Ladders
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Me thinks that if you take a ladder on the plane you may want to get high.
And if he goes to the airplane toilet, he may want to get high on pot
That one can't.
This one can be Step extension Bunnnings and most hardware places carry them.
When I paint I generally just have a 2 step ladder to do around the light and cornus. The rest I use a 2m extension pole for the paint roller which you can get for $5-15.
You would be better off sending it via courier than air. Still cost a bit but air will cost you a kidney. Last time I checked it was something like $20 for every kilo over the weight limit.
Absolutely....... but I reckon you could probably still buy 3 ladders for the price to freight ladder from SA to nth QLD..... particularly if you think about the cubic weight. I dont know much about ladders, but its unlikely to fit into a nice standard sized box!!
the other issue to consider is the local transport of the ladder.. will you need to hire a car/truck?
If you want to take the frugal approach, I would think hiring would be by far the most cost effective
Absolutely agree with Lizzie.
None the less if you were to follow your plan you would want something like this.
http://www.soldsmart.com.au/l3.aspx...=Adjustable+Professional+Multi+Purpose+Ladder
It folds into a very manageable package and if you fold all your other cloths into the gaps it could be your only luggage.
One problem with these type of ladder is that the rungs are just square pieces of aluminium and are very uncomfortable to stand on for any length of time.
Cheers
i have one of those folding ladders it has 3 pivot points, it can be straight, platform, v shape.
Its ok but sometimes i do wonder how good the pivots are, as it is getting a bit older and when i am using it at full length i imagine the stress on the point might be high.
a few 'v' ladders can also be used straight, my parents had one when i was younger
Its ok but sometimes i do wonder how good the pivots are, as it is getting a bit older and when i am using it at full length i imagine the stress on the point might be high.
a few 'v' ladders can also be used straight, my parents had one when i was younger
actually ... my pest and building inspecter had a very interesting ladder the other day that I was pretty impressed with. Similar to this:
http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/Ladders-/112567/i.html?_nkw=telescopic+ladder
Squashed down to near nothing. Only problem I can see is that it might be rather flimsy and not be comfortable to work on. He only used it for nipping up into roof cavities etc.
http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/Ladders-/112567/i.html?_nkw=telescopic+ladder
Squashed down to near nothing. Only problem I can see is that it might be rather flimsy and not be comfortable to work on. He only used it for nipping up into roof cavities etc.
Thanks for the help.
http://www.soldsmart.com.au/7-Meter-Multi-Purpose-Folding-Ladder
That one looks pretty good value but not sure about quality?
http://www.soldsmart.com.au/7-Meter-Multi-Purpose-Folding-Ladder
That one looks pretty good value but not sure about quality?
Look for a ladder that complies with AS1892
This one http://www.justtools.com.au/prod1550.htm isn't cheap but its good quality and should last you a good while and you may find a better price shopping around.
Think I've found the best ladder for $88 from Bunnings - fold up to fit in my luggage, durable enough to hold my weight and long enough to reach the ceilings!
http://www.bunnings.com.au//product...px?filter=categoryname--Multi+Purpose+Ladders
Or is this bad quality since its from Bunnings?
http://www.bunnings.com.au//product...px?filter=categoryname--Multi+Purpose+Ladders
Or is this bad quality since its from Bunnings?
I have one of these and use it for lots of different things - but try to avoid using for long periods if possible due to the steps not being flat......they're murder on feet - all these style seem to have a similar step. I use mine for getting on roofs, gutters, stuff my step ladder won't reach and even as a saw bench on the odd occasion.
For painting inside, I use a cheap (plastic/metal) 3 step ladder with platform with nice big flat steps.
We have one of these, and I second bbmick about not wanting to stand on the rungs to paint. You will be cursing yourself for not hiring a proper one within ten minutes of trying to balance on the little round rungs .
I reckon if you put as much thought into making money as you are putting into trying to get a ladder on a plane without paying a premium for it, you will do well. I just think you are going to be stung somewhere along the line at one airport or another.
.I reckon if you put as much thought into making money as you are putting into trying to get a ladder on a plane without paying a premium for it, you will do well. I just think you are going to be stung somewhere along the line at one airport or another.
I would just go across to a neighbour wherever you are and offer em a 6 pack to use their ladder for a day?
