I don't do a lot of woodworking, but I'm thinking that a Rockwell Jawhorse might be nice to have around for when I need an extra set of hands. Holding pieces to be welded/cut comes to mind. Especially if I get the optional welding clamp attachment. Anybody got one? Thoughts? Thanks.
Anybody Got a Jawhorse?
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regguy1
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It's one of the best things I've bought, comes in very handy for so many projects...go for it
I just used it to hold the tubing while cutting them to make the gates for this fence project
I just used it to hold the tubing while cutting them to make the gates for this fence project
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TheGrooveking
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I have one and all of the attachments. I can report that it does what they claim. It has the roller which makes rolling it around somewhat easy, but it is not a light thing to carry for any long distances. I've not used the welding clamp for anything large yet so I can't report otherwise as to holding large heavy piece(s). Even though the welding clamp has a shield to protect the plastic jaw fces from heat it doesn't totally cover the sides of it, so depending on what position you are welding or grinding you can get some hot slag on them. The miter saw mount is excellent, and if you buy it at Lowe's you'll save $60 bucks from buying it elsewhere. Most places sell it for $92 or more, and Lowe's had it for $35 when I bought it. The plywood clamp works pretty well, I used it to route some daddos across some 3/4" sheets for a shelving unit and it worked well.
TheGrooveking
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Thanks for the replies. As for the plastic jaw faces, I'm considering just removing them and leaving it set up permanently with the aluminum welding jaws on. Will that work?
regguy1
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I think the jaws pads are rubber, I don't see why you couldn't remove them and do whatever you'd like
Ive got one. Its a good product and the quality is there. But, to be honest i dont use mine much anymore.
I bought a fixer house a few years ago and used it to do all the projects when I was doing the work. But, now that the house is done and I have a shop/garage, I rarely ever reach for it. If you have a well equiped garage with a workbench, vise, standard sawhorse set, clamps, etc., you could probably better allocate your tool money elsewhere.
I bought a fixer house a few years ago and used it to do all the projects when I was doing the work. But, now that the house is done and I have a shop/garage, I rarely ever reach for it. If you have a well equiped garage with a workbench, vise, standard sawhorse set, clamps, etc., you could probably better allocate your tool money elsewhere.
Tom Hintz
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I have the JawHorse with the welding attachment and also am impressed with how well it works. Being able to put the welding clamp in any position you need can really be a huge help when working alone! See the link below for a review of this outfit with photos and video if that wold help.
http://www.newmetalworker.com/Reviews/jawhorservu.html
http://www.newmetalworker.com/Reviews/jawhorservu.html
tonydanzah
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i have one and love it
some where i have photo of honda 50cc clamped in to to swap tires
some where i have photo of honda 50cc clamped in to to swap tires
Headly_Lamar
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An extra pair of hands when you need them. I do a bit of home remodeling and this is tool is invaluable.
PCO6
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I use my Jawhorse mainly as a vice for fabricating things (welding, cutting, etc.). I made a tail gate for my trailer recently and it helped to cut my welding / grinding time down considerably. I highly recommend them.
wbrian63
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I believe the poster was referring to the miter saw clamp.
wbrian63
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I also have one - invaluable as an extra set of hands. Stable platform for all sorts of cutting - grips EMT conduit like glue with the rubber jaws.
Folds up neatly to stand in the corner when not in use. That's a big plus when storage space is at a premium.
Having said that, when is storage space Not at a premium???
Folds up neatly to stand in the corner when not in use. That's a big plus when storage space is at a premium.
Having said that, when is storage space Not at a premium???
TheGrooveking
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I have one. It's great for grinding on thing. I used it to hold wheels in place when I ground the edges smooth after welding on rock rings. I do want the welding jaws for it. Then I can get even more use out of it.
Well, I didn't want to say anything until I closed the deal but I just bought a like-new, in the box one off of craigslist Atlanta for $75. I was going to offer less but when I got there, the guy had the plywood jaw kit in the box and it was included. So, about $230 in JH stuff for $75 seems O.K. to me.
Greenlawnracing
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Scored one at the local garage sale for $40 yesterday. I have a tiny garage, so I’m hoping it supplements my folding workbench (attached to wall) and Worx bench. Share your pics and use cases!
I am a Jawhorse convert. It's honestly transformational and I'm not a wood worker. The ability to clamp things while stabizing them with both hands, reposition, reclamp, etc. and then really lean in an cut/grind is awesome. I actually have two. When I make cuts, everything just stays put. No pieces falling off or rolling off the out feed.
Full disclosure, I actually have the Harbor Freight version, one of which I got as an open box/damaged item. I straightened the bent foot and it is as good as new. From what I can tell, it's about as good as the original, and I actually appreciate the more simplified feet. I'm going to fabricate some different jaws for them to suit some specific needs, but otherwise, I wouldn't change much. I've often thought about making a "super jawhorse" specific for metal work, but it would certainly not be as portable as the original.
Full disclosure, I actually have the Harbor Freight version, one of which I got as an open box/damaged item. I straightened the bent foot and it is as good as new. From what I can tell, it's about as good as the original, and I actually appreciate the more simplified feet. I'm going to fabricate some different jaws for them to suit some specific needs, but otherwise, I wouldn't change much. I've often thought about making a "super jawhorse" specific for metal work, but it would certainly not be as portable as the original.
