"Steve" wrote in message
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On 2010-04-25 17:29:51 -0400, "John Grossbohlin"
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