Rockwell RK9000 Jawhorse & Jawhorse Accessories Review

"If I only had another pair of hands!" How many times have you said that when working on a project that involved manipulating a heavy or bulky item? The problem is we only have 2 hands and sometimes we need at least 2 more to hold something in place while we cut it or drill it, etc. Many times there just isn't anyone available when you need help holding something and the job needs to get done. Or the person available isn't strong enough to hold a heavy object in place while you work on it. These are the times that you need a tool like the Rockwell RK9000 Jawhorse. This heavy duty clamping system can support up to 600 pounds and the clamp will hold it in position with up to 1 metric ton of clamping pressure.

You may have seen ads on TV for this tool and wondered if it is really up to the job of holding heavy objects on place. Especially since this is a fold up sawhorse. Can a portable three-legged sawhorse really be that good? Yes it can. I am happy to report that this is one fantastic tool. The three leg system makes it easy to level on uneven surfaces. The clamp is tightened with a foot pedal which means that both your hands can be used to position whatever it is you need to support, while your foot clamps it in place.

One drawback I have found is that the Jawhorse is on the heavy side weighing in at 43 lbs. This makes carrying this heavy duty clamping sawhorse a chore. Fortunately there is a wheel that allows you to roll it. This makes it easy to store and transport. I wish it had a bigger and more substantial wheel because the small plastic wheel is not great when hauling it over loose soil or gravel. This is a minor point and does not detract from the huge labor saving advantages of the Jawhorse.