FYI Maplin have those 4 way multi purpose ladders on offer, including
the work platform, @ £49:99

http://www.maplin.co.uk/4x3-step-mul...latform-587616

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In article ,
The Medway Handyman wrote:
FYI Maplin have those 4 way multi purpose ladders on offer, including
the work platform, @ £49:99

http://www.maplin.co.uk/4x3-step-mul...latform-587616

If it is a bargain, that's a first for Maplin in many many years. Even
their 'seconds' are overpriced.

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Dave Plowman wrote:
FYI Maplin have those 4 way multi purpose ladders on offer, including

If it is a bargain, that's a first for Maplin in many many years. Even
their 'seconds' are overpriced.

Maplin? Ah, I remember when they were an electronics supply
company, and all this was fields....

JGH

On Sat, 24 Sep 2011 10:29:16 -0700, jgharston wrote:

Dave Plowman wrote:
FYI Maplin have those 4 way multi purpose ladders on offer, including

If it is a bargain, that's a first for Maplin in many many years. Even
their 'seconds' are overpriced.

Maplin? Ah, I remember when they were an electronics supply company, and
all this was fields....

+1 and LOL




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On Sat, 24 Sep 2011 20:18:08 +0100, Newshound wrote:

But changing the subject, has anyone tried one of the Maplin
"telescopic" ladders which come up from time to time? The idea of a 3.8
metre ladder which folds up quite small and fits in a car boot is quite
attractive.

I've not used one but I have seen them in use and they flex quite a
bit even without being at full length. No where near as rigid as a
proper ladder or the step ladders that can be staightened out.

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On 24/09/2011 20:18, Newshound wrote:
On 24/09/2011 19:03, Bob Eager wrote:
On Sat, 24 Sep 2011 10:29:16 -0700, jgharston wrote:

Dave Plowman wrote:
FYI Maplin have those 4 way multi purpose ladders on offer, including

If it is a bargain, that's a first for Maplin in many many years. Even
their 'seconds' are overpriced.

Maplin? Ah, I remember when they were an electronics supply company, and
all this was fields....

+1 and LOL




I looked at these and thought they looked a bit flimsy. The slightly
more substantial jobbies from Screwfix and Macro for about a ton are OK
for DIY duty. (I borrow one occasionally, havn't got round to getting
one of my own)

Both to the same BS spec though.

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The problem with these stores that now get onto bigh highstreets is the huge
overheads that gives the company. Hence its hard to make low prices unless
the stuff is bought at a ridiculously low price in the first place.

Brian

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In article ,
The Medway Handyman wrote:
FYI Maplin have those 4 way multi purpose ladders on offer, including
the work platform, @ £49:99

http://www.maplin.co.uk/4x3-step-mul...latform-587616

If it is a bargain, that's a first for Maplin in many many years. Even
their 'seconds' are overpriced.

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On Sep 24, 8:18*pm, Newshound wrote:

I looked at these and thought they looked a bit flimsy. The slightly
more substantial jobbies from Screwfix and Macro for about a ton are OK
for DIY duty. (I borrow one occasionally, havn't got round to getting
one of my own)

http://www.screwfix.com/p/4-way-platform-ladder/18247

Same product £70 at Aldi a few months ago and previoulsy £50 at (now
defunct) Netto:

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/scaf...l-69-99/915623

On 24/09/2011 14:50, The Medway Handyman wrote:
FYI Maplin have those 4 way multi purpose ladders on offer, including
the work platform, @ £49:99

http://www.maplin.co.uk/4x3-step-mul...latform-587616



Remind me why Wickes was such a good idea when I asked for advice last
month...

Ah well. Such is life.

Andy

The Medway Handyman wrote:
FYI Maplin have those 4 way multi purpose ladders on offer, including the
work platform, @ £49:99

http://www.maplin.co.uk/4x3-step-mul...latform-587616

Thank you TMH- just ordered one, last one got lost/stolen depending on who
you ask... Me or my dad!

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FYI Maplin have those 4 way multi purpose ladders on offer, including the
work platform, @ £49:99

http://www.maplin.co.uk/4x3-step-mul...latform-587616

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Mine arrived this afternoon.
Very pleased with it.
Baz

On 24/09/2011 20:18, Newshound wrote:
On 24/09/2011 19:03, Bob Eager wrote:
On Sat, 24 Sep 2011 10:29:16 -0700, jgharston wrote:

Dave Plowman wrote:
FYI Maplin have those 4 way multi purpose ladders on offer, including

If it is a bargain, that's a first for Maplin in many many years. Even
their 'seconds' are overpriced.

Maplin? Ah, I remember when they were an electronics supply company, and
all this was fields....

+1 and LOL




I looked at these and thought they looked a bit flimsy. The slightly
more substantial jobbies from Screwfix and Macro for about a ton are OK
for DIY duty. (I borrow one occasionally, havn't got round to getting
one of my own)

Thanks TMH - I've bought one and it looks pretty good to me. Certainly
wouldn't describe it as flimsy; if anything it's a bit on the
'substantial' side for my requirements, as my need was primarily as a
replacement for a lightweight step ladder (thought it would be easier to
cart around in the car, which I do quite a lot, being shorter overall
than a conventional step ladder.

For me, the only thing missing is a platform of some sort at the apex to
stand your tin of paint on: will have to knock up something myself.

David