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Achieving primal primate power just got easier

Trying to move any 4' x 8' object is just inviting a slapstick routine. But it’s not so funny when that’s your sheet of drywall that’s cracked. The Gorilla Gripper provides an elegant solution to the awkward problem of carrying sheet goods.

Rubber gripping pads close on the material, which you can then lift in a way that reduces the risk of injuring yourself. This tool is self-adjusting when grabbing material 3/8” to 1 1/8” thick. ($60; homehardware.ca)