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06-29-09

Gorilla Gripper

I have the Stanley Panel Carry, previously reviewed on Cool Tools, but greatly prefer the Gorilla Gripper, which works with panel widths from 3/8 to 1 1/8 inch. It is about six times more expensive, but it works significantly better for moving large panels.

The Stanley tool goes under the bottom edge of the sheet. This can be awkward if it’s heavy material, such as plywood, and seems more likely to result in damaged corners. Using the Stanley holder, I had to bend my back at an awkward angle to pick up the sheet -- the length from the tray (where the bottom edge of the sheet rests) to the handle is too short. The Gorilla Gripper lifts from the top of the panel, so there’s less need to bend before lifting, and I can keep my back straight. Also, with the Gorilla Gripper it's easier to adjust your balance, since you don't have the friction of the material moving the tool from side to side.

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-- Taylor Bryant 

[Video of the Gorilla Gripper in use here. -- ES]

Gorilla Gripper
$46
Manufactured by Landon Innovations

Available from Amazon


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#1 | Mon, 06-29-09 09:57
Jason

umm, for some reason you linked to the less compelling video. Here it is for convenience. . .

http://www.gorillagripper.com/videos/commercial.html

 
#2 | Mon, 06-29-09 10:49
Juan

Can this tool be used for drywall? It seems that the grip would dent the piece, and the angle of the vice can potentially help break it.

 
#3 | Mon, 06-29-09 02:20
Gough

We've got one of these in the shop and it works fine for drywall. I was hanging 12-foot sheets of 5/8 'rock by myself and this didn't just make it easier, it made it possible in the first place. Our Stanley Panel Master is used to prop the door open.

 
#4 | Mon, 06-29-09 02:21
Gough

We've got one of these in the shop and it works fine for drywall. I was hanging 12-foot sheets of 5/8 'rock by myself and this didn't just make it easier, it made it possible in the first place. Our Stanley Panel Master is used to prop the door open.

 
#5 | Mon, 06-29-09 05:07
Eric

Thanks, Jason. I needed a good chuckle right at the moment.

Otherwise, definitely a compelling tool for the kit.

 
#6 | Mon, 06-29-09 08:22
kentsin

I just wonder if adding a support point to your belt would be useful.

add a cloth or something which add a small distance so you can walk easier.

 
#7 | Mon, 06-29-09 11:40
Brad

Billy Mays here for the Gorilla Gripper! Are you tired of painfully pulling plywood panels? Then you need the Gorilla Gripper! Watch as the patented mechanical leverage provided by the Gorilla Gripper lets you move construction materials with ease!

Could you imagine? Alas, it shall never be.

Great product though. They definitely need help with their video, talk about a snooze fest!

 
#8 | Tue, 06-30-09 09:02
Joel

RIP Billy Mays.

 

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