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Posted by Brian Angelucci
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For Frank or anyother boat detailers February 21, 2004 05:31AM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 1,838 |
<HTML>What size scaffolding do you use when going to boat yards and doing boats that are up on the high blocks and wood? Luckily where I went, they already had a set-up where I hopped up there and was able to walk around.
I'm now looking to get scaffolding for the large motor yachts that are up very high. There are workhorses that are good for smaller boats but need something for the monster yachts.</HTML>
Take care,
Brian
Precision Auto & Marine
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I'm now looking to get scaffolding for the large motor yachts that are up very high. There are workhorses that are good for smaller boats but need something for the monster yachts.</HTML>
Take care,
Brian
Precision Auto & Marine
Learn to detail boats! Visit www.detailtheboat.com
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Re: For Frank or anyother boat detailers February 21, 2004 07:15AM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 382 |
<HTML>Brian-Last year I detailed a full-sized semi-tratctor/trailer that was one of those mobile exhibit trailers with a slide out extension. It was about 15' high. The shop had a platform scaffolding that was about 8' long & the height was adjustable up to 7-8'. It had locking wheels on it & was quite easy to move around. It broke down & was portable, but you'd need a full-sized pick up truck or a good sized trailer to haul it in. It looked like it would take 2 guys to set it up, but pretty quick & esy to set up. It had safety rails around 3 sides of it & provided a nice 4'X8' platform to work on which was great for setting your tools, chemicals, etc. on.
Otherwise, I have an aluminum painter's plank that I bought at Home Depot. It's 8' long, but expands out to 12'. It's about 18" wide & very sturdy. I use 2 ladders & put the ends of the platform on the rungs of the ladders. It works well, but you want to make sure you use sturdy ladders and I don't know how high you have to go, but I was doing 42' motor homes like this with no problems. You just have to be mindful of the height & move slowly & carefully.
And finally, if you won't use the scaffolding that often, you can always rent it from Home Depot or a tool rental shop & factor that cost into your bill.</HTML>
Shine On!
Rod Wesley
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Otherwise, I have an aluminum painter's plank that I bought at Home Depot. It's 8' long, but expands out to 12'. It's about 18" wide & very sturdy. I use 2 ladders & put the ends of the platform on the rungs of the ladders. It works well, but you want to make sure you use sturdy ladders and I don't know how high you have to go, but I was doing 42' motor homes like this with no problems. You just have to be mindful of the height & move slowly & carefully.
And finally, if you won't use the scaffolding that often, you can always rent it from Home Depot or a tool rental shop & factor that cost into your bill.</HTML>
Shine On!
Rod Wesley
Touch Up 'N' Go!
Auto & Marine Appearance Center
We take your car from Rough to Buff!
Visit our website at: www.touchupngo.com
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Re: For Frank or anyother boat detailers February 21, 2004 02:02PM |
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Re: For Frank or anyother boat detailers February 21, 2004 04:45PM |
<HTML>Brian: Have you tried a tool rental business. We rented a unit that collapses like a sissor jack. There are motor driven ones and the one we rented we hauled in the back of a pick-up truck, it did take 2 of us to unload, but with some ramps it could be a one man job. It extended to 20'. We worked off the 20' point an seemed ok until the wind came roaring thru, then we had to resecure to the roof line w/angle iron/#9 wire and spikes. The boat owner would probably cringe securing to his boat. Ha! Ha! . It only cost $35.00 for weekend rental. I realize that will differ from pplace to place. Just thought I'd make the offer.....Brandy !!</HTML>
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Re: For Frank or anyother boat detailers February 22, 2004 01:40AM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 382 |
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Re: For Frank or anyother boat detailers February 22, 2004 02:15AM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 435 |
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Re: For Frank or anyother boat detailers February 22, 2004 02:21AM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 1,838 |
<HTML>Phil,
Whats a scissor jack? Cherry picker is a motor puller right?
Rod & Brandy,
Good idea. I won't be at the yards a lot since most of my work is in the water. I prefer Lowes. You think they'll have what I need?</HTML>
Take care,
Brian
Precision Auto & Marine
Learn to detail boats! Visit www.detailtheboat.com
Whats a scissor jack? Cherry picker is a motor puller right?
