How to Carry OSB Plywood Alone
There are many things you can do by yourself, but carry OSB, plywood, alone is not easy. It’s just so darn big and hard to get a grip on and move easily. There are many solutions to this problem. The solution below is very cost effective. It assumes that you have twenty feet of rope to make the sling. It also assumes that you are tall enough to carry the sheet under your arm. One thing that may cause you concern is how close your hand/knuckles are to the material when carrying it.
The Panel Carrier
There are many panel carrier versions that make carrying that sheet of material easier and more likely not to bite into your hand like a piece of rope.
I like the panel carrier. It is a rather large tool that I can use for any size panel that needs to move. I have used it to carry drywall, OSB, plywood, and cement backer boards. How it works is that it extends my arm by its length in inches. It has a lipped ledge that the sheet material rests on. The design makes it difficult for the material to slip off the ledge due to the lip. The handle is offset and this is what I really like about it. It places my hand comfortably away from the material I’m carrying. So my hand and knuckles are not going to be scraped while I use it.
on February 8, 2018Yet another product which I wish I knew about years ago. I have been lugging drywall and plywood without this for years. This simple device makes easy work of carrying full sheets of these products. I would buy again if this broke but it feels very sturdy and well built
The last thing I like about it is that the material is very close to the ground while carrying it. Should I feel that I need a break from moving it, it is very easy to set it down. Also since the material is resting on the tool, the tool is touching the ground not the material, another plus.
My method of use
Since I am right-hand dominant I use my right arm/hand on the tool and use my left hand to support the material at the top as it gets moved. The way this tool is made if your a left-hand dominant person this tool will work just as well.
Storage?
That leaves where do you store this large tool when it’s not being used? I found that the material ledge is a good thing for storage. I turn the tool upside down and hang it on a shelf in the garage. The ledge is wide enough that the tool is very stable hanging from a shelf.
Conclusion
I like this tool. It is very easy to use. While it is not as inexpensive as a piece of rope it is very wallet friendly. I like that it is very brightly colored. The color makes it easy to find when I have to go looking for it. Also while it is very large it is very easy to store.
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