Reddit mentions: The best draywall lifts

Everyone has said a lift (which is true) but a few more tips.

Use a corded drill with a drywall setter bit or a drywall specific screwgun type drill.

A cordless works and I will use it to get a few in a sheet but prefer a corded drill when finishing up.

Stagger sheets because very long seams are difficult to hide completely.

Use a good razor knife (I prefer Lenox Gold) and an aluminum t-square. If you are cutting alone, a stop lock hand clamp can be helpful to ensure the square stays in place. If you have to make really long cuts buy a piece of aluminum angle to use as your cutting guide and secure with clamps.

If you are doing wall sheets, a pocket kicker is helpful for snugging the sheet flush to eliminate large gaps.

If you have to cut out a significant number of boxes, magnetic guides are great. I prefer to use a Rotozip (spiral saw) for all cut outs.

Milwaukee makes a great jab saw that uses Sawzall blades. It's nice because you can use high tooth count blades for cleaner cuts than a standard jab saw.

Use a drywall rasp for cleaning up rough cuts and for taking off high points.

> drywall stilts

Thank you so much for mentioning these. I made a fairly detailed Grim Reaper costume years ago that's lacking in one department (my height) and was ready to look into making some sort of painter's bucket contraption to compensate. For under $100 @Amazon I'm definitely looking into a pair. Thanks again!

Gorilla Gripper 'Advantage' is the one shown in this video. $34 on Amazon.

This one is just labeled "Gripper."

This is the Gator Grip, and it costs 2× what the other two cost.

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Oh boy...

Panel Carrier Gripper Heavy Duty Metal Gripper, Sheet Goods Carry Handle Easy Gripper Panel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NZZJM73/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_QHrzDbN35ZJ9H

Bad review on Amazon

You can buy the construction style ones for under $100, like these. I have long wanted a pair too!

http://www.amazon.com/Pentagon-Tool-Orange-Drywall-Professional-Wall-Hanger-Pro-11-Foot-Drywall-Lift/dp/B001IMJKMS

Get one of these to move the panels with, cheap and made it so much easier.

Put some hooks on one of these. You can put it into the cupboard horizontally, as close to the corners as possible, so it pushes on studs (if it is a stud wall/drywall). If it is a brick wall, then no issues at all.

These can also be used vertically, but you need longer versions obviously.

Ikea had a similar system with hooks, but it has been discontinued. It was discussed in another thread