Homemade Scaffolding Planks

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Homemade scaffolding planks. I found over the years that working from scaffolding is safer more comfortable and makes the job more enjoyable. 2 by 4 posts cut 6 inches shorter than the plywood. Step 3 install the walk planks. Building homemade scaffolding step 1 attach the blocks or scabs to the house frame.

Here s a link to the design plans and material list for the scaffold. Nail a three foot and a five foot length of 2 x 4 at right angles. Simple homemade scaffolding safe to use and inexpensive to build a frames and a couple of planks beat working from a ladder. Gather the lumber to be used for the walk planks.

Read this article to learn how to build simple homemade scaffolding. Homemade scaffold planks sawduster posted in general discussion on may 26 2007 10 46am now that the weather is better i have to do some work off scaffolding about 20 up 5 6 steel ladder frames. A secure locking mechanism sets the plank in 12 in. Then make two three foot triangles of 3 4 inch.

Here he explains how to build these a frames from framing lumber. Increments to accommodate your equipment. To safely work on your house use scaffolding that you can build yourself. Veteran builder mike guertin argues that you can build these versatile a frames for less than the cost of renting a 5 ft.

Things you will need. Step 2 erect the horizontal support beams and the vertical legs.