Gorilla Gripper

69 reviews for Gorilla Gripper

1. Selena WilliamVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   I ordered one of these when I needed to haul approx. 40 4x8 sheets of 1/2" & 5/8" drywall into the house. It worked great for single sheets of 5/8" ro...More

   I ordered one of these when I needed to haul approx. 40 4x8 sheets of 1/2" & 5/8" drywall into the house. It worked great for single sheets of 5/8" rock, and for double sheets of 1/2" ultralight rock. Since the sheets are taped together face to face, just needed to insert a cardboard shim between the tapered edges before gripping the panels, to avoid crushing the edges.
   Reanne GrahamVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   If you got a lot to heavy 4' x 8' sheet goods to move like plywood or drywall and have little or no help then this is the tool for you. It makes solo ...More

   If you got a lot to heavy 4' x 8' sheet goods to move like plywood or drywall and have little or no help then this is the tool for you. It makes solo lifting panels easier and keeps you from injuring your back or shoulder carrying sheet goods the proper position instead of contorting your body in a uncomfortable way. You just clamp it on the middle edge of sheet and pick up and carry
   Callan LongVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   This falls into the category of "why didn't I think of this!". This is by far the easiest way for one person to handle an entire sheet of plywood. I'm...More

   This falls into the category of "why didn't I think of this!". This is by far the easiest way for one person to handle an entire sheet of plywood. I'm not as young as I used to be and this has made moving full sheets of 3/4" plywood around the shop much easier. A must have tool if you frequently need to move full sheets of plywood or other sheet goods. I even take it to the store/lumber yard with me.
   Corbin DouglasVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   It feels so robust, grip strongly to the material. Very helpful and no more muscle injury because of it's ergonomical design and function. But be care...More

   It feels so robust, grip strongly to the material. Very helpful and no more muscle injury because of it's ergonomical design and function. But be careful, it is not intended to lift a finished panels. It can defect the finished surface by transfering rubber grip pattern to the finished surface. Use only for material handling only. Protect your muscle fron suddent injury! You should own one for your own safety!
   Montgomery ElliottVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   This is from a 75 year old DIY'er. I must admit I am in pretty good shape for my age but know my limitations. Not risking serious back,shoulder and le...More

   This is from a 75 year old DIY'er. I must admit I am in pretty good shape for my age but know my limitations. Not risking serious back,shoulder and leg damage is just that. This thing is just amazing. .Just make sure you center the Gripper on the long side and maintain upward lift on the handle. Caution: this is not for everybody. You still have to carry the panel from point A to point B using arm/shoulder strength. If in doubt get help.
   Pablo McmahonVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   I am using 3/4 maple prefinished plywood panels that have two veneers of MDF (one layer under each side) to make the plywood flatter and exactly 3/4 i...More

   I am using 3/4 maple prefinished plywood panels that have two veneers of MDF (one layer under each side) to make the plywood flatter and exactly 3/4 inch; the MDF makes this plywood very heavy compared to normal plywood. This gripper is able to grip the prefinished panel and it is easier to hold the panel in position. I am sorry I did not buy this years ago as it works well for me. I have used it on regular plywood and it works well also.
   Bethany MohammedVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   This is the perfect solution for anyone of average stature who needs to move 4x8 sheets of drywall, plywood, MDF, etc. From one place to another witho...More

   This is the perfect solution for anyone of average stature who needs to move 4x8 sheets of drywall, plywood, MDF, etc. From one place to another without assistance. Your back will thank you and you'll get the job done more quickly and with less (much less IMHO) effort and frustration. Just used mine to offload 22 sheets of 1/2" drywall, move them inside and stack them in the middle of my work area and Gorilla Gripper made the job almost a snap.
   Sharon DevineVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Oh my gosh! This thing works as good as advertised. If you ever have the need to work alone and carry full sheets of plywood or siding, when a helping...More

   Oh my gosh! This thing works as good as advertised. If you ever have the need to work alone and carry full sheets of plywood or siding, when a helping hand is unavailable, you can get it done with this. The weight of the item does not go away, but it sure makes it easy to balance and carry the load with one hand, or two. I bought it to give to my friend as a birthday gift, but since I am in the middle of a project and I need it, I only showed it to him and told him he will have to wait.
   Percy JoynerVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Wish I had this when I was younger framing houses. Really makes moving sheet goods much easier. Of course you still need the strength to lift sheets, ...More

   Wish I had this when I was younger framing houses. Really makes moving sheet goods much easier. Of course you still need the strength to lift sheets, but the Gorilla Gripper makes it less awkward. Really noticeable when wind is blowing and moving up ladder. Seems very well built and should last years. This can be used for plywood, cement board, and drywall. Basically anything big and awkward to lift that's less than 1 1/2in. It's a bit pricey, but I recommend it for any tradesman who will use it often to justify cost. As you know the job is a lot easier with the right tool and this is it for moving sheet goods.
   Jimmy MckennaVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   I bought this for my husband on the request of my son. Hubby already has one but they needed another one for when my son helps him with handyman proje...More

   I bought this for my husband on the request of my son. Hubby already has one but they needed another one for when my son helps him with handyman projects. The gripper is very sturdy and makes carrying the panel well worth the expense.