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    Build-Your-Own Scaffolds

    Image of System. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, Inset. Scaffolds. Build-Your-Own Scaffolds.
    Mix and match these components to build a scaffold that suits your job. All components are compatible with each other, but they can’t be combined with other scaffold systems. They can be used indoors or outdoors. Add scaffold inspection tags to show whether a scaffold is under construction or ready for use.
    Note: Scaffold components meet OSHA and Cal/OSHA dimensional and construction standards. Check local, state, and federal codes, including OSHA, for safe set up and operating practices.
    End Frames
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Scaffolds. Build-Your-Own Scaffolds, End Frames, Step-Through with Ladder Frame.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Scaffolds. Build-Your-Own Scaffolds, End Frames, Walk-Through Frame.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Scaffolds. Build-Your-Own Scaffolds, End Frames, Walk-Through with Ladder Frame.

    Step-Through with

    Ladder Frame

    Walk-Through Frame

    Walk-Through with

    Ladder Frame

    Start building your scaffold with end frames. They have pins with locking arms welded to each side for attaching braces. End frames on the same level must be the same height.
    Walk-Through Frame and Walk-Through with Ladder Frame—Walk-through frames have almost 6 ft. of clearance in the middle so you can pass underneath.
    Clearance
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    OD
    Color
    Assembly
    Includes
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Powder-Coated Steel
     
    Step-Through with Ladder Frame
    60"36"8,3001 11/16"BlueAssembledConnecting PinsCal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1637
    Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1646
    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.451
    8742N13000000
    60"60"5,1001 11/16"BlueAssembledConnecting PinsCal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1637
    Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1646
    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.451
    8742N11000000
    60"76"3,3001 11/16"BlueAssembledConnecting PinsCal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1637
    Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1646
    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.451
    8742N12000000
     
    Walk-Through Frame
    69"60"76"4,0001 11/16"BlueAssembledConnecting PinsCal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1637
    Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1646
    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.451
    8742N15000000
     
    Walk-Through with Ladder Frame
    69"60"76"4,0001 11/16"BlueAssembledConnecting PinsCal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1637
    Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1646
    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.451
    8742N14000000
     
    Accessories for Scaffolds
    Cross Braces
    Image of ProductInUse. Braces. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Scaffolds. Build-Your-Own Scaffolds, Cross Braces.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Scaffolds. Build-Your-Own Scaffolds, Cross Braces.

    Braces

    Use braces to secure end frames together. The ends of each brace fit over the pins on an end frame, and a locking arm secures them in place.
    For every pair of end frames, you’ll need two cross braces—one for each side of the scaffold.
    For
    Frame
    Mounting
    Ht.
    Wd.
    For Plank
    Lg., ft.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    OD
    No. of
    Holes
    Hole
    Dia.
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Galvanized Steel
    36"60"784"24"1"49/16"Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1637
    Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1646
    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.451
    8742N19000000
    36"60"10120"24"1"49/16"Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1637
    Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1646
    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.451
    8742N1800000
    60", 76"60"784"48"1"49/16"Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1637
    Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1646
    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.451
    8742N1700000
    60", 76"60"10120"48"1"49/16"Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1637
    Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1646
    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.451
    8742N16000000
     
    Bottom Diagonal Braces
    Image of ProductInUse. Braces. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Scaffolds. Build-Your-Own Scaffolds, Bottom Diagonal Braces.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Scaffolds. Build-Your-Own Scaffolds, Bottom Diagonal Braces.

    Braces

    Use braces to secure end frames together. The ends of each brace fit over the pins on an end frame, and a locking arm secures them in place.
    If your platform is over 10 ft. high, add a bottom diagonal brace on the lowest level. Also known as gooser braces, they connect two opposite corners to add stability and keep your scaffold square.
    For
    Frame
    Mounting
    Ht.
    Wd.
    For Plank
    Lg., ft.
    Lg.
    OD
    No. of
    Holes
    Hole
    Dia.
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Galvanized Steel
    36", 60", 76"60"784"1"29/16"Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1637
    Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1646
    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.451
    8742N22000000
    36", 60", 76"60"1010"1"29/16"Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1637
    Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1646
    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.451
    8742N2100000
     
    Pins
    Image of Product. Coupling Pin. Front orientation. Scaffolds. Build-Your-Own Scaffolds, Pins, Coupling Pin.
    Image of Product. Spring Clip Pin. Front orientation. Scaffolds. Build-Your-Own Scaffolds, Pins, Spring Clip Pin.

