Scaffolding options

[dtrojcak]

I'm thinking about purchasing some scaffolding to use in my shop.
Has anyone had any experience with this set?
https://www.homedepot.com/p/PRO-SERI...0364/204588148

 

[jack stand]

Scaffolding can be very task specific. What's your project?

 

[gnpenning]

If you don't need the height, you can buy bakers scaffolding much cheaper. If you need the height the outriggers and safety cage is nice.

I made a shelves of 5/8 ply that sits on the steps with stops. Works very well for hauling tools and supplies with you.

 

[dtrojcak]

Scaffolding can be very task specific. What's your project?

First project will be installing a trolley-type garage door opener on my 16'Wx14'H overhead door.
After that, it will be used to replace lights in the shop whenever they eventually go out.
It will only be used on concrete and stored indoors.
The only outside, on dirt, project I can think of would be installation of gutters, but I will most likely hire someone to do those.

In all reality, it won't be used much after the door opener installation, but I figure scaffolding will be safer than standing in the tractor front end loader bucket while someone raises me up to change a light bulb, lol.

 

[dtrojcak]

If you don't need the height, you can buy bakers scaffolding much cheaper. If you need the height the outriggers and safety cage is nice.

I made a shelves of 5/8 ply that sits on the steps with stops. Works very well for hauling tools and supplies with you.

Shop is 16' at the eaves, and approximately 18' or so at the peak, so yes, I need the height.
I have a 28' extension ladder for any work along the walls, but only a tractor FEL for anything away from the walls.
I considered purchasing a 15-16' self-standing ladder, but this scaffolding doesn't cost much more, and I'm thinking will be much more versatile.

 

[jack stand]

In all reality, it won't be used much after the door opener installation,

Rent what you need, or that almost $600 should go a long way towards having the doors installed & adjusted. In short order you'll be sick of having them stored & in the way and give them away on C/L.

 

[cgrutt]

I bought a similar set from HD about 12 years ago. It's probably same thing but prices seem about 1/2 what I paid, LOL... Mine has third section and goes to 18'. Outriggers and safety fence are nice to have but a bit of a PITA to work with. I used them on first project and a project I worked on outside that wasn't on level ground but usually just use the bakers section. I'm comfortable on it. Climbing up the side and getting onto scaffolding is a bit scary if you don't like heights (like me). Last project I had two sections with platform at about 10 ft and found it easier to use an a-frame ladder to get on an off. It takes up quite a bit of space for storage. Overall glad I bought it but if you only are going to use for a couple of projects may make more sense renting. I rented a scissor lift for a large project I was working on and would much rather use that given the opportunity...

 

[tros]

I have the baker one it works real good i put the door opener with it.a now iam putting up cabinets on the walls .my walls are 10 foot tall .

 

[jloehlein]

I bought that setup on sale at Northern a while back for a bit cheaper. I used it to hang all the track for my garage doors, run my air lines, etc around the top of my shop (also 16ft side walls). It does the job. Not quite confidence-inspiring while you're up there - definitely get the safety cage and outriggers, it sways a bit.

 

[dtrojcak]

Rent what you need, or that almost $600 should go a long way towards having the doors installed & adjusted. In short order you'll be sick of having them stored & in the way and give them away on C/L.

Doors are already installed, I’m adding electric openers to them now.
I considered renting a scissor lift, but one day rental was over $400, plus time and fuel to go get it from 40 miles away.
As far as storage, I have a 6’x10’ empty space behind one of my trailers that should fit this nicely.

I rented a scissor lift for a large project I was working on and would much rather use that given the opportunity...

I’d definitely prefer a scissor lift, but a one day rental is over $400.

 

[cgrutt]

I’d definitely prefer a scissor lift, but a one day rental is over $400.

Wow, where are you located? One day rental for a 10-13' is $111 by me (NY). I rented a 19' and monthly rate was under $550.

 

[dtrojcak]

Wow, where are you located? One day rental for a 10-13' is $111 by me (NY). I rented a 19' and monthly rate was under $550.

South central Texas.

Yeah, I’d definitely rent one if it was only $100, lol.

 

[cgrutt]

South central Texas.

Yeah, I’d definitely rent one if it was only $100, lol.

I just put in zip for Austin TX and daily rate at United Rentals is $109 might want to see if you have one near you and check rates...

https://www.unitedrentals.com/marketplace/equipment/aerial-work-platforms/scissor-lifts#/

 

[johnnyradiant]

Home Depot in Vancouver is almost 2X what I can rent a scissor lift for from a couple different rental companies.

 

[dtrojcak]

I just put in zip for Austin TX and daily rate at United Rentals is $109 might want to see if you have one near you and check rates...

https://www.unitedrentals.com/marketplace/equipment/aerial-work-platforms/scissor-lifts#/

I didn't actually check quotes on my own.
When I was getting quotes for a company to install the door openers for me, they quoted the opener cost, labor to install, and lift rental as seperate line items.
It solidifies my decision to install them myself.
They were trying to make an extra $300 from me for the lift rental.

