How I Use Wall Jacks To Lift A Wall ALONE By Myself! Qualcraft?

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Found these wall jacks used of craigslist for $100. Cheap?

[@rom4486]

Who the inspector going inspect the plywood for nails? If there is house wrap

[@C71-m1l]

New ones are $160, so if you got the pair for $100, thats dirt cheap. However, if you build professionally, I think it would make more sense to use a crane service. Youd have them all up and tacked down in an hour or two.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

@@C71-m1l Yeah that’s a good point. If you did professionally may be a better system would be better.

[@Slick1G3]

another thing i never used shot nails especilly two nails they can twist out as you raise the wall ,,one 16 penny nail will allow the 2x4 to rotate and has plenty of pull power then shoot it when its up

[@scottross2388]

Next time put your headers flush to outside sheathing so they can insulate the inside also don’t put the wall jaxks agaisnt the headers as they will slide out from wall. The wall jacks are designed to grip the plates the way you have them in this video are not correct in any way sort or form.

[@Benmelech]

Really really really appreciate this video. You presented it without any obnoxious music playing in the background, especially banging drums and guitars.👏👏👏👍👍👍. You have a bright future ahead of you young man.

[@htownblue11]

Thank you for the full instructional. I’ve been watching your videos and am building a large storage area on my property because of the confidence you give and the relatability of your videos. It’s looking great so far. Thank you.

[@ricktomaski603]

I'm a one-man show, and I never new this style of jacks existed. My buddy had the kind that uses a cable and winder like a boat winch. They were way more that what this part-timer wanted to spend. I found a pair of these new for $300.00 Your tutorial on how to use them beats any pamphlet that comes in a box. Thanks for the great vid on you actually using them. I'm building a 20' x 16' sunroom my my honey, and this will make it so much better in building the whole thing; sheathing and all rather than on ladders as I did in the past. Keep your great vids coming.

[@normansawatzky4778]

I use wall Jacks. The same ones you got. I inherited them from my Dad who used them for years. Ya they are a bit risky, but worth saving the backs when there are only one or two of you. Just make sure you slow down and use lots of precautions. And it will work just fine!

[@joshelder557]

Thanks for the tutorial. Used these today to raise pre-sheathed 2x6 walls that were 24’ long. First try we didn’t have the wall close enough to the edge and it almost slid off. Definitely made me pucker. Went back and watched the video a little more closely and they went up like a charm 😂

[@tomtillman]

I used these to frame my house and 10ft garage walls by myself. Just be sure to tie them at the top so the wall can't get loose and go over the side in a gust of wind. Potentially dangerous, do not stand under the wall being jacked. I also used a couple of pieces of bent conduit with a pivot to reach the jack handles while staying out from under the wall while jacking it up.

[@Mar-sz2ug]

You can always "pin" the bottom plate to the deck while it is down. You have to do it just before you sheet it. This will prevent the kickout at the bottom. Basically, you nail sinkers at a 45 ° and remove the nails once it is up. Also, before lifting, already have at the ends the bracing already tacked on and ready to go. To help prevent fall over, run a cable/rope that is attached to the top plate down to your deck. There are also safety cables that are made for the jacks that hold the wall to the jack itself.

[@olddoug8945]

1) I see that you have attached 2x4s to the outside rim of the deck to prevent the wall sliding off the deck as it is raised. Good. Necessary. 2) I note that you do not have a double top plate. ??? 3) Placing the jack against a header is asking for trouble. Place it under the top plate and it will not slip off. 4) You have not provided anything to prevent the wall from rotating past vertical. I suggest that at a minimum that you attach straps to the floor and to the top plate long enough to permit raising the wall to vertical but short enough to prevent it from rotating much past vertical, as insurance against over enthusiastic jacking or a breeze sending the wall over and gone. 5) The correct 2x4 to use with the jack is called "vertical grain." The strength of a vertical grain board is on the flat side, and that is what you need. The board needs to be clear, ie, no knots. I note that you can, by yourself, easily, if tediously, raise a fully-sheathed-with-rated-plywood, 9' tall x 64' wall, with no fewer than 7 headers, with 3 of these jacks. I did, with no problem. Just tedious walking back and forth between jacks.