    Coupling

    Pin

    Spring Clip Pin

    Pins are used to join components together.
    Both a coupling pin and spring clip pin are needed to secure end frames together as you stack them. They’re also used to secure posts to end frames.
    Pin Type
    Lg.
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Galvanized Steel
    Coupling9"Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1646
    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.451
    8742N2900000
    Spring ClipCal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1646
    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.451
    8742N310000
     
    Base Plates
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Scaffolds. Build-Your-Own Scaffolds, Base Plates.
    Use base plates to create a stationary foundation for the scaffold. You’ll need at least four—one for each corner of the scaffold.
    Base
    Base Mounting
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Color
    Fasteners
    Included
    No. of
    Holes
    Hole
    Dia.
    Hole
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Powder-Coated Steel
    6"6"BlueNo47/16"4"Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1637
    Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1646
    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.451
    8742N26000000
     
    Casters
    Image of Product. Caster Shown Installed with Adjusting Screw and Toggle Pin (Sold Separately). Front orientation. Scaffolds. Build-Your-Own Scaffolds, Casters.
    Image of Product. Casters. Front orientation. Scaffolds. Build-Your-Own Scaffolds, Casters.

    Caster

    Shown

    Installed

    with

    Adjusting

    Screw and

    Toggle Pin

    (Sold

    Separately)

    Casters

    For a mobile scaffold, use casters as the base. You’ll need at least four—one for each corner of the scaffold.
    Wheel
    Stem
    Dia.
    Wd.
    Mount
    Ht.
    Wt. Cap. per
    Caster, lb.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    For Pin
    Dia.
    Wheel/Tread
    Material
    Brake/Lock Type
    No. of Mounting
    Holes
    Specs. Met
    Each
    7 7/8"2"9"7501 3/8"3 15/16"3/8"Rubber
    Wheel Brake and Swivel Lock (Total Lock)1Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1637
    Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1646
    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.451
    8742N27000000
     
    Adjusting Screws
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Scaffolds. Build-Your-Own Scaffolds, Adjusting Screws.
    Add an adjusting screw between your frame and a base plate or caster (both sold separately) to level the scaffold on uneven ground. Twist the nut to raise or lower a scaffold leg to the exact height you need.
    Hollow—Hollow screws are lighter in weight than solid screws, so they’re easier to handle.
    Solid—Solid screws support heavier loads than hollow screws.
    Overall
    Thread
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Construction
    Max.
    Lift
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Size
    Lg.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Galvanized Steel
    9 3/8"28 1/4"Hollow22 1/4"5,3001 3/8"-4
    15 1/2"6Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1637
    Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1646
    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.451
    8742N24000000
    9 3/8"28 1/4"Solid22 1/4"6,8001 3/8"-4
    15 1/2"11Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1637
    Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1646
    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.451
    8742N2500000
     
    Posts
    Image of Product. Posts. Front orientation. Scaffolds. Build-Your-Own Scaffolds, Posts.

    Posts

    Add posts to a platform to support guardrails. They have welded pins that hold the guardrails in place. Attach the base of each post to your end frame with a coupling pin, a spring clip pin, and either a pig tail or a toggle pin (all sold separately).
    Mounting
    Ht.
    OD
    Color
    Hardware
    Included
    No. of
    Holes
    Hole
    Dia.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Powder-Coated Steel
    60"1 11/16"BlueNo17/16"11Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1646
    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.29
    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.451
    8742N23000000
     
    Toeboards
    Image of Product. Toeboards. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Scaffolds. Build-Your-Own Scaffolds, Toeboards.
    Image of Product. Toeboards. Front orientation. Scaffolds. Build-Your-Own Scaffolds, Toeboards.

    Toeboards

    Toeboards

    Use toeboards to create a raised edge around the platform so you don’t accidentally knock tools off the side.
    Ht.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Galvanized Steel
    6"511Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1646
    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.29
    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.451
    8742N32000000
    6"1020Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1646
    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.29
    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.451
    8742N3400000
    6"8414Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1646
    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.29
    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.451
    8742N3300000
     
    Outriggers
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Scaffolds. Build-Your-Own Scaffolds, Outriggers.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Scaffolds. Build-Your-Own Scaffolds, Outriggers.
    If your scaffold is 20 ft. or taller, use outriggers to extend the base and increase stability. You’ll need a base plate or caster on the end of each outrigger—attach them with a toggle or pig tail pin (all sold separately). You can also use leveling jack feet. You’ll also need a cross brace (sold separately) to join each pair of outriggers and keep them square. The outriggers have welded pins for mounting cross braces.
    Mounting
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Color
    Hardware
    Included
    No. of
    Holes
    Hole
    Dia.
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Powder-Coated Steel
    33"51 1/4"BlueNo17/16"Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1637
    Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1646
    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.451
    8742N280000000
     

    Tower Scaffolds

    Image of ProductInUse. Braces. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Scaffolds. Tower Scaffolds.

