How to lift sheet goods (Plasterboard, sheetrock, OSB, plywood, MDF) like a pro.

Lifting sheet goods can be difficult and many techniques put strain on your back or neck.
These pro tips will help you around site and take strain off of your back and neck.
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[@bucklocallegend4057]

Not gonna lie, I felt a bit ridiculous youtubing how to carry sheetrock. Glad I did. You're the man.

[@essentialhandyman]

Lol. No-one knows everything. YT is a great resource. Glad I could help you out mate. By way of thanks, please do me a solid and subscribe to the channel, hit the notification bell and watch a few of my other videos, for more great tips and advice.

[@SG-uj8tj]

You're a good lad, I'm going to go use my hand reverse grip, I don't have time to wait for the gadgets from Amazon

[@essentialhandyman]

The gadgets are great but you don’t need them if you know what you’re doing. Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell. And watch a few of my other videos. That would help me a lot. Thanks.

[@jacksshed2450]

Loved the first blooper!

[@OnceIcaughtafiash]

Legend! Wish I had seen this before dragging 4 sheets of 18mm thick hard plywood into my house. Will try these tips for getting them out the back to be cut part

[@essentialhandyman]

Better late than never! I'm sure it will help you at some point in the future. Please remember to subscribe to my channel and watch a few of my other videos, for more helpful tips. Cheers.

[@travispratt6327]

Thanks man, I’ve worked as a laborer years ago and carried many sheets but just got asked to return a load of sheetrock so was looking up the “correct” way to do this before tacking it, I think I can manage the old tip and reverse grip,

[@essentialhandyman]

Glad I could be of help Travis. Good luck with the upcoming graft. Feel free to subscribe for more great tips.

[@peterbarlow8912]

If you tip Sheetrock up like that to get a grip you’ll likely break off corners. Try the Troll with wheels for sheet goods and no above the shoulder grip.

[@essentialhandyman]

I don't mind a little rolling of the corners, as the boards will be taped and jointed anyway, which will cover those inperfections.

[@davidrathbone5581]

My man, I have a pallet of plasterboard dropping on the pavement in fifteen minutes and you've just saved my ass for certain

[@essentialhandyman]

Glad I could help David. Please remember to subscribe to my channel ,click the notification bell and select to be notified whenever I upload a new video and watch a few of my other videos and give them a thumbs up and comment on them. And.... if you're feeling really generous click on the link below and buy me a beer www.buymeacoffee.com/essentialhandy1 Cheers

[@christownsend2220]

My first day today

[@essentialhandyman]

Hope it went well my friend. Feel free to post any video suggestions in the comments and I'll do my best to see if I can help you out.

[@skillerzhd9282]

My first day carrying 15mm boards, 170 of them, my hands caved in before my back and arms😂 lol hope it gets easier mate as the weeks go on i looked like a right plonker 😅

[@essentialhandyman]

Oh yes, the early days on site. I remember them well. It does get easier though. Your body toughens up, you stop getting blisters and develop callouses and onbe day you realise you're not in pain anymore. BNut remember one thing above all. Lift with your legs, not your back, or YOU WILL suffer later in life. I thought nothing of carrying steels for a through lounge on my own but my back curses me for it now. If you've got a specifgic question or need me to do a video on something you want help on, just drop a comment and I'll see what I can do. Cheers, and remember to like the video and subscrtbe to my channel.

[@mrblauer1]

That gripper is amazing. Smart. But you are correct, most of the time you only have your hands. Good tips.

[@essentialhandyman]

Another thing about on site lifting is that quite often you'll lift more than one sheet at a time (depending on thicknes of course) and I wonder if the Gripper could handle multiple sheets and still lift effectively. I didn't actually try it with multiple sheets. I suspect it wouldn't be able to cope.

[@AMindInOverdrive]

The method I prefer: Get someone else to do it LOL

[@essentialhandyman]

A job for the apprentice!

[@silasgroenning]

Hello. Thanks for the video. Do you think that the gorilla will work on lifting a big plywood (120x240) up stairs, to a floor.. so turning in small spaces, and the sheet beeing in an angled position. With just one hand to control it. Any exsperience to share✌️✌️✌️?

[@essentialhandyman]

If carrying upstairs you’re gonna be working in tight spaces. I’d ditch the Gorilla grip at the bottom of the stairs and stand the board upright, so you can carrying it in both hands, across the 120 dimension. This is when spit on your hands works wonders. Carrying up like this is tricky as you need to lift the board high enough to clear the treads, while not gouging lumps out of the ceiling, while being strong enough to turn the board through a 45 degree axis. Take it slow. No points for speed here. If you get tired, rest it (usually on a corner) on the stairs and take a wee break. Good luck and don’t forget to subscribe for more great advice.