From my quote sheet:

 

[gnpenning]

For what you are using them for you might want to look at the 5 x 7 scaffolding. Wider foot print and more stable. You can add railing. The baker works best for going through door ways and not having to break down the first section. You can buy the 5 x 7 off cl or check your rental yard. Ours sell sections reasonable. Btw you can go with longer cross braces and be 5x10. Just makes the planks more money. Storage space will be just a little more, but worth the stability. Also outside you can use leveling legs for uneven ground.

There are other sizes but 5x7 is the most common.

 

[dtrojcak]

For what you are using them for you might want to look at the 5 x 7 scaffolding. Wider foot print and more stable. You can add railing. The baker works best for going through door ways and not having to break down the first section. You can buy the 5 x 7 off cl or check your rental yard. Ours sell sections reasonable. Btw you can go with longer cross braces and be 5x10. Just makes the planks more money. Storage space will be just a little more, but worth the stability. Also outside you can use leveling legs for uneven ground.

There are other sizes but 5x7 is the most common.

Are those still stackable?
I need the top platform to be at least 12' high in order to reach the peak of the roof.
I don't know very much about the different types of scaffolding.

 

[gnpenning]

I have baker, 5x7, and scissor lift. Each has the place. If you were closer I rent all 3 out. I do charge extra for jobs I use them on. The door company has time in pick up and return, or delivery changes. Most door companies own there own. Price the drop trailer to haul one....

5x7 is the most versatile.

 

[gnpenning]

Are those still stackable?
I need the top platform to be at least 12' high in order to reach the peak of the roof.
I don't know very much about the different types of scaffolding.

Yes, pins in the top locate and hold upper sections.

Some of the Olympics sky jumping venues the ramp is made up with scaffolding. Almost any, motorcycle, bicycle, etc use them. Plus many construction site's

 

[KenC]

For what you are using them for you might want to look at the 5 x 7 scaffolding. Wider foot print and more stable. You can add railing. The baker works best for going through door ways and not having to break down the first section. You can buy the 5 x 7 off cl or check your rental yard. Ours sell sections reasonable. Btw you can go with longer cross braces and be 5x10. Just makes the planks more money. Storage space will be just a little more, but worth the stability. Also outside you can use leveling legs for uneven ground.

There are other sizes but 5x7 is the most common.

Another vote for 5x7s. stackable(I've had mine up to 20+'), much more stable and disassembles for fairly compact storage. I my area it can be found used for 100---125 per section, + walk planks. a couple of section with planks and 4 casters will get you up to a 15-16 foot work height, add 5' per section if you need higher.

 

[Michigan Mike]

The 5x7 come in five foot and six foot tall. Also availible in shorter 3' and 4'.

 

[dimichele]

I think you want the 5x7 if your gonna stack them. I have one section of narrow scaffolding, its great for stripping wallpaper and painting indoors, but I wouldn't want to stack them.

 

[BFGMT33]

I have a similar setup sold by Grabber - it's got a nicer handrail setup. I've used in extensively inside building and even outside where there is level concrete.

As much as I like it, an outdoor scaffold can be setup on uneven ground and used indoors so you could have setup and use it for both.

The baker style like pictured is what works on hallways and stairs but I've not done much of that.

If I had to do it over again I'd buy an outdoor setup and use it for both in an outdoor work. If you are not working in tight quarters it would be more bang for you buck.

 

[BFGMT33]

Here is my setup: http://www.grabberman.com/Media/TechnicalData/193.pdf

Here is what I wish I bought instead: https://www.metaltech.co/products/complete-scaffold-tower-with-casters/

They make stairs for the metal tech - that would be awesome.

Having said that, I can't tell you how handy it is to have two of the grabber style rolling around one on each side of the building when setting Joists. You can move yourself around by grabbing the joists. Solution - get both!

 

[dtrojcak]

Here is my setup: http://www.grabberman.com/Media/TechnicalData/193.pdf

Here is what I wish I bought instead: https://www.metaltech.co/products/complete-scaffold-tower-with-casters/

They make stairs for the metal tech - that would be awesome.

Having said that, I can't tell you how handy it is to have two of the grabber style rolling around one on each side of the building when setting Joists. You can move yourself around by grabbing the joists. Solution - get both!

$530 vs $972 is a big difference in cost though.
But yes, the MetalTech one would be nice.
It's just a little more than I wanted to spend.

 

[kbs2244]

You don't have enough use to justify buying.
Rent when needed.

 

[Hilltopmasonry]

You don't have enough use to justify buying.

Rent when needed.

+1 I agree

Scaffolding is one of those things that is a pain when you have to store it especially when you don’t use it that much.

I have a ton of scaffolding being the fact that I am a mason contractor so just so you guys understand the terms when you talk about a 5 x 7 scaffold I assume you are saying 5ftx5ft frames with a 7ft bay. The distance between the frames to measure the walk-boards and cross braces is called a bay.

5ft wide frames come in various heights the most common being 5ft or 6.5ft tall.

