The Viking Arm is a Workhorse Hand Lift for Tight Spots.

These Norwegian-made hand jacks are a premium product. The Viking Arm was designed as a construction industry tool, used for supporting and holding large panels and cabinetry in place during cutting, drilling, and installation. It can also be reversed and used to squeeze things together, like floorboards or heavy joists. It’s commonly used in a variety of woodworking, metalworking, and construction projects.

But as Museum pros have learned (Peeps like Rob Kimberly) that the tool extends beyond the construction site. Think of the crates that are too low for the pallet jack or big sculptures that need to come up just 5″ to make it onto a riser.  Don’t get me wrong, it’s super useful in the shop, but the utility doesn’t stop there for us.

Your imagination sets the limits

Enhance productivity

FEATURES

SPECIFICATIONS

Are you still not in love with this tool?

WAIT, did you go looking to find something like the Viking Arm only cheaper? There are many videos exploring “the other guys”. There’s literally no comparison, save yourself the money and buy this Viking Arm today. This tool will be with you for years to come:

Frequently Asked Questions

HOW HEAVY AN OBJECT CAN BE LIFTED BY VIKING ARM?

HOW HIGH CAN THE VIKING ARM LIFT?

The Viking Arm has a lifting range of 6 to 215mm (0.24″ to 8.46″)

WHERE IS THE VIKING ARM MADE?

The Viking Arm is made in Norway.

WHERE CAN I FIND THE VIKING ARM MANUAL?

You can find the Viking Arm user manual HERE and instructional videos HERE.

DO YOU OFFER A PRODUCT WARRANTY?

Yes! Warranty claims must be submitted to MuseumTrade in writing within sixty (60) days from the time the defect is, or should have been, discovered. For two (2) years from the date of purchase, Viking Arm is warranted for the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship.

Exclusion of liability:

1. Claims will be rejected if failure is due to abuse, incorrect use, impact damage, negligence, accident, alteration, normal wear, or lack of proper recommended maintenance, including the use of parts not approved by Viking Arm AS.
2. Damage resulting from overloading the product.
3. Failure due to chemical corrosion and physical erosion.
4. Work performed by repairers not approved by the Company.
5. Unauthorized alteration.
6. Failure caused by theft, or vandalism.
7. Loss of time, loss of use of the product, or any other loss that may result as a consequence of failure.

Viking Arm will always be useful to you, provided you take good care of the tool like protecting against damage and rust and storing it neatly. Please carefully read our maintenance and safety tips in the Support section.

All warranty claims must be made and addressed to matt@museumtrade.org

I HAVE BENT LIFTING BARS. WHAT CAN I DO?

Lifting an object weighing over 150 kg with one Viking Arm may result in bent bars/base. Such use of the tool is not covered by our product warranty. You may remove the bars/base and try to bend them back. If this doesn’t help, you can replace the bars/base. Please send us a message if you need to order spare parts.

MY VIKING ARM MAKES A CREAKING NOISE. CAN I FIX IT SOMEHOW?

While creaking can be really annoying it doesn’t affect the Viking Arm’s functionality. Actually, some craftsmen prefer to work with a “dry” tool. If you want to eliminate creaking, you may try to twist the springs a bit first. If this doesn’t help, any quality technical lubricant will fix

HOW SHOULD I MAINTAIN VIKING ARM? CAN I REPAIR IT IF I EXPERIENCE ANY PROBLEMS?

It is important to maintain your Viking Arm regularly. This will help increase the service life as well as the performance.

Your Viking Arm should remain free of debris, sand, cement, and dust, which can cause damage over a long time. It is well worth spending a few minutes cleaning the tool compared to the cost of repairing or replacing it.

Cleaning the tool regularly is essential to its proper functioning. You can clean it by simply wiping it all over with a rag. If the arm is dirty, do not hesitate to disassemble it, clean and lubricate all the parts properly. Please watch our Viking Arm Assembly video in the Manual & Tutorial section.

Lubricate your Viking Arm before you start using it and on a regular basis after that. Sprinkle metal parts with a light coat of any good industrial lubrication oil.  Lubricating helps to improve the performance of the tool, solve occasional loss of functionality, reduce wear and tear of components, and prevent corrosion.

