Build a Simple Plywood & 2 x 4 Scaffold, Room Renovation Part 1

[@theantemon6720]

hey! that's a classy way of advertising. Not unlike most youtube channels that talks really fast about why product A is good, etc etc

[@johnconklin9039]

I've done similar things to paint stair wells numerous times. Like you said, much more comfortable than just a ladder.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+John Conklin Thanks John

[@aserta]

As a small side note, you can make the walking area out of thinner cuts if you add one piece of wood from end to end on the bottom in the middle. That piece of wood will take all the flexing from the structure and also provide more strength. I know because when i started renovating one of my rooms i ran out of space for my books and had to build a very spacious but strong structure. 5 shelves each at 2.5 meters long with a 2.3 hang. It's been two years now since i began work on the old bookshelves (had some problems with the old lacquer and no time to do it fast) and i've observed no bowing or warping despite being loaded with more books than i could move in a day. TLDR the wonders of structures.

[@ensignj3242]

I like seeing a picture of the finished project at the beginning of the vid

[@TheShavingWoodWorkshop]

That will certainly make the job a lot easier Jon.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+The ShavingWood Workshop It will be a big help.

[@TagauGau]

Nice scaffold. For safety reasons I would add some guard rails. Otherwise thats great 👍

[@tifanitcarnes8600]

Thanks so much for this! Wondering if there is a way to make the stabilizers removable but still secure. Could I cut some kind of groove that could go onto the sides? Thanks! 😊

[@jimmyjames3220]

Hi Jon. Wow really looking forward to the room renovation series!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Jimmy James Thanks Jimmy

[@WoodByWright]

Nice! Looking forward to the full project. love the design!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Wood By Wright Thanks!

[@Westsidewood]

thanks for sharing. Looking forward to what comes next.

[@simracepovs]

Robert de Grote; we zouden allemaal naar deze wijze man moet luisteren! Komt de zon morgen ook weer op Robert of?

[@MrNonDescript01]

I really Leica your video - lots of great info. I'll be building a similar one so i can put up my garage ceiling. Thanks!

[@ricoramsmomzbabydaddy7689]

Thank you ...24 foot aluminum plank is no less than $600 so now I will make one out of wood

[@carlosbastidas8551]

thanks jon really helpful..now I can look forward to safe work at height.

[@MattFeith]

Hey John - Looks great! How much did the scaffold cost to make vs. renting?

[@stevecollins9450]

That looks like it will get the job done, Jon. Why the washers on the screws?

[@FusionXLS]

From what he has said in the past, its to prevent the screw from going too far into the wood.

[@paulmcfeeters5554]

Also makes them easier to remove later for disassembly.

[@dalepres1]

What's the shear rating on those screws? Screws are very weak in shear and I wouldn't stand on that scaffolding from any higher than I wanted to fall to the ground. Nails or lag screws, not wood screws or construction screws.

[@ttips4237]

Bracing is designed and executed so well the shear force is minimal for what would be the typical cause of failure, racking due to side to side or end to end motion.

[@MikeKapotsy]

Looking forward to meeting you in Atlanta!

[@rsz90182]

Quick question, what is the cost and time investment diff for just buying the scaffolding from Lowe's for $209.00?

[@BruceAUlrich]

Very sturdy with very minimal materials

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Bruce A. Ulrich It's nice a solid

[@lepup1]

Good video, as usual. I just want to know what kind of dust mask that was @ 1:14?? Looks comfortable and convenient with the velcro closure. I think I would like to get one. Thanks.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+lepup1 Thanks...it's the RZ Mask.. rzmask.com

[@edwilko8819]

that's a nice build the amount of wood used tho would cost probably more than a used tower. I boutique mine that is upto 21feet tall or make lower and wider towers with £100

[@matt_williams1015]

That's a much better solution than moving a ladder all over the place

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Matt Williams Thank Matt...it's helpful.

[@DeaconWoodworks]

Jon - I noticed you used washers with the drywall screws; I've never done that before. Is there a benefit of doing it that way I'm not aware of? Thank you for the insight and new trick!

[@24revealer]

Heads don't disappear into the wood. I wouldn't use drywall screws, they are too brittle.

[@jaymes7521]

@@24revealer I agree.

[@MattFriedrichs]

Jon, useful info. Thanks for posting. Do the wheels have locks on them, or do you block them when you're working?

[@humbertocoria7494]

Hi Jon, can you do a review of the RZmask and compare it to your respirator you usually use.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

+Humberto Coria Thanks Humberto...I'm working on that.

