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TIL that using a drywall lift for ceiling panels saves way more time than I thought
I fought using a lift for years. Always thought it was faster to just prop panels up with a T-brace and muscle them into place. Last week I had to do a 12x12 ceiling by myself and borrowed my buddy's lift. Got the whole ceiling hung in about 3 hours instead of the usual 6. The lift paid for itself in one job. Anyone else have a tool they were stubborn about using?
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quinn_nguyen4mo ago
Got the lift myself after swearing I'd never spend the money on one. Rented one for a job similar to yours and it was a game changer for my back (seriously, I'm not getting any younger). The best part was being able to work alone without fighting the panel or worrying about it slipping. Now I actually look forward to ceiling jobs instead of dreading them. It's one of those tools you wonder how you ever lived without once you try it.
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craig.reese4mo ago
Second that on the back thing, once you hit a certain age those overhead jobs just ain't worth the pain anymore. Drywall lift pays for itself in chiropractor bills you don't have to pay.
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margaret_bennett34mo ago
Did you rent it first to see if you'd actually use it enough?
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