Can anyone share/compare experience with the Jaw Horse (either RK9000 or RK9003) and other designs like the B&amp;D Work Mate or similar others?
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The various Jaw Horse models are awesome! I have used them for several years as an amateur home fixer, woodworker. They hold anything and everything with total solidness (not a word?). And I gave my son-in-law, a contractor one and he loves it. They cannot be beat! They are solid, hold things without any movement. The only thing (and this is just me not looking at instructions) is that I cannot figure out how to fold them, but I know it can be done!
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I don't think I'd put 600Lbs on the Jawhorse. That's a lot of weight. If you are doing something like engine repair, you need a stronger bench than a portable sawhorse style clamp.
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I agree with Teresa. I'm not an expert on these products, but I'll share my decision calculus (for whatever that's worth). I looked for durable construction - heavy tubes with solid welds and a stable base. I also looked for the heaviest flywheel - weight of the flywheel for this type of device seems important as I recall from HS physics... I also looked for the ability to customize with my own saddle and pedals. I've used this model daily for about a year. No complaints so far.
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Thanks for the suggestion, Starsky. :)I've actually been scouring the manuals for the various models and it seems that the lowest model that offers custom input labelling is the Pioneer VSX-1020-K. It's within budget, barely, but now I'm wondering whether the money would be better spent on some Power Block dumbbells and getting into shape.Sweet entertainment system or 6-pack and guns.. hmm..Thanks again guys, appreciate the replies.And for anyone that missed it, the lowest model offering custom labels for inputs is the Pioneer VSX-1020-K. :) Thanks for the suggestion, Starsky. :)I've actually been scouring the manuals for the various models and it seems that the lowest model that offers custom input labelling is the Pioneer VSX-1020-K. It's within budget, barely, but now I'm wondering whether the money would be better spent on some Power Block dumbbells and getting into shape.Sweet entertainment system or 6-pack and guns.. hmm..Thanks again guys, appreciate the replies.And for anyone that missed it, the lowest model offering custom labels for inputs is the Pioneer... » Read More Thanks for the suggestion, Starsky. :)I've actually been scouring the manuals for the various models and it seems that the lowest model that offers custom input labelling is the Pioneer VSX-1020-K. It's within budget, barely, but now I'm wondering whether the money would be better spent on some Power Block dumbbells and getting into shape.Sweet entertainment system or 6-pack and guns.. hmm..Thanks again guys, appreciate the replies.And for anyone that missed it, the lowest model offering custom labels for inputs is the Pioneer VSX-1020-K. :) « Show Less
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Yes, this is a good one to try before you spend several hundred dollars. Another good one is the GrindGaurdN which goes on the bottom teeth instead of the top.
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I must have the older model with the yellow plastic fittings as shown in the picture here - no model number visible on the Jawhorse. The best that I can get out of mine is 37" which is fine for me as I never seem to need over 24". I love mine - you'd have to pry it out of my cold fingers ;-)
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The Jaw Horse is a great tool and I use it to cut sheet goods with skill saw. However, I'm not sure the distance between the legs is wide enough to achieve the stability required for a table saw.
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Yes, to compare its less reponsive than the turbo bee, viper,or tigershark. But more responsive than the ooch, or the glide.its not good for non responsive tricks like kwijibo or plastic whip.
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I'm quite interested in this model, now due out in just a couple weeks. Has anyone yet seen a review of it?
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I've used and owned various Kreg jigs (K2000, K3, K4 and K5). They have gotten better with each new model. An exception to this was the K3 versus the K4. I liked the K3 better than the K4 because of the clamping lever in the front (K3) versus the back (K4). The K2000 also had the lever in the back. It is better to have the clamping lever in the front especially when working with larger work pieces. It is good to see Kreg go back to the front lever. I like the K5 best because of the ratcheting clamp. You don't get a face clamp like you do with the K4MS Jig Master System, but the Automaxx clamps are better anyway. I like the 6" better than the 3" clamp. The right angle clamp works great for assembling cabinets also. If you are going to be doing small work (1/2" or less) get the Micro Drill Guide and large work (11/2" & larger) get the HD Jig. They will fit in the K3,K4, or K5 Jigs. To make a long story short get the K5 Jig over the K4 Jig.
