The most useful tool that you will ever own. work alone and need an extra hand, check this out!
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- If you work alone and are tired of struggling, this could be the most useful tool that you could ever own.
today we a using and review the Rockwell Tools #jawhorse. The Jawhorse is basically a third hand that will help you hold materials on the jobsite without struggling with hod down clamps.
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Replace your workbench, sawhorse, clamps, bench vice and more - just set it, lock it, and clamp your way to hands free support for your projects
One metric ton of clamping force holds your projects up and off the ground to a more comfortable working height and allows you to work more safely
Solid steel construction provides rigidity and strength, supporting up to a 600-lb. load
Foot pedal lever creates a hands-free work station, folds and rolls for portability and storage
Simply clamp an ordinary piece of plywood into the JawHorse and you have a perfect workbench
Hands-free clamping and foot-pedal operated for up to 1-ton clamping force
Jaws extend a full 37-Inch
Tripod base for stability
Quickly folds down with no tools
Weighs 43 lbs
I have had mine for over a decade. Still works. Absolute tank.
I’m late to the party but my lowes had one of these on clearance for $35. Said it was found in the upper rafters and was so old it wasn’t in their system. I’ve always wanted one and can’t believe my luck
I'm regretting finding this channel. It's gonna cost me a fortune in tools that I didn't know existed, or needed.
Lol, sorry Daniel haha. I feel you pain bro
@@ToolReviewZone I would have said , " You're Welcome." ;-)
Oh oh I just subscribed as well and we all know we may need IT one day
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Got mine for 89$ about a year ago. I've used it a ton. It's super helpful.
You can laminate a couple sheets of plywood together and then screw a 2x4 underneath in the center so that you can clamp it in the jaws of the Rockwell and it'll act as a makeshift table in a pinch.
Awesome feedback Ole, thanks bro!
Ha. I had to spend just under $400 to buy one today. It's the kind that'll grab 4 foot sheets but Still, prices are nuts
Great review, thanks! I have had mine for 2yrs and absolutely love it! I’m a hobbyist woodworker and usually working alone. This thing has made life much easier. I also find it useful as a quick workbench when I need to work on something outside. I will just clamp in a 1/2 sheet of 3/4” MDF and I’m good to go. You are right about it being heavy though....it’s a pain rolling it up and over my garage side entry door’s threshold. It usually tips sideways. I end up having to lift it more often than I would like.
Thanks for the awesome comment and feedback Cindy!
Man!!! I've had one of these for 3-4 years now, and didn't know I could use a leg as a handle!! I should've looked this up years ago.
I just got one of these for free at goodwill. I was dropping some stuff off, it was stacked out back with other things waiting to be taken inside. I asked the employee if I could take it since I was dropping off other stuff, like a trade. He said yes! SOOOOOOO HAPPPPPPYYYYYYY!
I've owned the Rockwell jawhorse for about 2 years now and it is a very helpful piece of equipment to have a around extremely robust just all-around good tool
I've had mine for two years and i absolutely love it. It's built like a tank. This thing has a thousand uses and there are way too many examples to talk about. It's definitely that second set of hands when you need it. I don't know how any DIYer or workshop Pro can do without one. I actually got a sweet deal on mine by the manufacturer thru ebay. It was an "open box" but looked brand new and untouched when i received it. Tip for whoever is interested in one.
Well said. Some gripe that's it's too heavy. But if it was lighter, it would probably topple over.
I've had mine for about 10 years now. Love it. I usually work alone so it's like a second pair of hands. The clamping power is amazing.
Thanks for the feedback Virginia!!!!
Like a pair of trusted hands!
I bought mine 3 years ago then made it two and as a committed DIY'er, I cannot do without them. In tandem I used them to support a 4mtr (just over 13ft) and cut my sink template so easily. They are by far the best non-power tools I have.
I built a cottage about 12 years ago. My wife bought me this tool & it is very easy to use. It will handle a standard sheet of board. I ripped 1/2" & 5/8" plywood on it.
Had mine for years; nice thing I’ve used it for, is that you can clamp a 4x4 post on the side of the horse, for setting (mail box pot). It will hold it upright while you cement it in.
