Simple Jig to Hang Drywall Alone!!!

No helper? No problem!!!

[danhunik]

Even with the size and weight of a drywall lift it is a life saver for an DIY guy to install drywall.

[letjoanin]

Just love your videos. I get smarter with every one I watch, and your smooth delivery of the information is ready for primetime. I'm 69 and just had a new ceiling put in, and after watching your videos, I could see they were doing everything wrong. Their taping technique was horrible (they spread the tape crosswise, not down the length), covered the bubbled tape with more tape, and finally, in desperation, went on youtube and tried mixing mud into the ceiling paint. They've worked on one ceiling in a 10x12 room for three weeks. I wanted to tell them they were doing it wrong every step of the way. But I waited until they were done. It looked awful, but even worse after a huge gap/crack developed where the wallboard pulled away from the joists (it wasn't screwed down properly). So the company owner came out today (end of week 4) and, thanks to you, i was able to give him a blow by blow of everything they did wrong, down to saying they knew how to do drywall in the first place. I'm confident it will all be fixed when the owner comes back over next week(emoji of dazed woman slumped against wall with eyes crossed). But really, Ben, thanks. I was able to see and report on everything they screwed up on, thanks to you! Right down to pouring a whole panful of finish mud down my drain and totally clogging my bathroom sink!

[sharonbrown]

I just love your teaching style. You've just given me the confidence to give this a go.

[ds]

I look forward to seeing future videos on this project. All the videos you do are helpful.

[dad]

You're an excellent teacher and likable, humble guy. You're destined for major success. I look forward to watching it happen. When you're on tour someday, we'll shake hands.

[peterchristopherbanlon]

I just finished a drywall project in one of my bedrooms. I replaced a wall due to old water damage. Unlike you, I have no real talent for the work, but I finished it, and it looks great. You make everything look so simple, easy and fun and thanks to you and your advice, my job came off with very few problems. Thanks! Cheers!

[lawrenceking]

Another great video. Especially helpful for working in small spaces where a rented lift will not fit or is either impractical or unavailable. This is cheap and you don't have to purchase any "helper" tools that you have no use for once the job is finished.

[-clif]

Thanks for the joke about the employee. I needed this. God bless.

[joeyj]

Haha. Not a bad trick in a jam. Thanks for sharing. It's nice to see someone who cares about their craft. Keep the videos coming friend.

[Bayrum]

And here I was thinking I was the only one with a sore head! I got creative and screwed 2 tie downs straps into rafters, then slid the sheetrock forward then back. Thanks for your humor laced vids, tips and tricks. I'm on the tail end of a gutted house reno, and I refer to your vids quite often...especially when I'm at a loss for what to do or suspect there's a better way than the drizzle of an ig-no-ray-moose brainstorming (me).

[zackerydupuis]

keep up the amazing work Ben you always do such an amazing job on your repairs and on your videos.

[eagleriver]

that's a handsome jig.. the only carpenter that I know that's focused on Drywall.. an enigma of the trades, the chosen one.. Thumbs up from CA near the San Gabriel mountains..

[richschuster]

Love the comparison between the cleat and the assistant-too funny!

[jeremyjenewein]

Great video, I was dying when you were venting about helpers being in the bathroom on their phone all day lol

[trainer]

$150 drywall lift, it will stay late and show up every day. Love your videos they have helped me get better at mudding.

[MyGuyKirby]

Glad you are still young, strong, and not balanced challenged. Like learning from your videos

[jessespad]

I love everything about you and your videos.

[Chippie-O]

How beautifully timed, Scott Brown Carpentry released a video using just this method earlier today to yesterday but didn't go into details. Love your work mate.

[billm.]

Looks like this is going to be a lengthy project. Looking forward to learning from your expert knowledge, tips & tricks on this one. Happy holidays to you & the family Ben.

[ThielTube]

I am always hanging drywall by myself lol. I do alot of full bath and kitchen remodels and that usually includes new drywall walls and ceilings. I have been using basically the same idea for 30 years.