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I picked up a Jawhorse on sale at Woodcraft yesterday as I had 4 solid core doors to rout and hang on a job sight. I also used it today to clamp and hold some large crown molding while I coped, sanded and $%&#%$# it. I am really pleased with my purchase.

Thanks for sharing. I have been thinking about getting one for carving and house hold jobs.

I have had my jawhorse for over a year and I use it at least 2 times a week if not more the thing is so versatile, I got mine at sears last year for 15% off with free shipping and a free saddle bag. Its the only infomercial that has been 100% true.

I didn't know what a Jawhorse was. Youtube has a short videoon it. Nice.

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mbcabinetmaker wrote:I picked up a Jawhorse on sale at Woodcraft yesterday as I had 4 solid core doors to rout and hang on a job sight. I also used it today to clamp and hold some large crown molding while I coped, sanded and $%&#%$# it. I am really pleased with my purchase.

Hope it didn't cause the doors to not lay flat!:eek:

You can get the original Triton SJA200 Super jaws at Amazon right now for $102. It was $99 earlier today.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000O5 ... =384082011

Take a look at the specs of both tools. The Rockwell is rated for a much higher load capacity -- 600 lbs vs. 220 lbs for the Triton.

pennview wrote:Take a look at the specs of both tools. The Rockwell is rated for a much higher load capacity -- 600 lbs vs. 220 lbs for the Triton.

I was looking for the Triton weight spec but was unable to find them. Where did you see it? That is a big difference for being so alike. I have seen each in person and always under the impression the Triton was better built ????
My first thought is why would I need, or would I be able to lift and clamp anything over 220 lbs up that high? not sure. If priced the same the Jawhorse would be the way to go but at $99 the Triton would be worth a look.
I was at a woodworking demo and they were using the Triton to hold very large logs and pounding/ carving them with chisels and mallets.

Superjaws - http://www.tritontools.com/library/prin ... ntable.pdf
Jawhorse - http://www.rockwelltoolsdirect.com/mage ... whorse.pdf

I tried to upload these files but realized they are too large. The specs for the Jawhorse are on page 7 of the manual.