AEG Superclamp vs Triton Superjaws vs Others ?

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WanaGo

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#303680 27-Feb-2023 20:39

Hello,

I am really wanting to get one of these superjaw/superclamp horses for my workshop, but they are all special order so I have no idea what they are like until they arrive on the Courier.

Does anyone have one of these, or have seen all of these in person, to know which is better quality and built the best?

AEG Superclamp, available from Bunnings on Special Order:
https://www.aegpowertools.co.nz/products/details/super-clamp-asj-01
https://www.bunnings.co.nz/aeg-super-clamp_p0034498

Triton Superjaws XXL:
https://www.carbatec.co.nz/product/37230-triton-superjaws-xxl-portable-clamping-system?categoryId=1502

Triton Superjaws:
https://www.carbatec.co.nz/product/16431-triton-superjaws-portable-clamping-system?categoryId=1502

Triton was the OG I believe, but I dont like the look of the 'back' leg how it has no foot. I have painted concrete floor in my garage and I think this is going to dig in. The AEG looks to have a proper foot.
The Triton XXL looks neat how it can handle 1m in the Jaws. The AEG is 940mm which likely is still plenty for what I need it for.

There are other brands like the Rockwell Jawhorse, but I havent spotted that available here yet. Can get online for a silly price from the US:
https://www.amazon.com/Rockwell-JawHorse-Portable-Material-Support/dp/B007XRFQKW
https://www.u-buy.co.nz/product/NNQGIO-rockwell-jawhorse-portable-material-support-station-rk9003

There are also other more generic ones avaiable online like this one:
https://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/955mm-1000kg-portable-jawhorse-workstation/35441767
But its not currently available

There are others too that I cant find again right now.

Would love peoples input, have you seen these in person, or have seen multiple in person to compare them?

Thanks

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#3042920 27-Feb-2023 20:50

What's your use case? I've seen the AEG one at a Bunnings and it looked robust and a reasonably nice peice of kit, I just couldn't envisage how I would use it. The jaw thing seemed like it could be handy at times, but would get in the way in others. I also almost always use saw horses (at least) in pairs. I ended up with a pair of these that are absolutely awesome, lots of nice features that I use all the time.

But depends on what you've got in mind I guess.

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#3042924 27-Feb-2023 21:02

wow! just what i need - had no idea they existed. i wonder if jawhorse will be added to the oxford anytime soon.

imo they all look fairly similar - id be happy with the AEG, the reviews on the bunnings site are all fairly stellar too.

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#3042925 27-Feb-2023 21:04

I've got an AEG Super Clamp purchased from Bunnings Hamilton. It works well when I'm working outside, particularly holding pieces of timber when using a power saw. It doesn't grip as tightly as a benchtop vice, but good enough for my purposes. See if you can get the Bunnings guys to set up a demo unit and give it a run to see if it suits your purposes.

WanaGo

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#3043058 28-Feb-2023 09:14

mdf:

What's your use case? I've seen the AEG one at a Bunnings and it looked robust and a reasonably nice peice of kit, I just couldn't envisage how I would use it. The jaw thing seemed like it could be handy at times, but would get in the way in others. I also almost always use saw horses (at least) in pairs. I ended up with a pair of these that are absolutely awesome, lots of nice features that I use all the time.

But depends on what you've got in mind I guess.

Yeah just a general workshop hand is what I am wanting it for. Could use it for holding and assembling drawers and all sorts of things I am getting in to in my workshop, and hold a full door etc.

Saw horses are generally great, and those ones you linked look the ticket too, I currently have some very shabbly wooden ones which still do get used, but the superclamp idea just seems like it would be even more useful in some situations.

SteveXNZ:

I've got an AEG Super Clamp purchased from Bunnings Hamilton. It works well when I'm working outside, particularly holding pieces of timber when using a power saw. It doesn't grip as tightly as a benchtop vice, but good enough for my purposes. See if you can get the Bunnings guys to set up a demo unit and give it a run to see if it suits your purposes.

Interesting what you said about the grip pressure. These are advertised as 1T gripping force. I did notice someone on one of the reviews state they had to take their assembly apart as there was some burrs there, as that was stopping it holding at full force - and that solved it. I wonder if you have something similar? I would expect these to clamp stupid tight...

I would love to see these in the flesh before buying, but I just cannot find any in stock anywhere nearby (even far away). I am unsure how places like bunnings go for getting something in for just a 'look' with the potential that I will not purchase it, etc. I guess I can ask.

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#3043139 28-Feb-2023 10:47

Your other option might be the AEG trade reps - they visit building sites but if one was in your area you might be able to see whether they would mind you having a look-see.

Or maybe even one of the trade shows if that was geographically convenient. I think I've seen an AEG booth at Field days?

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#3043283 28-Feb-2023 14:39

mdf:
What's your use case? I've seen the AEG one at a Bunnings and it looked robust and a reasonably nice peice of kit, I just couldn't envisage how I would use it.

That was my first reaction as well, it seems like either a face vise on a standard workbench or a bar clamp screwed onto a sawhorse would do whatever job that's intended for, with the latter being much cheaper.

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#3043301 28-Feb-2023 15:19

neb:
mdf:
What's your use case? I've seen the AEG one at a Bunnings and it looked robust and a reasonably nice peice of kit, I just couldn't envisage how I would use it.

That was my first reaction as well, it seems like either a face vise on a standard workbench or a bar clamp screwed onto a sawhorse would do whatever job that's intended for, with the latter being much cheaper.

Or a B+D workmate / workmate-style workbench?

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#3043356 28-Feb-2023 17:18

mdf:

What's your use case? I've seen the AEG one at a Bunnings and it looked robust and a reasonably nice peice of kit, I just couldn't envisage how I would use it. The jaw thing seemed like it could be handy at times, but would get in the way in others. I also almost always use saw horses (at least) in pairs. I ended up with a pair of these that are absolutely awesome, lots of nice features that I use all the time.

But depends on what you've got in mind I guess.

I have those also; they are excellent for the money.

WanaGo

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#3043522 1-Mar-2023 11:24

mdf:

Or a B+D workmate / workmate-style workbench?

Thanks but have no desire for something like a Black and Decker Workmate bench. I have plenty of benches, just built a new 6m bench along one wall and a 4m one on another.

Wanted this as a 2nd pair of hands and to hold things that a bench vice (which I also have) is not suited for.