The Tools and other D.I.Y bargains thread

[ElixirCoder]

Hi guys, are these ladders and good/safe for general DIY use?

My only complaint with that ladder is that if you’re going to spend long periods of time on one then the narrow rungs eventually make your feet ache. I prefer the wider rung steps but generally those ladders cost a lot more

 

[WAslayer]

My only complaint with that ladder is that if you’re going to spend long periods of time on one then the narrow rungs eventually make your feet ache. I prefer the wider rung steps but generally those ladders cost a lot more

Yeah, as much as you are not supposed to be working barefoot or in plakkies, that's just what I am used to and dread climbing my ladder when I need to use it.. I already know the pain that awaits before I even set barefoot on the first rung..

 

[ToxicBunny]

That's the thing, I have seen someone fall from the ladder collapsing. Then again not sure if it was locked properly or just crappy quality...

Personally I had one of these ladders for a good few years, and it was fine for at least 4 years, and then those damn hinges got dodgy AF... almost broke my damn leg when they collapsed and the ladder folded backwards with me on it.

For that reason I avoid those ladders like the plague now and just by decent extendable ones.

 

[Smugs]

Hi guys, are these ladders and good/safe for general DIY use? View attachment 1203904

We had one at work.. I refused to climb on it.

 

[aleksandar]

Bought one from Makro 15 years ago and still in use.

 

[xrapidx]

That's the thing, I have seen someone fall from the ladder collapsing. Then again not sure if it was locked properly or just crappy quality...

Mine the hinge literally broke when I was 4m up - fortunately it was a slow down - I was up top fitting this flood light with the ladder fully extended.


This one must be around 15 years old - I bought another one, but the quality wasn't nearly the same - so I returned it.

I still use this ladder after drilling and putting in bolts - and planks - and ducttape - but - I use it as pictured, won't fully extended it again. Still need to find a decent stable replacement.

 

[Steamy Tom]

Mine the hinge literally broke when I was 4m up - fortunately it was a slow down - I was up top fitting this flood light with the ladder fully extended.
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This one must be around 15 years old - I bought another one, but the quality wasn't nearly the same - so I returned it.

I still use this ladder after drilling and putting in bolts - and planks - and ducttape - but - I use it as pictured, won't fully extended it again. Still need to find a decent stable replacement.

I hope you aren't one of those neighbours, these days its super frustrating when someones 1 billion lumen led floodlight is shining towards your house, I have it on 3 side :/

 

[geezer]

Hi guys, are these ladders and good/safe for general DIY use? View attachment 1203904

Just make sure it's from a known brand, not some cheap Chinese knockoff. Something like this, which is rated for 150kg should work well.

KL Range « SA Ladder

www.saladder.co.za

 

[xrapidx]

I hope you aren't one of those neighbours, these days its super frustrating when someones 1 billion lumen led floodlight is shining towards your house, I have it on 3 side :/

Nah, they'll see it if they look directly at it, but I've pointed it as far down as possible - its almost perpendicular to the wall.

We had a wall jumper who hid in some cupboards I'd just removed that were standing outside - hence the installation.

 

[Steamy Tom]

Nah, they'll see it if they look directly at it, but I've pointed it as far down as possible - its almost perpendicular to the wall.

We had a wall jumper who hid in some cupboards I'd just removed that were standing outside - hence the installation.

you need a bull terrier

 

[xrapidx]

you need a bull terrier

I have 65kg of this....and had to drag her out half asleep, I think she stumbled past the guy and went back to bed. Probably better for his case.

 

[Steamy Tom]

I have 65kg of this....and had to drag her out half asleep, I think she stumbled past the guy and went back to bed. Probably better for his case.

haha my 22kg bull terrier will find a mouse in a 1000 sqm yard without it so much as breathing and dynamite in a small package.

how tf is that oke 65kg O_O thats a whole lot of doggy

 

[xrapidx]

haha my 22kg bull terrier will find a mouse in a 1000 sqm yard without it so much as breathing and dynamite in a small package.

how tf is that oke 65kg O_O thats a whole lot of doggy

Pic doesn't do her justice. I'm 1.87m, and she looks down on me with her paws on my shoulders. (Although, she's 12 next year, so no more paws on shoulders - and pushing the limits of her age expectancy )

 

[Mr B616]

Thanks for the feedback, will compare pricing between the multi-folding and the A-Frame step ladder type. Its just the latter takes up too much space.

 

[The_Mowgs]

Thanks for the feedback, will compare pricing between the multi-folding and the A-Frame step ladder type. Its just the latter takes up too much space.

Telescopic ladder?

 

[Pineapple Smurf]

I don't think I like you right now...RIP my wallet

@Pineapple Smurf, get in here, you are also an Ingco boytjie

I am loving the Ingco range so far.
I used the soldering iron for the first time last week and was pretty impressed.
Good job

 

[RedViking]

It may seem like a waste to spend so much but my one from builders has been worth the spend. Have moved a few items alone that I would have needed to get help with, which costs beer

Got one at builders. The guy was super nice and gave me 5% discount. Saved a little bit, lol

 

[PhireSide]

Got one at builders. The guy was super nice and gave me 5% discount. Saved a little bit, lol

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You're smaller than I imagined.

 

[RedViking]

You're smaller than I imagined.

Told you I am not fat, and as fit as a dog.

 

[SAguy]

You're smaller than I imagined.

and cute AF