Them jaw horses are worth every penny. I had the original ones with the yellow... And unless they took a lot of weight out of them it's 60 lbs. Had to drag 2 of them around NYC via subway train. Paired up with the other jaw stand and it's a portable work bench etc.... Very handy
I had the jaw horse before and loved it. I'm a commercial carpenter, and that horse has paid for itself the first day. By far, one of the most versatile tools I have ever owned.
I have a tool in my shop that I use every day that I’m in the shop. It’s a basic, wall mounted pencil sharpener like we had in school. I’ve had it for years and always take it with my tools when we have moved. A sharp pencil line makes cuts more accurate.
I own a Triton jaw horse but they are all so similar that I agree they are a must have. People use these to put up cabinets but placing a T shaped long board in the jaws to help hold heavy or awkward sized items in place, allowing you to use both hands elsewhere.
Push block: I saw this as a tip one time and decided to try it. I use a tile grouting tool with the red sponge rubber bottom. Cheap. Grips great - better than anything else I have tried. Good sized handles.
Matt another great tool video. Our daughter, our only child gave me a Rockwell JawHorse for Christmas one year more than 15 years ago. I will have to agree it is one of the VERY BEST tools I own. Also on the Swanson Speed Square I own two. I was in the wholesale hardware industry for 30+ years, starting in 1976. The company I worked for early on was one of the very first wholesalers to sell the Swanson Speed Square in Southwest Georgia. Like you I still have the two that I have owned for decades!!!
I have the Jawhorse - in fact I have 6 of them. What I use them for - 90% of the time is gluing up. I can take them out on the cement drive way and alternate them direction wise and clamp really long stock like mantle pieces where I will have like four of them in . If I have shorter glue ups I can use them in the shop. This would include simple cutting boards. I lay wax paper on the steel rails and lay the cutting board flat on wax paper and clamp down. I wipe off the excess glue and I am done until morning the next day when I want to unclamp them. These are the best clamps for flat glue ups ever. Simple glue ups take maybe 20 minutes and that includes clean up.
I picked up a Jawhorse from a retired cabinet maker with no idea what I’d use it for. I’ve found it to be great for clamping up boards while edge banding. Agreed - It’s amazing 🙌
The Bessey k body revolution clamps (not revo line) place a hex head at the end of handle for additional torque with a hex key. I like that better as it keeps everything in line vs the woodpecker. The hex key also helps those with any wrist ailments.
I have had the JawHorse for years and absolutely love it. Matter of fact, I used it this morning . I saw it for a long time and said to myself...who needs that? Until one day Lowes had it on a big markdown. Boy I'm glad I picked it up! I have 3 other vises in the shop and still use the heck out of it.
Hey Matt, I forgot in that last message.. A couple other things. Home Depot (In store - I'm not sure about online.) But in there stores you can get the Bessey clamps for less then you can get them online. And that's pretty much anywhere that I've looked. And I've been looking online for clamps for over 2 years. So idk, but I just wanted to mention that, just incase anyone wasn't aware. Also the other thing I was gonna say is. The Gripper push block, is a tool I use everytime I use my tablesaw. I don't have a jointer, but I'm sure it would come in handy for that too. BTW I just added that jawhorse to my cart in Amazon. I also used your affiliate link, fyi.
FYI Semble clamps are not manufactured by Woodpeckers. They are made in Taiwan and can be bought at Woodcraft and other online stores under the name "Ehoma" clamps. You can actually buy them cheaper than Bessey's.
Hey Matt just wanted to say how much I enjoy your videos and tips for woodworking. I have to disagree with you on the F style clamps. ( adding extra clamping pressure). You really don’t need a lot of pressure to do glue ups. I was taught by putting too much pressure on the joints that you squeeze out too much glue and the joint will fail. I’d like to hear your thoughts on that. Thanks again.
Since I work alone in my shop, I must agree that the Rockwell horse is indispensable (and incredibly strong) when you need another pair of hands. It folds up nicely-just watch that you don’t get your fingers in the way when folding it up.
The jaw horse is an awesome tool!! I own it! I do work by myself and the jaw horse is in valuable!! I have used it to install doors, hold boards like a vice so you can make cuts or sand. It will take the place of another person to hold things. I agree, it is an extremely valuable tool!! I won't give up my jaw horse!!!!
The 12 inch Swanson speed square is also a great tool. It makes a great guide for cutting square cuts with a circular saw and it's good for layout on larger boards too.
I had a set of jaw horses at one of my companies. We were doing modification for cell towers and that set of horses can easily hold the full 1200 pounds. I had them maxed out several times and they were still in use and in great shape after the 3 years I was at that company. I would love to have just 1 jawhorse at the house and I actually had forgotten about them until now. Thanks 731.
I see your videos are in 4K now 😃 Kudos to you for that. Thats the small extra things that you give the viewers that sets you apart among MANY other things
I almost got those push pads but went with the micro jig style instead. And I love them. I can’t tell you how many times the 90 degree face has come in handy. It doesn’t seem like it should, but it does. And the grip is fantastic. I don’t use the little flip down pieces much, but it’s nice they are there
In addition to the Benchdog push pads, soft rubber tile floats from the box stores are great. Big handles and a rubber compound I find holds even when there’s sawdust on the work. I particularly like the red rubber compound. You can thank Mike Pekovich from Fine Woodworking for that one.
Nice video. The clamps, a company in the UK do them too, Axminster Tools sell their own brand clamp with the same 90° rotation of the handle. I have them, and to be honest, I've never used it.....oh, and they retail for LESS than Bessy here. I actually find the 90° rotation annoying. If the handle rotates to the position to move it to 90 while you're clamping, it keeps trying to bend. I moved to Bessy because of their awesome quality.
