If you thought the Rockwell JawHorse was handy, you might get a kick out the of the new Rockwell JawStand (RK9033). Like the JawHorse, the JawStand acts as an extra set of hands when the ones you have are just not enough, but it also does a bit more. The JawStand works as both a clamp and as a material stand. There is also the obvious smaller size compared to the JawHorse.

The compact JawStand features a clamping jaw with a stated clamping range of of 0” - 1-1/4 1-3/4”. Though I am a bit confused because the photo shows what appears to be a clamped 2”x4”. We will just assume the pictured 2”x4” was ripped down to fit inside the jaws and move on. The clamping jaw also has the ability to swivel a full 360° and tilt 90° to handle clamping in horizontal, vertical, and everything in between. You don't have to worry about marring or scratching your materials, because Rockwell was cleaver enough to add a rubber surface on the inside of the clamping jaw.

Update: It pays to question things. It turns out the JawStand can indeed hold materials up to 1-3/4" which includes 2x*.

The other aspect of the JawStand, is the stand itself. If you have ever had to cut long materials at the miter saw or the table saw, you know what a lifesaver a material stand can be. Keeping control of the material, keeps you working safe. The height of the stand is adjustable from 25” up to 41” to accommodate a number of working conditions, and even has a measuring scale to help you get the correct height on the first try. The top surface of the stand is adorned with two low-friction slides and a built in bubble to help keep you on the level. The JawStand weights in at just over 13lbs, but can support loads of up to 220lbs.

If you ask me, the JawStand looks like it would be more handy then the JawHorse. I just wish it had a couple more inches of clamping width. At $69.99, it is no more expensive then a good quality roller stand. But why buy a unitasker, when you can get a multitasker? Keep a lookout for the Rockwell JawStand on [:cicn:] Amazon - RockwellToolsDirect or Sears.com

First there was Man Vs Wild, then there was Man Vs. Food. Now, a new web show will pit man against the tools we all know and love. Man Vs Tool is a new web series that comes to us from the online tool store, ToolBarn.com. Is this just another form of advertising on the cheap? Absolutely, but we all know what the power of good viral marketing can do. Who knows, they might have what it takes to be the next Will It Blend?.

In the first episode Man Vs Tool pits a 7th degree Tae Kwan Do black belt, Master Kassebaum, against the Makita 5377MG 7-1/4” magnesium hypoid circular saw, teamed up with the Rockwell Jawhorse. Whoever breaks or cuts the most boards in one minute gets the bragging rights. Who will win? Place your bets now, then see who comes out victorious in the video after the break.

Man Vs Tool

What is the number one problem with owning any tool? Simple, there is always someone out there that is willing to steal it from you if given the opportunity. The problem is, nothing is unstealable. We can only do our best to make it as hard for them to steal as possible. My friend learned about this the hard way when all of his tools were taken from the back of his truck. When I saw the Skyd Cable Locking System, I knew this was the product that would have saved his tools. The problem for my friend was that it was just too easy to unbolt the cargo tie-down that his chain was looped through.

The Skyd Cable Locking System is a complete truck cargo locking system that uses only one key and one lock to lock everything. The system uses a 20-foot, 3/8” vinyl-coated braided-steal cable that is housed in a small 14” x 14” x 6”, 3/16” thick diamond plate aluminum box. After pulling the cable out of the self-retracting box, which is bolted to the bed of your truck or trailer, you can then thread it through all of your tools. The end of the cable is then placed inside of the box where it is locked with a cam-lock. The retracting mechanism even has a built-in centripetal force safety brake to prevent cable snap backs. The system also allows users to use padlock, without the need for extra keys. This is done with special Skyd Locks that do not require any keys or combinations.

Skyd Locks are innovative keyless padlocks that are designed to simultaneously lock your toolboxes while securely locking your toolboxes to your Skyd Cable. Because Skyd Locks are locked by threading a cable through the actual lock, there are no keys or combinations to hassle with.

You can add as many Skyd Locks to the Skyd Cable as you need, and all that is required to unlock everything is a single key. Both the Skyd Cable and the Skyd Lock come with a lifetime warranty to the original owner. The Skyd Cable System comes with everything mentioned above, and includes 2 Skyd Locks, for $395. Additional Skyd Locks can be purchaced for $9.95 each.

[:cicn:] Skyd Cable

How can a company prove to you, that their product is the best on the market? These days they do it by throwing said product off of a roof, down some stairs, or out of a moving vehicle; and get the whole thing on video. Those are just some of the crazy things we have seen these past few years. In the end we get to see a video that is both informative and entertaining. The DieHard Torture Labs showcases some crazy videos of their own, including powering a total of 24 cars off of a single battery and providing some musical bliss in the process. One of the more shocking videos is of a .458 caliber bullet round almost completely cutting through a DieHard battery. Even though the battery was now bifurcated, it still had enough strength to start a pick-up truck on the first try. It is hard to argue with those kind of results.

DieHard – Torture Labs