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I agree with Brian; Scotty reviewed the PRO model, the largest one in the line-up. The ones that are spring-loaded (i.e., that have a spring behind the jaws) also come with a small cover to keep the jaws closed when not in use. Interestingly enough, the Vampliers versions of this tool are the same as the Engineer versions, except that the Engineer models don't have the jaw cover included. That may partially explain the difference in price. I've noticed in the photos that the Vampliers versions even have the word "Engineer" on their grips, which are red for Vampliers, green for Engineer. I have both the mid-sized Engineer PZ-58 and the Vampliers PRO (the largest), so I can confirm that. I agree with Brian; Scotty reviewed the PRO model, the largest one in the line-up. The ones that are spring-loaded (i.e., that have a spring behind the jaws) also come with a small cover to keep the jaws closed when not in use. Interestingly enough, the Vampliers versions of this tool are the same as the Engineer versions, except that the Engineer models don't have the jaw cover included. That may partially explain the difference in price. I've noticed in the photos that the Vampliers versions even have the word "Engineer" on their grips, which are red for Vampliers, green for... » Read More I agree with Brian; Scotty reviewed the PRO model, the largest one in the line-up. The ones that are spring-loaded (i.e., that have a spring behind the jaws) also come with a small cover to keep the jaws closed when not in use. Interestingly enough, the Vampliers versions of this tool are the same as the Engineer versions, except that the Engineer models don't have the jaw cover included. That may partially explain the difference in price. I've noticed in the photos that the Vampliers versions even have the word "Engineer" on their grips, which are red for Vampliers, green for Engineer. I have both the mid-sized Engineer PZ-58 and the Vampliers PRO (the largest), so I can confirm that. « Show Less
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Did anyone ever answer your question? I too have this same gun and thinking of making the purchase of this trainer. If you would, let me know. Thanks.
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I found the review comparing the two at FiringSquad's site quite helpful. http://www.firingsquad.com/hardware/ch_products_saitek_x52_review In the end the reviewer discovered that it largely depends on the games you play and your personal style.
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i can't say for sure but i think the sidewinder might be better. i personally had this VXL kit though, and boy it made my stampede xl5 haul some serious azz with a 3S lipo. for the entire time i owned it i never ran into any issues with this VXL kit either.
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Hi Carol, I am a bluetooth junkie and have had both the H700, H500, the Nexlink Bluespoon AX2, and am waiting on my Jabra JX10 to get here. I just found out yesterday about the huge black market for Chinese knock offs on these things. Crazy. I loved my Motorla products, just didn't like the look of them. I am a consultant and travel every week so I am on them all the time. My AX2 just died and I am using my H700 as a back up, and always do when my battery runs out on the others. I still love it. You might have gotten knock offs so beware..I have read that our Moto models are the most knocked off. good luck and have fun experimenting.Thomas Hi Carol, I am a bluetooth junkie and have had both the H700, H500, the Nexlink Bluespoon AX2, and am waiting on my Jabra JX10 to get here. I just found out yesterday about the huge black market for Chinese knock offs on these things. Crazy. I loved my Motorla products, just didn't like the look of them. I am a consultant and travel every week so I am on them all the time. My AX2 just died and I am using my H700 as a back up, and always do when my battery runs out on the others. I still love it. You might have gotten knock offs so beware..I have read that our Moto models are the most... » Read More Hi Carol, I am a bluetooth junkie and have had both the H700, H500, the Nexlink Bluespoon AX2, and am waiting on my Jabra JX10 to get here. I just found out yesterday about the huge black market for Chinese knock offs on these things. Crazy. I loved my Motorla products, just didn't like the look of them. I am a consultant and travel every week so I am on them all the time. My AX2 just died and I am using my H700 as a back up, and always do when my battery runs out on the others. I still love it. You might have gotten knock offs so beware..I have read that our Moto models are the most knocked off. good luck and have fun experimenting.Thomas « Show Less
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Hi, I am also trying to research Panasonic shavers as an Xmas gift for my husband. I haven't researched the 8109 but I did research the 8243. You probably already know this but there's 8243A & 8243K. A=black model K=blue & silver model You can't replace the batteries in the 8243 unit because it's built in (I had read someone's feed back on it so I called Panasonic to verify). To change the battery, you have to send it to their one and only certified technicians at Appliance Sales & Service in San Francisco. (415-362-7195). I called and it's approx. $50 for the battery & labor according to the person I talked to. I'm assuming that it doesn't include shipping costs. The batteries are also built in on the 8249, LA63S & LA93K and would have to be sent to San Francisco too, according to the panasonic person. According to the Panasonic person, 8243, 8249, LA63S & LA93K are all made in Japan. I couldn't pin her down if any of them were made in China. As far as she could tell they're made in Japan. She referenced the year 2008 and couldn't tell me anything about 2009. (I had thought that someone had said something about having one made in China but I'm researched out at this point so it could have been for another brand of shaver). The only difference I could find between 8243 and 8249 was that the 8249 has the vortex hydra clean system. I still haven't figured out yet whether the hydra system is a good thing or not. 8249S = silver 8249K = black This is unrelated but I thought I'd mention that the expensive ESLA63S & ESLA93K don't have a quick 5 minute charge. There must be something I'm missing because what happens if it dies during a shave. It doesn't make sense to me that something that expensive would have less features than the 8243 & 8249 models The ESLA63S & ESLA93K have 2 motors which does make it louder according to the panasonic person but is suppose to give a better and quicker shave.
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Yes, I had the previous model, loved it, and it was stolen. I bought the second model skeptical that it was the same product, but the way the handle on the pivot head was made is more durable. It's an improvement, don't worry. The quick release plates are still interchangeable. This one pivots from the bottom too, which is great for panning shots. You use your whole body.