Rockwell RK9000 Jawhorse
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Rockwell RK9000 Jawhorse
Customer Review: Rockwell Jawhorse RK9000 is great!
Summary: 5 Stars
I first saw this on Rockwell's TV infomercial and became facinated with how helpful it could be for my projects that I need a helper for. This beats any sawhorse hands down.
I researched the details of this product on Rockwell's website and other internet locations and purchased it from Amazon with the best deal with free, fast shipping.
Be warned however, once you get a Jawhorse you will become addicted to getting the other accessories like the plywood jaw (I got one from Amazon too).
This product's use is limited only by your imagination and how much you abuse your tools. Even though the Jawhorse is solidly built it can be abused and I've seen reviews that are negative because it did not fit the users expectations for durability. For me though, it's the helper I've needed for years and is always around when I need it and doesn't charge me by the hour. Ladies reading this review should know that the infomercial shows how a Jawhorse can be folded up for carrying around. This thing is heavy. Ok for a strong man (or strong woman) to handle but if you get one, be prepared to use the roller wheel a lot to move it, and maybe someone to help lift it into the truck.
With Amazon's free shipping, this is a good deal. I plan to purchase another Jawhorse in the future and have some ideas for constructing my own helper accessories too.
Customer Review: Ride The Horse!
Summary: 4 Stars
Rockwell RK9000 JawhorseRockwell Jawhorse RK9109 Plywood Jaw Accessory AttachmentRockwell Jawhorse RK9101 Log Jaw Accessory Attachment I purchased all 3 products Linked here. They work GREAT! Though I did not know that with the Plywood Attachment you would have to build a couple of Supports, that is understandable but unexpected. I think they can come up with a FOLDING "Support Attachment" for those who wish not to build one. Same thing on Hanging Sheetrock, the "T-Attachment" that needs to be built. They could package these together with the Ply Attachment or sell them separately. Though "Adjustable Saw Horses" work just as well on Plywood, just watch your Toes/Feet so you don't trip. Be sure to set the Saw Blade Cut Depth correctly or else you will cut through your supports.
One other thing, Rockwell's so called Owners Manuals/Instructions are not very good. They need to have more DETAILS & DIAGRAMS and a "Project/How To Book", On-Line, CD or for Ordering would be nice, or better yet a complete VIDEO you could download or purchase at a reasonable price. [...]
Customer Review: So far, so good
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased the jawhorse from Amazon.com as a XMAS gift to myself after seeing the infomercial. For some time I had been looking for a tool that would hold a long 4-8 inch diameter log so I could cut it to 18" or less to fit in my wood stove. I saw the jawhorse infomercial and was particularly interested in the logjaw attachment. I ended up ordering the logjaw attachment and the miter saw work platform. So far everything works as advertised. My only concern is that a very small spring (1/8" wide by 3/4" long) was laying loose inside the plastic wrapping around the jawhorse during shipping. I have been unable to find where the spring goes, but the jawhorse seems to work without it.
Update:
I was not able to find where my loose spring went by describing it to tech support at Rockwell. However, when folding up the jawhorse to put it away for the first time, the location of the spring became evident. It was a VERY small return spring that goes on one side of the pump and is used to return the pump from its fold away (storage) position. There are actually two of these springs, one on each side of the pump. When I saw the other spring, it became evident where the loose one should go. I had no problem installing the spring and am pleased with the jawhorse.
Customer Review: Built like a tank!
Summary: 5 Stars
The Rockwell Jawhorse is built like a tank. I know, I already said that, but it bears repeating. Such a joy to find a product made of metal, not that plastic is bad for some things, but there are no corners cut here; nothing cheap or flimsy. The design makes it easy to use and workable by one person, which makes it a great asset to the one-man/woman worker/craftsman etc.
Only thing that may have made it 'perfect' (if there is such a thing) would be the capability (out of the box) to open wide enough to grasp a sheet of plywood/paneling out of the box, instead of having to purchase an extension that is nearly a third of the street cost of the original jawhorse. Think about it, this product is designed and marketed to home handi-folks, wood-workers, and contractors. Who of those don't deal with 4x8 sheets of material often? I can see the welding, and round wood and other specialty jaws etc, but having to pay extra for a 48" wide 'jaw' is a shame.
That minor rant aside, the Rockwell Jawhorse is a must have tool, especially for those who work alone on jobs, or in their own workshop. Mine has been used daily since it was delivered a couple of weeks ago.
Customer Review: Worth it if you work alone
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw the infomercial and liked what I saw, but when I heard the price, I tuned out. A week or two later I was walking downtown past the bank and a guy was installing a heavy commercial door *by himself* ... he had it clamped in place vertically--very impressive.
I've seen some concerns in these reviews about plastic parts, but having worked extensively with this thing (and the long jaw for clamping full sheets of plywood, which is the main use to which I've put the Jawhorse so far), I don't have any reservations about its strength or longevity. If you work in extreme conditions, I guess it's possible that the plastic knobs could be come brittle and crack if struck, but I expect them to outlive me.
Using the Jawhorse I installed a plywood ceiling in my woodshop by making a T to hold up the other end of each sheet. I did this over the course of several evenings, so renting a drywall lift was out of the question, and as far as I'm concerned it paid for itself then.
With the accessories (or with accessories you build yourself), this could substitute for a general-use workbench. No regrets here!