Lazy Lifter Professional 11-Foot Drywall Lift Hoist

Reviews of Lazy Lifter Professional 11-Foot Drywall Lift Hoist

1.) Platinum drywall lift
Reviewed by: R. Haack
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The Platinum drywall lift is a good tool for the money, especially with a 3 year warranty. The lift went together easily and it works very well.
The only down side of this deal was the packaging. When I received my lift, the box that it came in looked like it had been through the mill.
A few of the plastic caps were damaged in shipping, but I contacted their customer sevice dept. and I was sent replacement parts right away.
They seem to be a good company to do business with.


2.) A tool that makes a tough job easy
Reviewed by: James R. Waggoner central Florida
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This was my first time hanging drywall . I thought about making T braces with 2x4s and have my wife help me . Hanging 5/8 drywall overhead like that probably would have ended horribly . With this tool she helped me load the drywall and then I could send her away . It was very easy to lift and position the pieces provided you measured correctly ( who,me?) and put them in place . No arguments with the wife or broken drywall . It was easy enough I even taught her how to use it . For the do it yourselfer this is a must have for this type of work . I was thinking of selling it after I'm done but maybe not .Pro Grade Drywall Panel Lift - Hoist 11'-Ceiling 15'-Wall - One-Person Panel Application


3.) Great Lift! Great Price! 100% Satisfied.
Reviewed by: Photo Genius Boston, MA
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I bought this lift a few months back and I have hung about 40 sheets of drywall on the ceiling. It seems to be well built, easily transportable since it breaks apart without tools into three pieces, and was a great help in hanging ceilings sheets. Being that I do renovation work for my family every now and then this is the most valuable tool I've bought to date. The best part is I didn't spend $700 on a tool I only use a few times a year. For $250 and the elimination of headaches--it is well worth every penny.

4.) One Man Show
Reviewed by: brass_man Venice, FL
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I was so pleased with this product I had to take a minute to share my thoughts. This was just what I needed to give myself an extra hand. I do renovation work and for smaller jobs when I'm working by myself this has come in so handy. It is easy to use, not too bulky or heavy and helps you work like a pro. Its even easy to move around the job.

5.) Real money saver
Reviewed by: J. Stover Boston, MA
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I needed plenty of time to install my drywall, and renting would have cost too much for the job. This machine was easy to use and makes installing drywall a one man job. Great time and money saver! I highly recommend it.



6.) super lifter
Reviewed by: bigfish1047 central ohio
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I ordered after researchiong and made the right choice. Super shipping. I do not how to make it work or assemble any easier. Well satisfied

7.) Works great!
Reviewed by: D. W. N.S.
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I purchased this product for my husband -- he's in the middle of a garage reno and addition. He found that it was very easy to assemble and certainly lives up to its claim of "one-person application." He would definitely recommend this product.

8.) Wonderful product
Reviewed by: Vijay Peethambaram USA
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I bought this to finish my basement, it made my job very easy. I suggest buying.

9.) Received Promptly
Reviewed by: Frequent Buyer San Francisco, CA United States
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Customer service addressed questions and concerns promptly. Instructions on the assembly of the lift were a bit lacking, but managed to put it together. Only one rubber end cap arrived damaged/cracked, which is amazing given the weight of the package and the way the box looked when it arrived. Have yet to actually use, but did test it and it seems to perform well. Overall happy with purchase.

10.) 11 ft Drywall Lift
Reviewed by: Troy Charlotte Hall, MD USA
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This excellent product saves lots of time and labor when applying drywall to the ceiling. What normally would have taken 2-3 people to put up was easily done by myself in about 1/3 the time. This drywall lift is well worth the price and will easily pay for itself in 1 use. I highly recommend this lift!

11.) Great drywall lift
Reviewed by: Randy Stegmaier
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I bought this lift and it works great. I drywalled my whole house and didn't have on problem with it. It has more than paid for itself. If I had rented one it would have cost me $20 a day. They shipped it super fast too.

12.) Save your back - and some bucks
Reviewed by: DustyBeard Oregon
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The Platinum Tool 11-foot drywall lift is the tool for a quality job, saves your back, and really speeds along hanging ceiling and high-wall sheetrock. For working alone and putting in a long day to get the big job done, this is the perfect partner. The price at Discount Tommy's cannot be beat and even the shipping and packing were great. Never thought I would own one of these, but this deal sure made the purchase profitable.

