on 9/29/2009 11:44 AM (ET) Phisherman wrote the following:
On Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:04:31 -0600, "SteveB"
wrote:


How many of you use a five gallon plastic bucket for a ladder? I know it's
not such a good idea, and I cringe when I see someone else do it, from being
a safety professional and suffering from the hypervigilance of PTSD. And
yet, I just did it, and with little reservation. I have seen people "walk"
these remarkable distances, and use them quite adroitly. I also have heard
tales of woe and steel pins and screws. And yet, if I need to do something
straight up, and all I need is a foot or two, I grab a bucket, because I can
never find the damn ladder.

Steve



There is no subtitute for a sturdy ladder. Anything else is asking
for trip to medical. Every homeowner should own a few sizes. Yeah,
I'm guilty of using a chair instead of a step stool, never a 5-gallon
bucket.


5 gallon buckets, like those containing sheetrock spackle, are
remarkably strong. If at immediate hand, it can be used as a temporary
step. If one had to go into the garage to get the bucket, pick up the
step ladder instead.

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Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
In the original Orange County. Est. 1683
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