[@silasgroenning]

@@essentialhandyman i just wonder if the gripper can indeed handle an angled position, or perhaps it cant and jawpressure loosen and board slides out. Any experience trying angled carries?

[@essentialhandyman]

@@silasgroenning Sorry but no. Mind you, at only £30, it's worth trying it to see if it works.

[@silasgroenning]

@@essentialhandyman yea i am awaiting delivery. It is supposed to woek, from what ive heard so far.. time will tell✌️

[@WILDWINNER9]

Step one have a strong back and arms

[@essentialhandyman]

And hands

[@GrumpysWorkshop4]

I hate carrying 8x4 sheets!!!!! I see you have the new bandsaw. Its a great bit of kit for the money. Just realised im not subbed to your channel. Not sure what happened as i subbed ages ago. Subbed again👍

[@essentialhandyman]

Try carrying them the way I show, turning your hand and resting it on your arm and let me know how that feels. I suspect you'll hate carrying sheets less, once you get the knack for it. Appreciate the sub Grumpy. I hope I can keep everyone entertained.

[@skeletonguts313]

Thanks a mil. Doing dome diy insulating and plasterboarding in a bedroom. Only trouble it i dont know the correct way to lug stuff about withough potentially causing injury or damage to the goods. Thanks for the tips mate.

[@essentialhandyman]

You're welcome mate. Glad it helped you. Please remember to like the video and subscribe to my channel for more helpful advice.

[@michaelpulmanmusic4008]

Great stuff 👏

[@lokitrihard7616]

I almost died but i made it!

[@essentialhandyman]

Not sure what your comment meant but many thanks for stopping by anyway. Cheers.

[@lokitrihard7616]

@@essentialhandyman dry wall for me is really heavy I barely weigh 110

[@WizsWoodwork]

mate you lift that like its nothing !! haha

[@essentialhandyman]

There are pros and cons to being a ‘big boy.’ Plenty of cons on aeroplanes. Plenty of pros on a building site!

[@WizsWoodwork]

@@essentialhandyman lmfao!!!

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Shifting stuff is always a pain in the ass! Long ladders and a windy day 🤣🤣🤣

[@essentialhandyman]

The worst gotta be sliding down 6 x 6 fence panels into concrete posts, on a windy day. Just as you lift them above your head... whoosh! That’s gotta be the toughest one person job when it’s windy!

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Luckily I've never had to do any 🙂

[@JoseOrtiz-nw1rk]

Man you youtubers need to put the sound a little up higher next time you up load a video.

[@essentialhandyman]

I do need to invest in some better sound equipment. But I’m pretty much a technophobe with such things. I’m learning but it’s a slow process. Please bear with me.

[@allmyjunkyo]

thank you!!!!!!!!

[@essentialhandyman]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@AliciasHouseofPaws]

Thank you!!

[@essentialhandyman]

My pleasure Alicia. I hope it helped you. Cheers.

[@ThePotatoPrductions]

Half of the reason I'm here is for his accent

[@essentialhandyman]

Make sure you subscribe to never miss a single ‘Cockney’ word!

[@chrismac4441]

Thanks mate. I'm a 35 year old who just started training with a kitchen and bathroom fitter. Was working with an older experienced guy the other day. Carrying plasterboard from the van and I did it my usual spazzy way. Got the piss ripped right out of me 😂😂 It looks worse when it's a grey haired guy doing it wrong. Just makes you look like a plonker. People would be more understanding if I was a young apprentice. Next time I'll look like I know what I'm doing, thanks to you. Cheers brother.

[@essentialhandyman]

Thanks for watching and commenting Chris. I’m glad I could be of help. You’re right. Elders on site will take the piss relentlessly. Way back before KZbin, you only leant by being shown, being told or if you had plenty of nouse… by experimenting. Just one thing left to do now Chris. Start building up those calloused hands. That’s the other way to tell the men from the boys! Please subscribe for more great tips and tricks.

[@chrismac4441]

@@essentialhandyman yeah, they really will! Just have to take the banter and respect them. They're the ones with the experience at the end of the day. Yeah the first few months I carried electrical tape 24/7 to tape up all the cuts on the old hands. Been about 7 months now and no cuts for a long time. Anyway, will give you a sub and thanks again for the great content 👍