13.) Great Lift - Save Money and Your Back
Reviewed by: Duane
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Bought this a couple of months ago, and couldn't be happier. After reading several reviews on several different lifts, I finally settled on this one. Has been a very sturdy piece of equipment, and one which I'll get many years of use out of. After shipping, it equated to about 4-5 days of rental fees from local tool rental store. Can't beat it. Makes hanging ceilings and walls a breeze for one person(12' is the largest I've done, though 16' shouldn't be an issue).

14.) drywall lift
Reviewed by: J. Wyland cleveland ohio USA
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the drywall lift is a great tool especially for someone who works alone. It works smoothly and is easy to roll around with a sheet of drywall in place.

15.) Work Saver
Reviewed by: C. Foresman
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Called whole family to come up and help drywall. My dad and I had it finished before anyone showed up. This was the BEST!

16.) Drywall lift
Reviewed by: Regular guy Ohio
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Wonderful good price works as advertised well worth the money. I have just built a 4500sf house. I did the first part the hard way then i bought this and this thing paid for itself many times over.

17.) Excellent value for money
Reviewed by: S. Sihvonen Upr Montclair, NJ United States
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I must say: "excellent value for money". I've used this in my basement finishing project and it's been working very well. It's not as good as the "professional" lifts, but hey it's also a lot cheaper and does the job well. The assembly only takes few minutes, which was amazing.

All in all a good tool and it sure beats hanging drywalls with your wife.

18.) good product very fair price
Reviewed by: W. mucci
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this lift rents at home depot for 40.00 per day . my lift paid for itself the first day i used it. hardboot

19.) DRYWALL LIFT
Reviewed by: mtnwolfman show low, az.
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GOOD BUY FOR THE MONEY.
SHIPPED AS PROMISED.
HEAVY BOX, AMAZON DOES A GREAT JOB!

20.) many thanks
Reviewed by: Marvin H. Dane Lapine, Oregon
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This item is great, it took the place of two men to do the job I had to do and the purchase price was just great.The shipping time was very reasonable and i do thank all of you involved with the purchase I made.I will always check amazon.com before i ever purchase anything, it does pay to shop around and this purchase paid off in many ways.....
thank you again,
marty

21.) Great for a single gal working on her house :)
Reviewed by: Lee Texas
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I ordered this, after trying to research as much as I could. I spent over a year dealing with terrible contractors, and finally got tired of being taken advantage of. Once received, I was excited to use. The box was terribly beat up, but there was another perfect box inside of it, and I don't think that matters in the long run. I was excited to put it together, and it was fairly easy, though some of the parts were not light (there are only three major parts). Assembly was easy, once I figured out where in the house I wanted to put the machine. After putting it together, I tried to place a sheet of drywall up on the lift. This proved to be harder than I thought. I ended up going to the local HD and purchasing a panel carry handle to help me (mind you I am a girl, doing this on my own). The drywall piece does have to be lifted about 3 feet off the ground ( I figured that I can do one corner at a time, with the help of a step stool to rest the drywall on). Once placed on the lift, everything was smooth. I have used this to lift about 6 pieces of drywall so far, and no problem (knock on wood). The only thing that I could possibly complain about is that it really does nothing for the middle pieces (I have 11 foot ceilings). I use the lift to hoist the top sheet, then I just place the bottom sheet in place without the help of the machine, and cut to fit in the middle piece, without the help again. Can't wait to try it on the second floor for the cape ceilings.

22.) Why pay more??? Use this lift.
Reviewed by: Use a lift, redneck.
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Hello:

"I kept an eye on all the drywall lifts that came my way. Through planning and watching Ebay and Amazon, I bought the Platinum from Discount Tommy. There are alot of lifts out there, but Platinum is by far the cheapest lifts I've researched and found. It was listed cheaper in January and was $20 more in May 2008. The shipping is high, but that is if you are not out West.

Anyway, it came brand new. I had no problem with shipping, it was not damaged. We'll do business again. As described, it works well. You need two people to load a 4'x16' and maybe the 4'x12' sheets. As the instructions say, 'DON'T LOAD MORE THAN ONE SHEET AT A TIME!' Loading may be a factor for most people. There are models out there for a whole lot more with an extra crank wheel to load the drywall from the floor to mid position to be tilted up right and then be lifted into place--more money though. Keep a cargo bar close by just in case.

