Hand Lift Jack…Budget versus Irwin Quick Lift

I finally purchased some hand jacks and this is what I found. #carpenter #dewalt #work #irwin #finishcarpentry #remodel #remodeling #construction
China Hand Lift Jack www.amazon.com/Lifting-Tool-L...
Irwin Quick Lift www.amazon.com/IRWIN-Quick-Li...

[@unedian]

Got those two from Amazon, works like a charm for most of my use cases. As a solo handyman type of worker I have not yes come across something where they did not suffice. Just keep in mind that they don’t hold up the world and it will be ok. Leveling feet for washers, tables cabinets etc

[@tedmcdonald3377]

😎⚒️😎⚒️😎, they'd be nice for leveling appliances

[@campbellbuilt]

Yes sir

[@Joyjoiner]

I have 2 of the original viking arm lifters. As a professional finish carpenter that works mostly on my own i find them invaluable
The only downside is when fitting doors you have to kneel down to hand operate them so i will be buying the stanley model as it can be foot operated

[@Fekillix]

Stanley has one too (same company) but a little different design. The original is the Viking arm made in Norway, that one is $180 each.

[@campbellbuilt]

I was not aware of the Stanley, good to know.

[@campbellbuilt]

Harley is making me go on a diet now, No I don’t weigh 325lbs

[@lylewaters6161]

I’d like to see a comparison against the Dewalt, Irwin, Chinesium, and the original Viking Arm

[@campbellbuilt]

This may happen.

[@williamgates4399]

Yes, the parent company for Irwin is Stanley Black & Decker, which is also DeWalt's parent company. FYI, I bought those two from Amazon and could not lift my washing machine! It would not ratchet. So, I will be paying more for the Irwin. Larger footprint and lifts.

[@campbellbuilt]

That’s interesting, I believe the Irwin definitely will lift more though. The fit and finish is better as well but wish it was made here in the states.

[@dangrimes5078]

​@@campbellbuiltHarbor Freight will knock this off very soon. They with be right around $12.00.

[@campbellbuilt]

So your saying Harbor Freight is going to rip off Harbor Freight 😀

[@outdoorsurvival7730]

Viking arm is the best I’d say

[@campbellbuilt]

I need to get one

[@outdoorsurvival7730]

@@campbellbuilt those Amazon ones do the trick tho I guess it’s a question of how long they would last if it was used everyday as part of your trade

[@jdamurph]

Have you tried the Dewalt one?

[@colo5220]

Lol, just like Milwaukee tools weren't made in Milwaukee. lol

[@campbellbuilt]

They did at one time. This started irritating me when I looked at our older DeWALT’s. Almost all of them said USA made, and then Mexico now China.