Why is this!!??

[arab warrior]

Recently i traded this scaffolding with someone.
Why? Because my houses needed a paint job

When i received the envelop i quickly put it together and found that it had more slots and tabs than i expected!!

When you look at the photo you'll see what i mean and now i would like to know what's the use for these slots and tabs on top and on the sides of the grey parts???

[playmofire]

That's the old style scaffolding which I've only ever seen before in photos or catalogues.  As to the slots, it looks as if a ladder (the sort at the end of the scaffolding in your picture) might slot into them.  If it does, as there seems to be two sets of slots on each length of scaffolding board, it would allow you to set up an extra but slightly shorter height of scaffolding.

[Sir Gareth]

The rounded part on the outside of the slot means one thing to me and that is hand grips.

Try and get four of your builders to grip the board and carry it , I'm sure thats what the slots are for.

[playmofire]

Sharp eyes there, Gary.  I hadn't noticed that curve to the side.

I wonder of they might serve both purposes?

[Sir Gareth]

 Why not, the slot could have more than one use.

The only image I have of this scaffold in use is from the back of the old space station box 3536, I think it's a really neat set up.

[playmofire]

It is indeed, Gary.  Thanks for showing it.

[Little Jo]

Ups, never theen this scaffold before ... 

[arab warrior]

And i never saw that picture before!!
Thanks Playmofire and Garreth, before i posted this thread i tried to fit the stairs in the slots, but that didn't fit.
I followed your advice Garry and that worked much better

[playmofire]

Thanks for the update, Rob, and the excellent picture showing the slots in use.