Highland woodworking sells their own parallel clamps that have a handle that also rotates 90 degrees in either direction. They have had those for quite a few years now.
Matt, I have watched and enjoyed several of your videos, and I have to say something. I heard you yourself say that you used to be a State Trooper...hard as I try, I cannot image someone with such a joyful , witty and entertaining personality as yourself, walking toward me in my side rear view mirror, adjusting his “Smokey Bear” hat, holster unsnapped, eyes scanning, that “all work, no play”look on your face! Translation: NO SMILE FOR A MILE! You just seem like such a pleasant person! To my knowledge, I never met you, so I truly cannot comment on what you were like before your decision to change careers, but I will offer up my two-cents, for what it is worth. Happy as you now appear to be, ALWAYS SMILING, ALWAYS PLEASANT...I mean, you exude the same kind of excitement in each video, that I myself remember experiencing each December 26th morning! You just seem to be having so much fun! As fast as your viewership is growing, I will assume that I am not alone in this observation. If I may say so, Thank You for your service to our wonderful state, but rest assured, I am confident, and I hope you are too, that you made the right choice! I am proud for you, Matt...now, let me shut up so you can go create. Be good. And be safe!
Thank you Eddie. I was all business on the highway. I was well known in this area for being hard lol. Give my own mama a ticket kind of no-nonsense trooper. I have witnessed a lot of officers get into major trouble by being too passive. I didn't want to be that guy. lol. But, yes sir I am having a blast and believe this is my mission given to me by God. He is opening doors and blessing our business.
@@731WoodworksI knew a State Trooper in Iowa who gave his fiancee a speeding ticket........and she still married him!!! Ironically I name dropped his name when pulled over for speeding in the next county over and drove away with a warning only! Or maybe because I was sober and had just come off the freeway a few miles earlier towards the end of a 1700 mile trip
I will say unknowingly over time I have collected the majority of the tools you have showcased. My wife loves the impact you have on me with positivity but the other side of the coin is you influence me to “upgrade” my collection often. In my defense when I first started watching you I had a Milwaukee combo kit with 6 tools in it. Today I have everything but a oscillating spindle sander and a jointer
Hey Matt, on your Bessey clamps, if you look at the bottom of the handle. There's a place for an allen wrench. You can actually get an allen bit for your impact drivers to tighten them up. Just wanted to let you know. And I figured you may want to put that in one of your videos, after you try it out, of course. I really don't see anyone mention anything about that feature on TH-cam.
My jawhorse is the most used tool in my garage shop. They also make different clamps for it such as a wood clamp used for holding branches or firewood that needs to be cut down. They can also hold posts when building a fence and pouring cement.
Those clamps may not be best for someone strong, but I see a beautiful opportunity. These clamps would be great for those who are disabled or a new opportunity for someone getting older in age but still enjoy woodwork.
I have the Harbor Freight version of the Jaw horse. Cheaper and haven't had any problems with it. However, it is heavy so I built a nice custom fitting 4 wheel dolly to run it around on in the folded up position !
Thank you Matt have been in the building trades, woodworker, woodturner, handyman, my entire 7+ decades on this earth tempted by every gismo, gadget, tool, that comes along regretting buying some and not buying others sure wish I had discover you years ago then again my kids are your age (and don't go near a tool).
2 Rockwell clamp. I have one and it takes up too much space in my small shop. I’ve also never had an occasion to actually use it. 1. John Malecki did a vid on 5 tools and commented that pipe clamps are a more economical place to start. Plus the pipe clamps will give longer lengths cheaper.
Great channel, and I really appreciate your candid reviews on the tools you've tried. As for the mobile base, if you have a mig welder, angle iron, a drill press, and castors, it really doesn't take long to make a custom-fit base for any piece of equipment. It's all a matter of preference, I suppose. Great job, and thanks!
Just starting out wood working, I’d easily say the one tool I have that has the most “usage time” collected so far, is the Milwaukee Speed Square with the scribe notches. I never even realized how ridiculously useful it’d be when I grabbed it, but I’m reaching for that thing more often than anything else
I just discovered your channel, and am really enjoying it! I could really relate to your Swanson Speed Square experience. I have one from when I was a teen, over 40 years ago! I’m finding a lot of value in your suggestions, so keep up the good work!
Woodpeckers rulers are pretty good, I never could get their corner clamps to work for me so I went with Rockler's corner clamps. Not knocking Woodpecker, some of their stuff works for me some doesn't. The story stick was bought to mark drawer slide positions, I ended up making a home jig to do that. Looked like a good idea at first glance but never could actually use it for the intended purpose.
One of my favorite tools in my shop is my Bora Portamate Speedhorse XT Adjustable Height Sawhorses,they are extremely valuable currently as I don’t have a workbench to do my work in currently. They have holders for tubafours that are put in so one can place a sheet of plywood over for a work surface and they lift it up high enough one does not have to worry about accidentally cutting the sawhorses. I have made a removable word surface so for the time being all I need to do is deploy one,place the removable work surface on it and then deploy the other and repeat the process. They have leg extensions so I can have it high or low depending on the project I’m working on and since my property has a slight slope to it I can have one side shorter than the other when I’m out back working in homestead projects. They are rated for up to 1500lbs each so that’s awesome in the event I ever need them to hold something heavy to work on. I had thought about the Rockwell and it is a nice tool but it wasn’t what I needed for my situation,but Matt is right is is a solid tool for sure.
