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Hang / move large tv by myself? Is there a tool?

I have a 75inch Samsung Frame tv on the wall.  I need to be able to take it down.  I cannot do this alone.  However, I figured there's got to be some cool tool I can use as a "helper".  Like an adjustable saw horse to use on one side.  A mini crane.  Something to support one side while I unhook it from the wall..

I've found some interesting possibilities like: farm jacks, fastcap poles, automotive cranes (big and expensive)..

Anyway, I'm surprised there isn't a product out there directly made for something like this.

I was trying to NOT have to build something but open to all ideas.


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4krowme
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 Unfortunately, I occasionally find myself in a similar situation. If you do have the opportunity to get help, make dam sure they don't become a liability in the process! A lot of people have no idea how work together with another person and there is no time when an accident happens. Explain the maneuver Before it is being done.
 When there is no help and no other choice, I make sure that what ever plan I have is well thought out, often taking advantage of leverage, knowing that I can move an object in steps and not all at once. Making sure that the surface(s) used to help the TV down, are stable and dependable. It is not just the weight, but the awkwardness of the item in that the dimensions, lack of good handholds and balance of the weight of the item are taken into  consideration. Yup, get ahold of the heaviest end for best control.
thebeardian
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Hydraulic lift cart. It can also be used for unloading heavy things from a vehicle and raising heavy things onto a workbench. They are pretty darn heavy though, so only really useful if there are no steps.

Husky (Home Depot) sells a hand cranked lifting workbench that can be set up as a desk. I use the 6 foot model as a desk. If you have stairs, you’d probably need to take the top off to move it up and down.
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roxy54
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OP - Is there really no one who can give you a hand for the five minutes it would take to do this? You must have a neighbor or someone who would help so that you don't risk getting seriously injured.
jb1
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Geek Squad from Best Buy $199.99 They will take it down put it back up. If they break it, BB will replace it. If you  break it in the move, you will eat the cost & have to buy a new tv. Sometimes, paying a professional saves money.
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4krowme
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Geek Squad is a pretty good choice, if you only have use them once. In this case it appears that the OP is going take time when the TV is down to do some rewiring and that sounds like it will be a couple of hours. More than likely, the Squad won't wait and would have to called in again for putting the TV back up.
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