[@hu5tle-]

Do you know if there's a way to reverse them, lower the jacks with the wall still on it? I have a unique scenario where I need to lift a beam, then do some work, then lower the beam and raise again.

[@stevecollins8582]

Hey man I got a wall up today with the wall jacks, went well , thanks for the video and information!!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I’m glad they worked for you! Appreciate you letting me know. Stay tuned!

[@stevecollins8582]

@@TheExcellentLaborer Thanks it was a beast by myself, heavy wall , will stay tuned in on other projects

[@stevecollins8582]

Good job just bought two and giving it a try today

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Let me know how it goes!

[@stevecollins8582]

Will do got the siding and house wrap on , got approval to use Poplar sawmill lumber as subsiding due to overpriced OSB , I also installed 3/8 rough sawn siding 4x8 sheets no groves on 2x6x105’s , I got all that done and have to wait now until this Saturday as it took longer by my self with the angle cuts o. The sawmill lumber, one heavy wall , I am solo on beech mountain with this progress, stay tuned on results, I will watch your video again prior

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

@@stevecollins8582 That’s a great idea to use alternative to OSB. The stuff is way too expensive right now. The price will have to come down soon I would imagine. I’m excited to hear about your progress on your project! Give me an update on everything as you go.Thanks for watching!

[@stevecollins8582]

Thank you!!

[@framnerdan]

Great camera angles and editing Most Excellent labor!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Yea it’s all experimental as far as angles but so definitely work better than others

[@pingpong9656]

Can you use the same technique to mount wall onto concrete foundation wall with bolts sticking out and needing a foam gasket underneath?

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Yes you still need the foam. Keeps an airtight seal!

[@user-em6ie2be7x]

Appreciate the video I probably don't need those to put up a Panel Wall, but it's nice to know they exist.

[@alchemista2]

Have you looked into their "wind hook" kit or assembly? I'm trying to understand what it does but can find no information. It looks like it might be a way to anchor the bottom to the ground?

[@alchemista2]

I have a column I want to raise up and have a little access underneath. Can the wall jack be used to lift things up vertically? Use the 2x4 guide as being more vertical instead of slanted?

[@sounddesignsforyou998]

I like using a power winch myself. I put spaces on the two adjacent walls about 3 of them so 4.5 inches then a 3x4 or something with the inch on it and lift. If two walls aren't present or just one wall then I devise something. Much quicker though.

[@Slick1G3]

I tryed those kinda jacks once the bought cable jacks with the wall stop

[@dinolongheadlearning9092]

Quick question in regard to the bottom plates. Do the bottom plate need to be against the kicker boards at the bottom to prevent from sliding?

[@13612]

They also make a plate for the bottom so the 2x4 can't move around and retainer for the top to keep you from going too far should the wind catch and push the wall outwards....it's advisable to be using both honestly as wind can take the wall away without either. I did on my video 12 years back on on my house and again later with garage.. I also had one of my 2x4s snap at 3 foot into the lift which makes you very aware of the dangers of being under or near that while pumping upwards. A new 2x4 for each lift is actually a good idea as the little crimps made as it climbs weaken the ability for load that's going to be lifted if you were to lift with same 2x again.

[@enchantedmountain5354]

Good learning experience just watching your video. Wondering how long is your wall?

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

These are 9’ tall. Thank for watching!

[@enchantedmountain5354]

@@TheExcellentLaborer Thanks for the quick response, I meant the length side to side

[@keithcampbell8363]

Will 14 ft 2*4s work with 8 ft walls for the jack ?

[@raycuster3112]

Thank you

[@jonathanlafolette8313]

What do you like better, to put them on header for strength or top plate for less chance of slipping? Keep up the good work bud.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

jonathan lafolette These things bite into the wood when they are on headers but like you said they definitely would be less likely to slip if under the top plate. I actually don’t mind either way. Thanks. Thanks for the comment as well!

[@jimdrechsel3611]

This is helpful even if you have one other person the wall is heavy. Just to get started is worth it. Please don’t walk around with the camera while talking. It can be annoying. Thanks for sharing

[@moonolyth]

Nice! I picked up the corner of my three story house with 6. 3 tone jacks and removed 20ft of wall. Wished there would have been an easier way. Not a builder just a tinkerer.