That I-beam shape on the internal bar of the Bessey Clamp is there because folding the handle down to add torque can accidentally put different and larger forces on that bar, making it slightly more likely to get bent or twisted along its length, rather than when you just twist handle on the Semble Clamp.
i always really enjoy your videos. As a side note, i’ve watched various other “tools you need” videos but yours are the best so far. i find myself saying Wow that is an awesome tool. i’ve had a jawhorse for years and it is fantastic. keep up the great work brother.
I can't imagine anyone, who's ever considered woodworking, that didn't know they needed a speed square lol. I had an our of square Swanson, so I tossed it. Now I have Johnson and Milwaukee and they're fine. I've had to toss craftsman and empire squares over the years as well. I felt cursed for my first few years in woodworking between level bubbles going out of wack, squares not being 90°, and tool belts only lasting a year. Now it's Stabila, Occidental, and 90° squares lol. Upgrades all around.
I have an old carpenters square that my grandfather used back in the 80s-90’s. Everything has kind of rubbed and scratched off over the years so I can use it for measurements but I still use it to make sure things are square. Other than that I don’t do many projects without my speed square. The T square would be a wonderful addition
Try using a bright colored paint on it. You can get small bottles at most home centers. You put some on the square and wipe off the surface leaving the paint in any indentations
I have two jaw horses. My benchtop is a few inches shy of 34 inches wide. I use the jaws to hold my workbench. If i need too i can use the clamps as vices against the side. If i need space the jawhorses fold up. And then my workbench i can just put against the wall. Also have some dogholes i can use with the clamps as well to plane or held flat against bench.
My question regarding clamping is how much pressure do you really need? How much is too much? I know you should look for some squeeze-out, but that’s relative to how much glue you add. Perhaps you could do a video comparing different amounts of glue and pressure and show what will break them.
I’ve owned the jawhorse and the only flaw that I have found is that it rusts if you’re using it outside in the rain. That’s at least half the time in western Washington state. It would be a perfect tool if it was made out of materials that did not rust.
I originally thought the Rockwell Jawhorse was gimmicky. After I bought one to try out and expected to return it (about 8 years ago), it is actually very useful and good for what it does... general clamp and basic saw horse. I kept it and got the add-on clamp extension so it can handle 4x8 sheet goods I break down before taking it inside to my main shop. It lives in my garage, along with an old-school B&D Workmate. Both fold up and get out of the way when not needed.
Speed squares, yep, a must have. I started with Swanson, acquired a Craftsman, Empire, actually like the Craftsman better than the original Swanson, Swanson has now upgraded the indexing for more accurate angle reading and marking. The hip and valley index is reasonably accurate, though there are not many builders these days who could stick frame a hip roof which is a shame. It's a lot of fun and rewarding, a lost skill. I started the building/woodworking adventure about fifteen years before you did. We are in a golden age of tools today.
Been woodworking for 40 years...never paid more than $15-$20 for any clamps. NEVER had a problem with closing glue seams, and I've used 1/2" pipe clamps NOT 3/4", and Harbor Freight clamps, never had a problem with those either.
@@sibosifraiscompagny Well, I use 1/2" because they are $3-$5 cheaper for each clamp, then a little cheaper for the pipe as well, and depending on length can be $1-$2 cheaper. I currently have 68 clamps, so it adds up. BUT, the biggest reason is WEIGHT! I've never actually weighed any panels that I've glued up, but I know from helping other woodworkers who use 3/4" pipes that they weigh significantly more. I use 6 to 12 clamps on some panels, so there's a big weight difference. And I have never had any flex problems that most people cite as a reason to only use 3/4"
@@buckeyewoodshop Ok i agree with you but with 1/2" it a lot less heavier if you have to move the panel to clean the glue. In the past I usually put on top and bottom of panel with 1/2" and with 3/4" i just put the pipe clamp on the table and squezz it and just 3 on top middle, front and back. So i use less clamp with bigger. I've buy high reach pipe clamp 3/4" and now i just lay my clamp on the table and press that glue out! So now, i can clean my nicer side better!
Man u sure are thorough with your videos I went running to the pull down bar to comment and ask what boots ur wereing and bam in the notes is a link thank u sir!
Hey Matt, appreciate your sharing, I watch and catch up when I can. Love presentation on Swanson speed square. You are dead on correct. Been in wood work for over 20 years. Started as framer now custom commerical millwork installer and fabricator. Common on the square is for rafter cuts and hip an valley is for hip and jack rafter cuts also valley end cuts and hip to valley jack rafters. The only carpenter tool that still comes with a book and also used by all trades. Thanks man, keep it up and God bless!
Bought a Jawhorse about 20 years ago when they first came out. I was using it to hold a gate to my fence when a wind gust blew in and the gate and Jawhorse fell over. This twisted the Jawhorse and it never worked right again. Sold it for $20 at a garage sale.
With the Bessey clamps, you can insert an Allen key into the handle to add more torque. Obviously Woodpecker improved on the design, but they both still seem comparable to me.
Along with the 24 inch T Square, I have the 1281 Precision Square. That Square is my shop reference for 90 degree angles along with everything else it does. Unfortunately, I got tired of waiting months if not years for their tools to come out and then having to wait a couple of months for them to ship. So I look elsewhere for precision tools. Also, I am 72 years old and the white on red is difficult for me. I much prefer black on white but I think this is an age thing. Thanks for these videos, they are great!!!!
After 50 years Swanson has upgraded the speed square. I of course bought them because I'm a framer and a tool nut. Swanson Speed Square Pro. It has a lot of new features for what can be added to a speed square.
On another note, I’m appreciative of your videos! I like the Rockwell unit you showed today. I also bought the Woodpecker 24” T-square you recommended in the past. As well as the 4 piece edge rulers!!! Thank you for the great advice!!
