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Installing huge tv with drywall lifter ?

As TV’s have become insanely large and heavy, it’s getting harder and harder to find a friend to come help.. I’ve exhausted all my helpers and need a tool move my 85 in Sony (110lbs) by myself. All I need to do is add an Apple TV. Quick and simple and not worth calling a friend again. 

Surely someone has a tool, jack, or lift for quickly lifting a TV on the wall. I was told a Drywall Lift may be what I’m looking for but those sure are big. 

Anyone else had any luck with something like this?

dtximages
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dekay
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The  "basic mount" services in Los Angles (no jokes please) run around $60.

It would probably cost that much to rent a drywall jack, plus you have to pick it up and return it.

There are motorized TV lifts on Amazon starting @ around $180, but what else does it accomplish aside from taking up space after you install the TV?

I feel that I understand where you are coming from as I have a new 9 month old mattress  that I have yet to install as I injured my back (and then both knees weeks apart) after having it delivered.

I'm currently closing in on being ready to complete the mattress switch as I never got where I am today by not being able to do a mattress switch.

 

DeKay

 

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bigtwin
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@dtximages A drywall lift will not help.  I know cause I own one.  That device still requires you to lift a sheet of drywall (or TV) above waist height to place the sheet on the lift.  You only practical solution is to have a helper.  Cheers.

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katzenjammer27
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you can rent a drywall lift from home depot. I agree, you need a buddy, drink the beer after lifting and hanging the TV.

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thecarpathian
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One reason I married someone who can bench 250.

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onhwy61
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Get someone to help you or multiple people to do it for you.  It's not worth the potential damage.

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