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    WMorg555 Posts: 105, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 29, 2010, 04:33 PM
    Drywall lifts
    I'm looking to buy a drywall lift to sheetrock my entire basement. I'm doing it by myself so I figure it may take me a couple of days to a week to finish, so I figure I might as well buy a lift rather than renting one out for an entire week. I've seen prices from $148 to $700. What should I expect to pay for a decent one that's not going to fall apart while I'm using it. I'd also like to buy one made here in America, not a cheap foreign import. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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    Dec 30, 2010, 06:15 PM
    What are you doing with it after use? I'd rent for a week unless you hope to sell it on Craigslist.
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    Jan 2, 2011, 09:04 PM

    I'm doing the entire basement and then the garage. I have full-time responsibilities so I will be taking my time doing the work.
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    Jan 2, 2011, 09:21 PM
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    In that case go ahead. Some cheap ones at Harbor Freight. Good luck and be careful! Brian
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    Jan 24, 2011, 11:29 AM
    I did the ceiling in my basement (approx. 1,200 sq. ft.) and I rented a professional quality lift. I rented it on several consecutive weekends (pick up on Friday afternoon - return on Monday Morning) Much cheaper than buying one. I can't remember the cost off the top of my head; check United Rental or similar vendor for pricing. Even with the lift find someone to help you...
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    Jan 24, 2011, 11:53 AM

    I would rent, you will pay the price of the cheapest piece of junk(sorry Harbor Freight) but you will get a high quality unit. DRY WALL LIFT & CARTS Equipment Rental, Rent DRY WALL LIFT & CARTS | Sunbelt Rentals
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    Feb 8, 2011, 12:02 PM
    Telpro are the best lifts that I have used I have seen the ones at menards and they do look similar but have never used one. I did talk to a sheetrocker and he said the cheeper ones do work but not like a telpro.

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