Jawhorse – SheetMaster

I don’t think this goes in the Hand Tools section…but definitely doesn’t go in Power Tools!

So, I’m that guy….the one guy to have a problem with the Jawhorse!

I don’t have any issue with the product….super innovative, and it can make a simple task of material support almost a joy to do….I used to spend so much time finicking with material I was working on to make sure it was level, straight, and perfect before I made any cuts….I want my work to be as close to perfect as possible…the Jawhorse makes that soooo much simpler with it’s capabilities.

My issue is that the Jawhorse I purchased appears to be defective. When I switch the latch down in the lock position, and try to pump the pedal to secure a work piece, the pedal would not lock down…

After fooling around with it for a while, I got it to start “slipping” the lock mechanism…and realized there is something faulty at the end of the “rail” where the clamp slides….there are 2 little pressure points that play some role in the locking mechanism…and there wasn’t enough pressure on the back end for it to lock properly. I figured all this out in my second use of it….not too happy.

Fortunately, I purchased through Amazon, and I’m going to get a replacement…but I’m still not happy about having to spend a lot of money on material support for a top quality product, and get a defective model….but, as long as I get a good one next delivery, I’ll be happy!

Anyone have similar problems? Anyone know of anyone else with a Jawhorse problem? (I dont)… Does anyone have any advice, or thoughts?

Thanks!

DJ, I have the Triton version and from what I have seen it’s essentially the same tool. No problems with mine and I’ve had it three years now. Sorry dude but Amazon is always good about returns.

DJ that sucks man when u buy something u want and it doesn’t work I’ve felt that tease b4 but amazon is really good at replacing and they will take care of u, I bought mine like 2 yrs ago on sale for under 100$ and it’s been great to me I take it wherever I do a side job there just so handy to have.hope everything turns out good Dj

Sheet master jaw horse = no problem

rigid version = no problem

Sorry about your luck but at least amazon has your back.

amazon is the best at customer service so no worries there, I haven’t had any real problems with mine. I use it a lot and have only had the mechanism that grips the rail jaw and pulls it tight slip like twice on me. I don’t think its faulty or anything my guess is that the teeth that grip the rail were probably on the tip when I tightened it but when they did slip it got the next set of slots to grab from and no problem. But like I said this has only happened twice so not an issue

I need to use my jawhorse more. I always forget that I could use it so many times

Lol DR, thanks for the input guys. I got the sheetmaster just because I’m only going to buy one of these, and it might as well be able to handle a full sheet of plywood…I’ll let you guys know if I hit any more snags!

I was looking at the jaw horse and it did not get great reviews, sounds like similar problems.

I got the replacement Sheetmaster, it appears to be a bit heavier, and no issues….fingers crossed!!!

Dj ur gonna love it!