Rossi46
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They’re a quality hop up. Will last for years where the rivets on the other brands don’t last.The werner hop ups that wickes sell are £40 in Costco if anyone interested
Hop ups/work platforms
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MakeItSmooth
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On the advice of other TPFers, I bought a couple of Rhinos.
www.plasterersforum.com/threads/whats-your-favourite-hop-up-and-why-looking-to-buy-a-new-one.78874/
They're good for their height, but they creak a lot and they're not the most stable design - you have to remember to kick the legs as wide apart as possible, or they sway end-to-end, which is a pain. I'm still glad I bought them, as most hop-ups don't go as high, but for lower jobs, I'd like something a bit more user-friendly.
Does anyone know what make/model is used in this video? Looks relatively creak-free and stable.
(not interested in the plastering method, just asking about the platform!):
www.plasterersforum.com/threads/whats-your-favourite-hop-up-and-why-looking-to-buy-a-new-one.78874/
They're good for their height, but they creak a lot and they're not the most stable design - you have to remember to kick the legs as wide apart as possible, or they sway end-to-end, which is a pain. I'm still glad I bought them, as most hop-ups don't go as high, but for lower jobs, I'd like something a bit more user-friendly.
Does anyone know what make/model is used in this video? Looks relatively creak-free and stable.
(not interested in the plastering method, just asking about the platform!):
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The Hobo
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stand on your sledge santa lol
hollybank
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Yes the macallister,dangerous as f**k as theres no safety catches on them so you cant kick em around.
Richard1970
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10ft plank for top and legs, bit of 2x2 for joints and feet, make your own to desired height, 3 pages ffs
MakeItSmooth
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MakeItSmooth
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I've been thinking about trying an elasticated luggage strap to keep the legs fully open.
Uh Uh, doesn't work. pulls the legs up but not out. plus you can trip or wear out the bungee on the platform.
Chunk of wood with a couple of slots in at each end to fit over the bottom bars, pretty much a wedge fit. If you do use the bottom step then either put it on to one side or t'other, or make the stretcher out of a bit of plank/ply with some bits of wood screwed on underneath on the ply to hook over the step.
I'm sure it could also be made lighter out of a bit of ally channel etc from B&Q/wherever, just haven't thought it further.
Think I like the ply with maybe a turnbuckle sort of thing out of wood or metal strap so it doesn't pop out when moving it, bungee to hold it all together in the van.
Chunk of wood with a couple of slots in at each end to fit over the bottom bars, pretty much a wedge fit. If you do use the bottom step then either put it on to one side or t'other, or make the stretcher out of a bit of plank/ply with some bits of wood screwed on underneath on the ply to hook over the step.
I'm sure it could also be made lighter out of a bit of ally channel etc from B&Q/wherever, just haven't thought it further.
Think I like the ply with maybe a turnbuckle sort of thing out of wood or metal strap so it doesn't pop out when moving it, bungee to hold it all together in the van.
church
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Double the price of the refina ones and some , but they are very good like you said , not sure i could shell out for one now tho lol .
MakeItSmooth
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Which hop-ups are you referring to, Andy?
Zippydragon
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Pop into local fabricators and ask them to make one to your specific sizes
essexandy
The Lake Governor
You expect me to remember that far back?
MakeItSmooth
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essexandy
The Lake Governor
What are we talking about?Senility been catching up with you since then, has it?
jamesthefirst
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I have 3 refinas and 2 werner
Refina very good but cant lock the legs away!
Werner very strong light and store away flat in your van, half the price of refina. Would like to see a longer version too.
Refina very good but cant lock the legs away!
Werner very strong light and store away flat in your van, half the price of refina. Would like to see a longer version too.
essexandy
The Lake Governor
A longer version would be brilliant. I'm not sure if you've seen but they do a version in the states that interlock with each other to give as long a bench as you want.
MakeItSmooth
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Little Giant do nice extending work planks but they're bloody expensive imports:
www.tbdavies.co.uk/products/little-giant-ladders/little-giant-extending-work-plank/
jamesthefirst
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They sell them over here too , cant remember what site i saw it.
jamesthefirst
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Yea i saw that a while back.
MakeItSmooth
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Yes, the link I posted is a UK reseller (there are quite a few), but they are expensive USA imports - I wish a firm in the UK would manufacture an equivalent product.
jamesthefirst
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Wayners
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