We Tested the Viking Arm vs. the Dewalt vs. Irwin Jacks

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[HFRajuncajun]

I’ve had the Viking for years now. VERY expensive, but the times it has saved me a situation of frustration and even having to get help, it has totally paid for itself many times over.
Guys on site have borrowed it so many times, like when I first brought the Fein multi tool to site.
Nicely done Rob.

[MichaelSandersMaJikMik]

Thank you for Always being the most informative when reviewing tools!!! I Appreciate All of the work that y'all put into your videos!

[thomaskubiak]

Love this. I’ve been holding off on buying 1 of these for the reason of not knowing which one to get. Thanks Rob.

[philwort]

Short format was great for a change. Love your head to heads

[jeffstanley]

I have never used one of these but it seems to me that if you can activate it with your foot that is a huge plus.

[Tool_Addicted_Carpenter]

I might have to scoop a couple of these. Probably leaning towards Dewalt. Thank you sir. I finally threw up my tool trailer video if you want to give it a look. I think you'll appreciate it.

[fernandoullaguari]

Very nice review as always
Keep up the good work.

[FrankATracy]

So if you’re eyeballing your work then the DeWalt or Irwin would be fine. But for precision work, where you’ll be using a level, the Viking Arm is best. One thing to note is that the Viking Arm has a number of accessories available. They also have a long version available, where the handle is about 29” above the ground. And it comes with a bigger base. For myself, I have three pairs of knockoffs made in China. Not as robust as the others, but fine for my needs.

[ggrimm]

Saw the DeWalt recently amd was curious. Well done.

[jeffa]

If you get the Viking you can get some thinner bottom pieces (maybe you would call them feet) that I use more than the regular feet.
They are awesome for slipping underneath of things.
I really like how precisely I can lower the Viking

[philipwhichard]

Just discovered your reviews. Great job. Brief. Well covered. Keep'em brief, factual! I'll be back.

[Jackson-T]

I can see a lot of overlapping parts between the Irwin and DeWalt which makes sense since they are both owned by SBD.

[Erik_The_Viking]

Interesting timing - The Wood Whisperer just had a video today discussing the Irwin jack.

[ssl]

I imagine that anyone who needs one would already have the Viking Arm. Makes installing cabinets so much easier.

[philstubbs]

Good video. I like short and sweet BUT I agree you forgot to compare the price of the three Jacks.

[FairlyInconspicuous]

No mention of price? I found Viking to be twice as expensive as the Irwin, no idea on the dewalt.

[BiggMo]

Rob… I’ve been looking for a way to help me hang/set fire doors one manned… do you think these might be an option? These are 1 hour rates, 8’ tall pre-painted doors

[JDAlwaysWorkin]

Thickness of the base? The viking looks thicker than dewalt. The irwin is irrelevant as 3/16 increments is intolerable. If you placed it under one side of something. How much have you raised it before jacking any?

[Metalcastr]

That's also how I lift at the gym

[Pdpawlak]

Wonder what a diy version using a bar clamp would look like