The cable eventually needs replaced, but that is common repair. Cables and extention bars are available thru Discount Tommy. It's great for lifting 4'x8' sheets by yourself. This tool is worth the money and gets the job done faster and is more safe than 2x4 T's! It holds the drywall in place while you nail! Follow the instructions and you'll be fine. Thanks Discount Tommy!"



23.) gets the job done
Reviewed by: plex
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Great tool that enables me to hang drywall on the ceiling by myself. Also works great on the upper parts of walls. Super fast delivery from this supplier and extremely helpful service; immediately supplying a missing instruction manual.

24.) Drywall Jack Arrived as Advertised
Reviewed by: Rusty Bascom
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After a problem with shipping (UPS said the 1st unit was damaged and didn't even deliver it), the Platinum drywall jack arrived. The box was a bit beat up, but the inner carton was ok. All the parts were packed in bubble wrap and cardboard, and the drywall jack assembled and disassembled fairly easily by following the instructions. The steel frame was nicely welded and otherwise constructed. All the drywall jacks I looked at seemed to be about identical except for the color, so I bought on price.

Shipping about doubled the cost (it weighs ~100lbs), but even with the shipping, it was a lot less expensive than I could find a drywall jack locally without even considering sales tax.

25.) Well worth the money
Reviewed by: D. Malley Montana
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Works great!
Pros: does everything a drywall lift should do. It appears they have the box thing figured out... mine came in a double boxed carton.
Cons: The handle on the lifting mechanism uses a lock nut and if/when that nut backs off it catches the lifting wire. Minor I know but it took me awhile to figure out why the lift would not go up LOL.
I'd buy another one in a heartbeat!

26.) Fantastic Machine
Reviewed by: rlogue Philadelphia
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This makes hanging drywall a breeze. I bought this because I was hangdrywall myself. It worked fantastic. If I had one conit would be the break it doesn't hold as well as it should.

27.) Great tool for the money
Reviewed by: Eugene F. Clifford Chicago, IL USA
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Great tool for the money. Obviously a pro rock hanger wouldn't use it. But it does what it's supposed to. Very easy to use. I highly recommend this for the home owner. The assembly instructions suck. The box it came in was all tore up. But the tool is great.

28.) Easy to assemble and well laid out
Reviewed by: J. J. Warren Moscow, ID
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The unit breaks down and assembles quickly. The unit can be taken down or put together in less than a few minutes. It is sturdy and well designed. I was pleased to find the unit on my door step and well packaged in about a day.

29.) Great product
Reviewed by: Charles R. Baringer Mayfield, KY
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Grat product easy assembly and tear down, back saver. Would recommend to anyone. Very stable and easy to use.

30.) great company,great buy, thanks
Reviewed by: Leon B. Nielsen Salina, Utah
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you are a great company, got a great buy on item purchased, thanks

31.) Works as advertised
Reviewed by: James Kansas City, MO
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Bought this item to finish my basement. Tried lifting 1 sheet without the lift (using good old-fashioned deadman). This is a 2-man job; I've only got me. The packaging was beat up when arrived, but the unit was double-boxed, and the inner box was in good shape. All parts were in good shape. Assembly was quick; very intuitive, no problems. The units operates smoothly. Lifted my 1st sheet of drywall effortlessly. Bottom line- it does exactly what it's advertised to do. I'm very pleased and recommend for anyone who is a do-it-yourselfer who plans to finish a large ceiling area, and who doesn't have a crew of free helpers. Price is very reasonable, and much can be recovered by selling after use.

32.) Dry Wall Lift
Reviewed by: Cary M. Cooper Columbia, MD USA
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Shipped and delivered promptly. Easy to assemble and use. Works great. Well worth the purchase price.

33.) lazy
Reviewed by: G. david ny
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great investment was able to hang 30 sheets of rock in my living room 1 day ,shipping a little high but worth every penny i spent

34.) 6020 11 FOOT DRYWALL HOIST
Reviewed by: S. Luther Southern Indiana
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This tool i a must for anyone needing to drywall. It is inexpensive enough for a home-user, but durable enough for a commercial-user. It allowed me to drywall my entire basement by myself. Well worth the money! Buy here with no worries.

35.) Good deal
Reviewed by: Uh-oh! Blue Ridge Mountains
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Lift came in good shape, easy to assemble. I did my flat and sloped ceilings and put it for sale on CL. It sold the next day to the first person to look at it.