Regularly inspect your Viking Arm for signs of damage and faulty functioning. Ensure that you repair your tool immediately if there is any damage.

Introducing the Polyurethane Dipped Work Gloves – the jack-of-all-trades for museum technicians. These gloves provide the perfect balance of protection and dexterity, so you can handle even the most delicate artifacts with ease.

The flexible polyurethane coating gives you a grip that won’t quit, while still allowing you to feel every delicate detail. No more fumbling around with gloves that are either too bulky or too thin. These gloves are just right!

And the best part? They’re lightweight, comfortable, and let your hands breathe, so you can wear them all day and not get those pruney hands.

So, say goodbye to constantly switching gloves and hello to the washable all-in-one solution. Grab a pair of Polyurethane Dipped Work Gloves today and see the difference for yourself!

Certification: CE
Certificate: EN388 4131X
Knitted: 13 Gauge Nylon
Dipping Material: Polyurethane (offers more dexterity than nitrile)
Dipping Colour: Navy/Black
Available Size: 7/S,8/M,9/L,10/XL,11/XXL
Wash or not: Yep, wash away

STILL READING… here’s your bonus:

There was a museum tech named Mike,

Who handled objects with ease and might,

He sought gloves that would grip,

Without making his hands slip,

And found palm-dipped gloves that did the trick!

Share one with a colleague, throw one in every “go” bag, have a backup on hand, or simply get just the right color and pattern by mixing the colors. Whichever the case, this Isaparty is your answer.

What is an Isasink you say?

Let’s say your walls are torn up after pulling nails, screws, and bolts. Don’t let those bumpy-ugly walls rule your world. Tame them and keep them beautifully smooth.

Isasink helps you keep your walls smooth with ease.

YOU GET:

5 bare isasink tools

5 packs of mouldable silicone (red, yellow, blue, white, black)

…to be the heros.

(jump to the videos)

The Problem

Too often folks would pull nails and screws out of the wall, then spackle right over the paper and debris that comes out. This leaves your walls looking like they’re in the middle of pimple puberty. Show after show it adds up and just gets worse.

Other methods either leave irregular depressions, or you have to overuse that weird muscle in your upper arm to sink sometimes hundreds of holes.

Stop the madness, get the Isasink and easily maintain perfectly smooth walls in your museum. You’re the hero.

The Solution

With Isasink by your side all you need is a little tap to keep your walls flat. Just a little tap with your hammer and the Isasink will give you the perfect depression on the wall for your spackle or wall putty. See the video below for a quick overview.

With the included moldable silicone it’s tailored to YOUR hand and tough enough to be covered by a lifetime guarantee. Isasink is with every handler, preparator, installer, or museum technician for life.

Guaranteed

The Isasink comes with a lifetime guarantee. This tailored baby will outlast you. Use the included formable silicone and create the perfect grip for YOUR hand. Open the pack, knead the contents for a couple of minutes (best with an old pair of nitriles), shape it to your hand, then let it cure for 24 hours. Cool right?! See the video below and watch how easy it is.

Not ready for 5 Isasinks? Just grab a single here and you’ll be on your way to an easier job.

5 Pack

Better yet, buy the Isaparty and get all 5 colors. Get 5 peeps together and mix and match the silicone to get infinite colors or patterns (think play-doh).
Save more than $9 by getting all 5 colors in an Isaparty pack.  Five of you get your own Isasink – you can mix and match to create new colors, create patterns or shapes; it’s up to you! I hope you’ll share images of your creations with me.

How to Use Isasink

How to Tailor Isasink

• 80% cotton, 20% polyester blend fleece
• Grey Heather is 75% cotton, 25% polyester
• Charcoal Heather is 55% cotton, 45% polyester
• 100% cotton face
• Fabric weight: 8.5 oz./yd² (280 g/m²)
• Yarn diameter: 20 singles
• Jersey-lined hood
• Split stitch double-needle sewing on all seams
• Twill neck tape
• 1 × 1 ribbing for cuffs and waistband
• Metal eyelets
• Metal kissing zipper
• Blank product sourced from Pakistan
• 100% Prep Awesome!
(this one goes out to Dorothy)

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!