[@abacab87]

Great idea, but doesn't seem much safer than the old fashioned way. While not hard to make a set with a cable and hand crank, I don't have the equipment to make it. I can buy an electric winch set for about $1200 each. I've always thought about using those pump jacks to lift heavy beams.

[@hm-ys4ym]

excellent

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you h m!

[@surftile]

Hi E.L. I'll be doing this myself on a medium 1,050 ft² retirement apartment on slab. Your wall looks 2"x4" 12 to 14 ft long sheithed ?.. I want to put up 3-17 ft long walls, as long sides of the apartment are 50 ft. What was your limit on wall length?

[@remodelaciones_sanchez]

I like this tips

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you for watching!

[@chvydrptop]

Are these 8ft walls? Qualcraft sells adjustable wall braces for which are great for getting the final wall dialed in. I have a 35ft long wall I am contemplating using these 3 wall jacks on, what was the longest wall you got done? thanks!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Hey friend! These are actually 9ft walls. I have never used the braces you speak of but would definitely make the wall standing easier I'm sure. I have done a 24' wall using just two jacks you seen in this video. Be sure to ring the bell so you get notified when I release a video!

[@olddoug8945]

I put up a 64' wall with 3 jacks.

[@depatricio]

Thank you! My turn now! :)

[@danielandfrancineturner669]

20 year framer here. I suggest you hinge nail your walls. Especially the big ones.

[@zhugeliang777]

What if I don't have a floor just a concrete slab? can't nail those kickers.

[@Toyotaamazon80series]

Just use concrete screws.

[@beachboardfan9544]

Why do some people put sheathing on vertically and some on horizontally?

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

It’s really a matter of preference. Either way they are nailed off the same so strength is going to be similar. Good question!

[@beachboardfan9544]

@@TheExcellentLaborer Has anyone done any tests to see if one provides more or less racking resistance than the other?

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

@@beachboardfan9544 I’m not sure. I have built walls like this for 15 yrs with no issues

[@pingpong9656]

@@TheExcellentLaborer Which area do you build in? I believe the vertical ones are to do with Earthquake bracing systems.

[@CornerstoneHomeImprovement]

I've found smaller crews put sheathing on while walls are laying down. It's quicker to nail off that way, less ladder work. Bigger crews will divide the labor so while some guys are slamming walls together as fast as they can stand them up, another team is coming around hanging the sheathing. If you have 8 guys framing a house, you don't want your lead guy messing with the OSB.

[@futuretense100]

Where can I buy this amazing stuff?

[@pettytheft79]

$200 a piece on Amazon

[@davidswanson716]

How or would you use these on a concrete slab?

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You could tap con the kicker plate to the concrete floor.

[@davidswanson716]

@@TheExcellentLaborer what would you use to do that? Liquid nails or shoot a nail into the concrete?

[@tylerthebo6381]

@@davidswanson716 Tapcon is a concrete screw anchor. You can use a hammer drill to drill through the kicker and into the concrete, then screw the kicker onto the slab or wall.

[@davidswanson716]

@@tylerthebo6381 cool. Thank you thought that was a typo. Then just fill in the hole after then. Right on thank you.

[@tsagepainting]

Just a thought, you could of cut the plywood out of the window and door openings before raising the wall to trim down weight..Or did you need to wait to cut it out for some reason?

[@BIKEMAN21]

sketchy and frig but i like it.

[@remodelaciones_sanchez]

I live in provo amigo

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you for sharing! I’m in the USA

[@ARnSUCH]

👍

[@framnerdan]

Love the 400%

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks for the feedback. I know some people don’t like to hear all the talking so I’d try something new.

[@brucepresley5106]

Your jacks are not hooked under the wall but just pushing on the header, I think you just didn't notice.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Oh yea I seen that. Oops!

[@blondblue1949]

These arent cheap to buy (yeah could sell em after DIY), and they are a pain in the ass. Either pay someone('s) to help you, or better yet get a man lift or something similar to lift walls, as well as and other things needed (trusses, braces, sheeting, etc) and save yourself grief. And YES a manlift (similar) WILL SAVE YOU GRIEF!

[@mra95662]

I don't like these wall jacks. Looks like they take way too long to lift a wall and don't look very safe to use either.

[@johnwasik1186]

Those are not ladders…lol

[@matthiasbowie3844]

You could lift that wall by hand easy

[@Toyotaamazon80series]

On his own??