Ferdinand Posted September 4, 2024 Share Posted September 4, 2024 4 minutes ago, JohnBishop said: while on the scaffold I would have to leave the jetpack on idle in case of an emergency. Fine. Just don't bend over backwards from your knees. Solved. Your other option is to get one that is inside a bouncy castle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted September 4, 2024 Share Posted September 4, 2024 My more serious comments are: 1 - I have a Zarges Reachmaster, which is a touch more expensive than yours but probably more convenient. Recommended, and very portable. Mine has corner braces. 2 - I bought it from the Buildhub Marketplace. Try putting a request there. Someone may be all scaffold-towered out, or have finished the bits they need it for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonner Posted September 4, 2024 Share Posted September 4, 2024 2 hours ago, JohnBishop said: the whole scaffold is only 25kg Where did you get that figure from? It’s light for what it is but probably nearer 200kg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBishop Posted September 4, 2024 Author Share Posted September 4, 2024 36 minutes ago, Bonner said: Where did you get that figure from? It’s light for what it is but probably nearer 200kg https://www.laddersandscaffoldtowers.co.uk/scaffold-towers/diy-scaffold-towers/home-master-diy-scaffold-tower It says there the weight is 22kg, it's aluminium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonner Posted September 4, 2024 Share Posted September 4, 2024 24 minutes ago, JohnBishop said: https://www.laddersandscaffoldtowers.co.uk/scaffold-towers/diy-scaffold-towers/home-master-diy-scaffold-tower It says there the weight is 22kg, it's aluminium Sorry thought you were talking about the MiTower, that is about 5x the weight (and the price!). I agree, would hesitate to use something that light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBishop Posted September 4, 2024 Author Share Posted September 4, 2024 4 hours ago, Bonner said: Sorry thought you were talking about the MiTower, that is about 5x the weight (and the price!). I agree, would hesitate to use something that light. I found another one used for almost £500 but it's First 5 Presto Basic https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/first-5-presto-diy-aluminium-tower/ and the extension pack worth a grand in total but again this is a lightweight tower same as the previous. https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/first-5-presto-diy-aluminium-tower-extension-p/ I think all these DIY aluminium ones are like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markharro Posted September 5, 2024 Share Posted September 5, 2024 16 hours ago, Bonner said: I agree, would hesitate to use something that light. I have a 7 metre one of this type and its fine - that is if you dont mind that it wobbles and sways a fair bit especially at the top. I have been using it for cladding and it does the job and supports both me and the missus lower down! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonner Posted September 5, 2024 Share Posted September 5, 2024 The difference between DIY and professional towers is like chalk and cheese. Don’t get me wrong, I was going to get a DIY one but the trades wouldn’t have worked off it. I think someone on here said they sold their’s for the same as they paid second hand, so I bought a professional tower. Trouble is, I don’t want to sell it … 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBishop Posted September 5, 2024 Author Share Posted September 5, 2024 2 hours ago, markharro said: I have a 7 metre one of this type and its fine - that is if you dont mind that it wobbles and sways a fair bit especially at the top. I have been using it for cladding and it does the job and supports both me and the missus lower down! I will be working at 4m so not that high but I can get this 7m one in the price of 5m scaffold tower. I think the wobble, sway is expected at 5-7 meters but this 7m type has bigger outriggers so it won't topple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBishop Posted September 6, 2024 Author Share Posted September 6, 2024 On 05/09/2024 at 08:52, Bonner said: The difference between DIY and professional towers is like chalk and cheese. Don’t get me wrong, I was going to get a DIY one but the trades wouldn’t have worked off it. I think someone on here said they sold their’s for the same as they paid second hand, so I bought a professional tower. Trouble is, I don’t want to sell it … I agree the trades want a proper scaffold as they supposed to work like ants and not to think about keeping balance. On the other hand DIY people have all the time in the world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBishop Posted September 6, 2024 Author Share Posted September 6, 2024 Do you guys have any experience with Youngman scaffold towers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveasteading Posted September 6, 2024 Share Posted September 6, 2024 1 hour ago, JohnBishop said: Youngman scaffold towers? they are the biggest name. The sections are robust and durable, and snap together well. The price is highish accordingly. If you hire a tower it is very likely to be Youngmans. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted September 6, 2024 Share Posted September 6, 2024 5 hours ago, JohnBishop said: Do you guys have any experience with Youngman scaffold towers? Can't resist their original video. Sorry. Stay out of the Jacuzzi. An Uzi is less deadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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