36.) Great Product
Reviewed by: Peter Zuber
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Very happy with the Lazy Lifter. I did 10' ceilings, walls, 45 degree slanted walls, all by myself with this tool. Alignment and placement was a breeze and made a much better finished product because it held the sheets while I did the aligning. I have friends who are amazed at what I was able to do by myself. Very well constructed, worked everytime!

37.) Makes if possible for a single, weak individual to put up a fire grade ceiling
Reviewed by: cyber kid
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I dont know how else a rather frail individual as myself would get 5/8" fire code drywall up on the ceiling...

This thing itself is heavy but on wheels... can be trouble to assemble/disassemble cuz of it though. No biggy.

38.) Ignore the negative reviews
Reviewed by: Michael B. paoli, PA, US
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There is nothing wrong with this product. It is heavy duty and exactly what you will rent from the home depot. Watch out for em.

39.) A Geat Tool For The Job
Reviewed by: Jonathan Mississippi
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I purchased this drywall lift when I was remodling a kitchen. The lift outperformed every expectation that I had of it. In my opinion it was better than having someone else help hold the drywall because it was more stable and not subject to musle cramps and or human movement. Once I put it in place it stayed there until I secured the drywall! This was one of my better tool purchases.

40.) Versatile and Strong Lifter
Reviewed by: Jeffrey D. Johnson Durham, NC USA
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This lift hoist was very easy to set up and has saved my back and prevented possible injury on several occassions. It not only lifted and supported drywall during a basement finishing project, it also lifted a large beam into place to replace a load bearing wall that was removed. This unit is a great value for the money and the service from this vendor was exceptional.Lazy Lifter Professional 11-Foot Drywall Lift Hoist

41.) Lazy Lifter Professional 11-Foot Drywall Lift Hoist
Reviewed by: tuyencom USA
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Purchased this product to remodel two rooms. 2 full weeks of use would pay for the item itself. There is no need to hire a friend or helper. Product is still in good condition for next big project.

42.) made my job easier
Reviewed by: chap2e
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No more home made tees to hold drywall when doing cielings. Can hang dryway so much faster and easier with the lift. Don't know why it took me so long to get one. Fast easy set up and take down. Made my money back on the first job. I will never hang board again without using the lift. If you hang drywall you must buy one of these.

43.) Nice tool!
Reviewed by: toolmaker Twin Lake, MI
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I have 2 ceilings I am going to have to do by myself. I checked into renting one, but I had this tool paid for in just a little over 3 days worth of rental. I could pay someone to help me, but that also is expensive. I have yet to use this tool, but I can see a ton of help in it. I've worked in auto body repair and tool and die for most of my adulthood. I'm looking with great anticipation in working with it. It puts a smile on my face. It will make a very difficult job a whole lot easier. It works as it is supposed to(it goes up and down smoothly, the brake works well, the casters roll and rotate well, etc.). I'm very satisfied with my purchase.

44.) Happy in NC
Reviewed by: warren "farm" North Carolina
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This wallboard lift is really amazing. It is built strong.
I hung 4'x 12' sheetrock with this lift and it was so easy.
Don't let the low price fool you.It is well worth a lot more.


45.) drywall lift
Reviewed by: I. Katrych
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verry good product. Really eliminates the need for a pair of extra hands when putting drywall up to the cielling.

46.) 9'+ Ceilings
Reviewed by: Cheryl Mounger San Antonio, TX
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We are remodeling a 200 year old house with 9 1/2 ft ceilings, when we attempted to put up the first piece of sheetrock without this lift & using a deadman, it broke, with this lift we haven't broke one piece. I can't imagine ever putting up another piece of sheetrock without this. So easy, to use I think I could do a project without my boyfriend, but the best part is he can do it without me!

47.) Great Tool For The Price
Reviewed by: Handyman Louisburg, WI
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I Purchased this tool with reading all the reviews here, and I am very impressed. I have used other lifts in the past and this one seems to be just as sturdy. The price is also very sturdy. A drywall lift at Menards that I was also looking at was 300$ so thjis wasa no-brainer. I have had two friends call me to use it already, and I will have it paid for, since i rented it to them for a lesser price than RAC or Gassers. Nick H.