Lowe's seems to clear these out annually to rotate stock. I got my first two (in orange) for $45 each in Savannah back in 2015 and another pair (green like yours) in Virginia for about $60 each last year. During my time in Columbus, GA I used them with some shelving to serve as a table.
I also managed to pick up a couple of the Jawstands for cheap. Both are wonderful tools!
Their listing price is $149 now in 2020.🤦♂️😢
Big Boss $199 now on Amazon!! It’s a shame when companies have a great product and raise prices because they are selling. I was going to buy two until I saw the price, now I won’t buy even one. Most likely they will lose money at this price. Keep the price down and sell triple the product and double the money they’re getting now.
Thanks! I recently got a larger version of this second hand, and this video was very helpful to learn how to set it up and use. I found that pairing the unit with a simple sawhorse made cutting firewood a breeze. The clamp keeps the branch in place, so I can use both hands for the chain saw or pruning saw. This unit is definitely a game changer.
About 7 or 8 years ago I bought one from a tool outlet. (I think about $100) after using it for a week or so, I bought the two remaining ones. I use them constantly. Just a few weeks ago I discovered my most FAVORITE use.
For years I have been looking for an easy to use beer/soda can crusher. This will crush 2 or 3 cans at a time to 1/4 inch thick "pucks" with 5 pumps with the foot lever without being in the "lock" position.
BTW: don't forget to remove the rubber pads before you clamp a part to gas weld. OOPS! I won't forget that again! (Oh well, I still have two more jaw horses that still have rubber pads!)
Been thinking about buying one for a while. Good to know I can weld on it
I agree about 75%. I have had mine since it first can out. I find it is very clunky to move so I just leave it in my shed. It is a glorified vice. It is very heavy. I have used to to hold doors while installing. It is like having another set of hands. It helped me do things I may not have been able to do alone. I am a senior woman but I am very strong and do all my DIY's myself. I built a very Large CHICKEN COOP 10'x8' and 4 ' off the ground with all the comforts, and this helped a lot. It is not indestructible one of the plastic knobs broke right off. Other than that is is pretty much worth it..
I agree at how useful this tool is. Great clamping force and holds very well.
I bought one years ago and I don’t know what I would do without it. I got the welding table kit and I made an assembly table that clamps on top. My advice is to buy one or two, you won’t regret it.
I have two. I mount a 3/8 inch steel welding table top with 2 extensions that on one of these. The table is 30x36 with the extensions and heavy. It works great and the height is good to weld from. I use the other one to help hold something large.
Just break it down and stack it in the corner when your done. The shop is 22 x20 so it saves space to have that feature.
I work alone and own this tool. Use it all the time. It’s a beast. Solid.
Love mine had it for about 3 yrs still going strong
I love my Rockwell Jawhorse. I have the older gen model that was on sale as an old stock at one of our stores here. Currently, I use it mainly to hold my power tools: bench grinder, miter saw, band saw, etc., Without this, I would have had to bolt them down to a work surface. Now I can store all of them away and take them out when I need them, greatly increasing space in my already crowded work shop. Such an amazing tool and I am glad I have it, there's a ton of projects that I have planned and this will greatly help me out. Greetings from the tiny Pacific Islands of Palau!
Agreed! I have an older version I use for property renovation projects. It’s well designed and beefy! I have the table attachment and tool box accessories that i use a lot. Well made and fairly priced for the build quality. It’s one of the best quality/value proposition in tools these days.
Thanks for the comment and feedback Brian!!!!
Tool Review Zone You’re welcome.
I have a similar 1 by Triton and thought about a second one to hold long lengths. They are superb, we used the design to help repair balcony boards, This design is proving to be timeless, I like them so much more than a big standard workbench, people complain about them being heavy... But that is helpful to make it stable, the high weight limit allows to use additional weight like a bucket of sand when working with small items. 2 of them is good for those long 4 metre lengths of wood. For wood working there is nothing better out there when considering its semi portable, indoor or outdoors, strong clamping force, foot operated freeing up hands. Excellent aid for DIY
I've owned one for well over a decade, before it was Rockwell. Definitely one of my best, most used purchases. You didn't mention it, so I will. Clamping with a foot pedal is pure genius. Note only can you apply amazing clamping pressure easily, but you have two hands free! That means you can use both hands to align multiple parts or even just get the exact position you want with one part. It also means you can hold your parts with both hands while using the quick release, so getting workpieces in and out of this thing is really fast.
