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Tool that is used to lift sheets of drywall up to the ceiling and hold it in place while the sheet is screwed in place. Allows a single worker to hang drywall on the ceiling. The design was created by Telapro but since the copyright has expired and many companies now make them. | |||
Tool that is used to lift sheets of drywall up to the ceiling and hold it in place while the sheet is screwed in place. Allows a single worker to hang drywall on the ceiling. The design was created by Telapro but since the copyright has expired and many companies now make them. | |||
A drywall lift (or panel lift) is a tool that mechanically hoists and holds large, heavy drywall sheets for easier installation on walls and ceilings, making it a one-person job by reducing strain and preventing injuries, using a crank, winch, or hydraulics to raise and tilt panels into place. | |||
#Key Features | |||
#Cradle/Platform: Holds the drywall sheet securely. | |||
#Mast & Frame: Extends to adjustable heights, often up to 11-14 feet or more, depending on the model. | |||
#Winch/Mechanism: A hand crank (cable or chain) or sometimes a hydraulic/battery-powered button raises and lowers the panel. | |||
#Wheels/Casters: Allow for easy positioning and movement around the job site. | |||
#Tilting Cradle: Allows the panel to be angled for installation on sloped ceilings or walls. | |||
Revision as of 05:18, 5 January 2026
Tool that is used to lift sheets of drywall up to the ceiling and hold it in place while the sheet is screwed in place. Allows a single worker to hang drywall on the ceiling. The design was created by Telapro but since the copyright has expired and many companies now make them. A drywall lift (or panel lift) is a tool that mechanically hoists and holds large, heavy drywall sheets for easier installation on walls and ceilings, making it a one-person job by reducing strain and preventing injuries, using a crank, winch, or hydraulics to raise and tilt panels into place.
- Key Features
- Cradle/Platform: Holds the drywall sheet securely.
- Mast & Frame: Extends to adjustable heights, often up to 11-14 feet or more, depending on the model.
- Winch/Mechanism: A hand crank (cable or chain) or sometimes a hydraulic/battery-powered button raises and lowers the panel.
- Wheels/Casters: Allow for easy positioning and movement around the job site.
- Tilting Cradle: Allows the panel to be angled for installation on sloped ceilings or walls.