Jawhorse for Chainsaw Use

[Philbert]

I like the riser blocks idea.

Mine came with an additional plywood jaw accessory (also sold combined as the 'Sheet Master') which lets me clamp up to 49" (width of a plywood sheet). Also some clamps for setting up some out feed legs when using that as a table.

Apparently, Rockwell is still selling the Jaw Horse and Sheetmaster, but not the accessories. And the only extra / replacement rubber jaw pad I could find on line was in the $50 - $80 range (!). I started making one by gluing up a couple of pieces of conveyor belt. Not sure if I will make the 'log jaws' as the rubber ones seem to hold the largest wood I expect to cut in it.

The Triton SuperJaws, and XXL versions seem to still have several of their accessories available. I especially like their side extensions / trays, which fit directly into square holes in the main body.
http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB/Product/Work Support/Work Support/SJA300

I am happy with this one that I got a good deal on used. If I had to buy new, I might look at the other brands too.

Philbert

 

[Guido Salvage]

I got mine from a widow whose husband was a woodworker and passed away. Paid $50 for it, I did not know enough to rummage around for any accessories.

 

[Philbert]

I did not know about the accessories until I went on line to look for a manual. Paid $75 for mine off CL. Pretty happy with it

A friend has a mitre saw accessory for it wit extension rollers.

They have been around for 25 years. There have to be a few million of these sitting in basements, garages, etc.

Philbert

 

[Philbert]

Did not take a photo, but the Makita tools display truck stopped by a local vendor a few days back, and they had at least 4 or 5 of the JawHorses in use for their chainsaw and other tool demos. Of course, they had 'Makita' stickers over the 'JawHorse' labels, and their units looked 'well used'!


Philbert

 

[CR888]

They really clamp onto stuff, I like the control you have using your foot as you 'feel' the rubber jaws close. Then kick the release pedal to remove what your holding. One of those products that was just well designed/made that will never be superseded.