Scaffolding Tower

I'm thinking of buying a scaffolding tower anyone ever bought one? Got any tips on what to buy?

Im looking at a galvanised steel one 22' working height 17' platform height. As im not to friendly with heights i need something thats pretty stable

[Paul]

Don't get a wheeled base if you live on a hill Depends on what you are going to use if for really and wether you are going to be working at a set height all the time or at varying height. Going for a lightweight system is a good idea if you will be erecting it on your own and if it's going to be left out on sites etc getting it marked will discourage theft

Originally Posted by Paul

Don't get a wheeled base if you live on a hill

where do i live Paul how many hill are there?

[Chimaera]

Originally Posted by gary_580

where do i live Paul how many hill are there?

Near the Westwood? Get a sturdy padlock then!

Originally Posted by Paul

Don't get a wheeled base if you live on a hill Depends on what you are going to use if for really and wether you are going to be working at a set height all the time or at varying height. Going for a lightweight system is a good idea if you will be erecting it on your own and if it's going to be left out on sites etc getting it marked will discourage theft

hmmm light weight = aluminium = £1700+

heavier = Galvanised steel = £300
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Originally Posted by Chimaera

Near the Westwood? Get a sturdy padlock then!

nope, i dont live near there!! other side, about 5 miles away

[Roy MM]

Was gonna write here but i could not stop laughing.

[Chimaera]

Originally Posted by Roy MM

Was gonna write here but i could not stop laughing.

Awww go on Roy - you know you want to!!

[paulyoung666]

if you are going that high then make sure you get some outriggers to go with it

[Graham]

Originally Posted by gary_580

I'm thinking of buying a scaffolding tower

Is there any particular reason you need to own one of these? IIRC they're available for rent at reasonable prices.

[Rob]

Originally Posted by Graham

Is there any particular reason you need to own one of these? IIRC they're available for rent at reasonable prices.

Unless you build for a living, or have a repetetive maintenance job to do every few weeks (like change an otherwise too high load of light bulbs in a factory) I doubt it's viable for you to buy a tower. If you build will one tower be versatile enough to cover a multitude of different sites and tasks? Renting can solve all of this, and enables you to allocate the costs spacifically to each job.

Even if you do buy make sure you are able to erect it safely, (will this be a one man job? ) know how to maintain, and all the rest. If you are doing this to earn a living, or others are going to use it, bear in mind your own duty of care and a need to comply with various health and safety stuff including working at height regulations.

Originally Posted by gary_580

I'm thinking of buying a scaffolding tower anyone ever bought one? Got any tips on what to buy?

Im looking at a galvanised steel one 22' working height 17' platform height. As im not to friendly with heights i need something thats pretty stable

Hire one of them scissor lifts for the day, they come on wheels and are stable enough.

[aliferste]

Why are you getting it? just fancy getting one?

Ive always wanted a combine harvester myself

[Graham]

Originally Posted by aliferste

Why are you getting it? just fancy getting one?

Ive always wanted a combine harvester myself

But are you going to give Paul the key...?!

Originally Posted by Graham

Is there any particular reason you need to own one of these? IIRC they're available for rent at reasonable prices.

they rent fopr about £75 a weekend iirc, you can buy a basic one for £150 plus a bit extra if you want wheels etc. So i was thiniking that id only need to use it 3 times to be in profit. We the conifers at the end of my garden and the wood work on my house i guess id use it every 2-3 years
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Originally Posted by aliferste

Why are you getting it? just fancy getting one?

Ive always wanted a combine harvester myself

lol, i need acces to the eaves of the house plus i need to lop about 10 foot of the top 30 foot conifers

[Graham]

Originally Posted by gary_580

they rent fopr about £75 a weekend iirc, you can buy a basic one for £150 plus a bit extra if you want wheels etc.

I'd check what you are getting for your money in each case, because I think a decent tower will cost more than £150!