How to Carry Cumbersome Sheet Goods Yourself

Matt BoleyMatt BoleyUpdated: Jan. 27, 2023

Carrying plywood is incredibly simple with a simple length of rope.

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A Length of Rope is the Ultimate Extra Hand

Carrying a sheet of plywood by yourself is awkward and hard on your back. The best method I’ve found is to make a loop from an 18-ft. length of rope and wrap it around two corners. Now I can use the rope as a handle. – Ken Porter

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Originally Published: March 07, 2019