Blog - Yakka Gear

Apr. 12, 2021

The aluminum trestle feet (not rubber)

Do you want an aluminium trestle with feet that are everlasting beyond 102 days from now?

In theory, the use of rubber feet makes sense as it provides a soft solution for the placement of the trestles so they don’t mark the flooring when it matters.

BUT will that rubber still be there after 102 days of use?

And to what extent will the rubber feet still be evenly level, after wear-and-tear?

Mar. 26, 2021

Why Ladder Platform Brackets are NOT for sale

Here’s our thoughts on Ladder Platform Bracket products so that customers may better understand why Yakka Gear does not sell these products.

Around worksites and retailers, you may have came across ladder platform brackets. They attach to an ordinary extension ladder to support a plank. This product comes with a giant safety risk, including being alerted by the Australian Government’s WorkSafe. Learn more...

Mar. 17, 2021

Collect Aluminium Scaffolding from same-day or delivery from next-day

Orders ready as fast as today on aluminium scaffolding products in select areas.

Access trade pricing and express delivery to your door WITHOUT a paid membership fee per month/year.

Shop Yakka Gear and get amazing delivery benefits along with Australia’s top aluminium scaffolding planks, trestles, plank clamps, mobile scaffolding for sale and more.

Mar. 11, 2021

Top 10x ways for using aluminium planks

Here's a list of as many different ways people are using aluminium planks:

Work platforming
Ramp
Hungry Boards — the planks as removable sides to a truck/ute tray to build up the carry capacity and reduce spillage
Outdoor seating, including boating or sporting grandstands
Plastering stool
Steps for stairs

Feb. 24, 2021

UPDATE Aluminium Trestles & Mobile Scaffold Stock: When and Where to Buy in March 2021

(Updated: March 2021)

Which locations have Aluminium Trestles & Mobile Scaffold stock for March 2021? And which areas can the Trestles & Mobile Scaffolding be shipped to?

Feb. 11, 2021

What items are you looking for?

Besides the things Yakka Gear sells today, what else would you like to see us offer?

Jan. 21, 2021

Do 2x more work and work safer with Plank Clamps – Buyer’s Guide

The magic of the plank clamp is the simple ability to link 2 planks together, and then effectively doubling the workspace you have to work on.

In this blog we cover why you do not want to just put 2 planks side by side...
Why not all clamps are made equal...
And what to look for when you go shopping.

Jan. 04, 2021

2021

As you begin new projects this year building, fixing, adding, or removing, 2020 will fade into a memory.

What will matter more is what you begin building now that will shape the new year.