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Hi Guys- Lurkin around here since the begin but just a recent member, thought I'd throw a lil sumpthin in the pot. Here's a method for one man to wall mount a panel without the expense of a scissor lift or scaffolding. Let's make it hard, say 4x8, 1/2" duraply, precise position on a smooth concrete wall (no extra holes for a 'ledge'). You will need two extension ladders and a length of rope. 1)Pre-drill the panel(6 holes). 2)Set a screw eye dead center in the top edge of the panel, angled slightly towards the face. 3)Determine position of top center hole (position one of the ladders centered and extended a few feet above this spot) drill, set anchor. 4)Insert fastener of choice into top ctr hole of panel until point protrudes out back side. 5)Attach one end of rope to screw eye, climb ladder and loop rope thru the pulley you have mounted on the rung about two feet above the hole. 6)Put some gloves on. 7)Pull panel up until fastener is slightly above hole. Tricky part: loop rope around another rung so you can hold it with one hand, push panel against the wall and slightly from side to side- point of fastener will mark the wall and let you know if you need to go up or down. Adjust rope and tie it off on a rung. 8)Screw in fastener, leave rope where it is.9)Using second ladder, level the panel, mark the positions for the bottom corner anchors, then, pivoting the panel slightly, drill, set anchors and attach fasteners. 10)Drill THRU the panel for the other three anchors (a carraige bolt works well for setting these with the panel in the way). Untie the rope, remove the screw eye (aren't you glad you angled it?), silicon the hole and go get the check. I hope some of ya can use this idea, it's probably not for everyone but I've done it many times with no problem. I suggest you try it at your shop to get an idea of the logistics and hand strength required to deal with a 4x8 when you are on a ladder. Obviously, aluminum and plastics are a piece of cake (watch the wind!).
-------------------- Jay Nichols ALPHABET SOUP
~the large print giveth and the small print taketh away~ Posts: 176 | From: SW Florida | Registered: Mar 2002
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"Living on Earth is expensive...but it does include a free trip around the Sun" Posts: 1001 | From: Port Angeles, Washington | Registered: Jan 1999
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Carl, I've never done it that way, but I cant think of a reason why it wouldnt work. Just make sure it's mounted at an angle so you can get it unscrewed once the panel is fastened to the wall.
-------------------- Jay Nichols ALPHABET SOUP
~the large print giveth and the small print taketh away~ Posts: 176 | From: SW Florida | Registered: Mar 2002
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I'll stick to sissor lifts they don't cost me anything, the customer pays for it. I don't do anything on the job that could cause me harm. ladders, scaffols, one slip YOUR HURT. Big loss of income, I live by better safe than sorry. I don't compromise my saftey for money or a job. They pay my price which includes the equipment I need in the price or there are plenty other sign shops in town their welcome to go to. I've had a few customers tell me can't you use a ladder & save me money, nope I only work through the use of top notch equip. & my saftey comes first.
-------------------- Ronnie Conrad Augusta,Ga Posts: 374 | From: Augusta,Ga. | Registered: Aug 2000
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