The present invention is a lightweight apparatus related generally to lifting
heavy objects of construction materials by a single individual, such as panels
of sheetrock to inside or outside walls, easily accommodating walls up to 12 feet
in height, including angled walls. It is more particularly directed to raising
panels of sheetrock to upper portions of a wall and holding the panel in place
while an individual nails or screws the sheetrock to the wall studs. A triangular
sling-like attachment secures a panel of drywall being lifted by turning the winch.
Another attachment on the top section allows the apparatus to lean against the
studded wall. The vertical panel lift allows the worker to handle with ease drywall
panels that are ", ", " and " thick, in addition to
holding in place drywall panels as large as 54" wide and 16 feet long.