    Braces

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Scaffolds. Tower Scaffolds, Caster Foot.
    Image of Product. Posts. Front orientation. Scaffolds. Tower Scaffolds.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Scaffolds. Tower Scaffolds, Leveling Foot.

    Caster Foot

    Posts

    Leveling Foot

    Image of Product. Bottom Diagonal Braces. Front orientation. Scaffolds. Tower Scaffolds.
    Image of Product. Coupling Pins. Front orientation. Scaffolds. Tower Scaffolds.
    Image of Product. Toeboards. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Scaffolds. Tower Scaffolds.

    Bottom Diagonal Braces

    Coupling

    Pins

    Toeboards

    Image of Product. End Frames. Front orientation. Scaffolds. Tower Scaffolds.
    Image of Product. Spring Clip. Front orientation. Scaffolds. Tower Scaffolds.
    Image of Product. Cross Braces. Front orientation. Scaffolds. Tower Scaffolds.

    End Frames

    Spring Clip

    Cross Braces

    Image of Product. Toeboards. Front orientation. Scaffolds. Tower Scaffolds.
    Image of Product. Casters. Front orientation. Scaffolds. Tower Scaffolds.

    Toeboards

    Casters

    Everything you need to build a tower scaffold. These kits include braces, end frames, guardrail posts, rails, plywood planks, and connecting pins. All scaffolds are made of powder-coated steel, so they’re rust resistant and durable for outdoor use. Use scaffold inspection tags to mark when a scaffold is ready to use or still being built.
    Note: Tower scaffolds meet OSHA and Cal/OSHA dimensional and construction standards. Check local, state, and federal codes, including OSHA, for safe set up and operating practices.
    Add toeboards (sold separately) to keep tools and materials from sliding off your platform.
    Caster Foot—Scaffolds with casters can be moved easily.
    Leveling Foot—Scaffolds with leveling feet can be adjusted for stability on uneven surfaces. Raise or lower each foot up to 18" to create a level platform.
    Overall
    Platform
    Ht.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Color
    Wheel
    Configuration
    No. of Wheel
    Brakes
    Brake/Lock Type
    Assembly
    Includes
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Powder-Coated Steel—With Caster Feet
    130"765 1/2"139"2,500BlueFour Swivel Casters4Wheel Brake and Swivel Lock (Total Lock)UnassembledBottom Diagonal Brace
    Connecting Pins
    Four Cross Braces
    Four End Frames
    Four End Rails
    Four Guardrail Posts
    Four Side Rails
    Three Plywood Planks
    Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1637
    Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1646
    Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 3622
    Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 3627
    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.29
    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.451
    8187T112000000000
    130"1065 1/2"139"3,000BlueFour Swivel Casters4Wheel Brake and Swivel Lock (Total Lock)UnassembledBottom Diagonal Brace
    Connecting Pins
    Four Cross Braces
    Four End Frames
    Four End Rails
    Four Guardrail Posts
    Four Side Rails
    Three Plywood Planks
    Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1637
    Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1646
    Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 3622
    Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 3627
    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.29
    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.451
    8187T11400000000
     
    Powder-Coated Steel—With Leveling Feet
    128"765 1/2"176"2,500BlueUnassembledBottom Diagonal Brace
    Connecting Pins
    Four Cross Braces
    Four End Frames
    Four End Rails
    Four Guardrail Posts
    Four Side Rails
    Three Plywood Planks
    Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1637
    Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1646
    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.29
    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.451
    8187T11100000000
    128"1065 1/2"176"3,500BlueUnassembledBottom Diagonal Brace
    Connecting Pins
    Four Cross Braces
    Four End Frames
    Four End Rails
    Four Guardrail Posts
    Four Side Rails
    Three Plywood Planks
    Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1637
    Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1646
    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.29
    OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.451
    8187T11300000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Scaffolds
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