2 Pack Wall Jack, Portable Wall Jacks for Framing, Use with 1-1/2 X 3-1/2 in Fir Poles Or 1 in Od Steel Pipe, Malleable Casting Iron Wall Jack for Lifting Wall Beams, Capacity of Lifting 1,000 lbs

The media could not be loaded. I picked up this wall jack to help with a framing project in my basement, and let me tell ya - it's a sturdy little beast! The casting iron construction feels solid and durable, like it could withstand a lifetime of heavy lifting. Which is good, because this thing is rated to hoist up to 1,000 lbs. That's a lot of wall! Using it is pretty straightforward, but it does take some setup. You'll need to have a 1-1/2 x 3-1/2 inch fir pole and a 1 inch steel pipe on hand (heads up - those aren't included). Once you've got your pole mounted and a kickplate in place to keep it steady, it's just a matter of pumping the handle up and down to lift your wall. Simple, but definitely a workout! Now, the manufacturer recommends using two of these jacks for larger walls, and I can see why. Trying to lift a big ol' wall solo with just one of these is doable, but it's not for the faint of heart (or weak of arm). I definitely broke a sweat getting my 8-foot wall up, even with a buddy on the other end. One thing I really appreciate is that this jack is weather-resistant. I accidentally left it outside overnight after a long day of framing, and it was none the worse for wear in the morning. Rust? What rust? The only real downside I've found is that the handle can get a bit sticky sometimes. I had to really put my back into it a few times to get it moving smoothly. A little WD-40 helped, but it was still a bit of a nuisance. All in all, this wall jack is a solid choice for DIY framing projects. It's built like a tank, does what it's supposed to do, and doesn't mind a little rough weather. Just be prepared to put in some manual labor - this isn't a "set it and forget it" kinda tool. Oh, and maybe hit the gym before tackling any monster walls solo - your biceps will thank you!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Works good as expected.

Push and hold the little tab on the top as you work the lever or it won’t work right. Works fine if you do that. It helps to have 2 jacks and 2 guys.

This thing is so amazing. I am building a fairly large building with 14 foot high walls etc. all by myself. I thought I'd have to hire a crew just for getting the walls up and in place. This wall jack saved me hundreds of dollars by letting me fairly easily get large heavy walls up and in place. It is very solid and works fairly simply.

Seem pretty cheaply made for the price we paid

Very handy while framing a house.. a must have

Today, I utilized my wall jack to elevate multiple 20-foot beams onto their respective support columns. I own another jack from a different manufacturer, and this one unquestionably outshines it. Essentially, we are dealing with a wall jack - a substantial, sturdy cast iron apparatus with movable components. While the finish is quite impressive, and it functions seamlessly, my primary concern is its performance. Fortunately, this jack fulfills the requirements perfectly.

These jacks can lift the wall but the stopper which allows you to continue lifting will not lock. You have to be close enough to the Jack and manually hold the stopper mechanism.