I have one; I discovered it here when it was on a closeout from Rockwell (?) I don't remember what I paid for it, but it was a "hot deal". I am also not a woodworker, but it is really an extremely handy, and excellently designed tool. I don't use it a lot, only a few times a year, but this is something that pays for it the first time you need to sand the top of a door so it doesn't drag.
Michael_in_DE
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I love it, and hate it. It is a fantastic tool and for what it does, it does it very well. the clamping force was enough to put snap-on screw driver shafts into new handles.
BUT.
I almost never use it. And even all folded up, it's bigger and a PITA to store. And when I do use it, I am constantly tripping over the front feet. And many times it is a pain to release the clamp.
But it is so well built, and so good at what it does, I can't bring myself to get rid of it.
BUT.
I almost never use it. And even all folded up, it's bigger and a PITA to store. And when I do use it, I am constantly tripping over the front feet. And many times it is a pain to release the clamp.
But it is so well built, and so good at what it does, I can't bring myself to get rid of it.
Forums are interesting things, especially ones that let you necro a 12 year old thread like this one. I will however add that I like my jaw horse a lot and would readily replace it if it is lost/stolen/broken etc. It lives in the middle of the back yard and has been used for both metal and wood working projects. I also have a 2'x4' piece of plywood near by that I can clamp in it to use as a workbench if I need a large working surface.
Picked up a version of the Jawhorse on clearance about ten years ago <$50. The strong clamping device proved to be handy for a few projects but it's currently folded up in a corner. Like most projects, having the right tool for the job may trigger revisiting the advantages found in a Jawhorse.
kaymccampbell
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Welding clamp, and table. Upside down jigsaw holder. Out of position anything holder. It kicks ***. One of the problems with it is that most folks have many other goto methodologies for holding, clamping, etc, so it doesn't get a lot of mileage. If you have a use case for a fast acting clamp, holding an often repositioned, oddly shaped component, it's your baby. I'm going to be power carving a wheelbarrow full of stumpkins with mine.
bluedog225
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It’s ok. I think replacement parts are not available. None as far as I can tell.
BonzoHansen
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I just grabbed a 2nd one used off FBMP. I got it and the plywood adapter for $50
I've used them for all sorts of stupid projects, so far mostly car related. Last week I had my hitch receiver in one all I could wire brush and paint it.
I've used them for all sorts of stupid projects, so far mostly car related. Last week I had my hitch receiver in one all I could wire brush and paint it.
this is pretty much how I feel about mine. It's made a bunch of things possible to do by myself, that otherwise would have been very difficult, or required a bunch of cobbling something together, or waiting until I had a helper available. Most of those jobs were worth what I paid for the thing, so I'd probably buy another if it broke or otherwise disappeared.
rancherbill
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If you have some time you can make your own. Then you could customize for welding - make it in metal !!! You could make a couple of detachable wood pieces so you could do wood also.
https://www.google.com/search?q=pla...EwMzg1ajBqN6gCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
https://www.google.com/search?q=pla...EwMzg1ajBqN6gCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Richard D
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Maybe I should start using the one I bought years ago...
bluedog225
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I just went looking for the accessories. Welding or miter station. It all seems to be out of stock. Seems like Rockwell has abandoned this product line. too bad.
Some stuff available on eBay (though not the welding station).
Though I did find some replacement parts.
Some stuff available on eBay (though not the welding station).
Though I did find some replacement parts.
Crazyjake8493
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My dad has the Jawhorse and really likes it. Seems like it would be useful for some things but I probably wouldn't use it often enough with multiple other tables and sawhorses.
Harbor Freight had one of theirs in the clearance last weekend for $79. I thought about it but still couldn't justify it.
Harbor Freight had one of theirs in the clearance last weekend for $79. I thought about it but still couldn't justify it.
BonzoHansen
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WWheeler
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I bought the Bauer Harbor Freight knockoff version on sale a couple months back and it's been great. I didn't ever get one before because I thought they seemed gimmicky and wasn't sure if I'd really ever have a use for it. I didn't ever really think it would be as solid/strong as it is. Now I wish I'd have gotten one a long time ago.
Here's a pretty good side-by-side comparison between the HF and the OG Rockwell.
Here's a pretty good side-by-side comparison between the HF and the OG Rockwell.
gfd_703
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I bought one on Marketplace a couple of years back because everyone on here spoke so highly of them. All I have done with it is move it around trying to find it a home. I have yet to find a job where it pops into my head that I need to grab that to do this job. Maybe someday. Until then it is just taking up space.
minke
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I have a modest interest in the HF version of the "jaws of horse". The $85 version says "clearance". https://www.harborfreight.com/35-in...amping-workstation-600-lb-capacity-58123.html . Does clearance mean discontinued? Does clearance mean on sale? Does clearance mean a new model is immanent. Does clearance mean the end of the world? Does clearance mean .....
WWheeler
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Who knows? I seriously doubt anyone 'in-the-know' at HF is going to say.
When they first came out with their Jawhorse knockoff they branded them 'Franklin', then they clearanced them out. Then they came back with the exact same thing under the Braun name, and now they've been on 'clearance' for several months now.