> > Does anyone have plans for a homemade
> > drywall lift ?
> Not really answering your question, but with these things available for as
> little as $140 delivered it's not worth the time to make one... unless
> you're talking about a couple of t-square supports. ;~)
Can you tell me where I would find this ?
On 2010-04-25 17:29:51 -0400, "John Grossbohlin"
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>> Does anyone have plans for a homemade
>> drywall lift ?
>> I saw one in an old issue of Fine Homebuilding
>> awhile back made from 2 X 4s , on a rolling
>> base frame.
>
> Not really answering your question, but with these things available for
> as little as $140 delivered it's not worth the time to make one.
Or you can rent one for about $30/day. And it's still a lot easier if
you have a helper. They're great for ceilings, but expect to use a 2X4
as a ledge when installing on walls, shimming as necessary.
These lessons are still fresh -- I just insulated and drywalled the
garage so I can have a proper workshop.
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> Does anyone have plans for a homemade
> drywall lift ?
> I saw one in an old issue of Fine Homebuilding
> awhile back made from 2 X 4s , on a rolling
> base frame.
>
> Smitty
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My son and I dry walled an addition on his house. We rented a lift from Home
Depot for one day. WW
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> On 2010-04-25 17:29:51 -0400, "John Grossbohlin"
> <[email protected]> said:
>
>>> Does anyone have plans for a homemade
>>> drywall lift ?
>>> I saw one in an old issue of Fine Homebuilding
>>> awhile back made from 2 X 4s , on a rolling
>>> base frame.
>>
>> Not really answering your question, but with these things available for
>> as little as $140 delivered it's not worth the time to make one.
>
> Or you can rent one for about $30/day. And it's still a lot easier if you
> have a helper. They're great for ceilings, but expect to use a 2X4 as a
> ledge when installing on walls, shimming as necessary.
>
> These lessons are still fresh -- I just insulated and drywalled the garage
> so I can have a proper workshop.
>
$30/day is great if you move fast enough... I never seem to get it done that
fast working alone. ;~) Did a 16x22 foot room with trayed ceiling in
January with 12' sheets... Did the upper part of the walls too but didn't
need a 2x4 ledge with the lift I used... the spring loaded hooks held it
fine.
John
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> Does anyone have plans for a homemade
> drywall lift ?
> I saw one in an old issue of Fine Homebuilding
> awhile back made from 2 X 4s , on a rolling
> base frame.
>
> Smitty
> ####################
I made one 30 years ago in an afternoon using old water pipe. I cut a slot
in the sides of a larger pipe. Then I put a pulley at the bottom of another
pipe and dropped it inside. I mounted a boat winch on the side, added
tripod legs and casters and a rack on top to hold the sheets. Fast and zero
cost using scraps I had already. It has put up a lot of sheetrock over the
years. Sits around outside until I need it. I got a 14 foot ceiling coming
up. Too tall for the one I have. Also too tall for the lifts they are
selling. I plan on building a new one using store bought material this
time. I think I'll make it to handle 16 foot long panels as well. I also
plan on using an electric winch so I don't have to crank a boat winch.
Pretty straight forward. Nothing on paper. I figure the mast will have 3
sliding sections to achieve the height I need.
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> Does anyone have plans for a homemade
> drywall lift ?
> I saw one in an old issue of Fine Homebuilding
> awhile back made from 2 X 4s , on a rolling
> base frame.
Not really answering your question, but with these things available for as
little as $140 delivered it's not worth the time to make one... unless
you're talking about a couple of t-square supports. ;~)
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>> > Does anyone have plans for a homemade
>> > drywall lift ?
>
>
>> Not really answering your question, but with these things available for
>> as
>> little as $140 delivered it's not worth the time to make one... unless
>> you're talking about a couple of t-square supports. ;~)
>
> Can you tell me where I would find this ?
>
Probably the easiest place to find a good selection of them is Amazon.com.
The advanced search on Harbor Freight returns basically the same list.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=drywall+lift
This one is $90 + shipping
http://www.amazon.com/Professional-Drywall-Lift-One-Operation-Pentagon/dp/B001U4PHXK/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1272234197&sr=8-6
others at higher prices include the shipping.
John
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> I got a 14 foot ceiling coming
> up. Too tall for the one I have. Also too tall for the lifts they are
> selling.
"They" who? Telpro is expensive, but 14' is no problem.
http://web.mac.com/mphcj5/Panellift/Standard.html
> I plan on building a new one using store bought material this
> time.
Oh. Carry on then.