Flipping the jaw around for the extra large opening is not something I use much, but I have clamped an entire door (widthwise) in this thing.
I used to have a shop with a plywood floor and I just screwed the two front feet down. Absolutely rock solid at that point. If you have a spot where you want to use it regularly, you can just screw it down to a rectangle of 3/4" plywood. Otherwise, the secret is to get a foot onto one of the two front feet and use your weight to hold it down. Those splayed front legs make it super stable, but you have to ensure the whole thing doesn't move. The other nice stable direction is straight toward the back leg. So just apply force going side to side or front to back. You can also put the far leg up against a wall or some other stop. That's if you're doing something like hand planing.
One thing you need to be wary about when cross cutting with a handsaw: the front legs splay out and typically end up under the cut. If you follow through the cut, it's difficult to avoid whacking the metal leg with your saw teeth. I've lost many delicate Japanese dovetail saw teeth to this thing. One tip is to clamp a piece of rubber or wood to the side of the leg so the saw hits it, instead of the metal leg. Or put a sacrificial wood scrap under the piece you're cutting. You definitely want to do that if you're using a reciprocating saw or a chain saw!
Good advice
Oh man I love this tool! I bought mine a few weeks and was using it tonight. I got the sheet master version just because I have all the great tools! :D
I love this damn thing Rod. I may buy another 👊
I can't remember how long ago it was but I'd go to check out Lowes black friday sales. And Lowes was selling the Rockwell Jawhorse for under $100. They don't deep discount stuff anymore but right around 2009 when the economy fell out from under us prices fell sharply. A couple of years later they had the same discount and I bought another one for my son-in-law. He told me he uses the Jawhorse all the time just like his father in law. The Jawhorse is a marvelous tool to have in your garage. Thanks for putting this up!
I agree on the quality of the their products I have the jaw stand and it’s incredible, I got lucky and paid $30 on clearance at Lowe’s and I wish I would have bought the jaw horse too cuz it was on clearance for like $60 at Lowe’s also but it was last year sometime
Great video. I'm ordering two today. Delivery is free on the 6th of January 2021 from Home Depot.$185.38 each.
Nice!👊 let me know how you like them Tom!
I've had one for about 5 years been extremely robust but I did break the adjustable jaw. I welded the jaw back on and been working great ever since. I was abusing the tool when I broke the jaw. (Recommend this tool to anyone)
Originally designed and made in Australia by an Australian company Triton about 30 years ago. Rockwell is only a copy of the Original Triton Super Jaw
I have the larger one that can hold a 4x8 sheet. It also has a larger front foot for more stability. I have had it for a few years now and I love it.
Never even knew this tool existed until 3 weeks ago when a client evicted some deadbeats and they left a shit ton of trash. But tis was no trash. Jesus almost $200 and they just left it. It's now mine lol
I bought one when they first came out (It's yellow) I love it and I've used it for a lot of things especially for things up high. a 2x4 jig helped me just the other day to hang florescent lights in my garage where the ceiling is ten feet or higher. A great second set of hands. I wouldn't sell for twice what I paid for it.
Agreed Robert 👊
I might sell for twice what I paid so that I could by two :)
Bob Elkhart Indiana I have one of these I love it I wouldn't be without it I've got a bad shoulder this really comes in handy when I do woodworking or cutting steel I've had it for about seven years now price I paid for it was like $80 when it first came out I will never get rid of it it's my third hand I love it everything this video says it really works does
I have this in its Elu incarnation. After over 20 years it's still as robust as ever, I have the log gripping jaws for cross cutting firewood and the rubber and some home made wooden inserts for practically anything else. Fantastic piece of kit.
Thank you for this video . I have never seen these before . It's like having a third arm . Very cool I could use this all most on every job I've done in the last 20 years . Will be getting one for sure . Thanks again for posting this video and have a great day .
Thanks Rod!!!
It makes a Five Star soda/beer can crusher!