The one feature I do like about the Bessey clamps is you can get a attachment to joint 2 clamps together for a longer clamp. That feature means more to me then a rotating handle. But that is just my opinion.
I have Bessey , Bora , Irwin parallel clamps. I do not own the Woodpeckers' as they were out of stock when I was buying clamps. The Bora are very problematic prone to jamming up when clamping and slip, but will work for the low price that I paid for them. The Bessey by far are the best of the three brands of parallel clamps that I own. My sizes 10 in to 60 in up to 8 of each size. I also have the Rockwell Jaw Stand RK9033. I found it to be more versatile than the Rockwell JawHorse. My Father gave me a Rigid (Model AC9956)Version of the Rockwell Jawhorse. The Rigid is more robustly built than the Rockwell and has better footing with rubber nonslip pads on each leg. For the life of me I do not know why my father purchased it as it sat for years in his garage in the box never opened, now It collects dust in the corner of my shop and When I am working outside I drag it out to hold my ION pathfinder Bluetooth speaker so I can blast the tunes or stream Sirius from my phone. I took it out of the box to save space as it folds up tight and neat. I do not have the Woodpecker T squares, but I do own several Woodpeckers squares. I do have a complete set of Incra Rules including the compass and T-squares. Love them. Maybe that is why I don't have Woodpeckers. I do have multiple Swanson Speed Squares in different sizes one sits with my compound miter saw and never leaves the saw stand. Nice Video. BTW if you are in the military or a Veteran Bessey can be purchased at Home Depot and you can get a military discount on that purchase. best to buy when Bessey is on sale and military discount is applied. Now you know and know is the first step to enlightenment.
bessey clamps have a hex head on the bottom of the handle for wrenching extra torque to the clamp… not knocking the sembles just wanted to throw that out there! thanks for your videos Matt! God bless!
Mr. Matt, a suggestion for ya if you so happen to come across my particular comment is the Pica pencil ✏️. IMO, it's a "cool tool to have" if you like to have a solid & dependable marking instrument rather than a regular pencil or disposable mechanical pencil 🖊 ✏️ God bless, always. 🤜🤛
I can tell you a power tool that very few wood shops have and is one I use all the time for about everything. A 2x72 in belt grinder. OMG It is so useful from sanding and to even sharpening chisels and knives. I built one because I watched to much forged in fire. 😂😂 Now I use it almost every day I am in the shop for something. Metal work no problem but wood working too. If you have a radius to sand you can use a small wheel attachment down to around 1/2 inch to 2 inch and can put wheels up to 12 inches on it & it has 72 inches of belt unlike a drum sander. The belts stay cool and do not clog nearly as bad as a drum sander or even a disk sander I also love a good 12 in disk sander as well.. I know it is not a hand tool and they can be pricey to buy. Get one that can lay on its side and run vertical or horizontal and the uses are endless. I love to do a little of everything from hot rods to building to welding and fab work to furniture or cabinets. Jack of all trades master of none. I have made a few dozen knives and it is a fun hobby but this tool is very useful in a wood shop as well as a metal shop. I built mine for dirt cheap from just seeing them online but plenty of plans out there for some really high end machines if you can weld.
I have Triton Jawhorse. With 3 different jaws. It is possible to buy additional side supports, etc. I agree, Jawhorse is a good tool. Usable in many cases.
I can't remember if you have ever used or did a video on the Gripper I have 2 use them on occasion, I still prefer to use the blade guard, it is a little weird having your hand run over the blade but I make several practice cuts without saw running, thanks to Steve Ramsey for that tip, they are a nice tool to have, great video
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Them jaw horses are worth every penny. I had the original ones with the yellow... And unless they took a lot of weight out of them it's 60 lbs. Had to drag 2 of them around NYC via subway train.
Paired up with the other jaw stand and it's a portable work bench etc.... Very handy
I had the jaw horse before and loved it. I'm a commercial carpenter, and that horse has paid for itself the first day. By far, one of the most versatile tools I have ever owned.
I have a tool in my shop that I use every day that I’m in the shop. It’s a basic, wall mounted pencil sharpener like we had in school. I’ve had it for years and always take it with my tools when we have moved. A sharp pencil line makes cuts more accurate.
A marking knife provides excellent accuracy without the need for frequent sharpening. You might want to try one if you haven't.
Agreed I have 5 of those basically one at every work station and one mounted in our enclosed trailer
Oh yeah, using a knife, exacto or razor is a pain. I’m getting a sharpener too. Thanx for the recommendation!
@@madArt1981 I found some of the old solid wall mount sharpeners like the elementary schools had back in the day on ebay really cheap too
I also have used this same sharpener for years
I own a Triton jaw horse but they are all so similar that I agree they are a must have. People use these to put up cabinets but placing a T shaped long board in the jaws to help hold heavy or awkward sized items in place, allowing you to use both hands elsewhere.
Push block: I saw this as a tip one time and decided to try it. I use a tile grouting tool with the red sponge rubber bottom. Cheap. Grips great - better than anything else I have tried. Good sized handles.
Thanks for sharing
Matt another great tool video. Our daughter, our only child gave me a Rockwell JawHorse for Christmas one year more than 15 years ago. I will have to agree it is one of the VERY BEST tools I own. Also on the Swanson Speed Square I own two. I was in the wholesale hardware industry for 30+ years, starting in 1976. The company I worked for early on was one of the very first wholesalers to sell the Swanson Speed Square in Southwest Georgia. Like you I still have the two that I have owned for decades!!!
