So, this is a weird ask, I know! I had a big frame built out of drywall and wood - measurements below - to cover my window to isolate the room from outside noise. It's mounted on a french cleat. But now, I'm in a conundrum about how to put it up and remove it easily for when I want to see the sun on occasion.
Here are the numbers:
I saw this video of this guy on how he lifts 80-120lbs of plywood:
He basically creates handles that he puts on the bottom of the wood and lifts it up from there, but I don't know if that's adequate to lifting something overhead? Would one of those "forearm forklifts" work? How should I strap it around the thing to get it lifted? Can I do it from a ladder, or is that unsafe?
I'm not opposed to grabbing some dumbbells and conditioning to lift this thing, either! I don't need it to be in use right away, but definitely by the end of June. So whatever lifts you recommend, please let me know!
Here are the numbers:
- I'm 5'1
- The monster is 5'6"H x 3'6" W x 1 1/4" D. It weights about 25-30 lbs.
- I put two handles on the front, about 33" apart and about 33" down from the top.
- I have to lift it up about 22" to get up and over the French cleat - measured from top of monster to about 3" above cleat. (hope that's accurate?). I'm able to reach that high but I'm almost completely extended.
- I'm able to lift it but I can't determine how far up because it basically just lands on me and I'm pushing it with my torso to get close to the window.
I saw this video of this guy on how he lifts 80-120lbs of plywood:
I'm not opposed to grabbing some dumbbells and conditioning to lift this thing, either! I don't need it to be in use right away, but definitely by the end of June. So whatever lifts you recommend, please let me know!
