Forearm Forklifts, Thumbs Up!
Posted by Wayne
I think everyone should have a set of these around the house. They make lifting really heavy stuff a breeze.
They’re called “forearm forklifts”. You can see them by clicking here. I think I saw these on TV commercial and thought it was pretty dumb. Then the guys who delivered our new kitchen appliances were using them. Then my Dad got some for Christmas from someone and I’ve been using them quite a bit. I suspect you can buy them at Home Depot or any hardware store.
Most recently I used them to pick up a big screen TV which my father in law gave us. He told me to gather up about 4 guys to come and pick up the thing because that’s what it took him to get it into the house. I took these straps over to his house with my brother and we were easily able to pick it up ourselves, put it on a trailer, and then carry it about 75 yards all the way around my house to take it in through our basement. It was a piece of cake.
I have no doubt that it would take 4-5 guys to pick up the thing otherwise, and it would still be a total pain in the butt. The forearm forklifts make it easy, and I’m a believer. You should get a pair if you ever move heavy items.
2 Responses to “Forearm Forklifts, Thumbs Up!”
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April 20th, 2008 at 5:41 pm
Hmm… I’ve seen these before, but never tried them. Perhaps we should get a pair!
June 6th, 2008 at 10:08 am
These are seriously a must have. They are great for working alone and picking up large items, or working with someone with a decreased lifting capacity.