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.
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nooo i never give up. As all hangers know after 15 years of humping boards it will break u down. But maybe a lift is the solution.
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go for it buy a damn lift or give me a jingle i'd love to travel !
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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
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:!!!
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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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:
I don't use mine on anything over 8'. fixed caster last night. worked well today. bought this crapper at northern tool. i sub my hanging. ,, but i do enjoy hanging the small jobs myself. my next lift will be a Bil Jaxs .:yes:
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You used " good ole' yankie know how " on it , didn't you Moore.:thumbsup:
Not kidding either, There's lots of WW2 stories where the Americans would Improvise a weapon or something to make it work better. I think that's were the term jerry rig came from too, They would take Jerry's weapons, (germans) rig them to do something else etc, At least I think so....someone might tell me I'm wrong.
A little history lesson for you Moore
I'm a bit of a war buff
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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Just do it. And spend the extra money on the chain drive 439, then you won't need an extension....time and money saved. If that's absolutely too rich for your blood go for the 138-2. Awesome lift. Period.
Just do it. And spend the extra money on the chain drive 439, then you won't need an extension....time and money saved. If that's absolutely too rich for your blood go for the 138-2. Awesome lift. Period.
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Moore, I see the Vario and the can of Coors. How does the Vario mix up with Coors? I drink Busch beer so, I will try mixing some with Busch and maybe we can compare the results with the two different beers. LOL
Good mix .. no lumps . you doing OK? back to work soon I hope.. Or as soon as possible..:yes:
Down here we call it something else .. ******* rigging,, If it works, It works.You used " good ole' yankie know how " on it , didn't you Moore.:thumbsup:
Not kidding either, There's lots of WW2 stories where the Americans would Improvise a weapon or something to make it work better. I think that's were the term jerry rig came from too, They would take Jerry's weapons, (germans) rig them to do something else etc, At least I think so....someone might tell me I'm wrong.
A little history lesson for you Moore
I'm a bit of a war buff
IF If it don't ,, try again !!
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Not able to work yet. All of my tools are ready to go. My daughter helped me get them all clean and lubed.
What the hell, I will try mixing some beer into some vario and see what happens.
get back to work MT ,, I WISH YOU WELL!! A friend of mine [ havc] has cancer , 40 years old ,, don't look too good . WE should all count our blessings..
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Well you better take that sheet back down and put some poly under it:whistling2:back in action . For now . Don't buy Taiwan tools!
No poly on the walls or ceilings
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