48.) Drywall panel lift
Reviewed by: Mark Booher
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The quality of this product is as good as any drywall lift I have previously used. If is comparable to some I hae used that cost 5 times as much. I would recomend it to anyone needing to install any panels requiring a lift.

49.) Drywall lift
Reviewed by: Alfred Zampieri Millsboro ,De.
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Just got to use the lift.Fantastic buy,easy to use.10' ceilings.I can sell lift what I paid for it when I'm done.Only drawback is that won't work on second row.Distance from the ground is 34" and you have to lift in place.

50.) drywall lift
Reviewed by: twin creek farm
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THE LAZY LIFTER PROFESSIONAL 11 FOOT DRYWALL LIFTER IS VERY SIMPLE TO USE. ONE PERSON CAN USE THIS LIFT AND DO A HOLE ROOM OF DRYWALL IN A DAY. DISCOUNT TOMMY SHIPPED THE LIFT TO ME AND I RECIEVED IT THE SAME WEEK! THAT IS A COMPANY THAT KNOWS HOW TO TAKE CARE OF THEIR CUSTOMERS. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS LIFT FOR THE DO IT YOURSELFER OR THE PROFESSIONAL DRYWALLER. IT WILL HOLD UP FOR YEARS OF USE.Lazy Lifter Professional 11-Foot Drywall Lift Hoist

51.) for under $200.00 you have to buy this
Reviewed by: Simon Button
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My wife's had enough of me telling her how great this is, best tool I've every purchased. The entire contraption assembles from the box in less than 10 mins, simple for one person to operate - handles 12ft sheets with no trouble, the telescopic hoist self adjusts for angled ceilings. 5 stars

52.) owner hester electric inc
Reviewed by: Marvin A. Hester hot springs ar.
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did not buy for this to be used as intended but to push heavy light fixtures up aganst 10 foot ceilings and hold them there untill they can be fastened to concrete ceilings great tool

53.) Roosevelt Popcorn Machine--Tremendous buy!!!
Reviewed by: Robert L. Papac
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I purchased a 8 Oz. Counter top style, Black Bar Roosevelt Popcorn machine for our High School Booster Club and have to rate this machine as a tremendous value. I purchased it from Discount Tommy and couldn't be more pleased with the product. Dollar wise, and dependabilty wise, this is a fantastic value.
Bob Papac--Tehachapi California.


54.) Drywall Lift
Reviewed by: Michael L. Studer
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It functions as advertised and does so quite well. The one issue I see with this unit is that to load a sheet of drywall, the height one man must lift a sheet to set it in the sprin loaded keepers is nearly 4 feet off the floor, so its almost a 2 man lift. Otherwise it works very well for the money involved...

55.) Platinum Drywall Lift
Reviewed by: J. Willis Cadiz, OH USA
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Great product for the price. I was able to buy my own lift for about the cost of just over 2 weeks rental on the same thing locally, and I get to keep it! Item was just as described, only flaw was some broken plastic endcaps, but that appears to be a common problem and fixed easily with some tape. Puts together in about 10 minutes with just a few common tools. This is a must for the do it yourselfer doing drywall.

56.) drywall lift
Reviewed by: Wayne E. Lurcock
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What a tool, used it once in a tight ceiling area and it was great, alot easier than holding it with your head and trying to screw to trusses. One of the best investiments i have made and price was cheaper than having to rent one for several weekends.

57.) Not a bad priced tool.
Reviewed by: Old Hand
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Hey, a few places sell this product or similar. They suck you in with a cheap price and the shipping is high. Well this store had a really cheap price and high shipping, but I knew what I was getting into and the total price of $58 item + $99 shipping was a good overall price.

Harbor freight sell a unit for something like $299 on special!

It's all about price to me - use a few times and it's paid for itself.



58.) Works well
Reviewed by: Sharon & Mike Waxhaw, NC
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I was a little bit skeptical that this tool could actually make it possible for one person to hang drywall on a ceiling, but it does work. We have been working with two people, needed in order to place the drywall sheet on the lift (not necessary if you are very strong) and working with 4x8 sheets. It swivels enought to make it easy to properly place the board, and then holds it tight in place until it can be attached. It is easier to crank than I imagined, although it does take some effort to get it up to the 10' ceiling. My husband & I, both 57, have just successfully finished a 12' x 32' room, and are ready to tackle the remainder of our basement. We would not have been able to accomplish this without the help of the drywall lift.

