Thread: Superjaws vs. workbench vise

Get the Superjaws.

Marvin,

Welcome to the Bulletin Board.

I have a superjaws and I have two bench vices. When I finally get my shed put up, I will probably get an additional one or two bench vices plus bench dogs.

My work with the vices involves using handplanes and handcutting of joints. I could not do this with the superjaws as they would not be sufficiently stable or high enough.

I use my superjaws for larger work including chainsawing and holding pieces like doors. The superjaws are excellent for these applications.

To modify or make a new work bench and fit a bench vice does not take very long taking into consideration it will last you for years.

I suggest that you invest in a good quick release vice.

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My own opinion is to get a workbench vise. I find its where I do most of my projects and the quick release vice is the way to go. I find personally the superjaws only gets used for cutting logs and holding larger pieces, but on a day to day basis, the workbench vise gets the most use. I find I rarely have a project that my vice is not capable of handling anyway so the superjaws sits gathering dust mostly. Seems I contradict most of the others on here but there you go.

Get the SuperJaws!

If my house was squished by a meteorite, or if Ms Neal wasn't angry at it, or some other disaster befell - my first replacement purchase would be a SuperJaws.

Very versatile, portable, handy, stable, durable!

Cheers,
Andrew

Anyone got the new "Ultimate Superjaws"?

Originally Posted by arose62

Get the SuperJaws!

If my house was squished by a meteorite, or if Ms Neal wasn't angry at it, or some other disaster befell - my first replacement purchase would be a SuperJaws.

Very versatile, portable, handy, stable, durable!

Cheers,
Andrew

Hi all,

Thanks for all the responses!

I think my best bet will be to first spend a little time incorporating a bench vise into my workbench, and getting the SuperJaws later for general jobs. Anyway, after further research I believe that the SuperJaws model being sold by the local retailers here is the older one -- there is a T-brace supporting the legs.

None of the retailers here are stocking the Ultimate SuperJaws yet.

Regards,
Marvin

Miss the ultimate one, get the new version of the traditional SuperJaws.

I have 2 Superjaws...brilliant bits of gear...get the Superjaws

Now I'll throw another option in.

I've had Superjaws virtually since the day it came on the market and it's a great piece of gear, used for everything, including metalwork and holding logs for the chainsaw, etc.
But I also have a B & D Workmate and it is only a year ago that I built myself a bench with proper woodworking vises, dogholes and such. Till then the Superjaws and Workmate were my vises, and for pure woodwork, building a bit of furniture and home maintenance I'd favour the B & D Workmate every time.

We have a superjaws at the commuity shed. I used it to hold a 130mm square box with 5 mm thick sides & no bottom or top for support while i sanded fingerjoints flush. Worked a charm, didn't crush the sides but still held the box firmly. Think i'll add 1 to my list of home tools.

i know this is old but i have to say
superjaws

Originally Posted by nz_carver

i know this is old but i have to say
superjaws

Hey nz how did you get the tool roll to match the colour of the Super jaws,

You must have contacts


Cheers


Steve

GO THE SUPER JAWS (was that to loud??)