And when we are talking about a 5ft wide frame it is 5 feet from the center of the stack pin hole, so the frames are slightly wider than 5feet (5ft 1.5in)

If you are going to go that route with sectional scaffold then you also need wheels if you would like to easily move it around plus a diagonal gooser bar to keep it locked together. As you can see all of this little stuff adds up plus it is more that you have to store

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[Trey T]

I chose the 5x7 scaffold (aka masonry scaffold) over the Baker style because of stability and large working surface. I spent about $800 on the 15ft tall set with 8 casters and four 24"-tall leveling feet.

The local scaffold retailer sells non-moving scaffold like mine for $650, much less than HD

 

[lis2323]

I have this set with the outriggers. Only one level though. Worked great on my 44' long garage 11' high. Just rolled it along as I needed. What I did like was the compact size to move around easier. I had a full size set in there. Too big. This is very adjustable and breaks down into light weight sections and easy to store. In Ontario cost me about $225 CA with the outriggers at Princess Auto.

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[ard]

I bought some used scaffolding sections from a stucco contractor who was downsizing.

$330

12 5x7 ends,4 3 three ft sections, braces and 8 planks. Enough to get up 45' and two sections wide. Plan is to use it over the next year or two for soffit renovations, barn, shop and house.

Craigslist.


For OPs project, Id rent something. Or tie a ladder to the front end loader!

 

[dtrojcak]

For OPs project, Id rent something. Or tie a ladder to the front end loader!

Actually, I could use the front end loader as a “wall” to lean the ladder on.

 

[gahrajmahal]

I rented three sections last year for siding replacement. It took me longer than I expected (a paying job came up) so I had it for two months. I could have bought the Menards setup for less than that and then would have sold it on Craigslist after. I bolted the scaffolding to the house because of the scaffold shake, plus I purchased a body harness. Psychological I know, but I ain't getting any younger and was working by myself.

 

[larry_g]

I have an old backhoe that I use the bucket for a work platform. I position the the bucket where I need it and use a ladder to climb up and get in the bucket. I also use the roof as a work platform when getting to the bottom of the rafters to do lights or wiring. I do not ride up and down in the bucket.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[The Cobbler]

they are good sets , but as mentioned when you add the second story on it gets wobbly .
the outriggers help, but there is a lot of play in them end to end . just the nature of the construction.
you could stiffen them by adding some x bracing with flat bar staggered on the sections I suppose .
I don't have the safety cage with mine. that would add confidence too probably .

 

[rusty1]

...this probly wouldn't work for you, but last Summer I needed a scaffold to use to roof my garage, had this running gear, so I built a wood scaffold on it, worked great as I can roll it alongside the eaves to apply the starter shingles and about 6 coarses, then I can get up on the roof to shingle...mite help someone.

 

[ShakeyPuddin55]

I was in the same situation. Thinking of renting a Genie lift or buying new scaffolding. Like always I turned to Craigslist. Ended up finding this Werner aluminum 14 ft scaffolding for $650. This is around $3K retail. It breaks down and is also collapsible at the base. I will most likely just keep it, but I'm sure I could just resell it for at least what I paid if I wanted to.

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[gungatim]

yes, I have experience with that set. I have the set (or a similar set) the OP posted. I did not buy the outriggers or the safety cage (Menards didn't sell them at the time, special order only). you don't really need the outriggers for just 2 high, and I made a cage from scrap that I had.

I paid around $250 for both. I got tired of renting them every time I needed to paint or replace bulbs in our 2-story foyer. obviously the price has gone up a bit but you can still find them cheaper.

as far as usefulness, they are not "real" scaffolding, they are considered indoor scaffolding, but the quality is fine and they are easy to put up and maneuver by yourself. that is what the rental place said when I first rented them.

I have used them to put up my ceiling and insulation in the polebarn, drywall ceiling in the basement, used outside when I roofed my shed, and attached a set of foldable legs to one of the platforms since I never use two. makes a nice table...

 

[RedVise]

I bought some used scaffolding sections from a stucco contractor who was downsizing.

I chose the 5x7 scaffold (aka masonry scaffold) over the Baker style because of stability

Stability means a lot if you are not used to working at heights.
Used ones are fine.

Brian

 

[Trey T]

I was in the same situation. Thinking of renting a Genie lift or buying new scaffolding. Like always I turned to Craigslist. Ended up finding this Werner aluminum 14 ft scaffolding for $650. This is around $3K retail. It breaks down and is also collapsible at the base. I will most likely just keep it, but I'm sure I could just resell it for at least what I paid if I wanted to.

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damn that's a sweet setup... lightweight aluminum. One man can easily set that up. For me, working at 20ft height, I need a helper to setup the scaffold.

How wide is the platform - 40"?

 

[ShakeyPuddin55]

damn that's a sweet setup... lightweight aluminum. One man can easily set that up. For me, working at 20ft height, I need a helper to setup the scaffold.

How wide is the platform - 40"?

It's relatively narrow. I think maybe 2 ft wide. Really designed for one person, but it's very stable.