Rod & Brandy,
Good idea. I won't be at the yards a lot since most of my work is in the water. I prefer Lowes. You think they'll have what I need?</HTML>
Take care,
Brian
Precision Auto & Marine
Learn to detail boats! Visit www.detailtheboat.com
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Re: For Frank or anyother boat detailers February 22, 2004 07:29AM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 382 |
<HTML>Brian-If they have a rental section there, they'll undoubtedly have scaffolding. And, if they sell to contractor's, they'll definitely have painter's planks & scaffolding to sell. The plank cost me $96. The scaffolding is pretty expensive to buy. At $35 for a weekend rental, that's cheap!!!</HTML>
Shine On!
Rod Wesley
Touch Up 'N' Go!
Auto & Marine Appearance Center
We take your car from Rough to Buff!
Visit our website at: www.touchupngo.com
Shine On!
Rod Wesley
Touch Up 'N' Go!
Auto & Marine Appearance Center
We take your car from Rough to Buff!
Visit our website at: www.touchupngo.com
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Re: For Frank or anyother boat detailers February 22, 2004 02:53PM |
<HTML>Folks, I'm speaking for me only ! I'd try the rental store for your scaffolding. Be it roll around/ motorized rollaround/ or just perminate erection. "How would you like one of those" !!! Ha, Ha, Ha. The bottom line, look at the dolly wheels, be sure they are large ones, with bearings, be sure the wheel locking devises work as well. You sure as hell don't want to be 15-20' up, and start moving from a strong wind, and rolling across the lot. Someone would think your looking for Macies Day Parade!. The job I refered to doing was a roofing job. Like Phil said, you may look around and find a painting contractor going out of business, or some building contractor going out of business. If you are handy in metal fabrication, get some light weight metal/pipe and build a 8' high buck of scaffolding, with cross bracing that you can easy assemble/disassemble. Light weight is the thing here. I've seen some of this home made crap, and by the time its set up so a guy can work off it, you need a Viagra to keep from Peeing on your shoes,as you won't have energy left to do anything, much less detail a Yachet. Usually the rental store's have to maintain their equipment because of the liability thing. I know all Lowes Stores have different items to purchase from store to store, region to region. I don't think you'll find them having scaffolding.Like Phil quoted keep an eye out for some good used stuff. Pennies on thedollar man, especially if they are supporting a habit.....I hope
I was able to help on this one, as you gave have helped me tremendously getting started........................................... Brandy!!</HTML>
I was able to help on this one, as you gave have helped me tremendously getting started........................................... Brandy!!</HTML>
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Re: For Frank or anyother boat detailers March 06, 2004 12:25AM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 33 |
<HTML>Brian:
My company details many boats as well and we use painter scaffold's. The one we use the most is 8' long by 5' high and has two steel planks and the framing allows us to put them at three different heights, and they have groves at the end to keep them from slipping off. In addition the wheel's have lock's on each one. The best thing about this one and the other two which are bigger is that they are one piece and the sides fold in so it can just lay flat in the truck with the planks put on top of it. Anymore question just email me.
Thank You
Tony R.</HTML>
My company details many boats as well and we use painter scaffold's. The one we use the most is 8' long by 5' high and has two steel planks and the framing allows us to put them at three different heights, and they have groves at the end to keep them from slipping off. In addition the wheel's have lock's on each one. The best thing about this one and the other two which are bigger is that they are one piece and the sides fold in so it can just lay flat in the truck with the planks put on top of it. Anymore question just email me.
Thank You
Tony R.</HTML>
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Re: For Frank or anyother boat detailers March 06, 2004 05:53AM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 435 |
<HTML>Cherry pickers are the buckets like in a bucket truck. Cherry pickers roll around us can be usually on a motor but can be found that are just pushed by hand. They are towed on trailers to the worksite.
The jack is a platform on wheels whcih raises. These are expensive and must only be used on level ground.</HTML>
The jack is a platform on wheels whcih raises. These are expensive and must only be used on level ground.</HTML>
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