Gorrilla Gripper – anyone tried this
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Tried what?
A Gorrilla Gripper
http://www.gorillagripper.com
Edited 5/6/2008 5:50 pm by Shoeman
Yeah, We just got one. We had to move 100 sheets of 1/2, 5/8 and 3/4 up the Taquamenon River. We had to get the material down 25+ steps to a pontoon, motor up river 6 miles and unload and move it 100 yards to the building location. I liked it for the lighter sheets (1/2 and 5/8) but the 3/4 sheets were a little hard on the wrists. The guys that did most of the hauling preferred the orange hard plastic Stanley carrier. Was it worth $50 bucks? I'm not sure. It seemed like another thing to get in the way during the building process.
-hugh
Wow, bit of an access issue on that one.
I kinda figured the same thing about it being one more thing in the way. I don't have a need for any type of carrier. Just thought it was interesting to post and see if anyone actually had any experience with it.
I didn't mean to be flippant about my response. It's hard to know with just these words between us. It's just that there is no easy way to carry sheet goods and the old fashioned way you can roll it up on your shoulder and back. That gives me a break so when I go between a couple of things I can roll it back to vertical.
a lot of people don't know how to carry sheet goods solo or with someone else. I'ts a pleasure to carry them with someone who knows what they are doing.
I didn't take it as flippant. Didn't mean my response to be either.
I know what you mean about carrying with someone that has a different method - have carried a fair amount of rock with someone who couldn't seem to get the idea that you can just rest the sheet on your arm. Always fighting and a different grip on every sheet.
I could see the Gorilla Gripper being handy in some situations as well.
It's for guys that don't know how to carry sheet goods. I was trained the old fashioned way.
The nice thing about carrying sheet goods the old fashioned away is when you have space you can shift it to your back for a while.
Having a guy on each end is almost mandatory in a lot of situations. And not just for your back. It's to protect walls and the sheet goods.
Edited 5/6/2008 4:26 pm ET by popawheelie
I also know how to carry sheets the old fashioned way. If it is more than a couple sheets, add a carry in to the delivery is the best way.
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The old fashioned way is fine if you don't have to go through several doorways, which is usually. I don't really see any benefit in that gorilla device, but I've use the three pronged handle thing when I have help at the other end. Otherwise I like the hard plastic hook. Thing about the old fashioned way is the panels cary too high, so have to stoop down to go through standard 6' 8" door openings. That get's really tiring. --------------------------------------------------------
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I have/had one. Used it once or twice, trying to save various body parts by ruining others. It might be ok for plywood (it slipped out on me once) but be very careful with drywall. If you don't hold the grip so the jaws are perfectly plumb, your drywall is gonna be missing a part of the edge. Don't ask how I know... I gave up on it. Fifty bucks wasted.
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thanks for the response
I wondered if it might not leave its mark on drywall
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This just cost $6 and has done fine for me when I can find where I left it last.
It may be useful for carrying sheets of glass or sheet metal, but otherwise no. I carry sheet goods by resting the bottom edge of the sheet on the claw of my hammer. Hold the hammer by the handle with your arm fully extended. This keeps the center of gravity low and i can see where i'm going. And, unlike like this contraption, a hammer will always be nearby... hammers and pulls nails too!
thanks for the response
Not worth the price...it is OK for some situations; I used it for maneuvering sheets around at floor level, so as not to pick them up again. It is awkward for any amount of distance. Ducking to go under a door frame is not too bad for me anyway at 5'-8", so I like to pick the sheets right up for stairs or long hauls. It can also damage drywall if not used carefully. Drywall can get a bit wiggly also.
Thanks for the response