How To Use a Drywall Lift

[timnevinger]

Other than moving it around I worked with drywall one time and one time only. I was a teenager and some guy hired me to help with a job. I get there he has me shoulder pressing the drywall from a ladder and holding it in an isometric 3/4th locked out position causing the most unbelievable burning, pain and fatigue possible. Back cramps, you name it. This went on for maybe an hour. I physically couldn't hold the drywall up anymore so he told me to sweep the floor for my rest. After sweeping for a while he informed me that it was time to shoulder press more drywall. I promptly left and never talked to him again. Long story short the memory of this just now popped into my head over twenty years later! I look up how to install overhead drywall correctly and your video popped up first! It's great to see it done right haha!

[robertoshiro]

Who would have thought I would ever need this DIY. A minute ago did not know such a tool existed. Need something like this to (drop) an elevator ceiling. Reverse. Great explanation and content.

[baker_builder]

Excellent, thorough explanation! Thank you so much, I'm no longer terrified of doing this drywall project!

[jackwellerman]

Very well explained. Concise, accurate, clean with valuable tips like have a relatively smooth flood, or when lowering watch that the drywall doesn't catch on anything.

[andyprairiedog]

Thank you for this video, Shannon. Very helpful video as I got this at a discount from HFreight...no instructions came with it. Assembled it and almost dropped a sheet on my face and on my puppy. He was so scared the rest of the day and not confident of my drywall handling skills. He stayed by the corner near the first aid kit and cell phone the rest of the day like he's capable of helping. Thanks again, your videos are very helpful.

[gregorydahl]

We used mine to lift and hold in place a big store sign outside .
We put a plywoodboard on the rack on top to act as a platform for the sign and blocks underneath the sign . The lift under the edge of the overhang raised up and tight solid . The blocksheld the sign up and against the roof 3 foot tall surround wall . About 11 feet up .

[jamesp]

I've done it both ways and I'll never do another ceiling w/o using a lift. It's easier and safer and more likely you''ll bring a sheet down to trim if necessary rather than forcing the fit and breaking an edge or corner.

Thanks for posting!

[brandonweaver]

Very much appreciate your videos Shannon. I stumbled across your channel some years back and they have been an invaluable help to me. Thanks so much!

[drawsawyer]

Finishing my basement right now and have been on the fence about one of these for the ceiling. You made up my mind! Thanks

[pacotores]

You make some great videos.  They are made for guys like me who like to diy but don't have a lot of expertise.
I watch all you vids.  Thanks for taking the time to help out the regular guy.

[johnbrewer]

Great job! Excellent video production and vocals. My friend loaned me this exact lift and it will be me against the basement.

[rlw]

Awesome job. You helped me with my porch last summer and now I'm finishing the basement and this will help me with that. muchas gracias senor!

[tommyboy]

Just bought one. Your tutorial helped me tremendously. Thank you

[noureddine]

what not to like about this video . thanks again for taking the time to make this video . please keep them coming: )

[missjackie]

FASCINATING!!! I love tools and fixing on stuff. Didn't even know something like this existed until last week LOL

[pualanic]

Good video so thanks. I’m looking to purchase one and now I see how to use it. I need more research on brands and where I might find a good deal. They range from $39.00 - $399.00 and basically look identical. The research continues. Thanks for taking the time to show us how it works. :) A+++

[michaelcasile]

Thanks for this great video. Mine comes on Thursday and this helped me in preparation.

[mwh]

Thanks Shannon. Long time to find this video but it was excellent and a few markers I did not consider - Got a 3-width garage here in the UK and now my worries are over. All I have to do is remove the two classic cars with dead batteries then I can start! Do you ever mark the joists on the wall before offering up the board and do a chalk-line?

[zeinnaja]

Thanks Shannon! I've been wondering how to install the drywall on the ceiling in my basement. No way me and my wife could do it. I might surprise her, and do it without her knowing. Thanks again!

[unitedcabstlouis]

Very good video short and precise Thank you