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On the floor then you step down into it 
But really i use it for edging so I'm holding a kettle (pelican) with a brush or small roller, then using the main roller from thd floor with a pole if needed. I may hop back up if I need to get really close with the big roller
But really i use it for edging so I'm holding a kettle (pelican) with a brush or small roller, then using the main roller from thd floor with a pole if needed. I may hop back up if I need to get really close with the big roller
Edited by Trustmeimadoctor on Friday 7th June 12:32
EggsBenedict said:
PhilboSE said:
I’m going to nominate the humble step up ladder.
I do a lot of house maintenance but I only bought one of these around 4 years ago. I seem to now use it only nearly everything I do. I used to get by with a combination of a tall set of steps or by standing on a trusty chair, but this is so much better (and safer).
Brilliant things these. You can also get long ones like these: https://www.sandblasters.co.uk/2-x-plasterers-work... which are occasionally on offer for less than this. Having the extra length means not having to get off and move it so much, and having two even less so. I do a lot of house maintenance but I only bought one of these around 4 years ago. I seem to now use it only nearly everything I do. I used to get by with a combination of a tall set of steps or by standing on a trusty chair, but this is so much better (and safer).
Horsey McHorseface said:
How tall is that one, Dicky?
If it's the same as the one i have, too tall to stand up on below an ordinary ceiling without craning your neck over (I'm 5'8")The metal sheets you put over the rungs to form a platform have to go the right way round or you discover one of them turns into a man trap.
ooo000ooo said:
Horsey McHorseface said:
How tall is that one, Dicky?
If it's the same as the one i have, too tall to stand up on below an ordinary ceiling without craning your neck over (I'm 5'8")The metal sheets you put over the rungs to form a platform have to go the right way round or you discover one of them turns into a man trap.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002YO1IU6?ref=emc_s_m...
Platform height is 1200mm in that configuration (not available on Amazon at the moment) but the smaller ones 2 rung and 3 rung are.
Really useful for all manner of jobs if you check the details. The 2 rung would be a better option for indoors.
tight fart said:
Nice offer on Amazon Germany, will deliver to the uk.
https://links.hotukdeals.com/u/click?_t=3624ce1f10...
Arrived today, no additional tax.https://links.hotukdeals.com/u/click?_t=3624ce1f10...
Bonefish Blues said:
Daft (maybe not so) question. Where do I put my roller tray when using one. Are there clip-on things or summat?
Use a kettle. On the ladder. Or even wear it! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364850200199?mkcid=16&a...skwdenyer said:
Bonefish Blues said:
Daft (maybe not so) question. Where do I put my roller tray when using one. Are there clip-on things or summat?
Use a kettle. On the ladder. Or even wear it! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364850200199?mkcid=16&a...https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204816633688
Trustmeimadoctor said:
I prefer my pelican the magnet is great for stopping your brush going too far in
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204816633688
Pelicans are good, and I use mine with the disposable liners for when I'm using wood preserver etchttps://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204816633688
Bonefish Blues said:
Daft (maybe not so) question. Where do I put my roller tray when using one. Are there clip-on things or summat?
I use the wife for that. Please note I don't ask her to hold the rolling tray whilst I'm painting as amusing as it sounds - if I suggested it knowing her id probably be wearing the paint and have the roller inserted somewhere painful.
However I hate using rollers, so I do the edges and above the picture rails with a brush, she does the rest.
pacenotes said:
I'm lazy, So got a weed picker.
Filled a bucket in a few minutes.
Not sure why I never got one earlier.
We inherited the Fisker version of that - what a brilliant device it is! I assume yours works equally as wellFilled a bucket in a few minutes.
Not sure why I never got one earlier.
Makes clearing weeds simples.
Hardest bit is then filling in the sometimes large holes left with a nice mix of soil/sand and grass seed!
Oh, & remembering about the RobOMow guide wire….had to perform repairs to that last week when I managed to take a weed out directly on it, snipping the wire
InYaMooey said:
Anything to report on this? I started my 2-stroke Ryobi for the first time in years today, got it running and starting ok, then when I went to use the hedge trimmer attachment the blades have rusted solid. I have stripped, cleaned and repacked the gearbox however the blades are just not shifting, so I may need to accept defeat. A second hand trimmer attachment is more than £20 so...
tight fart said:
tight fart said:
Nice offer on Amazon Germany, will deliver to the uk.
https://links.hotukdeals.com/u/click?_t=3624ce1f10...
Arrived today, no additional tax.https://links.hotukdeals.com/u/click?_t=3624ce1f10...
The Stanley tape in the post above reminded me...
Tape measures are becoming more available in metric only. I like an imperial mile, pound and gallon as much as the next stoic Brit, but I was honest with myself that for tape measuring purposes the inches just get in the way of the mm.
I had the epiphany years ago when watching a Spanish lady measuring some timber, realising that her tape measure probably didn't have inches. So I bought myself a chunky Milwaukee metric tape and gained the ability to measure above and below.
But just recently I bought the metric only version of that Stanley tape, on UK Amazon. So, finally they are mass market in the UK!
Tape measures are becoming more available in metric only. I like an imperial mile, pound and gallon as much as the next stoic Brit, but I was honest with myself that for tape measuring purposes the inches just get in the way of the mm.
I had the epiphany years ago when watching a Spanish lady measuring some timber, realising that her tape measure probably didn't have inches. So I bought myself a chunky Milwaukee metric tape and gained the ability to measure above and below.
But just recently I bought the metric only version of that Stanley tape, on UK Amazon. So, finally they are mass market in the UK!
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