Vent: Spent $80 on a drywall lift and it saved my back big time

I finally caved and bought a drywall lift from Harbor Freight last month after fighting with sheets solo for years. That thing cost me about $80 and honestly it was the best money I've spent on the job so far. I was doing a ceiling in a basement and normally I'd be wrestling 12-foot boards by myself getting sore shoulders. With the lift I just cranked it up and screwed it in place in like 5 minutes without any strain. No more holding the sheet with my head while reaching for screws. Has anyone else tried those cheap lifts or do you stick with the expensive panel hoists? I'm curious if the cheaper ones hold up long term or if I just got lucky with this one.

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karenw901mo ago

Is it just me or does dropping cash on the right tool always make you wonder why you suffered so long without it?

jennifer_west1mo ago

Wait you actually paid full price for that thing?