Overall rating: 4.8448277 / 5 from 174 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Panel Carrier is highly regarded for its ergonomic design, allowing for easy one-handed carrying of heavy sheets. Customers appreciate its sturdy construction and ability to securely hold large plywood sheets without causing damage. The GripMaxx™ pads provide reliable grip, and the tool is praised for its usefulness and quality.

Summary topics

Quality and Usefulness (23%): Based on many customers, the tool is highly praised for its quality and usefulness for moving large, flat panels.
Solo Woodworker Assistance (7%): It was observed by customers that the Handy dandy helper is a great help for solo woodworkers.
Sheet Handling (10%): Customers keep praising the product for its ability to handle large sheets of plywood and its ergonomic design.
Sturdiness and Ease of Use (18%): Many customers loved the KREG panel carrier, praising its sturdiness and ease of use.

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Review highlights

"Very useful tool when moving large, flat panels." — JOHN M.
"The panel carrier is a great tool for handling 4x8 sheets of plywood" — Jerald L.
"It was easy to use, comfortable to handle, and made carrying panels so much easier, even up a ladder." — Tom H.

Reviews

Works great.

"The product is a big help. Especially as I got older"

— Dale W. (5/5)

Handy little gadget. Makes moving

"Handy little gadget. Makes moving full sheets of plywood a LOT easier!"

— Kevin J. (5/5)

Makes carrying plywood so much

"Makes carrying plywood so much easier."

— Dan W. (5/5)

Changes everything

"This makes carrying a sheet rock panel so much easier. I will be using this for all panels in the future. Shipped fast and simple to use. I would recommend this product."

— Tom H. (5/5)

So far, working very well.

"So far, working very well. Easy to attach to the panel. Has made moving panels easier"

— Keith C. (5/5)

Love it. Great product.

"Love it. Great product."

— Felix B. (5/5)

Seems well made and will

"Seems well made and will use it soon."

— Thomas D. (5/5)

Works great! Helps me move

"Works great! Helps me move plywood easily around my work space."

— Stephany E. (5/5)

Works very well

"Works very well"

— HOWARD B. (5/5)

Power Tools are highly engineered

"Power Tools are highly engineered for woodworking purposes!"

— William M. (5/5)

Q&A

Will it dent or leave an indentation on drywall?: You sure can use with with drywall
what is the jaws made of: Those are made of Polypropylene with the Gripmax material to help from slipping.
What is the country of origin for this product?: This is currently produced in China.
Can the Panel Carrier be used to carry other materials besides plywood like melamine, cement boards, steel panels, etc?: Yes. The Panel Carrier can carry up to 100 lbs and ¾” thick materials
Can the Panel Carrier handle thinner stock (¼” or ½” material)?: The Panel Carrier’s jaws are designed to carry up to ¾” material, this would include material under ¾” as well.
Can you carry multiple sheets at a time?: The Kreg Panel Carrier can safely grip sheets up to ¾” thick up to 100 lbs., but should not be used to carry two panels at once.
Does this grip on the top or the bottom of the panel?: The Kreg Panel Carrier grips sheet goods from the top of the sheet.
What is the maximum thickness this can grip safely?: The Kreg Panel Carrier can safely grip sheets up to ¾” thick up to 100 lbs.
Can I carry drywall with this tool?: Yes, the Panel Carrier can carry up to 100 lbs. and 3/4” thick materials
What is the material used on the grips? Will it scratch my workpiece?: The Panel Carrier features a rubberized material called GripMaxx to ensure it will not slip and will not scratch or mar your workpiece while in use.