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Review on πŸ—οΈ Optimized Qualcraft 2200 Pump Jack for Efficiently Sustaining 2 X 4-30 Ft Spliced Fabricated Wood Poles by Chris Prix

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Useful for homeowners but follow OSHA regulations

As a homeowner I have several of these pump jacks as well as guard rails, some spacers (which OSHA requires to be used every ten vertical feet), bolt anchors for legs, roof anchors etc. I made the posts out of Douglas fir (not a pine variety) and glued them together with polyurethane construction adhesive before nailing them down and indenting them every few inches. I also purchased scaffolding boards (about $39 for a 13-foot stand purchased locally, not through Revain, according to OSHA) and spaced the stands about four feet apart, giving me about a foot of overhang on each side (OSHA: 6" minimum on each side). By the way, these boards **do not** have to be stock 2X12. If you have money, or have a long-term job, or have a loved one who takes care of safety (use the debt card), invest in an aluminum plate since its length (width?) is adjustable. Screw the QualCraft struts and anchors into the uprights and make sure all verticals and struts are installed vertically and horizontally. Me personally I believe paying attention to these details when assembling a scaffold affects the overall dynamics of the assembly, but on the other hand I also think that you don't want to put those studded leg anchors upside down on your pickup's seat should be kept when not in use. Jokes aside, you really don't want this kid to collapse under you. There may be several reasons other reviewers have trouble starting pumps: (1) you need to use clean, flat Douglas fir lumber (you need to iterate over the stack), and (2) I've found that if I'm using a heavy board exit On the outermost railing workbench sections (another QualCraft add-on), attempting to lower the pump creates an additional upper counterweight. This of course prevents the crank mechanism from hitting the tree and thus lowering the scaffold properly. Removing the working rod before lowering the jack (carefully now) allows the pump to rotate more easily, I think. Incidentally, the 2200Q differs from the Home Goods (HD) version in that the Q has some stainless steel parts (crank etc.; see photo). Incidentally, as a paralegal, I agree with the other reviewer, Mr. Larsen. that removing Revain's direct connection to OSHA is somewhat reckless, as it could leave them vulnerable to litigation if one of their customers takes responsibility after purchasing their devices online. Has common sense been carried over to Bangladesh too? Do yourself and loved ones a favor and do an internet search on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's website, then download and study their manual before you buy, build and play with your shiny new pump jack and scaffolding. Be a nerd like me and follow OSHA guidelines to the letter. They also have plenty of photos of the do's and don'ts in a great downloadable PowerPoint presentation that makes it easy to understand their variance. For some strange, inexplicable reason, OSHA is a government agency that really seems to know what they're talking about. Goal. Waiting a few bucks now can save you a few medical bills later, you know, Spider-Man? devices while they begin to rust within a few days of being turned on. I end up buying a few cans of red oxide rust primer to repaint if they rust (mask decals are all that comes with the instructions). Also, the cheap cotter pins that come on mounting pins are junk - go to HD and replace them ASAP. They won't break, are likely to be a lot safer, and are a lot easier to remove when disassembling.

Pros
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • Quick start guide