I have the Jawhorse - in fact I have 6 of them. What I use them for - 90% of the time is gluing up. I can take them out on the cement drive way and alternate them direction wise and clamp really long stock like mantle pieces where I will have like four of them in . If I have shorter glue ups I can use them in the shop. This would include simple cutting boards. I lay wax paper on the steel rails and lay the cutting board flat on wax paper and clamp down. I wipe off the excess glue and I am done until morning the next day when I want to unclamp them. These are the best clamps for flat glue ups ever. Simple glue ups take maybe 20 minutes and that includes clean up.
I picked up a Jawhorse from a retired cabinet maker with no idea what I’d use it for. I’ve found it to be great for clamping up boards while edge banding. Agreed - It’s amazing 🙌
The Bessey k body revolution clamps (not revo line) place a hex head at the end of handle for additional torque with a hex key. I like that better as it keeps everything in line vs the woodpecker. The hex key also helps those with any wrist ailments.
I have had the JawHorse for years and absolutely love it. Matter of fact, I used it this morning . I saw it for a long time and said to myself...who needs that? Until one day Lowes had it on a big markdown. Boy I'm glad I picked it up! I have 3 other vises in the shop and still use the heck out of it.
Hey Matt, I forgot in that last message.. A couple other things. Home Depot (In store - I'm not sure about online.) But in there stores you can get the Bessey clamps for less then you can get them online. And that's pretty much anywhere that I've looked. And I've been looking online for clamps for over 2 years. So idk, but I just wanted to mention that, just incase anyone wasn't aware.
Also the other thing I was gonna say is. The Gripper push block, is a tool I use everytime I use my tablesaw. I don't have a jointer, but I'm sure it would come in handy for that too. BTW I just added that jawhorse to my cart in Amazon. I also used your affiliate link, fyi.
FYI Semble clamps are not manufactured by Woodpeckers. They are made in Taiwan and can be bought at Woodcraft and other online stores under the name "Ehoma" clamps. You can actually buy them cheaper than Bessey's.
Hey Matt just wanted to say how much I enjoy your videos and tips for woodworking. I have to disagree with you on the F style clamps. ( adding extra clamping pressure). You really don’t need a lot of pressure to do glue ups. I was taught by putting too much pressure on the joints that you squeeze out too much glue and the joint will fail. I’d like to hear your thoughts on that. Thanks again.
Since I work alone in my shop, I must agree that the Rockwell horse is indispensable (and incredibly strong) when you need another pair of hands. It folds up nicely-just watch that you don’t get your fingers in the way when folding it up.
The jaw horse is an awesome tool!! I own it! I do work by myself and the jaw horse is in valuable!! I have used it to install doors, hold boards like a vice so you can make cuts or sand. It will take the place of another person to hold things. I agree, it is an extremely valuable tool!! I won't give up my jaw horse!!!!
The 12 inch Swanson speed square is also a great tool. It makes a great guide for cutting square cuts with a circular saw and it's good for layout on larger boards too.
The jawhorse or in my case the harbor Freight version is one of the best things I have purchased
I have had a Rockwell Jawhorse for years and love it. Very versatile for holding doors and about anything you need it to hold.
I'm still using my dad's Swanson speed square that he bought back in the 60's.
I had a set of jaw horses at one of my companies. We were doing modification for cell towers and that set of horses can easily hold the full 1200 pounds. I had them maxed out several times and they were still in use and in great shape after the 3 years I was at that company. I would love to have just 1 jawhorse at the house and I actually had forgotten about them until now. Thanks 731.
Thank you for all of the content you provide! It has helped me grow my skill set as well as my business!
I see your videos are in 4K now 😃 Kudos to you for that. Thats the small extra things that you give the viewers that sets you apart among MANY other things
I got a jawhorse about twelve years ago and love it, use it for many different applications.
I almost got those push pads but went with the micro jig style instead. And I love them. I can’t tell you how many times the 90 degree face has come in handy. It doesn’t seem like it should, but it does. And the grip is fantastic. I don’t use the little flip down pieces much, but it’s nice they are there
In addition to the Benchdog push pads, soft rubber tile floats from the box stores are great. Big handles and a rubber compound I find holds even when there’s sawdust on the work. I particularly like the red rubber compound. You can thank Mike Pekovich from Fine Woodworking for that one.
Nice video.
The clamps, a company in the UK do them too, Axminster Tools sell their own brand clamp with the same 90° rotation of the handle. I have them, and to be honest, I've never used it.....oh, and they retail for LESS than Bessy here.
I actually find the 90° rotation annoying. If the handle rotates to the position to move it to 90 while you're clamping, it keeps trying to bend.
I moved to Bessy because of their awesome quality.
Axminster is excellent for tools
The jawhorse is a must for disassembling pallets IMO.
Highland woodworking sells their own parallel clamps that have a handle that also rotates 90 degrees in either direction. They have had those for quite a few years now.
I have the Jawhorse and IT IS AWESOME!
Matt, I have watched and enjoyed several of your videos, and I have to say something. I heard you yourself say that you used to be a State Trooper...hard as I try, I cannot image someone with such a joyful , witty and entertaining personality as yourself, walking toward me in my side rear view mirror, adjusting his “Smokey Bear” hat, holster unsnapped, eyes scanning, that “all work, no play”look on your face! Translation: NO SMILE FOR A MILE! You just seem like such a pleasant person! To my knowledge, I never met you, so I truly cannot comment on what you were like before your decision to change careers, but I will offer up my two-cents, for what it is worth. Happy as you now appear to be, ALWAYS SMILING, ALWAYS PLEASANT...I mean, you exude the same kind of excitement in each video, that I myself remember experiencing each December 26th morning! You just seem to be having so much fun! As fast as your viewership is growing, I will assume that I am not alone in this observation. If I may say so, Thank You for your service to our wonderful state, but rest assured, I am confident, and I hope you are too, that you made the right choice! I am proud for you, Matt...now, let me shut up so you can go create. Be good. And be safe!
