drywall or sheetrock lift

tcfarm · May 21, 2012

has anyone bought one of the these , and if so how did it work?
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11' 15' Drywall Lift Panel Lifter Jack 150 Lb Sheetrock Hoist Wall Ceiling Tool | eBay

I need it for garage and basement, and I don't have a lot of free time, I don't think renting one is for me.

Robert_in_NY · May 21, 2012

We bought one from Harbor Freight for use on job sites that looks just like that. Drywall lifts all pretty much look alike though so its hard to tell if their made by the same company or not but we have used it quite a bit and it has worked well. Their very simple and as long as you don't abuse it you shouldn't have any trouble with it.

tow653 · May 21, 2012

Not same brand,but use one all the time,they work great,can use on both wall and ceiling.

Cat_Driver · May 21, 2012

At that price you can buy it, use it and sell it. That's what I almost always do.

CurlyDave · May 21, 2012

I got one of the Harbor Freight ones like Robert and mine also worked well.

Held up for an entire house, and it is still almost like new. Very good price/performance ratio.

Rob-D · May 21, 2012

I tried it with and without when i built my house. I did my workshop roof at 9' in a couple of hours with one putting up 5/8 x 10' sheets alone and it was a breeze.

If you have more than 5 or 10 sheets to put up I suggest getting it.

Rob

ustmd · May 21, 2012

I bought one for my workshop--worked great. One thing, with a full 1/2" sheet lifted up 8 or 10 ft, it can be a little scary moving lift. I never had it tip, but.....

chopped · May 21, 2012

I used one, no this brand but definetly worth the money here is HF link.
Drywall Lift - Harbor Freight Tools
Or go with the sears one lol
http://www.sears.com/telpro-inc-pan...SPM5887976707P?prdNo=4&blockNo=4&blockType=G4
I can still feel my back and neck aches from 1980 when they were either non existant or too highly priced..LOL

grsthegreat · May 21, 2012

i never bought one, but i rented one from the united rental store for $20/day to hang 2 rooms worth of ceilings. worked great. never need to own one though.