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Rockwell Jawhorse RK9101 Log Jaw Accessory Attachment

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Nice attachment for your basic Jawhorse. As you can see in the video you can put a lot of pressure on the logs with these teeth. In fact if it came with a splitting wedge you could probably split logs with it... but it doesn't so you need to cut them yourself.

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Pros:
Inexpensive attachment, makes the jawhorse useful out in the yard.

Really, really holds the logs tight, no having the log wiggle around underfoot. Easy one foot clamping operation.

Cons:
Lots of crevices for sawdust and dirt to collect, so if you are using this tool both on nice finish work in your shop and out in the yard, you're going to spend some time cleaning the guck off of it.

The clamps for the chainsaw also collect guck from holding the logs. Not a big deal but you can't get them out of the way. Oh well, this is designed to be an outside tool, not a fine cabinet makers clamp.

Expensive vs making a buckhorse yourself, remember those? A couple of 2x4's bolted in the middle with a wire stringer holding the legs from spreading too far.

A little high, if I was just cutting logs all day, I'd prefer that I didn't have to lift the logs as high. As they say, it will clamp a 12" log, and a waterlogged 12" diameter log is pretty heavy.

Also the stirrups are right under where the logs fall. So don't leave your foot in them holding the jawhorse in place when you cut a big log.

lastly, the back leg is just a 2x2 width, so it sinks into that spring wet dirt. It would work better if it was as wide as the front two stirrup feet but then it wouldn't fold up as small.. on the other hand if it was handle shaped it would make it easier to drag around the shop on that roller in the front. Always a design trade-off somewhere.

Considering the Jawhorse is a real quality product, I shouldn't be surprised that this accessory product also gets an A+. Although it was a bit late when the FedEx man dropped off the package today, I was eager to try it, hoping to test it out before dark. I shouldn't have worried. The Log Jaw was extremely easy to attach to the Jawhorse with no tools. It can just as easily be removed when not in use. The two pieces bolt on with good-sized knobs for hand tightening the bolts. The Log Jaw allows the vice to grasp taller items, such as logs.

I used it to hold an awkward thick branch, which I dispatched into pieces for the fireplace with no problem and tested the foldout grippers meant to hold the chainsaw blade securely so you can sharpen the chain. Although I didn't do the sharpening, I can see that it works as designed by holding the bar tightly while allowing the chain to rotate.

My real purpose for buying the attachment, however, is a little weird. Now, don't laugh, but I wanted to make tight bundles of kindling for the fireplace to avoid buying those expensive firestarter logs. They start a good fire with little effort, no question, but with all the sticks that fall from the trees in my yard, it seemed I should be able to meet that need for free. I'd tried collecting the sticks and tying up bundles with twine, but I couldn't get the bundles tight enough. Sticks were falling all over the place and they burned up in two seconds leaving a large crater under my fire stack. So, with my new Log Jaw, I lay the sticks in the trough between the jaws until I had a good stack and then squeezed them by tightening the vice. Once tight, I tied twine on each end and released the vice. Voila--I had created a really good, tight bundle about 5" in diameter. It was easy to handle and went right to the fireplace, successfully doing the intended job. I'm really pleased. It took less than five minutes to create the bundle, which included collecting and breaking up the sticks, and saved me about $2.00 (the cost of one small starter log). After less than 20 bundles, I'll have paid for the accessory and will be saving money on all future fires, plus getting rid of the unsightly sticks.

That is not the expected use for this attachment, but just goes to show its versatility. Tools of this quality make such projects safe and even fun and help you save money by making use of available free resources.

Having this accessory available was my main reason for purchasing a jawhorse. For a couple years I looked for a tool that could hold a 8"-12" diameter log to allow me to SAFETLY cut it to size to fit in my 18" wood stove fireplace insert. Holding a log sitting on a cement block with my foot while cutting it with a chainsaw is not a safe practice. This tool, in conjnction with the jawhorse works as advertised. The logjaw accessory has small teeth on the jaws that bite into the log and hold it solidly.

So far I've used my Jawhorse mainly for cutting up firewood (big and small) using this Log Jaw Accessory Attachment. (It was others' positive reviews that helped me decide to try the Jawhorse.) It is a great device...heavy duty and well made...worth the money. Replaces flimsy wooden saw horses and folds up nicely for transport to the woods in the front end loader of my tractor. (Rockwell should be advertising this more.) Not cheap but fairly priced. The jaws stay clamped, even on the large logs. If you place the log on it right, (balanced in the middle) you can cut up the entire log in one cutting, saving time. And, whoever designed the foot clamp control did it right.

The extension for the Jawhorse is an excellent accessory for the basic Jawhorse. It is easy to use and simple in function. I heartily recommend it for those who purchase the Jawhorse.

The price is reasonable and it is an excellent addition to any workshop.

The extension applies quickly to the basic Jawhorse, and by adding two 2X4's to the clamps provided, sizes up to 4'X 8' can be held steady.

I heartily recommend this product for those who purchase the basic Jawhorse.

I'm a custom rustic woodworker. We use allot of logs in our work and the JawHorse has now made a fast and simple way to hold a log while you work on it. It is a great product and seems to be very well built for the long haul. [...]

With all of the rain and wind storms that we recently had in NY, there was plenty of clean up work to follow with down trees and branches.The Log Jaw attachment is easy to install, and it does a great job of holding the branches in place so that they can be clipped or cut with a lopper or chainsaw.If you are cutting large branches or logs that are 12 inches or less in diameter, the log attachment is a must to have.The safety factor alone is more than worth price that this attachment cost.It certainly makes cutting up branches a lot easier.The Jaw Horse itself is quickly becoming my favorite tool. I even used it to hold my ladder steady so I could cut branches up in the tree.

I bought this with the jaw and extension acc. I use a log in the jaw and carve it with a Fien multi-master. It is great fun. The Jaw horse is very well built. I can find no complaints. Just wish someone would carry it locally.

This is a great tool. Works better than expected, a friend saw it drove to the store to get his own. With the log teeth I have 6ft logs it while cut them up. I recommend it.

I have bought the jawhorse 3 weeks ago and already pit it to work on installing doors paonting doors stripping doors and windows.Plannind a door. sanding windows..That tool is great love it it would a beautiful gift to somebody......The clamping force is insane...very easy to use.. already assemble... open the box setit up and ready to go....love that toollllllllllll