Thank you Eddie. I was all business on the highway. I was well known in this area for being hard lol. Give my own mama a ticket kind of no-nonsense trooper. I have witnessed a lot of officers get into major trouble by being too passive. I didn't want to be that guy. lol. But, yes sir I am having a blast and believe this is my mission given to me by God. He is opening doors and blessing our business.
Why were you excited on the day after Christmas lol
@@keithbrock6410 because that is the day we made out like bandits! OR thought we did...
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@@731WoodworksI knew a State Trooper in Iowa who gave his fiancee a speeding ticket........and she still married him!!! Ironically I name dropped his name when pulled over for speeding in the next county over and drove away with a warning only! Or maybe because I was sober and had just come off the freeway a few miles earlier towards the end of a 1700 mile trip
I will say unknowingly over time I have collected the majority of the tools you have showcased. My wife loves the impact you have on me with positivity but the other side of the coin is you influence me to “upgrade” my collection often. In my defense when I first started watching you I had a Milwaukee combo kit with 6 tools in it. Today I have everything but a oscillating spindle sander and a jointer
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Hey Matt, on your Bessey clamps, if you look at the bottom of the handle. There's a place for an allen wrench. You can actually get an allen bit for your impact drivers to tighten them up. Just wanted to let you know. And I figured you may want to put that in one of your videos, after you try it out, of course.
I really don't see anyone mention anything about that feature on TH-cam.
I appreciate and admire your awesome t-shirt messages!! Man Up, etc are all ways we can proclaim the message without fear or shame!!!
got the 49 inch Rockwell its great
Also use my Rockwell Jawhorse to hold a shooting table....for great for that too.
My jawhorse is the most used tool in my garage shop. They also make different clamps for it such as a wood clamp used for holding branches or firewood that needs to be cut down. They can also hold posts when building a fence and pouring cement.
Where can I find these accessories?
@@larryshudra4105 looks like they are no longer making the accessories. So Ebay?
@larryshudra4105 probably would be possible to make some customized for your needs. I'm thinking you could screw 2 x 2 to plywood to hold wider work?
Jawhorse is awesome.
Those clamps may not be best for someone strong, but I see a beautiful opportunity. These clamps would be great for those who are disabled or a new opportunity for someone getting older in age but still enjoy woodwork.
I have the Harbor Freight version of the Jaw horse. Cheaper and haven't had any problems with it. However, it is heavy so I built a nice custom fitting 4 wheel dolly to run it around on in the folded up position !
Thank you Matt have been in the building trades, woodworker, woodturner, handyman, my entire 7+ decades on this earth tempted by every gismo, gadget, tool, that comes along regretting buying some and not buying others sure wish I had discover you years ago then again my kids are your age (and don't go near a tool).
2 Rockwell clamp. I have one and it takes up too much space in my small shop. I’ve also never had an occasion to actually use it. 1. John Malecki did a vid on 5 tools and commented that pipe clamps are a more economical place to start. Plus the pipe clamps will give longer lengths cheaper.
Love my jaw horse. Had it for years. Get the plywood holder!
Roofers don't really use the pitch numbers on a speed square, it's mainly for framers who frame the roof.
MY favorite tool is my kobalt utility knife. Durable and guaranteed for life.
Great channel, and I really appreciate your candid reviews on the tools you've tried. As for the mobile base, if you have a mig welder, angle iron, a drill press, and castors, it really doesn't take long to make a custom-fit base for any piece of equipment. It's all a matter of preference, I suppose. Great job, and thanks!
Just starting out wood working, I’d easily say the one tool I have that has the most “usage time” collected so far, is the Milwaukee Speed Square with the scribe notches. I never even realized how ridiculously useful it’d be when I grabbed it, but I’m reaching for that thing more often than anything else
I just discovered your channel, and am really enjoying it! I could really relate to your Swanson Speed Square experience. I have one from when I was a teen, over 40 years ago! I’m finding a lot of value in your suggestions, so keep up the good work!
Woodpeckers rulers are pretty good, I never could get their corner clamps to work for me so I went with Rockler's corner clamps. Not knocking Woodpecker, some of their stuff works for me some doesn't. The story stick was bought to mark drawer slide positions, I ended up making a home jig to do that. Looked like a good idea at first glance but never could actually use it for the intended purpose.
One of my favorite tools in my shop is my Bora Portamate Speedhorse XT Adjustable Height Sawhorses,they are extremely valuable currently as I don’t have a workbench to do my work in currently. They have holders for tubafours that are put in so one can place a sheet of plywood over for a work surface and they lift it up high enough one does not have to worry about accidentally cutting the sawhorses. I have made a removable word surface so for the time being all I need to do is deploy one,place the removable work surface on it and then deploy the other and repeat the process. They have leg extensions so I can have it high or low depending on the project I’m working on and since my property has a slight slope to it I can have one side shorter than the other when I’m out back working in homestead projects. They are rated for up to 1500lbs each so that’s awesome in the event I ever need them to hold something heavy to work on. I had thought about the Rockwell and it is a nice tool but it wasn’t what I needed for my situation,but Matt is right is is a solid tool for sure.
