Work platform

[deezler]

Whoa, thanks to scootr for the amazon link, .... I think. I had no idea that a fully manufactured aerial work platform could be so cheap.

$130, shipped? Thats almost scary cheap.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP5CHBVF/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3?pd_rd_i=B0CP5FT9TF&pd_rd_w=gHu39&content-id=amzn1.sym.f734d1a2-0bf9-4a26-ad34-2e1b969a5a75&pf_rd_p=f734d1a2-0bf9-4a26-ad34-2e1b969a5a75&pf_rd_r=C9Z2D9ZHV3DGV3WSTM4X&pd_rd_wg=K3YS2&pd_rd_r=f2cc06c0-24ac-45e4-ad36-6a0d984e4f7d&s=kitchen&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWw&th=1

 

[tacticalturnip]

It is sturdy enough and the guardrails feel sturdy too. Had it for years, lent it out to a neighbor who like it also. It folds up about 6 inches wide and I roll it into a space between the container and the garage wall where it quietly waits for the next use.

Is that your Amazon review with the photos?

 

[scootr]

Is that your Amazon review with the photos?

I don't typically include photos with Amazon reviews. Honestly it has been a safe and very functional platform for the money... Honestly think I got mine at HF years ago. Same item.

 

[scootr]

Whoa, thanks to scootr for the amazon link, .... I think. I had no idea that a fully manufactured aerial work platform could be so cheap.

$130, shipped? Thats almost scary cheap.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP5CHBVF/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3?pd_rd_i=B0CP5FT9TF&pd_rd_w=gHu39&content-id=amzn1.sym.f734d1a2-0bf9-4a26-ad34-2e1b969a5a75&pf_rd_p=f734d1a2-0bf9-4a26-ad34-2e1b969a5a75&pf_rd_r=C9Z2D9ZHV3DGV3WSTM4X&pd_rd_wg=K3YS2&pd_rd_r=f2cc06c0-24ac-45e4-ad36-6a0d984e4f7d&s=kitchen&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWw&th=1

Yes - that's it. It's not big but it gets a man up safely.

 

[tacticalturnip]

I don't typically include photos with Amazon reviews. Honestly it has been a safe and very functional platform for the money... Honestly think I got mine at HF years ago. Same item.

That's crazy; the review was by a Kubota owner who purchased the cage as a base to start with and modified it as needed.

 

[SmallChange]

Do you think you could attach a 2x4 wood railing to the pallet.

I think attaching uprights to the pallet so they don't wiggle around would be the challenge. I'd probably try threaded iron pipe of around 1 1/2" size, or else those cast aluminum fittings for creating railings. I'd use flanges on the bottom and maybe something to spread the force, like, say, 6" square aluminum plates. I guess that would turn out pretty well -- it's not like I'm going to lean hard on the railings to extend my reach! But I have other more pressing projects....

 

[oldrustysteel]

I think attaching uprights to the pallet so they don't wiggle around would be the challenge. I'd probably try threaded iron pipe of around 1 1/2" size, or else those cast aluminum fittings for creating railings. I'd use flanges on the bottom and maybe something to spread the force, like, say, 6" square aluminum plates. I guess that would turn out pretty well -- it's not like I'm going to lean hard on the railings to extend my reach! But I have other more pressing projects....

I think I will go buy one of those plastic pallets and see if it can be done. If not I stlll have a nice pallet to put more junk on.. Winner either way.

 

[groundcover]

Just strapped one of the wood totes to the witch ( the machine ! ) Handy for stringing lights !

 

[oldrustysteel]

Just strapped one of the wood totes to the witch ( the machine ! ) Handy for stringing lights !
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Thats a great idea!! I should have thought of that. Good Job!

 

[Smokeydog]

Put a 1” rubber stall mat in bottom of my man basket. Appreciate the traction and cushion.

 

[SmallChange]

I think I will go buy one of those plastic pallets

I got a good laugh when I bought mine. Several attachments I've ordered for the tractor arrived strapped to pallets. But the pallet I bought arrived in a sturdy cardboard box with FRAGILE stickers on it.

 

[bdhsfz6]

I bought a stack of these plastic pallets from Uline:

Solid Top Rackable Pallets in Stock - ULINE

Uline stocks a wide selection of Solid Top Rackable Pallets. Order by 6 p.m. for same day shipping. Huge Catalog! Over 43,000 products in stock. 14 locations across USA, Canada and Mexico for fast delivery of Solid Top Rackable Pallets.

www.uline.com

One of my future projects is to make a work platform out of one with some 1" square steel tubing I have. They have 4 way fork access and the rounded plastic corners make it a snap to insert the fork tines.

They're weatherproof and a lot stronger than they look.

 

[bigtiller]

Buy a Woodland Mills wood chipper. The shipping crate is a 42 inch tall steel man-lift. The only thing needed is a few holes in the floor covered up and some chain to secure it to the loader.

 

[puttering]

That's what I did. I built one that's direct mount and about 3 feet higher than the mounting plate.View attachment 841984

That's what I did. I built one that's direct mount and about 3 feet higher than the mounting plate.View attachment 841984

This is awesome and I'm glad I saw it. Great way to do it if you don't have forks and adds height. Nice.

 

[BlueKnife]

This is awesome and I'm glad I saw it. Great way to do it if you don't have forks and adds height. Nice.

Oh I've got the forks. Built those too. I wanted the extra height and security.