59.) Drywall Hoist
Reviewed by: S. Marshall Aurora, CO USA
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After an initial mixup with shipping, I finally received the product. Upon using the item, I find it very useful and worth the purchase/shipping costs. The product works as advertised and is a "life saver" when attaching drywall to the ceiling. The only criticism I would have is that the "brake" for the crank to lift the drywall hangs up and has to be constantly adjusted to allow the lift to work properly. I don't know if it was damaged in shipment, or just has a habit of hanging up on the housing, but it is not a deal killer and with a little practice is easy to compensate for. Overall, very satisfied.

60.) Back saver
Reviewed by: JD Nelson
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I wish I would have had one long ago. As I'm not a contractor anymore, I don't have much call to use this, but even if I never use it again it was well worth the $$ for the 25 sheet I had to hang recently.

61.) Solid Product
Reviewed by: Greg D. Donovan Grantsville, Utah
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I could have rented one for 8 days at the price I paid for this one. I am doing a basement by myself and needed it for more than 8 days to do 1600 square feet of ceilings. It worked well with a few minor adjustments and some WD-40 to get out the squeaks. The construction is a bit crude but very solid. It weighs about 98 lbs and costs almost 100 dollars to ship but at the 74 dollar price it was worth it. Cool thing is that I can sell it for 100 bucks after I am finished and recover some of the cost.
Shipping was fast and product was in good shape when it arrived.

62.) Works as advertised
Reviewed by: Matty G
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This product works just fine. It does what it says it will do. It is not a telpro, but it does not have the telpro price tag either. If you are going to use it for commercial use go telpro, otherwise the everyday handyman can get by with this one with very little issue.

63.) learning curve takes a bit, but good afterwards
Reviewed by: aptpupil79 oakland, ca United States
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it took me about an hour to set this thing up and get it working. this is in large part due to the fact that the locking mechanism on the lift arm was improperly installed and the instructions didn't address the proper installation. thankfully i was able to figure it out in looking at a picture later in the manual.
it took a bit to get used to operating, but once i got a hang of it it made installing drywall on the ceiling a pretty easy process.

64.) Drywall Lift
Reviewed by: bobbybear Mo
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I'm glad I purchased the drywall lift. It has made every thing so much easier. I'm able to do the job by myself. Thanks, Robert

65.) A little better than I expected
Reviewed by: Korbierg
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Worked right out of the box after very easy assembly.
Perfect lift for doing a house or three, not sure how it would hold up after that.
Well worth the money including shipping.
Very easy assembly and it "knocks down" quickly for storage or transport to another site.


66.) Good value
Reviewed by: Thomas Stover Western Nebraska
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This product was shipped quickly. It's a big and heavy package but doesn't require too much in the way of assembly. The assembly sheet was a little vague, I thought, but there just aren't that many pieces to slide together. The quality looks OK to me. Even including the rather substantial shipping cost, I judge this a good value.

My wife and I used it on one small room so far. I'm a lot older than when I built my first house but I can tell you this really beats using 2x4 T-bars and your head like I did back then!!! Even with a 4X8 sheet of 1/2" drywall, it takes quite a bit of force on the elevation wheel to raise it up so I suspect using 4X12 sheets might be more difficult. I thought this might be able to be used on side-walls, too, but now that I have it, it doesn't seem so.

67.) Great Value!
Reviewed by: dsmith59
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I looked at renting a lift for drywalling my garage and installing log rafters in my cabin. When I found this, I was thrilled that I could own one for about the same price it would cost me to rent for multiple weekends. Even if it didn't live up to it's ratings, I wouldn't be out much more. After using this for a number of projects, I have to say this is one of the best values I have found. I used this on 12 foot sheets of drywall without problems. The construction is good and it works as advertised. It's easy to assemble and break down for storage, plus I own it! I don't know how they can manufacture and distribute this for the selling price, but I sure am glad I bought one.

68.) Platinum Drywall Lift
Reviewed by: Ron Camp
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Great lift, easy to assemble and great value, well worth the price. I was able to single handedly drywall an entire room including the ceiling with the aid of this lift. It is very easy to mavouver and operate. I strongly recommend this item.

69.) Handy, in an awkward sort of way...
Reviewed by: The Electrician Calgary, AB, Canada
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This is a product that screams,"necessity is the mother of invention". Grossly heavy and unwieldy, once assembled it works like a charm! Great for the solo drywaller handyman. Warning: Ignore the crazy Chinese instructions and use "The Force" when trying to assemble. If you have any mechanical skill at all you should be able to pull it off.

