John, thanks for the idea of the stick. That may the trick I'm looking for in case my masking tape don't work. Guess I was looking too hard when it was something simple. I may make me a "custom" stick with padding on it, so it don't scar the ceiling in any way. Good idea!!
As far as the bar boxes goes that bite into the ceiling joist, I've used them before, but don't seem to trust them. I'm sort of afraid they won't "bite" into the joist enough, then "boom", my insurance will have to kick in to pay for the damages or hospital bill when it falls:) Only time I would consider using them if I could not get into the attic to the area the ceiling fan was to be installed, or on the bottom story of a 2 story house. Thanks for the replies. I need all the help I can get while working by myself:)
PS: Another thought. I'd better use a light weight stick, such as one you stir paint with, otherwise the weight will make the box I'm talking about, drop down on the floor. Also this might be hard if you had to nail a 2x4 up between the joist. Kinda hard holding the box up with a string or whatever, while trying to nail the 2x4 in place:(
Last edited by sparkync; 10/18/11 09:11 PM.
