Picked me up (another) of my Favorite Grill Tools


 
Jeff MA

Jeff MA

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You guys have heard me extolling about the Rockwell Jawhorse RK9002 and just how handy it is for working on Weber Restores as it works fantastic for holding not only the endcaps/burner tubes/frames but the cook box as well. I've used mine numerous times over the years for not only Grills,but household projects and it shines every time.

One of my local Hardware Stores is cleaning out old stock and for every time I stop in I check to see what got marked down.

I spotted this Rockwell BenchJaws RK9006 some time ago and I kept my eyes on it over the last year or so. It finally got marked down to $75 dollars. Score!

I recently had a Shed built (pictures coming later), and with the recent sale of my Starrett Vise I was looking for something to use for my outdoor projects in the Shed and this BenchJaws fits the bill.
 

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What is nice about this is that I can mount the "Vise" in two different positions as shown by loosening the one yellow locking knob or take it completely off it's stationery mount to store it out of the way when not in use.

I can see this getting used for cutting lumber, working on my outdoor power equipment, or working on my kids Bikes as the rubber jaws will protect the frames paint.

Jeff
 
Cody,
Yes, the pedal is used to tighten the Jaws then the item is locked in place with the switch. The BenchJaws will hold up to 16" wide.


Jeff
 
cody, I use a Jawhorse multiple times on every rehab. It is essential for me. I actually picked up a spare one last summer for $60 used. I don't want to pay the price of new, but I don't want to have to deal with doing without one if my original bites the dust. I use it for almost all my grinding and wire wheeling. It is great for holding frames and other grill parts when welding as well. THen there tons of not grill related projects they are great for as well. Holding parts when pressure washing is another big use for me.
 
After Bruce showed off his I bought one and use it for grinding a lot. I even came up with an inexpensive rubber jaw replacement that is on this forum someplace as the OEM is too expensive. It has held up great.
 
Bruce said:
cody, I use a Jawhorse multiple times on every rehab. It is essential for me. I actually picked up a spare one last summer for $60 used. I don't want to pay the price of new, but I don't want to have to deal with doing without one if my original bites the dust. I use it for almost all my grinding and wire wheeling. It is great for holding frames and other grill parts when welding as well. THen there tons of not grill related projects they are great for as well. Holding parts when pressure washing is another big use for me.
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And this is why I read almost every post in this forum.

I use my Jawhorse for all kinds of grill rehab stuff.

But I always put my parts to pressure wash on the concrete and depending on the parts, the water blasts them away across the yard.

I never…ever thought to use the Jawhorse to hold them. Thank you!!
 
Yah, at first I didn't do it due to being worried about rust. But I did try it and was amazed at how good it was at allowing me to quickly and very effectively clean up grill parts. At that point, I figured it was worth the chance of some rust. I left that Jawhorse outside almost all last summer and it seems to be very resistant to rust. But, that is kind of why I grabbed my second one off FB MP when I saw it for a good deal. I abuse my current one and want a back up ready to go.
 
It's been a bit uncomfortable and challenging to do my Jr. Restoration at my place in AZ. I forgot how much I rely on my vise and clamps. Also no work bench or tailgate here. So I did a lot of grinding on my hands and knees on the garage floor and today I was sitting on the wood handle while sanding the slots. Holding stuff down with my knee or foot lol. Almost finished and I still enjoyed the process. It was just a bit challenging. Without all the tools I'm use to using. The tools I do have in Washington aren't special and pretty minimal but I appreciate them. Especially when I don't have them.

But the weather here has been fantastic. Working on my Jr all day outside low-mid 70s with a light breeze.
 
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