Free Hands Drywall Installation tool
December 11, 2009 · Posted in Popular Hand Tools
- Drywall and sheetrock cleats
- Supports drywall while hanging
- Perfect for ceilings and hard to reach areas
Product Description
Free Hands keeps your hands virtually free during installation of sheet rock or drywalls. These easy to handle tools will immediately give you the dexterity you need to install drywall more quickly and efficiently. Valuble time and effort is wasted trying to manuver large sheets of drywall, but with Free Hands your effort will yield more control and productivity. It is possible for one person to install drywall with Free Hands. Its unique design allows for ease of u… More >>
Free Hands Drywall Installation tool
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Working solo hanging drywall can be a chore, and you can rent the heavy lift from Home Depot for the $30 a day, or you can try these. I’ve done both while working on my sister’s house.
My background: Rough carpenter (framer) and some experience with basic remodeling.
Pros:
+ Lightweight. You can carry these in your toolbox. The lift weighs about 60#.
+ Cheap. You can buy a set of these for less than a 1 day rental cost of the lift.
+ Simple. Doesn’t take a genius to screw then into the joists/studs.
+ Room to maneuver: You won’t trip over the base, bang your head, or bump into these in a small room (like you might with a lift).
Cons:
- You still have to lift the drywall sheet yourself. That can be tiring if you have a lot of sheets to go up, but good for small jobs.
- One of the screws broke the third time I used it. Not a real problem, screws are cheap, just use another. Or, if you aren’t in a rush, drill the pilot hole first
- I would prefer that they be made a little thicker, for sturdiness’ sake. Or machined out of aluminum blocks. I guess I could just buy another set and use them if I wanted more strength. I bought a set that came with just two, not three.
Overall, these are great for the small jobs. One room, two rooms, regular 8′ ceilings, that’s fine. If I was doing a whole house, I would rent the lift and save myself the effort.
I originally saw these featured on [...] which was a great find in and of itself
Rating: 5 / 5