70.) Shipping is a killer
Reviewed by: Douglas E. Boatwright Topeka, KS, USA
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Light duty, but nice unit. Shipping was outrageous, 1½ times the cost of the hoist. OUCH!!!!!

71.) good looking, sturdy and affordable!
Reviewed by: Paul D. Thomson Colorado
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The 11 foot drywall lift from Max Tools was everything I was hoping for! It was better than I expected and Max Tools delivered it promptly. The lift is good looking, sturdy (it lifted 4 x 12 sheets of drywall effortlessly) and the price was very affordable, especially when compared to what I was going to pay locally for something simmilar. Thank you, Thank you for saving my back from the strain of lifting sheet rock over my head to the ceiling and to the upper part of the wall. All I had to do is lift about 34" to the drywall lift and I was done. It also made it easier to adjust and then "screw-off" the panel. If your doing anything bigger than a bathroom, my suggestion is to get one of these drywall lifts and make you job soooo much easier!!! This unit "breaks down" to small enough pieces to fit in my VW Jetta sedan trunk, if you do drywall, you need one of these!

72.) decent lift, but handbrake went out and the stop doesnt work
Reviewed by: Tom Mathew
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The lift does its basic function of lifting and lowering panels well and I have been using it ok. The problem is the braking system went out and the stop to ensure the lift doesnt slide on you doesnt work. Still better than renting one, so the value is still there, but be careful if the brake goes out while you are underneath it.

73.) drywall hoist
Reviewed by: Richard L. Burns
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The price was about 100 dollars cheaper than Harbor Frieght, looks like the same lift, easy to assemble, the cable binds when you first start the left and will pop if you do not assist moving it over, the rubber ends do not stay on. You get what you pay for, it does do the job at the cheapest price.

74.) DRY WALL LIFT
Reviewed by: G. Mcdonald ma
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I WAS DISAPPOINTED IN THE COST OF SHIPPING. ALSO THE CONDITON OF MY LIFT WHEN I GOT IT. THE BOX WAS A MESS AND IT WAS A SCRAPED UP. WHEN I PUT IT TOGETHER IT WAS A LITTLE BENT. I WAS NOT HAPPY WITH THAT. I WILL SAY IT WORKED IN THE END. I E-MAILED MY CONCERNS BUT RECEIVED NO RESPONSE FROM ANYONE .

75.) Cheaply made
Reviewed by: Soren Bozeman, MT United States
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This lift is okay for light work, but the design is rather crude. Mine arrived with one of the welds broken. It doesn't fit together easily, either. The instruction book is worthless. And a couple of the parts simply don't work. I had to build some modifications onto it. If you need this for one job, it might be worth your money. But if you plan to use it over and over, do yourself a favor and buy a sturdier and more well-designed model.

76.) Pro Grade Drywall Hoist
Reviewed by: Birthday girl Pennsylvania
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I purchased this hoist for my husband who is rehabbing houses. We were excited that it was such a good buy but disappointed when we used it. On the first piece of drywall which was a 12 foot piece, the hoist wheel, one of the supports and a caster bent. When we called Discount Tommy they said we could send it back but it weighs 100 lbs. We would end up with a refund of $59.00 after spending about $269 for the purchase and return shipping. I would never have bought this thing had I known. I read other people's reviews before purchasing this hoist but aparently they were luckier then we were. Chinese junk. Disappointed.Professional 11 Foot Drywall Lift / Hoist by Platinum Tool 11'-Ceiling 15'-Wall - One-Person Application

77.) this is dangerous
Reviewed by: Mark Etrheim
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I am a customer home builder for the last 31 years. We rent a drywall lift couple times a year, but with business slow we are hanging our selves so I ordered this lift. It is not safe, my guys refuse to use it. The arms bend, the welds were broken in 2 areas when we opened the box, the mechanizm that is supposed to hold the drywall in place slips. We took it apart twice to see if we did something wrong, but it is a copy cat, looks the same but it is of very poor quality.

