Carrying mat, fc & glass

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Al E

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Not being very tall (and with a commensurately short armspan) I found it difficult to carry flat items and boxes 32x40 and larger. A couple of years ago I started using my plywood/sheetrock carrier and the job is much easier. I even use it to tote large lites around the shop. Stairs are no longer a major obstacle. This is an inhexpensive item and there are several different ones but I recommend the plastic ones.
 
Al - that is a brilliant idea!!! Absolutely brilliant - especially as I am getting a bit longer in the tooth I am becoming more wary of carrying larger lites of glass.

You are a genius!!! Thank you!!!
 
What is this item you use? I did a search on Home Depot and couldn't find it. Sounds like something I need!

Thanks,
Janis
 
Janis, don't know the exact name of it but look in the drywall/lumber dept. or ask someone there (yea right, if you can ever find any help) It is an orange plastic pc. about 16" long. Handle on one end and a "J" lip on the other that then drywall/board rests on so you can pick it up. If you can get any help they will know what you are talking about. And I do believe they are only about $5.00. Of course you can make one but not worth the effort.
 
Got a picture handy?? It sounds kinda like a ski-boot carrier. Or a hay-bale hook?
 
This is what you are looking for. Stanley call it a "Panel Carrier".

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Clive.
 
As one who just lost four days from a severe hip strain.... I'm on my way to Home Depot... (even if I have to crawl).

A word of caution for framers from my osteopath: Do NOT move heavy items from side to side with a twisting motion, and don't reach out to the side with one arm to pick up something heavy. Always lift from the front and keep those hips square. You're sacroiliac joint can't handle that kind of strain. And it hurts like **** when you damage those tendons.

That panel carrier, however, with the weight on the arm that's straight down by the body, looks like it would pass my osteopath's scrutiny.

Thanks for the hip tip!
 
Susan, because of my hip replacements, I must follow those guidelines (hardfast rules!!) for the rest of my life....including not ever crossing my legs. (Try that for a day...it ain't easy!) Great advice for those of you who don't ever want to get that damaged, and it doesn't take much...trust me...it sucks!

I'm getting one of those carriers too. Ya got my attention!Thanks for the hip-up, Al!!
 
I think you will find that it will also help with many carrying chores around the house. I have used it to carry screens.
 
For carrying/handling individual lites of glass, everyone should have a pair of Ansell Hy-Flex gloves. They are kevlar coated and provide a durable non-slip experience. Before using they should be mildly washed as there is a slight oily residue that doesn't play well with clean glass.
 
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