Ynot Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 We have a pre-cut set of legs for our Litedeck which we use when creating an upstage band-rail against our back wall. However, circumstances have dictated now that we need to raise the level of the decking by a couple of inches in future. So - options - buy new ally scaff and cut lots of new legs (around 14 or so as I recall) or investigate some sort of attachment foot that will do the job. if such beasts exist in an adjustable form then all to the good. Now, I'm aware of the threaded pole on a flat plate option, but suspect that these MAY be a little too large in their footprint for many applications. And for just a couple of inches or so they may be overkill. I'm presently Googling away, but if anyone has any specific products they could suggest, then please fire away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themadhippy Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 cant you stand the existing legs on a bit of timber? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ynot Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 cant you stand the existing legs on a bit of timber?Was rather looking for a bit more of a technical solution!! :) However, Google has led me to these little jobbies which could well be the answer...http://www.mossexpress.co.uk/images-sr/SR1567_P_2_1.jpghttp://www.mossexpress.co.uk/images-sr/SR1572_A.jpg Just shows the simplest answers may well be the best!A combined price of around £2 per foot and cheap as chips too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timd Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Bit of timber with a hole to fit the leg securely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ynot Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 The problem with a 2 inch (or more) lump of timber under each leg is that it creates a load of trip hazards for the talent. The decking usually covers the US areas and the path from stage to dressing rooms etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timd Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 A 4x4 drilled from the top face, with the leg slotting into the hole should obviate that issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the kid Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Those look really useful, other than having to make all my legs that thickness smaller to accommodate the steps that fit perfectly. Just a shame they appear to come in a bulk of 200 packs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomG Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Just a shame they appear to come in a bulk of 200 packs. Just had a look at the site and you can get them in smaller quantities but it does incur a small surcharge, which I assume would be bearable if you only needed 14 legs :) 200 x £1.75 = A Lot vs 14 x £1.75 + sur-charge = A Lot Less Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noiseman Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 cant you stand the existing legs on a bit of timber?Was rather looking for a bit more of a technical solution!! :) However, Google has led me to these little jobbies which could well be the answer...http://www.mossexpress.co.uk/images-sr/SR1567_P_2_1.jpghttp://www.mossexpress.co.uk/images-sr/SR1572_A.jpg Just shows the simplest answers may well be the best!A combined price of around £2 per foot and cheap as chips too!!Only problem I can see with those is that scaff is generally Ø40 ID - those inserts are available in Ø30 ID. Though I'm sure a local engineering Co. could do some adaptor sleeves or even a custom insert from scratch. For a source of cheap(ish) levelling feet, I've used nu-tech engineering, they supply RS but buying direct, they are about 1/2 the price. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ynot Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 I just picked the first link I found - I've mailed them asking for a firm quote and confirmation that they're suitable for what I want - the message clearly refers to scaff pipe, so I'm sure they'll let me know if there is a different item code for that compared to the above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerry davies Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 They look a lot like the Aliscaff/Alistage adjustable legs, Tony. If you give Steve a call at; http://www.alistage.co.uk/contact_us.shtml I'm sure he culd sort something out for you even though their legs aren't "normal" scaff tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ynot Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 If you give Steve a call at; http://www.alistage....ontact_us.shtml I'm sure he culd sort something out for you even though their legs aren't "normal" scaff tube.I e-mailed him last night, got a prompt reply this morning. There's not a lot they can offer, sadly, but worth a try.Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJones Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Could you use a barrel joiner on the end of each leg? It would then give you an extra few inches, and be something that you are likely to have floating around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ynot Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 Could you use a barrel joiner on the end of each leg? It would then give you an extra few inches, and be something that you are likely to have floating around?Hmmm...Also a possibility. Though I don't have enough to do all legs at the mo, it MAY be a cheaper option to get some in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJones Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Are you using four legs a deck? You could save on legs by only doing one deck on 4 legs, and the rest on 2 legs, If you go down this route, make sure you double bolt all the decks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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