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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...
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I must say, I got a ingco 66 impact drill the other day. I had a makita before, and enjoyed the makita. The ingco got a ingco chuck, a 1mm drill does not fit. It also made a mark on one of the 8mm drill bits. I do enjoy the led and the shortness of the machine. Still use the 2ah battery. I had to drill 36 holes in the wall last week, I used the electric one for that.
 
upup said:
I must say, I got a ingco 66 impact drill the other day. I had a makita before, and enjoyed the makita. The ingco got a ingco chuck, a 1mm drill does not fit. It also made a mark on one of the 8mm drill bits. I do enjoy the led and the shortness of the machine. Still use the 2ah battery. I had to drill 36 holes in the wall last week, I used the electric one for that.
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The rotary hammer is better suited to any 2 holes or more job in a wall...
 
airborne said:
Amazon has some good deals on Ingco recently.
Has anyone used the Cordless Glue gun, R168 seems like a no-brainer buy?

R168 INGCO 20V Cordless Glue Gun

R330 Ingco 20V 4.0AH Li-ion Battery Pack

Ingco 20V 4.0AH Li-ion Battery Pack FBLI200021 : Amazon.co.za: DIY & Tools

Ingco 20V 4.0AH Li-ion Battery Pack FBLI200021 : Amazon.co.za: DIY & Tools
www.amazon.co.za
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I have a corded glue gun, uses 12mm glue sticks and I just bought a box of 48 extra length glue sticks for it (ironically for the same price as this glue gun) but I see the ingco states 11.2mm glue sticks...
 
airborne said:
Amazon has some good deals on Ingco recently.
Has anyone used the Cordless Glue gun, R168 seems like a no-brainer buy?

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For that price why not but I'd think the battery will get in the way quite often.
 
B-1 said:
For that price why not but I'd think the battery will get in the way quite often.
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I don't think that would be too much of an issue but being able to use a glue gun cordless and hence anywhere is a game changer, it's very handy stuff for temporarily holding stuff in place.
WAslayer said:
Why did you do this...

Now my basket is stacked with ingco things...
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What else is looking good?
I need to place an order just now
 
airborne said:
I don't think that would be too much of an issue but being able to use a glue gun cordless and hence anywhere is a game changer, it's very handy stuff for temporarily holding stuff in place.

What else is looking good?
I need to place an order just now
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I managed to contain myself and only included the handheld cordless vac with the glue gun.. I see they also have their version the Milwaukee packout system, though not quite as extensive just yet but massively cheaper..
 
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