Inflatable Shim

The Inflatable Shim is used to lift, shift, align, level, or just hold in place such items as windows, doors, appliances, cabinets, furniture, countertops, etc. that are being installed or re-adjusted A substitute for wood or plastic shims and wedges, the device is inflated by squeezing its attached hand pump until the item being worked with is aligned as desired. It will reportedly support up to 300 pounds and span gaps up to 3 inches (and being soft, it will not scratch surfaces). The tool is also designed to pry objects apart (e.g., fragile baseboards and trim from a wall) without damaging them.

Cost: $12-$22

Impairment Category: Back, Lower extremity, Strength/endurance, Upper extremity