Stands?

Agile · 15 Apr 2008

I went to a Screwfix trade counter to buy a few things.

I was surprised to find that they did not stock builders stands.

Not sure if thats the correct name for them but I mean the double legged metal stands with adjustable heights between about 800 mm and 1500mm
which can be used to support scaffold boards when decorating or working on a ceiling etc.

Whats the proper name for them and where are they easily obtainable?

Tony

jbonding · 15 Apr 2008

is it this http://www.screwfix.com/prods/72855...s-Trestles/Trestles/Heavy-Duty-Medium-Trestle

^woody^ · 15 Apr 2008

I find it's easy to get a long stand in my local Screwfix trade counter.

Usually its behind the numpties wanting to inspect/query/source alternatives to items while we all wait behind them.

You probably want a trestle

Agile · 15 Apr 2008

Not really, as none of them have the vertical adjustment !

Every builder has them!

EDIT

Just found this is Clarkes on line catalogue:-

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/p...ractor-adjustable-trestle/path/props-trestles

Can anyone suggest any alternatives for "adjustable trestles?

Tony

Shytalkz · 15 Apr 2008

Agile said:
Can anyone suggest any alternatives for "adjustable trestles?"

Did you mean alternative terminology, or methods? How about a load of blocks at either end of a deal? Easily adjustable...

Agile · 15 Apr 2008

I meant alternative suppliers!

But any alternative technology might be worth considering but not blocks on the third floor of the house when its only needed for one days work fixing a boiler! Its also a clean occupied house!

Tony

benners66 · 16 Apr 2008

How about this one, from Screwfix. I've got 2. Pretty useful!!

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/30312/Hand-Tools/Workbenches-Trestles/Trestles/Telescopic-Trestle

Vertical adjustment as you wanted!

Agile · 16 Apr 2008

That looks just the job.

It did not come up on my screwfix search or in their catalogue for some reason.

By the way B&Q have a special offer on a narrow work platform at about £19.95 which I am going to buy. The platform part would be usable with two of those telescopic trestles ( if they are still available. )

Thanks

Tony

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