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A device for temporarily supporting gypsum boards on ceiling members during installation, said device comprising:

• first and second pivoting arms having upper and lower surfaces, each said arm having rows of friction grips attached to said upper surface to firmly hold the gypsum boards;
• an upper support column having holes spaced at equal increments for height adjustments;
• first and second hinges attaching said first and second arms to said upper support column;
• first and second braces each having pivotable first and second members, said braces supporting the pivoting arms, and a cover locking the first and second arms in a locked open position;
• a safety overlap device attached to the upper support column preventing damage to the braces upon closure;
• a lower support column having a top and bottom, said lower support column slidably receiving said upper support column, said lower support column having holes spaced at equal increments;
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• a first and second pin means comprising a spring and a metal pin, said first pin means connecting said upper and lower support columns by passing through aligned holes in said upper and lower support columns.