The Tools and other D.I.Y bargains thread

derp90 said:
I’m looking for a general purpose ladder recommendation. Are those folding ones like MTS or Academy safe enough or should I get an a-frame one?
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We have an old Builders Pride extendable ladder that can be set in an A frame as well, bought it used from the owners of our previous house as they were emigrating, had it for 8 years and it is still great despite the A frame straps breaking a long time ago. It is like this one ...

Builders 7-Step 4-in-1 Multi-Purpose Ladder Aluminium Folding System 150 kg Load Capacity SANS 50131 Compliant
 
derp90 said:
I’m looking for a general purpose ladder recommendation. Are those folding ones like MTS or Academy safe enough or should I get an a-frame one?
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I have two ladders, a small A-frame ladder that is used for general purpose work around the house like painting or changing lights, and a folding ladder that is used to get onto the roof, or into the roof.

I will say that the rungs on the folding ladder is very uncomfortable for standing on for extended periods of time so it is mainly used as a means to get up or down from high areas. It is much safer being able to climb into the roof, or have the ladder extend past the gutter to get onto the roof that it is to have to climb onto the top step of the A-frame.

If I had to get one ladder, I'd look at what you want to use it for, but the folding ladders are more versitile if you have to reach high areas as well. It can also be used as a raised platform for walking on or placing things on when you fold the two ends down and keep the middle hinge straight.

I have this one, the wider feet at the bottom makes it feel quite stable when in the fully extended position.
www.adendorff.co.za

MAC AFRIC Wonder Ladder

Multi-purpose aluminium ladder Positive locking steel hinges Non-skid feet Rust proof electro plated hinges Hinges to be lubricated monthly Grooved non-slip treads Easy visual check on locks 12 month warranty Safe working load 115kg Maximum Static Vertical Load Rating; MSV 130kg Use as a double...
www.adendorff.co.za www.adendorff.co.za
 
Bunta said:
The Combo comes with 2 x 4ah Batteries and 1 x Charger included.
Then the drill kit has a 2ah battery and charger as well. So no, didn't see the need.
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Can never have too many 4ah batteries.. when you start adding/using cordless grinder, saw you chew through one battery in less than 10 minutes..
 
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