things around the new house. I found a similar one at Tractor Supply but it's a little more in cost and distance.

Thoughts, help and opinions appreciated!

PS. not really interested in the heavy duty stuff on CL. I know its about the same price, but its mostly over kill for me. I want something clean enough to use around the house and wont take up a lot of space.

 

[scottydosnntkno]

Home depot has a small set for like $150

 

[moserjj]

I have that set from HF, works good for what it is. A little wobbly but doesn't prevent you from working with confidence. I got mine from the store, paid around 150 for it if I remember correctly. Menards around here sells virtually the same thing which my dad has. They'll stack together to make an even wobblier adventure. Mine is full of drywall mud, paint, holes from drilling stuff, dings from hammers and it's holding up fine. I'd get it, much easier than ladders and planks

 

[camarotoolman]

Make one out of some 2x4s and plywood. Why spend all that money?

 

[skyking]

2.5 months ago my neighbor had a guy working on a scaffold. He wanted to be a little higher so he got a 20 year old sun dried milk crate to stand on. Nasty sight ,every limb broken .Fortunatly Had the VA to care for him .He just got out 2 days ago. Yesterday the neighbors son in law fell from one and crushed his skull. He is alive but in a comma.
Last year I purchased a used scissor lift for $1500.Best thing I have ever had.It takes up room and only works on a floor like concrete but goes 20' high and can be driven from the top. Falls are killers !

 

[rburke65]

I paid $139 at TSC just before Christmas of last year. Haven't use it yet, but soon.

 

[Toymeister]

They are OK. you can get the outriggers for 80.00 or you can make some from 2 X 12s and clamp them on. It makes the unit far more stable. I use 2, has paid for themselves

 

[BWS]

They're VG,within the scope of their engineering.Painting and general maint. chores.

They are NOT designed for laying bricks,heavy industrial,construction ect.

Used correctly,they beat the chit out of a ladder.

 

[jamesemery728]

2.5 months ago my neighbor had a guy working on a scaffold. He wanted to be a little higher so he got a 20 year old sun dried milk crate to stand on. Nasty sight ,every limb broken .Fortunatly Had the VA to care for him .He just got out 2 days ago. Yesterday the neighbors son in law fell from one and crushed his skull. He is alive but in a comma.
Last year I purchased a used scissor lift for $1500.Best thing I have ever had.It takes up room and only works on a floor like concrete but goes 20' high and can be driven from the top. Falls are killers !

^^^^This for out in the garage on a concrete floor, not so much for inside the house though. When trying to make up your mind consider the cost of emergency room care, loss of work time, broken bones, etc. These will greatly exceed anything you pay for any kind of scaffolding. I have seen the hf scaffold and it looks as good as any of them that almost everyone sells so I would not be afraid to use it for what you have in mind. The problem is when you try to exceed the limitations of these lightweight scaffolds. Definately better than trying to makeshift something with a couple of ladders, but just keep your safety in mind when you are using it.

 

[Falcon67]

If you weren't in Denver, you could buy my TSC scaffold for $100. Looks new, low miles, used only on Sundays to build a shop. Paid $149 new on sale. Very handy to have. My ceiling is only 8' so I left it on the lowest setting, but it made working on anything up near the ceiling real easy. Also handy to pile chit on and move it around like a garbage barge when you're not using it.

 

[moserjj]

garbage barge

Very much agree with this! That's why I can't leave my assembled or when I need it, it takes an hour to unload it and remove all the clamps, caulk guns, rolls of tape and various other things I've got hanging on it

 

[ddawg16]

I just bought 22 sections of walk under scaffolding...including cross braces, etc. Enough to go up 2 stories and around the outside of my 2-story addition (you can see pics in the link in my sig).

Cost me about $900 (wood was free).

When I'm done....I will sell it....I figure I will get most of my money back..but I plan to keep two sections. I have one section upstairs and it has 8" rubber wheels....it's really the only to go....I roll that thing around as I'm working inside...much better than a ladder..

See if you have a scaffold supply house near you....you should be able to get the end pieces and cross braces for less than $75.

 

[little d]

I bought used 5 by7 scafolding off of Craigs list for $100 bucks a section, looks like new and a lot more stable then the Backer system.

 

[MileHigh]

I can't believe I didn't really look at Home Depot. They have this one for $219 or $200 after the 10% Military Discount.

I can always add the outriggers and extra snap pins for more stability if I need it. I like the portability, cleanness and easy one man setup of it. I definitely see the pro stuff cheaper on CL but by the time I buy the planks and casters I'd be close enough the HD one that I'd rather have that convenience. I did email Lowes and ask them why they don't carry it, I have a few hundred dollars of gift cards there but oh well. They'll still get used.

Falcon, too bad we don't live closer or that would definitely be off your hands already.
Haha, I already told myself I wouldn't leave it assembled or it just collect **** on top of it. I need to go get some nice shelves as well as stuff is currently just piling up the new garage already.

 

[MileHigh]

Just an update:

I did go get the Home Depot scaffold this weekend. Worked great for installing the in-wall surround sound speakers in the great room. I think it will be perfect doing the mud work and lights in my garage (12ft). It is a little wobbly on the highest setting but I think an extra set of snap pins ($4) will definitely help that.