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frostbitevinnie · 07-01-2009, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Clint

LOL! Pwnd.

Rae, how do they spend your money? Wait, from what I heard on MPR this morning, they throw it into a giant pit and light it on fire.

I wonder if they wear funky costumes as well. Maybe even a funky chant to go along with it. Heavy, eviiiiil chant with Austrian accent.....

Bigs · 09-29-2009, 01:27 PM

Old posting, but thought I would give an update and also ask yet another question. I finally had the painters out to complete the job. They scraped all the caulk out, replaced with a very good elastameric caulk, painted all the trim around windows, stucco bands, etc where they re-caulked. Pretty much all I wanted them to do. They didn't do an entire repaint of the house, too expensive right now for them to do the entire body of the house. Next, I may just see about doing the body of the house myself. Anyone have any experience with scaffolding?

**Clint** · 09-29-2009, 01:44 PM

Sure. It's easy as long as you're on firm, level ground. Use adjustable foot plates if you can. Tie tall columns (3 or higher) off to the structure. Climb up the inside or use a ladder. Don't step off the end.

Bigs · 09-29-2009, 02:45 PM

I'm sure I'll need to tie off, going up almost 40 feet, scaffolding calculator says I'll need 8 frames high using 5' frames. But a question, and please don't laugh, but how do you tie off to the structure? You talking drilling anchors, in my case, into the stucco?

**Clint** · 09-29-2009, 02:54 PM

If I'm gonna laugh, it's because you used a "scaffolding calculator".

Are you sure it's that high? I've built some seriously tall two-story homes that aren't more than about 30-35'. Plus, you don't need 40' of scaffolding to reach 40'. The painter can reach 6-8' him/herself.

Do anything you can short of damaging the home. Run a rope through a window to the doorknob.

If you're on stable ground, it's just a precaution. You could run rope along the house, perpendicular to the scaffolding, to some heavy stakes.

Bigs · 09-29-2009, 03:07 PM

Yeah, scaffolding rental places I searched online have "scaffolding calculators" to get quotes on how many frames, bracing poles, etc. you'll need for a particular job. Guess you could do it the old fashioned way with a pencil, pad, and the little rolled up tape with numbers on it........

omegajim · 09-29-2009, 07:14 PM

you're going to love this one; recently (within the last 5 - 6 years) they have these little bucket trailers.

Consisting of a bucket, a boom, and a small engine (6 hp) to run the hydraulics.

rental costs are something like $130 / day, and in one day you can pretty much paint what you want.

which is why scaffolding is going up on sale here and there; ain't worth the aggravation.

and if that all confuses you, check here
Home Page Ameriquip

back in the day, they used to have operations in New Holstein, WI.

pugsly · 10-04-2009, 06:08 AM

just buy some big ladders at your local home depot outfront of said homedepot there should be some really tan guys from a pretty good distance south tell them what you want and they will do it cheap.

09-29-2009, 01:44 PM	#23 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,114	Sure. It's easy as long as you're on firm, level ground. Use adjustable foot plates if you can. Tie tall columns (3 or higher) off to the structure. Climb up the inside or use a ladder. Don't step off the end. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

09-29-2009, 02:54 PM	#25 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,114	If I'm gonna laugh, it's because you used a "scaffolding calculator". Are you sure it's that high? I've built some seriously tall two-story homes that aren't more than about 30-35'. Plus, you don't need 40' of scaffolding to reach 40'. The painter can reach 6-8' him/herself. Do anything you can short of damaging the home. Run a rope through a window to the doorknob. If you're on stable ground, it's just a precaution. You could run rope along the house, perpendicular to the scaffolding, to some heavy stakes. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists Last edited by Clint; 09-29-2009 at 03:01 PM.

09-29-2009, 07:14 PM	#27 (permalink)
omegajim M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 10,389	you're going to love this one; recently (within the last 5 - 6 years) they have these little bucket trailers. Consisting of a bucket, a boom, and a small engine (6 hp) to run the hydraulics. rental costs are something like $130 / day, and in one day you can pretty much paint what you want. which is why scaffolding is going up on sale here and there; ain't worth the aggravation. and if that all confuses you, check here Home Page Ameriquip back in the day, they used to have operations in New Holstein, WI. __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value. "I have a driver's license. It doesn't mean I show up at the Indy 500 with my morgan." Ducky- NCIS and until very recently, we were Wisconsin Tourism Federation ----- no really.

10-04-2009, 06:08 AM	#28 (permalink)
pugsly Third gear and cruising Join Date: Oct 2008 Bike: 2007 Yamaha 650 Classic Raven Paint Scheme Location: southeastern ky Posts: 505	just buy some big ladders at your local home depot outfront of said homedepot there should be some really tan guys from a pretty good distance south tell them what you want and they will do it cheap. __________________ Maybe, just once, someone will call me 'sir' without adding, 'you're making a scene

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09-29-2009, 01:27 PM	#22 (permalink)
Bigs Found second gear by accident Join Date: Mar 2008 Bike: 2003 Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic Location: Houston, TX Posts: 316	Old posting, but thought I would give an update and also ask yet another question. I finally had the painters out to complete the job. They scraped all the caulk out, replaced with a very good elastameric caulk, painted all the trim around windows, stucco bands, etc where they re-caulked. Pretty much all I wanted them to do. They didn't do an entire repaint of the house, too expensive right now for them to do the entire body of the house. Next, I may just see about doing the body of the house myself. Anyone have any experience with scaffolding?

09-29-2009, 02:45 PM	#24 (permalink)
Bigs Found second gear by accident Join Date: Mar 2008 Bike: 2003 Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic Location: Houston, TX Posts: 316	I'm sure I'll need to tie off, going up almost 40 feet, scaffolding calculator says I'll need 8 frames high using 5' frames. But a question, and please don't laugh, but how do you tie off to the structure? You talking drilling anchors, in my case, into the stucco?

09-29-2009, 03:07 PM	#26 (permalink)
Bigs Found second gear by accident Join Date: Mar 2008 Bike: 2003 Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic Location: Houston, TX Posts: 316	Yeah, scaffolding rental places I searched online have "scaffolding calculators" to get quotes on how many frames, bracing poles, etc. you'll need for a particular job. Guess you could do it the old fashioned way with a pencil, pad, and the little rolled up tape with numbers on it........

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