Has anyone used a wood plank to scaffold on, instead of the branded accessory?
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The Little Giant videos recommend a 2x12, about $25 at lumber yards. I haven't used a wood plank but my experience with this size lumber is that it is very sturdy.
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Nope. But I have worked with wood. Everything depends on what wood, what thickness, and what length. You could test it by perching your proposed length of wood onto two cinder blocks and then standing in the middle. If you feel flexing, don't do it for real. You could reinforce by placing 2x4 boards on first and then putting a length of board on top of that. Here's a calculator page, too: https://courses.cit.cornell.edu/arch264/calculators/example8.1/
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I assume you are asking about the thinner 'plyboard' part of the furniture and not the stronger structural wood. I used mine to cut out the back of an entertainment unit to run cables, and it worked like a charm.
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I never figured out how to. I placed my order not knowing what would show up and received the wood one. Based off of my experience, I'd guess that the default option is the wood one so if that's the one you want, you might be okay not specifying.
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We didn't do that, but I remember in an older review someone did attach to wooden post. Hope this helps.
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I would call the S.R. Smith customer service number which you can get via google and speak to someone about the differences. Also, you need to make sure that your existing base has the correct holes which need to be measured. We bought a replacement and went with the less expensive option because it has MUCH more flex and are very happy with it. We do run a risk of it cracking more easily, but no problems yet, and a really stiff board just isn't fun so we are happy we switched.
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Yes. Took me about 2 hours or so. I reinforced s the joints with wood glue as well.
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I would try to put a piece of wood on it and have one my friends put some carpet on it. I looked around and didn't see any parts online as of yet.
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I am not sure what "wood" model you are referring to, but the bench pictured is mesh-topped metal. I purchased it and am completely satisfied!
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Not a good idea! You will damage your flooring and not get full sink on the staple which will eventually show a dimple in the next piece of wood. You also can't get the pressure you need to get the planks tight against each other.
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Yes, you need to do one or the other. Mine didn't come with any hardware, I just happened to have a couple of woodscrews that worked.
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If you use wood screws I don't see it being a problem. Is it real wood or particle that may not work with particle board
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I have not. I can't imagine though it would not work. Mine came out so clear there is no detail of wood grain that it would obscure.
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I feel you can in use a standard screw with a shoulder but of course the kreg screw works best. The whole is designed to use a screw with a flat head. I am not sure how you will save by using an over the counter screw.
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good luck cause I couldn't get replacement for mine either. I e-mailed the manufacturer and they never responded. Amazon gave me some credit and we just are making do with it since I still have most of the pieces. Looks like you can get someone to make something out of wood tho if you know a carpenter. Bad deal for these things!
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No, sorry. I've only been using the original but agree it's not great....needs more padding. I've been thinking about how I can add some but haven't done anything yet.
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I think the planks are pretty much the same, and the difference is in the instruction booklets. The structures also come with some balls which can be used to run down ramps, etc.
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I have not tried this but expect you could. Kreg screws offer the advantage of being slotted, allowing them to self tap with less chance of splitting the wood (since there is no pilot hole drilled into the held piece). They are also sized for specific joints and standard wood sizes but if you take all those factors into account, you can probably find screw that will work fine.