I didn't even think of that! :)
Can it do 2 cans at once tho?
@@mikejohnson7768 I usually do 2 at a time, but 3 at a time is just as easy 👍
A cool tool is one thing, which this is, but i just don’t see enough value to get one. It’s basically a sturdy sawhorse with a vise. If I were working at home I’d just use my bench vise. On a job site I’m sure if I worked with metal I would use one but I work with wood and so far I can’t remember a time I needed a vise to hold down any door or piece of trim or ply. And most guys I’ve seen who work with metal have a vise mounted to their bumper. A set of sturdy sawhorses has worked great for me so far. I just don’t see the value other than the feeling of buying a new cool tool.
You are absolutely correct except I own 2 of them!
I use my Rockwell JAWHORSE to securely hold heavy duty pruning loppers which makes an efficient setup to cut up fallen branches and brush into small pieces that drop into trash containers under the loppers. This method alleviates using two hands on the loppers and bending over to cut up branches. Use one hand to feed the material and the other hand to operate the loppers.
The JAWHORSE also works great to hold large branches when using a chainsaw. Position your garden cart under the branch to catch the cut off pieces. No more bending over to pickup the pieces.
I have this same Jawhorse and I love it. Its built solid and can take abuse, and because of the three legs its very stable, its very useful, but. I used it to process many of the same sized items on a project, opening and clamping in the same spot and the clamping dogs wore out and so the clamp will no longer lock and hold. I still have it and am thinking about how I can modify it so that I can use it again but have not come up with the solution as of yet. Again, I loved using this tool, was very happy with it. Maybe the company will see this and harden the clamp dogs or come up with some way to improve this one key component.
Liked mine so much, I purchased a second one to hold next step in projects.
Me too. Rockwell first then a Worx. Rockwell is built much heavier.
So its a giant clamp? Like, the one I bought at Harbor Freight for $80?
Invented in Australia ,then made by Triton and called Super Jaws, came with plastic ,metal , fittings to hold logs for sawing .
my triton is not made as good as this.
Great video , MY wife bought me 2 for me two years ago , when they were on sale at Christmas time and I'm in love - these are incredible tools! - I even figured out how to make an add on piece that slips over the ends so it can now take full 48 inch sheet goods. - Highly recommend them !!
Great description and demonstration. Like the fact that it folds up and has a solid build. Thanks for the thorough review. And yes, another tool that I need for my small workshop.
Love mine....... I've made a few table tops that I clamp into it for holding specific tools.....like my grinder...my jig saw and one of my smaller drill presses. Full holding power down to a piece of 3/8 rebar. You can hold a full size door from ground upright too.
It’s a copy of the Triton super jaws, designed over 30 years ago in Australia, by Triton. Triton still make it. Triton has attachments also for metal work and logs and pipes.
Nice video. I am glad you showed the set up and take down of it, the other three videos I’ve watched did not do that.
I am a wood carver. I’m torn between this and the stand. I like the ability to really multi task the jaw horse with larger items and how stable it would be. I like the stand for how easy it would be to travel with. I do a lot of carve ins all over once or twice a week with fellow carvers. The stand could also be multi-use to an extent, and also has ample stability and capacity to handle carving. What I really need is to see them side by side set up and just play with them before purchasing. Problem is, I’ve never seen them out of the box. Any words of wisdom?
I have the lockjaw version I have had for 18 years extremely good heavy duty use it nearly every day just don’t stub your toe on it.
The only thing I don’t like about mine is when you release the footpedal shoots up and can hit you in the shin quite hard as once you hit the release it releases sometimes you don’t always remember to put your foot on the pedal . Mine could do with a paint job and new rubber grips
One of the best clamps that I have ever purchased! Great job! Thanks!
Awesome!!!
Have ONE !!
Love it !! Now 60? It is a beast n time,Lifesaver !!!!! I don’t even close it up !
BUT I did not pay near what you quoted ?? Got it at Lowe’s 5 years or so ago !!
GREAT VID. Helped me use it MORE FULLEIST !!😂
The Harbor Freight version of this has sturdier legs, longer track and over-all appears to be much beefier than this one. Much less expensive too.
