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    Re: Aluminum Work Platform

    My Home Depot has them for $49.98 This if only the 250lb capacity. I do know my 300+ pound brother inlaw has used it without any problems. Not Sure if there are regional price fluctuations.
    Gorilla Ladders Aluminum Slim-Fold Work Platform with 250 lb. Load Capacity-GLA-47WP - The Home Depot


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    Re: Aluminum Work Platform

    I have two Werner`s that I`ve been using for years.
    For an SUV roof I put then end-to-end on one side and I can walk down the side.
    I use `em for a quick table for machines/polish etc.
    They are very handy. Just be sure to lock the legs.
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    Re: Aluminum Work Platform

    been using them since 2003 when i bought my van
    life is short ..do it while you can

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    Quote Originally Posted by Merlin View Post
    I have two Werner`s that I`ve been using for years.
    For an SUV roof I put then end-to-end on one side and I can walk down the side.
    I use `em for a quick table for machines/polish etc.
    They are very handy. Just be sure to lock the legs.
    Ah, are those the same ones I have (roughly 21"w x 60"L)?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Accumulator View Post
    Ah, are those the same ones I have (roughly 21"w x 60"L)?
    I think mine are smaller???

    They look like the one in this picture.
    Werner
    39-1/2 in. x 12 in. x 20-9/16 in. Aluminum Work Platform
    bb043417-840b-43ee-b8ae-188f2a52f3bb_1000.jpg

    They don`t look like this one.
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    Re: Aluminum Work Platform

    Merlin- Ah, OK...yeah, those are smaller. Gee, seems like I`m still the only guy here using the ones I have, let alone five of `em (OK, seldom use the fifth since selling the Yukon XLD).

    I still don`t know how you guys keep from slipping on the aluminum surface...put down friction-media? Mine get soaked with water and slick suds and even with their friction-media-coated plywood they can be trecherous when doing the countless up/down.

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    has anyone used the one from Harbor fright ? I see it for sale around $20 If I remember correctly. I have not personally seen it. It skips my mind when I go there.

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    Re: Aluminum Work Platform

    I have 3 from Harbor Freight. 2 of them are higher and longer than the 3rd one. They have been fine. Plenty strong. I weigh 195 lbs.

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    Re: Aluminum Work Platform

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    I still don`t know how you guys keep from slipping on the aluminum surface...put down friction-media? Mine get soaked with water and slick suds and even with their friction-media-coated plywood they can be trecherous when doing the countless up/down.[/QUOTE]

    I Use Skateboard Grip tape. You can buy it in squares, precut sheets or in a roll.

    Since I am an old fat guy who also Skates. I have plenty laying around the house. Grip tape is pretty inexpensive and holds so much better than the strips you can buy at hardware stores. The brand I prefer is $6.00 for a 9x36 inch sheet. The Depot has 2x180 inch roll for $10.
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    Re: Aluminum Work Platform

    Quote Originally Posted by Tc99m View Post
    I Use Skateboard Grip tape. You can buy it in squares, precut sheets or in a roll.

    Since I am an old fat guy who also Skates. I have plenty laying around the house. Grip tape is pretty inexpensive and holds so much better than the strips you can buy at hardware stores. The brand I prefer is $6.00 for a 9x36 inch sheet. The Depot has 2x180 inch roll for $10.
    What is the brand you prefer?

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    Re: Aluminum Work Platform

    Quote Originally Posted by Merlin View Post
    What is the brand you prefer?
    I prefer Madrid Fly paper. It is a nice medium coarse paper. Been using Flypaper since the 80`s. If you want something really coarse they have one called the Thumbcutter. It is very coarse and even comes with a bandaid as a joke.

    https://www.madridskateboards.com/co...paper-griptape
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    Re: Aluminum Work Platform

    Grip tape is a must when using these work platforms!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tc99m View Post
    I prefer Madrid Fly paper. It is a nice medium coarse paper. Been using Flypaper since the 80`s. If you want something really coarse they have one called the Thumbcutter. It is very coarse and even comes with a bandaid as a joke.
    Glad to see someone else that skates here. I am more of a mob person myself nowadays. I grew up on free jessup. Once jessup gets a little dirty there is hardly any grip.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mnehls86 View Post
    Glad to see someone else that skates here. I am more of a mob person myself nowadays. I grew up on free jessup. Once jessup gets a little dirty there is hardly any grip.
    I agree, jessup is worthless. I have had good luck with mob. There is just something about fly paper that I love. It just works!
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    OK, as long as you`re applying *something* to provide better traction.
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