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How to install a floating wooden shelf

How to install a floating wooden shelf

By James Burfield

With floating shelves being a favourite for home DIY’ers and a big seller for The Scaff Shop, we wanted to offer some tips and tricks.

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Can You Use Scaffold Boards for Raised Beds?

Can You Use Scaffold Boards for Raised Beds?

By Tom Pepper

Scaffold boards are perfect for this sort of use. They're sturdy enough to take the weight of the soil that they're holding, and the long...

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FAQ - Why Do Scaffold Boards Have End Bands?

FAQ - Why Do Scaffold Boards Have End Bands?

By Tom Pepper

End bands are the strips of metal at the end of each scaffold board. They are usually made from galvanised steel and held in place...

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FAQ - Do I Need to Sand My Scaffold Board?

FAQ - Do I Need to Sand My Scaffold Board?

By Tom Pepper

If you mention sanding to most people who have had to do it, you'll probably get a groan in response. It's dusty, hard work, and...

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We Can Ship Every Single One of Our Items!

We Can Ship Every Single One of Our Items!

By Tom Pepper

Most of our customers are aware of this anyway, but we just wanted to post a quick reminder that we can ship all of our...

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Things To Consider When Jointing Boards - Part 1

Things To Consider When Jointing Boards - Part 1

By Tom Pepper

We are often asked about jointing two boards together, more specifically whether or not our scaffold boards are suited to this. Many of you wish...

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Kitchen Worktops

The Best Kitchen Worktop Finishes for a Scaffold Board!

By Jack Cornish

As this seems to be a common question we are being asked, I have delved into the world of wood finishes and also asked a...

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Scaffold board finishes in different options

FAQ - Can I Get a Sample of the Different Finishes You Offer?

By Tom Pepper

We now offer all our finishes in small sample blocks! This means you can try one or more of the finishes and we'll send you...

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FAQ - Are Your Scaffold Boards Treated (Answer: No!)

FAQ - Are Your Scaffold Boards Treated (Answer: No!)

By Tom Pepper

Because scaffold boards are used externally, are they treated? We touched on this in our last post about our kindling, but wanted to write a...

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FAQ - What Are Your Delivery Rates?

FAQ - What Are Your Delivery Rates?

By Tom Pepper

There's not a simple answer to this, but we have tried to make our shipping rates as clear and fair as possible. For an overview...

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FAQ - What Type of Oil, Wax, or Stain Should I Use to Finish a Scaffold Board for Indoor Use?

FAQ - What Type of Oil, Wax, or Stain Should I Use to Finish a Scaffold Board for Indoor Use?

By Tom Pepper

This is a very common question, particularly for those of you out there who are new to woodwork or DIY. There's such a large range...

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FAQ - What Size Is a Standard Scaffold Board?

FAQ - What Size Is a Standard Scaffold Board?

By Tom Pepper

It's a good question, and you won't be the first to ask it. The standard size for a new scaffold board is a thickness of...

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