Can I use the tower without the base bars (horizontal stabiliser bars)?
Yes you can; by releasing the bolt and wing nuts. Warning: It is dangerous to use the DIY tower without the base bars unless you tie the tower to something rigid or use outriggers.
How do I offset frames for use on a slope?
Go for our eDIY/MDIY/SUPER DIY Advanced Towers with height adjustable base plates. Click here to go to eDIY Advanced Towers | MDIY Advanced Towers | SDIY Advanced Towers.
Do I need outriggers on a 5M tower (DIY)?
Strictly speaking, no. But having two or four outriggers will give a bigger footprint and make the tower feel more secure. In addition, the outriggers can give extra adjustments to uneven ground. Especially in garden use.
Can I build a tower higher than 7M (working height)?
Yes, our eDIY and MDIY towers can reach a maximum working height of 7.15m (23’5″) and our SUPER DIY has a maximum working height of 9.35m (30’9″). For anything taller please see our Trade King and Loyal Industrial towers.
Why does the platform come with 2 hooks only?
The platform only requires 2 points of contact, one at each end, for a solid connection to the tower. They are required to hold the platform in position and avoid external forces from lifting the platform free. Our SUPER DIY tower platforms have one quick locking catch at one end and 2 hooks the other […]