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panel lift brands?

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thinking about getting a lift for an upcoming job. they have these cheap ones for under $200. king canada is one of the brands. has anybody used those? it looks the same as the ones you see a ton of on ebay. debating whether to buy one or just hire someone to help me hang the ceiling. both would cost about the same except the lift only costs me once and doesn't talk back. on the other hand i can't teach it to finish screwing of a sheet. i will get one eventually but i am just wondering if those cheap ones are sh!t or if they will work good enough.
 
#6 ·
thank you! that is all i needed to hear. that somebody else is using them and they work well enough to get the job done. i've already committed to hiring somebody to help me hang the ceiling. but if they bail out on me i have a plan B now. i'll probably get it for the next job though. super duper!!!!
 
#7 ·
I had to hang a remodel lid one time and couldn't get my usual guy's to help so I called the football department at Portland State University to ask if one of their guys wanted a day job with a "work out." He was a Samoan kid that was about twice my size.

He about killed me trying to keep up with him.:eek:

Cheap labor though.
 
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Mine's just a cheap chinese knockoff. It does a respectable job of hoisting sheets to the ceiling, but wouldn't help a person hang the top sheet on a wall. For $200 new, its worth what I paid for it. If I had it to do over again I'd likely surf eBay for a Telepro. Saw one sell in Michigan around last christmas for $75. Nearly bought it as a spare. But I try not to board much. We're pretty much just a mudding outfit.
 
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I don't know how eBay CA is, but I won a beautiful used Telpro Panellift for about 150 bucks. The seller didn't offer shipping, so he had only two bids. Craigslist might also be a good bet. Even if you can't find a $150 deal, I'll bet you could find a good used North American lift for $250.

Here's basically the same model I got: Amazon.com: Telpro Inc. PANELLIFT PanelLift Drywall Lifter: Home Improvement
 
#24 ·
Red lift made in Taiwan .. But no parts made for red lift ,, made in Taiwan!
If i can fix this caster to get through 40 board ceiling tomorrow ,, I'm good.
Think I've found some casters [order] that will fit this base. the base has been the only major problem. I don't trust the cable:glare:,,,,,yeah i know,, my own damn ,cheap fault!! Bil Jaxs / tel pro / BUY USA :yes:!!!
 

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#25 ·
Yeah... Cheap ass tools are just that huh? I think harbour freight should keep a trash can by the door!!! I Have a Tel pro myself.. My Guy's Laughed and joked when I first got it... now they wana take it home and make love to it !!! Ha. A strong mind work's well.. IT saves a strong back!!! Buy USA... Hey dosen't the Taiwan brand only go 11 ft. ? AHH short AHH Ceiling.. or is it Ceiring.. :thumbup:
 
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I've got a used Telpro I got on ebay for under $150(watch the shipping costs though!). It obviously has taken alot of abuse but works fine It's great when hanging solo or doing vaults. You need big open spaces because it's a little clumsy around obstacles. I think if you're going to get one, it's worth getting the model or the extension that reaches 15'. Anyone got the Telpro 182? They seem harder to come by used.
 
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