Hanging drywall on 10' ceiling w/ one man

Shows a home-made scaffold that lets one man easily hang sheetrock on a 10' ceiling. Music is from Apple imovie public domain options.

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[djricenitrotank]

Great idea for a home project if you've got the lumber and hardware hanging around. I can see where it would be a definite bonus for tape and mudding. Not sure what state you're in, but with 24 on center, my building inspector would freak out if there weren't 5 screws/stud and that wasn't 5/8 firecode rock.

[roynash]

@djricenitrotank FL. I did have 5 screws /stud and 24" on center. The job was inspected: I was only required to use 1/2" rock.

[THECH0SEN0NE82]

holy crap man thats epic! is there any damage to the drywall though when you push yourself forward though?

[roynash]

@THECH0SEN0NE82 If your floor is reasonably level, the upper part of the scaffold is below the sheetrock once it is screwed off. I.e., it is designed 1" below the finished ceiling and you lift the sheetrock the final inch or so with your head as you screw it off. When I'm moving the scaffold in the movie, the scaffold isn't in contact w/ the ceiling at all.

[roynash]

I've wondered why the hateful comments, also. Wish I had clearly stated the device was for my personal use, not intended for commercial hangers. It worked great for me and saved injuring my back and shoulders. It was also a big help w/ finish wiring, insulation and mudding my joints. It was never intended to be carried to another job and only took me an afternoon to design and build. Thanks for your comment.

[artistanley]

what tool is used to cut out the hole that the light shines out of?

[daychob1]

that was very kool. way to go.

[HumpinGrannys]

My friend does that without a lift by himself :)

He uses a Hilti self loading screw gun. Best chordless screwgun a drywaller can buy period.

[roynash]

@roynash Adjustable supports work well on ceilings under 8' or higher if you wear stilts. At my age, I'm not a stilts guy though! Otherwise you still need a rolling scaffold to do the taping and finish. Worse, you better have very good upper body strength to get the sheetrock under the T supports in the first place.

[artistanley]

@roynash thanks a lot! Just starting out doing woodwork and more, and I will be buying that tool. Great work, and keep it up. About to watch the lazy susan vid.

[roynash]

@artistanley The pros use a zip tool, like a heavy duty Dremel tool, available at all the depot stores. In the movie I''m using a regular Dremel tool which is fine for small projects. The cutter (find it in the Dremel tool area at the Depot) looks like a 1/8" drill bit but the flutes do the cutting and the tip is smooth to follow around a plug box or can light such as in the movie. They really work great.

[artistanley]

just read comments to find the information out, thanks