[@sjbl1962]

Jon, I hear you on the "getting old" comment... it gets worse. How do you think those wheels screwed into end grain will do? I've never had any luck with that.

[@TjallingBlackCat]

+Scott L It would seem to me that because the force exerted is mostly not lateral but rather downward, it should be more than okay.

[@sjbl1962]

Tjalling Yep, it does great until you hit something on the floor that stops the forward motion for that particular caster... then it is game over.

[@TjallingBlackCat]

+Scott L Fair point. Then again, it seems like this thing will remain mostly stationary, so I guess it'll be fine in this scenario.

[@sjbl1962]

+Tjalling Agreed. It doesn't look like a large space. I'm looking forward to seeing the project and hope it goes smoothly for him.

[@trig]

+Scott L I had problems with end grain. I found that if you pilot hole first and squirt some wood glue in the hole then drive the screw home the glue is forced into the grain making the area around the screw more resilient.

[@Cynyr]

Hey, you have the same respirator as +April Wilkerson! How do you like it?

[@2upcruiser709]

We're all going the wrong way on the age thing! Lol. Nice project.

[@hannesRSA]

Pretty good thanks

[@gergemall]

Nice job

[@naccardi41]

Are you using 1/2 " plywood for the platform?

[@richmaxwell2263]

Nice little scaffold setup.

[@EddieFatoush]

Nice work

[@tastyfrzz1]

looks nice but I'd add a guard rail.

[@squidspressurewashingllc6450]

Cool project, but I'm curious? Why didn't you just buy scaffolding? It's under $200 bucks.

[@semmunn8322]

man, you split the wood!

[@dustyhush]

great tool

[@HondoTrailside]

lot of very bad practices here: - The end pieces are built putting all the load on fasteners and not using the wood as support. The basic frame is better as top and bottom plates nailed into the ends of the 2x4s. Then use ply on either side, nailed as you would a floor. You don't have to cover the whole side with the ply, and you can cut out steps or lightening holes in it, to some extent. You can add a few cross pieces, but if you want a ladder, you need to build some serious structure, as in building mortise and tenon, trimmers, srongtie, etc... Basic principles are like any stud wall. Use nails properly Screws are not rated for this use, or they are ridiculously expensive. - The traditional scissor bracing is 1x4s, they stay stiff, but can split, they need to be nailed off. Drywall screws are insane, the fine threaded ones are for metal studs, and are hardened to penetrate, and designed to carry ridiculously small loads. - Since this design, like most scaffolding is designed to support boards, not panels, boards would be logical. The panel approach you may get away with, and can be great when sturdily built, but professional set-ups are much stronger than what is shown here, and even then are often undersized for a lot of 250 pound plus DIY guys. If you look at a baker style deal, it would have the kind of deck you built but is done in steel framing. Copying that in wood with screws is asking to kill someone. The reality these days is for the kind of weights people are up to even the pro stuff is under-designed. Two women weigh 280 on average these days, a lot of this stuff tops out at 300 pounds.

[@pnwdiy2073]

Hondo - so glad there was at least one troll to respond. I am sure you have taken the time to make detailed videos which are well engineered and thoughtfully laid out.

[@itsmenckgonzalez]

That ceiling is beautiful don't paint please! Don't give in to the none wood lovers!

[@necyhall1352]

Do the wheels have locks?

[@shinguon]

Nice job and tanks for tha tips

[@JeremyMitts]

This is crazy. Scaffolding isn't expensive.

[@emcee7670]

Scaffolding is $200 a set.

[@jonathanarriaga5018]

what kind of respirator is that?

[@tmccoy2236]

Looks like an rz mask......rzmask.com

[@jonathanarriaga5018]

+tmccoy2236 thanks for the info!

[@dwied10]

"I'm getting old man." HAHA I'v got about 15 years on you. Trust me, you will be saying it more and more.

[@marcodeluca4068]

Jon that is overkill unless you weigh 300 Plus lbs

[@TheHienax]

you could rent the platform...

[@angelonicassio7131]

That looks insanely overbuilt if you’re just gonna use it once, 2x2 and 1x4 would have been all I used…

[@THOMASTHESAILOR]

Nice n Sturdy, I like that,, It'll probably hold my 350# brother inlaw,

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks

[@thesource75]

Why does almost every woodworker in the us use drywall screws instead of plywood screws for their projects.

[@festeify]

Plywood is facing the wrong direction. Pretty basic carpenters know that...hope it held long enough to finish your project.

[@brokenarrowez]

effective but to much work. good video

[@coleman6131]

Just buy a freakin' baker's for cryin' out loud.