How To Build Double Pole Wooden Scaffolds 6

16.Nail the toe boards. Toe boards must be approximately 4 inches (102 mm) in height above the platform. The toe board clearance between its low edge and the platform must not be more than 1/2 inch (13 mm). Toe boards keep materials from falling off the scaffold.

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                                                     1.Double Pole Scaffold: Nail The Inside Uprights, Sill, Cleats & Ribbon.
                                                     2.Double Pole Scaffold: Nail The Intermediate Uprights.
                                                     3.Double Pole Scaffold: Nail The Outside Uprights, Sill, Ledger & Ribbon Boards.
                                                     4.Double Pole Scaffold: Nail Intermediate Uprights, Ledgers, Planks & Ribbons.
                                                     5.Double Pole Scaffold: Nail The Outside Diagonal Braces & Guard Rails.
                                                     6.Double Pole Scaffold: Nail The Toe Boards.
                                                     7.Double Pole Scaffold: Components Of A Double Pole Wooden Scaffold.

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