Calculated Industries 1194 Air Shim XL Inflatable Pry Bar and Leveling Tool; 500 LB Load Holding Rating; Contractor-Grade Alignment Pump Wedge

I used this air pump to re-level a 50 gallon rimless aquarium that I had spent 6 months aquascaping, gluing pieces of rocks together, among other things that caused it to go off-balance again. Needless to say, I couldn’t just empty the tank to re-level it, so I had to find something that could lift a lot of weight and do it smoothly. I estimated this tank to be approximately 600 lbs+ filled. I was planning on emptying 3/4 of the tank to fix the level, but due to shrimp getting stranded in the higher portions of the scape, I could not empty more than about 40-50% of the water. I was nervous because I had experienced a cracked tank in the past and did not want a repeat! I needed something that could hold the corner of the stand up, but do it smoothly, not to slosh the water and cause more strain on the glass. I’m relieved to say that the process was actually pretty easy! The first picture is of the tank, the second two pictures show the level being off just the wrong amount. The last 3 show a perfect leveling of all sides after the job was completed. (I didn’t include a picture of the back glass, but it is just as perfect). The only regret I have is that I didn’t have this tool back when I was trying to level the stand at the start. The stand comes with screws underneath that allow you to level it, but nothing to hold the corners up while you’re doing the leveling. It would be nice if this air pump was came with a wedge like some of the other brands, but fortunately the flattened bag was easy to slip into the slightly less than 1.5” gap under the stand. I accidentally knocked off the pumping once, but this did not cause the air to release from the bag and it was easy to put back on, so I suspect this is part of the design. The air released gradually and smoothly when pushing the air release button. All in all I highly recommend this air pump!

The Calculated Industries #1190 Air Shim is a must-have for any toolkit. Weighing in as a lightweight yet sturdy tool, it boasts a 300-pound lifting capacity and excels in tasks like installing doors and leveling furniture. Ease of Use Inflating the Air Shim is quick and efficient, allowing for precise adjustments without the hassle of traditional pry bars. Its slim design fits into tight spaces, making it versatile for various projects. Performance This tool handles heavy items with ease and provides stability, ensuring no slips during use. It’s particularly handy for shimming doors and achieving a perfect fit. Final Thoughts Overall, the Air Shim is an excellent investment for both professionals and DIY enthusiasts. If you’re looking for a reliable tool that enhances your workflow, this one’s worth adding to your collection!

Our 30-year-old upright piano had been moved several times as we moved from home to home, but movers had always handled the pickup and placement. The last move resulted in the piano castors digging into our wood laminate floor, as coasters were not put down, and we wanted to move the piano from the side wall to the window end of the room without scarring the floor further. My wife and I are past Medicare age, and we needed a way to lift the piano, place coasters, and slide it into the new position. The Inflatable Pry Bar worked perfectly with a flatboard shim under it. In turn, I could lift each end of the piano and place the new coasters under the spindle legs and back castors, and then my wife and I could slide the piano into place.

I’m using this to raise the front of my freeze drier when I’m defrosting it. It works great! I was using little hand jacks that had a small ‘foot’ and little lip. One small bump and they would come out from under the machine, which is a few hundred pounds- needless to say, it was a bad setup and could have damaged my machine. I have much more confidence with this ‘jack’ than what I was using prior to getting it. I gave four stars because the bulb to pump it up is a little hard to pump, but I understand if it was cheaper, it wouldn’t work as well. But it is a consideration for some.

If I could give this 100 stars I would. I needed to move a 1000lb piece of gym equipment across a rubber gym floor. I couldn’t get the cable machine to tilt high enough to place the slider’s underneath. My other option was a prylever or crow bar and that would have possibly scratched the paint. This was thin enough to slide under when I tilted it. Pumped it up for a few seconds with my foot and the slider went under. Did this 6x to place all the sliders. Took less than 5 minutes from start to finish. 100% recommend.

So far so good. Time will tell if it will last.

This is one of those tools you need in the tool bag. Bought it on Prime Days and I am more than impressed. Slide it under a heavy 150 lb solid wood door and with my foot could pump it and lift the door 1.5 inches up to hinge it. Turned a two man job into one. Lifted a heavy 200 lb desk up on one side to put carpet savers under the feet. In 5 days I have used it over a dozen times from doors to desks to windows and has saved time and man power, lifting things just an inch or so for making things plum or getting on hinges etc. etc. a must have tool.

Using this product brand new to raise each end of cabinets with total weight of 100 lbs. Each end then weighing approx 50lbs. This product would not raise the 2.5 inches claimed, no matter how hard the bulb was pumped. I raised the load about 1.25 inches, and that's when the bulb wasn't always pulling off, and between two flat surfaces. It will lift less if the surface being lifted doesn't cover the full side of the air bag. Like lifting just a support rail under a stove. So the specs on this product for a "rated load", are in my opinion, fictitious. The air release button might work for you if you have the hands of a brain surgeon, but I found the button VERY touchy and would drop the load a half an inch at the gentlest touch of the thumb. I think it is a handy item to have. But only for limited use. Photos shown of lifting kitchen cabinets are real, but be aware kitchen cabinets are not heavy. Especially one corner. And you wouldn't be lifting them inches, but more like fractions of an inch to level.

Does exactly what it says on the tin, great product highly recommend this product

استخدمته عشان افتح باب السياره انقفلت والمفتاح داخلها يوفي بالغرض بس مايوسع كثير تحتاج ثنتين

Un bon dépanneur .

Work as described. I was able to lift washer and dryer by placing some glider pads. Cheap way if you work alone when lifting heavy stuff.

It works perfectly