78.) Wobbly piece of junk!
Reviewed by: melio Pittsburgh, PA
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I didn't really expect this machine to be amazing....it is only $75.00, but I also didn't expect it to break after one day. While holding a piece of drywall up to my ceiling, the machine's brake broke, and the drywall came crashing down. The cheap welding on the brake broke and there was no quick fix. On top of that, I was disappointed about the breaking mechanism and how wobbly this machine was...If you are looking for high quality then keep looking, if you want a cheap machine for a one time job then this may be ok for you...just don't stand under the drywall while it is in the air.

Features of Lazy Lifter Professional 11-Foot Drywall Lift Hoist

This is a top quality lift made by the industry leader Pentagon Tool. It includes a 90 day warranty. These lifts feature top grade steel, locking outriggers, and quick and easy assembly. They assemble in less than 5 minutes (1 person) and can be taken down just as quickly. Now you can install drywall without running to the local rental store and/or calling all of your buddies to help you finish your basement ceiling. Let the machine do the work and let your buddies enjoy their weekend at home. Today's technology housed in a robust design will provide you with years of service.

Featuring quality steel construction, a tilting design, and quick and easy assembly, the Lazy Lifter Professional 11-Foot Drywall Lift makes it possible for you to handle and install drywall panels by yourself. Ideal for home or commercial use, the Lazy Lifter is designed for panels measuring up to 4 by 16 feet. It can save you money by cutting installation time in half and reducing the number of people needed to complete a drywall job.

Lazy Lifter Professional 11-Foot Drywall Lift Allows for one-person installation of 4-foot by 16-foot drywall panels Lifts panels up to 11 feet horizontally, 15 feet vertically (optional extension bar increases horizontal lift to 15 feet and vertical lift to 19 feet) Locking casters and foot stops secure lifter in place; foldable hooks and locking outriggers stabilize panels Single-stage winch with handle and brake allows for one-handed lifting 360-degree swivel cradle and 75-degree tilting action simplify panel positioning Powder-coated steel construction and heavy-duty cable provide 150-pound load capacity Quick, tool-free assembly Full five-year limited warranty

The swivel cradle and tilting action make it easy to position your panels. View larger.

The single-stage winch with handle and braking mechanism allows for safe, easy lifting. View larger.

Easy, One-Person Drywall Installation
The Lazy Lifter Drywall Lift makes drywall installation a one-person job. It lets you spend time hanging with your friends--not hanging drywall with them. The Lazy Lifter does all the heavy work, so it takes the backache out of drywall installation, making it possible to hang panels safely--all day long. And perhaps best of all, it helps you get projects done less expensively and in less time.

Durable Lifter Hoists Up to 15 Feet
Featuring a heavy-duty cable and welded, powder-coated steel construction the Lazy Lifter is designed to last a lifetime. This sturdy device has a 150-pound load capacity, and it can hoist 4-foot by 16-foot drywall panels up to 11 feet in the air. When used with the optional extension bar, this versatile tool can even lift drywall all the way up to 15 feet--a handy feature for vaulted ceilings and great rooms. (Lift height is determined by the 11-foot max lift and the half-length of the drywall panel.)

Rolling Design, One-Handed Crank, and Tilting Action for Easy Use
The Lazy Lifter Drywall Lift is incredibly easy to use. To operate, simply roll the hoist to your work area--the locking casters and foot stops make it easy to safely secure the lift in place.

Once the lift is in position, just turn the single-stage winch's handle to raise the board--it's so easy, you only need to use one hand. A brake mechanism on the wheel will help you keep things steady, and locking outriggers and foldable hooks on the panel support will stabilize your work pieces. And thanks to the Lazy Lifter's 360-degree swivel cradle and 75-degree tilting action, you'll have no trouble maneuvering your panels, even around slanted walls and vaulted ceilings.

Assembly and Warranty Information
The Lazy Lifter Drywall Lift requires only minimal, tool-free assembly and is backed by a full five-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Lazy Lifter 11-Foot Drywall Lift and manual.

The Lazy Lifter does the hard work for you, making it possible to safely hang drywall panels on your own.

1.) One person can easily handle and install drywall panels 4 X 16 feet.;
2.) The optional extension bar allows you to lift the drywall 15 feet high ; great for vaulted ceilings.;
3.) Easily lifts drywall up to 11 feet--up to 15 feet on angled ceilings.;
4.) Full tilting action for walls and ceilings; Locking outriggers for added security/stability.;
5.) Quick and Easy Assembly--goes together in five minutes without tools.;

Package Height x Length x Width: 53 in. x 53 in. x 23 in.
Package Weight: 70 lbs.

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