A homemade drywall jack will make it easier to use these other tools for drywall hanging.
Hanging drywall on a ceiling can be a back-breaking job. Whether you are alone or have help, using the right tools can make this job a lot easier. Using drywall jacks to hold drywall into place while it's being fastened to a ceiling is one example of such a resource. Commercial models can cost hundreds of dollars, but with a few simple tools, you can easily build your own jack.
Instructions
1. Measure the height from the ceiling from the floor where you are going to hang drywall.
2. Cut the 12-foot length of 2-by-4 lumber to the the ceiling height measurement obtained in Step 1. Keep the scrap lumber for the next step.
3. Hold the two pieces of 2-by-4 lumber square by using a carpenter's speed square, making what will look like a uppercase T with the two pieces.
4. Fasten the two pieces square with your choice of nails or coarse-thread screws, using a hammer or electric screwdriver.
5. Lift a sheet of drywall onto the top of the T-shaped jacks and fit it into place on the ceiling. While using the T jacks to hold the drywall, you should be ready with drywall screws and a drill with screw attachment or electric screwdriver to immediately fasten the drywall to the ceiling. This will keep the drywall sheet in place and keep it from falling or popping out of position.
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