And it has a larger foot pad for those of us with larger feet.
Since I posted my comment I saw a comparison video between the Franklin (Harbor Freight) and the Rockwell version. It seems that they are mostly identical and my impressions that the Franklin is 'beefier' may not have been justified. Seems that there are only minor differences between them. Watch the comparison video. I just want to say that my Franklin version of this is a very sturdy (and heavy) piece of equipment that I use a lot and I'm glad that I bought one. I got mine for under $100 using the 20% off coupon at Harbor Freight. I don't think that I would pay $179 for the Rockwell version on Amazon. (Sept 2020)
Your video is funny. I like the part with preventing your neighbor wanting to borrow the tool. The tool looks amazing. Going to get one very soon.
Thank you man! I work alone a lot and the cuts make me nervous. I need this but maybe the sheet master cuz I’m tired of laying on the floor for 4x8 sheets
Several years ago, my next door neighbor bought one. He is a metal fabricator and he usually works alone. One day I borrowed it for a week.
I always admired it, but fully realized it’s value and quality after using it for myself instead of watching someone else use it. Had to buy one for myself. Zero buyers remorse, this thing is unbelievably useful!
Thanks for your review.
got two folding work benches bot second hand hadda put crutch tip on 2 of the 4 legs on one .. they have the two cranks to close or widen the top planks .. holds a pportable vice between the two halves if i put a board down between the two halves ... clamps work for well on top of the two halves for cirk saw
Like mine a lot. It's a little heavy and a little bulky to store, and a finger pinching risk but worth it. I rigged up my 10" miter saw on it for quick mounting, and that's 1 of mu main uses for it.
The roller is probably fine on a floor but it's pretty much useless on uneven ground, lawns, gravel driveways, etc. Voice of experience.
They're heavy too lol
If I ever need to cut a 5' steel pipe or a 6x6 beam I know where I need to go. This thing looks good if you are doing work outside of your workshop but a good workbench is better. Or good if you have something in progress on the workbench and need to cut other things for the project this is good.
Okay, okay... I came for the review but stayed because your video is freaking awesome! Your sound effects, the little Snippets of you doing goofy stuff, it all made me laugh so hard I nearly lost my breakfast! Good job. I am subscribed forever!
Hahaha, thanks so much for the awesome comment and welcome to the channel Big!!!!!
That’s bad ass; I’m sure a ironworker, pipe welder can have many uses for that I’ll take two!!!
They have a cool accessory stand you can buy as well.
I’m sorry I clicked on this....now I have to get one! Lol...but I’m a believer that I may not need one now, but when I do need it, I’m gonna be awful happy! Thanks For post!
You'll really like it 991👊
Think I will be getting one now thanks lol. I see it as a station for my miter saws.
Lowes had these last black friday 2 for 90 dollers I was mad when I missed the deal
MAN THAT IS INSANE! Thanks for the heads up bro!
Im glad it has 3 legs, makes it stable on uneven ground. Love mine.
Its refreshing to see real quality kit. I had an original Black & Decker workmate (sadly not the cast frame). It eventually wore out but had loads of use & abuse.
Sadly I made the huge mistake of not repairing it. The replacement versions are cheap & nasty by comparison.
Bought one used for 70 bucks I don’t regret it
I got mine on sale through Amazon Jan 2019 for $101.80, very useful and heavy duty indeed, I would recommend the JawStand XP.💪🏽✊🏽🤟🏽🤙🏽
Errrrr, seems I'm the only one who paid full price Jason!!!!👊
The price has gone up over the years, sometimes Lowe's has a sale on those.
