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FastCap 3rd Hand Lift

FSC-3028

Item No: FSC-3028

 
 

Product Information

  • Great for creating a dust barrier
  • Great for installing drywall
  • Great for installing light fixtures
  • Can be used as a load stabilizing bar
  • Can be used with FSC-3043 (magnetic laser adapter) for mounting FastCap AB2 laser

Have you ever wished you had an extra hand when you were hanging cabinets or working overhead? This new support lift makes lots of solo installations easy. Imagine installing cabinet uppers, or crown molding without assistance! The extra long 3rd Hand operates like a caulking gun - squeeze the hand grip and a quick release ratchet advances a 1/2" steel rod tipped with a 3" square swiveling pad. Extending the pad allows you to clamp your workpiece against another surface such as the ceiling or a wall, or jack a cumbersome object into position. The 3rd Hand employs a series of ball detents at 12" intervals to allow for rough length adjustment from 5 to 12 feet.

Textured rubber pads on both ends provide for a slip-resistant grip. The optional 6-inch-square BigFoot base replaces the standard swiveling base quickly, and adds extra stability when positioning awkward items. Weight capacity for the 3rd Hand is 150 lb. Made in China.

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FastCap 3rd Hand Lift
 
4.2

(based on 6 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Versatile (6)
  • Durable (5)
  • Good grip (4)

Cons

  • Heavy (3)

Best Uses

  • At home (5)
  • Contract jobs (5)
  • Minor projects (4)
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    • Professional (5)
    • Primary use:
    • Business (5)

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4.0

Flexible tool, many uses

By Dennis

from Middleboro, MA

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Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Accurate
  • Durable
  • Powerful
  • Versatile

Cons

  • Heavy

Best Uses

  • At Home
  • Contract Jobs
  • Minor Projects

Comments about FastCap 3rd Hand Lift:

Very useful for kitchen cabinet installations

  • Primary use:
  • Business
 
4.0

Great Product

By Rookie08

from Ellicott City, MD

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Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Durable
  • Good Grip
  • Versatile

Cons

  • none

Best Uses

  • At Home
  • Contract Jobs

Comments about FastCap 3rd Hand Lift:

These are great for all types of uses. One of the best features is the ability to notch up the height bit by bit of anything you are trying to level out, and hold it till you can secure it in place. It's great for leveling crossbeams on porches, pergolas, and overall for any ceiling drywall etc. Just ensure you follow the weight guidelines. I "overused one" putting up a very heavy piece and when I released it, it saved the beam but broke the mechanism. I like them so much I bought another set. Buy the bag as well. It is very well made and makes carrying them and the accessories a cinch!

  • Primary use:
  • Business
 
5.0

Very Handy..

By HandyAndy/ FoleySrevices

from Monteagle, TN

About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Durable
  • Good Grip
  • Lightweight
  • Powerful
  • Versatile

Cons

    Best Uses

    • At Home
    • Minor Projects

    Comments about FastCap 3rd Hand Lift:

    Works much better than my homemade attempts. Most of my work is done without an assistant so this unit fills many uses.

    • Primary use:
    • Personal
     
    4.0

    Replaces an assistant

    By GC Remodeler

    from Durham, CT

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    Pros

    • Lightweight
    • Versatile

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • At Home
      • Contract Jobs
      • Minor Projects

      Comments about FastCap 3rd Hand Lift:

      I purchased two of the "Third Hand Lifts" and they replaced an assistant for installing crown molding. The tools paid for themselves in just four hours. Could use more options for the top plate shapes.

      • Primary use:
      • Business
       
      4.0

      Good Tool

      By SKG - Luthier

      from Sarasota, FL.

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      Pros

      • Durable
      • Good Grip
      • Versatile

      Cons

      • Heavy

      Best Uses

      • At Home
      • Contract Jobs
      • Minor Projects

      Comments about FastCap 3rd Hand Lift:

      Good tool - I wish you could ratchet at the bottom as well as the top ( I have to be on a ladder to reach the ratcheting handle)

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      • Business

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      Optional Accessories

      QTY ITEM # DESCRIPTION EACH
      FSC-3030 "FastCap" Little Hand Lift
      Qty: 1
      $30.00
      Qty: 4 or more, $26.65
      FSC-3031 "FastCap" Universal Foot for 3rd Hand and Little Hand Lifts
      Qty: 1
      $7.50
      Qty: 4 or more, $6.95
      FSC-BAG Bag for 3rd Hands $40.00
      Add to Cart Check the optional accessories that you would like
      then click the "Add to Cart" button to the left.

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