I am watching an infomercial about a beefed up saw horse/vise: the Jaw Horse. Anyone have any experience with this tool? Looks handy, but my work shop is littered with all sorts of “revolutionary tools” that seem cool, but end up being impractical (e.g. plastic panel carriers—bought them, used them once, and decided carrying drywall with hands only is easier.)
Any insight would be greatly appreciated!
P.S. My wife just walked in and saw me watching the Jaw Horse infomercial and told me “Hell No!” and walked out! Guess I’ll be sneaking this thing into the back of the garage….
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I have the essentially identical Triton "Superjaws" vise.
Mine is an earlier version. One of the improvements made since then has been in the release mechanism ... as it stands, the release pedal packs quite a kick when it releases. It looks like the Rockwell has the newer mechanism.
Another improvement has been in the ability of the foot pedal to ratchet the jaws in the full length of the bed; mine will only move the jaws a couple inches, without a re-setting of the jaw.
Triton has a somewhat different selection of jaws, including really wicked looking log jaws, and machinists' jaws. There is also a parts tray available.
Pricing between the two is essentially the same.
The vise holds plenty firm for most any job; the only job I'd have concerns over is threading pipe.
It has been a very real help in my work. The only 'minus' has been ... I really ought to get a second one, to help support long items!