Black and decker used to basically make one of those years ago, except its more of a flat broad top not a long sawhorse shape
love your charging hanging wall of babylon
I have had mine for fifteen years at least wish I had more of them very versatile take with you to any job
Ive had a sheetmaster for several years. I wish they had a grip surface inside of jaws that was like a bench vise though. Great tool usually on sale a couple times a yr
By the looks of the comments, I'm the only one that did not get the deal 😭
Oh yeah I think I got one of these for my brother-in-law it was yellow so I'm thinking it was De Walt but it had the same feature so I guess It's a co-branded product. Another use a lot of people might not think of is he used it to hold his gun while aiming in his sights or scope. I've got a buddy who does a lot of interdisciplinary work that calls for a wide range of tools to be used on the fly sort of like a service truck but he does complain that he has a lack of ability to hold stuff in a vise. Hitch vise's are a possibility, but a birdshot filled square tubing of steel with a plate to bolt down a vise is going way past 50 pounds without good stability and cost more! He might have a surprise under the Christmas tree 🌲
I have the Titan version of this in the UK. It’s amazingly useful. I have the toothed jaws as well for holding logs when I use my chainsaw. So much safer then cutting with out holding the logs.
Sawing firewood. It looks great for whacking up limbs.
THANKS FOR THE GREAT INFORMATIVE FIRSTHAND VIDEO REVIEW! I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO PURCHASE 1 OF THESE HANDY VISES, BUT DIDN'T KNOW IF IT WAS WORTH THE EXPENSE. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! 🎅🌅🗽
Thanks James!!!!
I agree with your enthusiasm for this tool. I too should have bought when they were first sold.
I bought two of those exact ones last December at Lowe's for $54 each. Love them.
Starting to get a lot of rust on mine
Tool Review Zone I take donations for my shop and future. Ha!
Thanks for demo.Mine is still in box.
The jawhorse sheet master is not much more then this model its 180 for 1 of them but it does way more in size and weight with more clamping force does 49 inches or a 4 foot by 8 foot sheet
I need to check them out buddy. Thanks for the info!!!!
@@ToolReviewZone no problem Bro glad I could help
Better to get the larger model online that can hold a full sheet of plywood. But excellent tool for working alone!
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I love this brother 👊
that is so cool dude the foot operated is sweet!
I too have had one for about 15 years. I use it mostly as a miter saw stand.
Same here. I really like it for holding my miter saw.
I bought this stool, but never use it, is too heavy to be carrying it around... Or I guess that I got use to do with out it, and when I want to use it I'm too lazy to take it out.
That’s the way tools are becoming, we are getting spoiled! I’m at that point now that if it’s to cumbersome to move around or if it has a cord most likely I won’t use it anymore. 🤦🏻♂️
I bought it too for about $125 that came with clamps to hold 2x4 legs of you wanted to use it as a table with plywood. I have rarely used it. Works awesome for holding a bicycle at any angle while you work on it. I almost considered selling it in a recent garage sale but wouldn't be able to live with myself seeing it go after what I had paid for it. I know further uses will follow maybe inspired by this video.
Mine no longer lock is there a fix thanks
I have the jawhorse as well and one of the most useful tools I own
I have one and I love it!
I have a version of this....very useful
How did 2 people beat me here? Ok now to go watch the whole video 😁😁
Haha, they were quick on this one Rodney!
I have an Australian made version, really tough tool. Had it for 20 years.
Can you give an update on this? I have the same clamp, however, those holes that the clamp keeps grabbing, they do bend up inside because the item you clamp might not line up the holes correctly. this has happened twice and I have had them fix but they bend up and now that spot is not grabbable. such as 2x8 on its side or for that matter 2xanything. the clamp will not hold tight. so now you need to pad out the clamp to grab different holes. I wish it was more of a cog wheel that grabbed the holes it would be better. Just wondering if yours has had this issue.
Hi Stephen, I can definitely do an update on this. I haven’t had that issue, but do get a bit if rust
Nice tool. I have the jawhorse sheetmaster and the jaws on that one opens to 48in.
I have one from worx and I love it. Got it on eBay for $68. This one is a little better than mine
$68 is still an awesome price for something like this John!
That review is real nice liiikee.
Nice i wanted one but like you could not justify the price for basic use I got a folding work bench am going to replace the particle board on it with real wood yeah I also remember Ridgid had one years ago I've seen in home Depot they discontinued it take home Depot had the same one you have to at one point at least my local home Depot did awesome video as always ihealth got better butthat the situation is going on I had the kids for the most part by the time I'm really free to make any videos is too late at least any videos with power tools they're trying to knock one out soon enough I got to replace the cord on my skill brand circular saw
I must have one!
Just used it today. Gets tons of use, and not sure I could survive without it