Scaffolding, HF vs, NT vs. TSC

[Diggin It]

I don't see a whole lot of difference between the three other than some trim details. Not sure about the capacity ratings methods. The base price is the same, all are close in price when on sale or coupons.

Heavy Duty Portable Scaffold

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200441242_200441242

Multipurpose Scaffold, 6 ft. L at Tractor Supply Co.


Preferences?

 

[mike48130]

What is your use? I bought a bunch of the real heavy duty stuff, but mainly for outside work and taller. Otherwise probably all stolen IP made in China.

 

[Diggin It]

Residential, soft(ish) ground. Alongside a garage, house or in my shed. But I can rig them up to sit on planks for more stability.

Went ahead and ordered two from TSC so that I can set them side by side, giving me a 4' width. They matched the NT sale price so I didn't have to drive the extra 60+ miles.

 

[mike48130]

Maybe this will help persuade you. With HF always google the SKU number for a coupon. Just about always out there.

 

[Diggin It]

Yeah, I saw that, but NT had theirs on sale for $148 with a special gift card promo, ($50 card with a $250 order). TSC matched the $148 price, but not the promo. Works out since I don't have to make the longer drive and burn more fuel.

 

[AllByteNoBark]

I would guess they are all pretty much the same. Looks like the harbor freight one is rated at 900 and the other two at 1,000. I have a set I bought at Home Depot that looks just like the above. Weight limit says 1,000 pounds. It might hold 1,000 pounds, but it better be spread evenly. It has worked for what I needed. I weigh around 200 and the platform is a bit springy. They say they are stackable but not sure how comfortable I would be with that either. This type of scaffold is a lot lighter than the commercial stuff I've used. But, a lot easier to put up and store.

 

[hawkeye08]

I've bought some used construction scaffolding off fb marketplace, I got a smoking deal on a set of 2 with 3 ten foot planks, levelers and wheels. I need to pickup a couple more sets of crossbraces and then I can have 30 feet of scaffolding set up to paint house. My wife does not mind doing the painting, but she does not do well getting up and down ladders a bunch. I set up one section with just 10' plank and she loved it. I only paid $200 or $300 (don't remember now).. a new 10' plank was that much.

 

[mike48130]

Residential, soft(ish) ground. Alongside a garage, house or in my shed. But I can rig them up to sit on planks for more stability.

Went ahead and ordered two from TSC so that I can set them side by side, giving me a 4' width. They matched the NT sale price so I didn't have to drive the extra 60+ miles.

Not a bad deal. If you are stacking, you might want to look at making some outriggers or strapping it to the building. It seems they may be a little tipsy 2 high.

I bought a JLG 45 foot bucket lift years back. One of the best investments. The safety and convenience you can't beat. But you need to have a lot of projects to justify it which I do.

 

[Diggin It]

No, I won't be stacking them. I ain't that brav .... errr ... stupid.

 

[mike48130]

No, I won't be stacking them. I ain't that brav .... errr ... stupid.

You say that now...…

If you make solid feet instead of the rollers might help too. Some round tube and some plates so it wont wander when you are up there.

 

[KennyG]

I think they are all about the same. I have two used sets. You can make all kinds of feet for them with square tubing. I like having two sets. When ever I can I set them up side by side or end to end and clamp them together. Increases the stability and gives you a lot more working surface. I've never stacked mine but I would want some serious bracing if I did.

 

[Diggin It]

Just got back with both sets. One boxed, one floor display. I'd probably have asked for a discount if they hadn't already cut 60 bucks off for the price match. Seem pretty sturdy.

I won't be stacking. I'll either do side by side, or maybe T or L patterns if necessary.

 

[Diggin It]

Got one set up. Little tough to balance things with a bum wing, but that's getting better slowly.

Need to buy or make some flat plates for the legs that won't sink into loose dirt (which is how this whole mess started).

Hand holes cut into the wood platform are great for moving it around, but may be a trip hazard when in use. Thinking about getting some rubber mat if I can get a good price.

 

[Diggin It]

Anybody think these would fit?

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200682092_200682092

I can't find anything like this at TSC, but the legs should be the same ID ... or NO? (Yeah, I could go out and measure .... )

 

[QRTRHRS]

I have one that I purchased from TSC about two years ago. At that time, TSC beat HF's price and on occasion I notice that they still seem to. No issues with my set from TSC.

 

[caver]

I got some bricklayers type scaffold from Badger Ladder years ago. They had a deal going on with free shipping if you bought three sections.

 

[Diggin It]

Needed to shoot some nails in the rafters in the shed I've been working on. The peak is about 14' up and I'm not keen on ladders after .....

I can comfortably hold a nail gun at about 7' or a bit more. Set one scaffold at about that distance below the peak. Set the other about half that height, positioned it beside the first and lashed the two together. Used a step stool to get on the first, then kneeled onto the second and stood up. Just about perfect height to shoot the nails and enough room to turn around and do two more sets without repositioning everything. At that height, I'm standing between the rafters and can use them as guardrails.

 

[Tractor Seabee]

On these small light scaffolds (I have the HF one) DO NOT PUT A LADDER ON TOP. Accident going somewhere to happen. I bought mine for one project as it was cheaper than renting one for the time I needed it. My friends and the church have used it a lot since.

Ron

 

[TractorGuy]

Check your TSC link again. You might be in for a credit. It comes up $129.99 here for the multipurpose link with a $149.99 for the pro set suggested. Odd that the $129.99 is 6 ft with a 1000 lb capacity and the $149.99 set is a 4 ft with 500 lb capacity.

 

[Diggin It]

Check your TSC link again. You might be in for a credit. It comes up $129.99 here for the multipurpose link .

Hmmm, interesting ... "Tractor Supply Stores will match any competitor’s online or in-store price, Tractorsupply.com prices, or other TSC Store prices on any identical item except the following:"

I'll have to drop them a line.