That I-beam shape on the internal bar of the Bessey Clamp is there because folding the handle down to add torque can accidentally put different and larger forces on that bar, making it slightly more likely to get bent or twisted along its length, rather than when you just twist handle on the Semble Clamp.
i always really enjoy your videos. As a side note, i’ve watched various other “tools you need” videos but yours are the best so far. i find myself saying Wow that is an awesome tool. i’ve had a jawhorse for years and it is fantastic. keep up the great work brother.
I can't imagine anyone, who's ever considered woodworking, that didn't know they needed a speed square lol. I had an our of square Swanson, so I tossed it. Now I have Johnson and Milwaukee and they're fine. I've had to toss craftsman and empire squares over the years as well. I felt cursed for my first few years in woodworking between level bubbles going out of wack, squares not being 90°, and tool belts only lasting a year. Now it's Stabila, Occidental, and 90° squares lol. Upgrades all around.
I have an old carpenters square that my grandfather used back in the 80s-90’s. Everything has kind of rubbed and scratched off over the years so I can use it for measurements but I still use it to make sure things are square. Other than that I don’t do many projects without my speed square. The T square would be a wonderful addition
Try using a bright colored paint on it. You can get small bottles at most home centers. You put some on the square and wipe off the surface leaving the paint in any indentations
I have two jaw horses. My benchtop is a few inches shy of 34 inches wide. I use the jaws to hold my workbench. If i need too i can use the clamps as vices against the side. If i need space the jawhorses fold up. And then my workbench i can just put against the wall. Also have some dogholes i can use with the clamps as well to plane or held flat against bench.
Try the Bora mobil bases. I use a heavy one on my 700 pound powermatic saw and it is solid as a rock.
I saw my first speed square, in 1984, been using one or 3 for the last 34 years.
My portable workbench. It has squeeze clamps you slide into the table face, and can be used with pretty much any trade.
Nice video, One of my many problems is I have plenty of tools. I just need to learn how to use them better !
Can't live without my Shinto rasp.
My question regarding clamping is how much pressure do you really need? How much is too much? I know you should look for some squeeze-out, but that’s relative to how much glue you add. Perhaps you could do a video comparing different amounts of glue and pressure and show what will break them.
I’ve owned the jawhorse and the only flaw that I have found is that it rusts if you’re using it outside in the rain. That’s at least half the time in western Washington state. It would be a perfect tool if it was made out of materials that did not rust.
I originally thought the Rockwell Jawhorse was gimmicky. After I bought one to try out and expected to return it (about 8 years ago), it is actually very useful and good for what it does... general clamp and basic saw horse. I kept it and got the add-on clamp extension so it can handle 4x8 sheet goods I break down before taking it inside to my main shop. It lives in my garage, along with an old-school B&D Workmate. Both fold up and get out of the way when not needed.
Speed squares, yep, a must have. I started with Swanson, acquired a Craftsman, Empire, actually like the Craftsman better than the original Swanson, Swanson has now upgraded the indexing for more accurate angle reading and marking. The hip and valley index is reasonably accurate, though there are not many builders these days who could stick frame a hip roof which is a shame. It's a lot of fun and rewarding, a lost skill. I started the building/woodworking adventure about fifteen years before you did. We are in a golden age of tools today.
Ogle. Learned a new word for me and other awesome tools.
Been woodworking for 40 years...never paid more than $15-$20 for any clamps. NEVER had a problem with closing glue seams, and I've used 1/2" pipe clamps NOT 3/4", and Harbor Freight clamps, never had a problem with those either.
Harbor Freight really has some pretty incredible stuff
Harbor Frieght is like the Battleship game, hit or miss.
Why not 3/4" ? Pipe clamp almost same the same price!
@@sibosifraiscompagny Well, I use 1/2" because they are $3-$5 cheaper for each clamp, then a little cheaper for the pipe as well, and depending on length can be $1-$2 cheaper. I currently have 68 clamps, so it adds up.
BUT, the biggest reason is WEIGHT! I've never actually weighed any panels that I've glued up, but I know from helping other woodworkers who use 3/4" pipes that they weigh significantly more. I use 6 to 12 clamps on some panels, so there's a big weight difference. And I have never had any flex problems that most people cite as a reason to only use 3/4"
@@buckeyewoodshop Ok i agree with you but with 1/2" it a lot less heavier if you have to move the panel to clean the glue. In the past I usually put on top and bottom of panel with 1/2" and with 3/4" i just put the pipe clamp on the table and squezz it and just 3 on top middle, front and back. So i use less clamp with bigger. I've buy high reach pipe clamp 3/4" and now i just lay my clamp on the table and press that glue out! So now, i can clean my nicer side better!
I have all 5. But the JawHorse has to be #1. Best tool in the shop
Man u sure are thorough with your videos I went running to the pull down bar to comment and ask what boots ur wereing and bam in the notes is a link thank u sir!
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England
Hey Matt, appreciate your sharing, I watch and catch up when I can. Love presentation on Swanson speed square. You are dead on correct. Been in wood work for over 20 years. Started as framer now custom commerical millwork installer and fabricator. Common on the square is for rafter cuts and hip an valley is for hip and jack rafter cuts also valley end cuts and hip to valley jack rafters. The only carpenter tool that still comes with a book and also used by all trades. Thanks man, keep it up and God bless!
Bought a Jawhorse about 20 years ago when they first came out. I was using it to hold a gate to my fence when a wind gust blew in and the gate and Jawhorse fell over. This twisted the Jawhorse and it never worked right again. Sold it for $20 at a garage sale.
With the Bessey clamps, you can insert an Allen key into the handle to add more torque. Obviously Woodpecker improved on the design, but they both still seem comparable to me.
That vice looks super cool. I like how it works with your foot, to keep your hands free.
