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Feb 10, 2018 20:22:48 GMT
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Right folks I have a car that is parked in a recess pushed in sideways and I want to store another car body on top. the obvious option would be a lift but as I'm a bit tight I was thinking about building a scaffold type tower and getting some neighbours to help me lift the body up as the forklift won't fit through the doors. would standard scaffold take the weight of a bodyshell and if so how do I construct it and where would the best place be to get some cheap? The local scaff firms aren't interested in selling poles and clamps and I need to obtain them legally, Ebay seems expensive. I'll listen to other sensible storage solutions that don't cost ££££££'s. Ta muchly in advance  |
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Feb 10, 2018 20:32:27 GMT
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Properly constructed scaffold will take the weight.
Take a look at any substantial scaffold construction,the amount of weight bearing down on the bottom ‘layer’ so to speak ,will easily exceed the weight of a body shell.
As too where to obtain some,you’re just going to have to keep on asking.
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Dez
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Feb 10, 2018 22:03:15 GMT
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But of pallet racking would be easier and cheaper.
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Feb 10, 2018 23:51:38 GMT
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Hi, I agree with Dez, plus the fact that scaffolding being a safety critical item are supposed to be scrapped at the end of their life so getting hold of it legitimately would be problematical.
Colin
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Feb 11, 2018 12:48:37 GMT
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Legit as in you need a VAT receipt or as in not stolen? If it's the later then I would be speaking to the lads putting scaffold up and explaining what you want/ need.
We regularly load scaffolds out with tonnes of materials so weight isn't an issue if it's properly done.
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hairymel
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Feb 11, 2018 17:02:23 GMT
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bare shell? i have a sunbeam shell at head height on two builders trestles with no issues - a bare shell usually weighs a lot less than you would expect
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whats that burning smell?
oh curse word :-(
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Feb 11, 2018 19:06:18 GMT
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Did a shell swap on a Range Rover classic using a scaffold frame, and screw legs, used a high-lift jack alternately on each corner, rolled one chassis out, the new one in and reassembly is the reverse of removal, as they say.
If it'll support a rangie shell it'll support a 'normal' shell no problem, I'd be more concerned about high winds etc!
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glmogo
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Feb 11, 2018 19:14:58 GMT
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Find your local farmers / agricultural auction, usually some bits of scaffold and clamps in the ones near me (Thirsk and Holmfirth)
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Feb 12, 2018 18:08:52 GMT
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Are you anywhere near west Norfolk? I might have some stuff kicking around still if you're not too bothered about aesthetics!
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Are you anywhere near west Norfolk? I might have some stuff kicking around still if you're not too bothered about aesthetics! Cheers but I'm on the south coast. |
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Thanks for the replies, the Pallet racking I had become work benches and I'm not worried about wind as its indoors.
I'll keep looking cheers.
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Are you anywhere near west Norfolk? I might have some stuff kicking around still if you're not too bothered about aesthetics! Cheers but I'm on the south coast. Aaah, that could be problematic then!  |
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