How Do You Make A Drywall Hoist?
Hanging drywall on a ceiling can be a lot of work for two, three, or even four people. A drywall hoist makes for an easier operation since it doesn’t require more than two people to do the work. Hoists at the hardware store can cost hundreds of dollars, while the supplies to build one with a simple design will cost less than fifty dollars at the same store. In just a couple of hours you can build your hoist and spare the stress on your shoulders. Lay the two 4-foot boards on edge, parallel and 2 feet apart. Place the 2-foot boards 45 inches apart between the 4-foot boards, perpendicularly. Screw through the ends of the 4-foot boards into the 2-foot boards, making sure the corners are flush. You should have a frame that is 4 feet by 27 inches. On the 4-foot boards of the frame, drill a ¼-inch hole 4 inches from each end, and 1 ¾ inches from each side. On the 8 ½-foot boards, round off the corners on both ends with your jigsaw without affecting the length. Then on one end of each of thes