The most important tool in my shop/dinning room converted into a shop, is a good tape measure, and a pencil!!!!
Particularly a #5 mechanical pencil.
That Jawhorse looks pretty cool but I don't see how you would use it for doors...
I just bought the Swanson speed square
The clamp horse is not a bad idea if you don’t have a proper workbench.
100% need to make more of these videos. Nice work!
Along with the 24 inch T Square, I have the 1281 Precision Square. That Square is my shop reference for 90 degree angles along with everything else it does. Unfortunately, I got tired of waiting months if not years for their tools to come out and then having to wait a couple of months for them to ship. So I look elsewhere for precision tools. Also, I am 72 years old and the white on red is difficult for me. I much prefer black on white but I think this is an age thing. Thanks for these videos, they are great!!!!
Thanks for the tips
After 50 years Swanson has upgraded the speed square. I of course bought them because I'm a framer and a tool nut.
Swanson Speed Square Pro. It has a lot of new features for what can be added to a speed square.
As for push blocks, Gripper really is the bees knees. It really does make cutting stuff on the saw a much much safer operation.
On another note, I’m appreciative of your videos! I like the Rockwell unit you showed today. I also bought the Woodpecker 24” T-square you recommended in the past. As well as the 4 piece edge rulers!!! Thank you for the great advice!!
Your rockwell clamp is a direct copy of the Triton from 1990's
I still have the Swanson speed square I bought in 1970 at 10 years old. They are always square.
Just finished watching the first four volumes when you posted this one. Crazy! Keep up the good work.
I appreciate the extra time you spend with each product. You were blessed to have not hurt yourself with that sawhorse.
Thanks! Yes I was
FYI....you can use a hex key and ratchet in the ends of the newer version of the Bessy clamps.
The one feature I do like about the Bessey clamps is you can get a attachment to joint 2 clamps together for a longer clamp. That feature means more to me then a rotating handle. But that is just my opinion.
I have Bessey , Bora , Irwin parallel clamps. I do not own the Woodpeckers' as they were out of stock when I was buying clamps. The Bora are very problematic prone to jamming up when clamping and slip, but will work for the low price that I paid for them. The Bessey by far are the best of the three brands of parallel clamps that I own. My sizes 10 in to 60 in up to 8 of each size. I also have the Rockwell Jaw Stand RK9033. I found it to be more versatile than the Rockwell JawHorse. My Father gave me a Rigid (Model AC9956)Version of the Rockwell Jawhorse. The Rigid is more robustly built than the Rockwell and has better footing with rubber nonslip pads on each leg. For the life of me I do not know why my father purchased it as it sat for years in his garage in the box never opened, now It collects dust in the corner of my shop and When I am working outside I drag it out to hold my ION pathfinder Bluetooth speaker so I can blast the tunes or stream Sirius from my phone. I took it out of the box to save space as it folds up tight and neat. I do not have the Woodpecker T squares, but I do own several Woodpeckers squares. I do have a complete set of Incra Rules including the compass and T-squares. Love them. Maybe that is why I don't have Woodpeckers. I do have multiple Swanson Speed Squares in different sizes one sits with my compound miter saw and never leaves the saw stand. Nice Video. BTW if you are in the military or a Veteran Bessey can be purchased at Home Depot and you can get a military discount on that purchase. best to buy when Bessey is on sale and military discount is applied. Now you know and know is the first step to enlightenment.
bessey clamps have a hex head on the bottom of the handle for wrenching extra torque to the clamp… not knocking the sembles just wanted to throw that out there! thanks for your videos Matt! God bless!
Mr. Matt, a suggestion for ya if you so happen to come across my particular comment is the Pica pencil ✏️. IMO, it's a "cool tool to have" if you like to have a solid & dependable marking instrument rather than a regular pencil or disposable mechanical pencil 🖊 ✏️
God bless, always. 🤜🤛
I can tell you a power tool that very few wood shops have and is one I use all the time for about everything. A 2x72 in belt grinder. OMG It is so useful from sanding and to even sharpening chisels and knives. I built one because I watched to much forged in fire. 😂😂 Now I use it almost every day I am in the shop for something. Metal work no problem but wood working too. If you have a radius to sand you can use a small wheel attachment down to around 1/2 inch to 2 inch and can put wheels up to 12 inches on it & it has 72 inches of belt unlike a drum sander. The belts stay cool and do not clog nearly as bad as a drum sander or even a disk sander I also love a good 12 in disk sander as well.. I know it is not a hand tool and they can be pricey to buy. Get one that can lay on its side and run vertical or horizontal and the uses are endless. I love to do a little of everything from hot rods to building to welding and fab work to furniture or cabinets. Jack of all trades master of none. I have made a few dozen knives and it is a fun hobby but this tool is very useful in a wood shop as well as a metal shop. I built mine for dirt cheap from just seeing them online but plenty of plans out there for some really high end machines if you can weld.
You have the best “5 Tool” videos on TH-cam! Love that Jawhorse!
Awesome! Thank you!
It surprised me you said the Swanson speed square 👍good call!
I have Triton Jawhorse. With 3 different jaws. It is possible to buy additional side supports, etc.
I agree, Jawhorse is a good tool. Usable in many cases.
I almost fainted at the end of this video because you didn't recommend a single Milwaukee tool. Love your videos.
Gym and work space.
I could move in there 😂❤
I love these videos…. Thank you so much for sharing.
I can't remember if you have ever used or did a video on the Gripper I have 2 use them on occasion, I still prefer to use the blade guard, it is a little weird having your hand run over the blade but I make several practice cuts without saw running, thanks to Steve Ramsey for that tip, they are a nice tool to have, great video