TritonSJAEB Extension Bars for SJA300

Generally a much improved version of the original superjaws. Locking and unlocking are quicker, easier and safer (meaning no chance of getting rapped on the shins with the pedal.) Also the locking pin is positively attached, far more sensible than the original cup-and-dimple system which was always problematic and was the reason mine failed. Absence of the original's bracing struts between the legs means overall stability is slightly reduced though still acceptable and certainly worth it for far greater ease of assemby, plus slightly reduced weight. .Also the plate to put your foot)on is much smaller. I've found that a lightweight folding wooden strut between the front legs restores original stability. Doesn't need to be beefy; just around 30mm square, with ends cut to meet angle of the legs. After some trial and error I found overall length between points of angled ends needs to be no more than 74.5 cms or very slightly less. Rather than use metal hinge I cut one mortice-and-tenon style into the wood, held by nut and bolt. Both sections need rounding over to allow full folding. Make it a fairly tight fit and it avoids any side to side flex better than metal hinge.The ends need to be shaped to match the leg angle. Then glue/screw two small cheeks to project 20 mm or so beyond the points to keep the strut in place on the leg.(otherwise it slips off under pressure.) Having worked with it, I think I'll make another split something like 60/40 rather than 50/50 so as to put the hinge further away from the foot pedal.

I purchased this Triton SJA200 Superjaws Workstation as I needed a very portable workstation that was extremely strong and capable of clamping heavy duty metal uni-strut, I already have a Triton MSA200 Multi-Stand that I use with my well know branded workbench, but I have found that my workbench just was not up to the job of clamping and cutting HD uni-strut. The problem when working on sites is that the surface that you are working on is usually very unlevel and I have found that with the standard workbenches they just move all over the place when cutting the likes of uni-strut with a hacksaw, if the workbench moves too much then then the metal you are cutting falls of the Multi-Stand then the uni-strut either jumps out of the workbench or everything ends up on the deck.What struck me straight away with the SJA200 was how compact it was when folded down as it was far smaller than my standard large workbench when folded down, but the best thing about it is how stable it is and it does not matter what state the surface is in that you you are working on, the three legs find their own level and due to the spread of the legs it is so stable. I am glad to report that the SJA200 is an excellent heavy duty workstation capable of clamping just about anything as long as it is under 100KG. One of the best features of the SJA200 is the method that it employs to close the clamp on the work piece, the fact that you use your foot to clamp the jaws is like having an extra hand as it leaves both your hands free to manipulate the work piece.The SJA200 Superjaws and the MSA200 Multi-Stand make an excellent workstation combination to tackle any heavy duty job and creates a very stable platform for cutting, drilling, filing and bolting together. The stability needs to be seen to be believed as I did not think that a 3 legged workstation like this could be so stable, and both of these Triton product fold down and are so very portable, highly recommended and highly rated.

If like me you've been disappointed by poor quality of recent workmate-type benches, this is an excellent alternative. Built like a battleship, it can grip a variety of shapes and sizes, from about a centimetre to a metre in width. Downsize is the weight at 18kg, and though it is a clever fold-down design, I still found setting up a bit cumbersome (though you do get used to it). The vice action is great, very positive, powerful, and fast, much quicker than all that handle-twiddling on a workbench. At first I missed the convenience of a bench worktop, but soon found that any flat bit of wood could be instantly clamped on to form a strong stable work surface. Also, I bought the optional side tool tray which proved really useful. Regards finish, as mentioned by some other users, I did notice some sloppiness in alignment of the sliding vice arm, but nothing to compare with the shoddy standard of Black & Decker's latest Workmates. Overall, I thought the Triton a practical, reliable piece of kit, and very good value for money against the competition.

Great quality, workbench and jaws. stable, solid, massive clamping area. Wish I had found this years agoSo easy to assemble and operate, foot-operated clamp and release, brilliant design so you can position the workpiece with both hands then use the footpedal to clamp it, no fiddly handles or screws to turn.I wasn't sure I would like the three-leg design, but it actually works really well - its stable, you can move around the work-piece to tackle it from different angles much easier than a 4-legged one.I also bought a cheap Draper variable height trestle, to rest the other end of my planks on, as it has a height setting the same height as superjaws (and I didn't want to buy two)when folded, the third leg acts as a great carry-handle,only (minor downside) is that at 16 kg superjaws is quite heavy, so its good to have a couple of lighter sawhorses as well.

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very useful workbench, able to clamp down wood, metal pieces secure and the clamping mechanism is very easy to use, for heavy pieces, you can use 2 hands and clamp/lock with your foot.

I should have bought one earlier. It's powerful, reasonably steady*, easy to use and has become a third hand in the shop.Need to drill multiple holes down the length of a 2x4?..done, then cut off each section with no re-clamping or clearance issues. I've even use it as an out feed table for planers, table saw, etc by installing these Set of 6 TruePower 1" Roller Ball Transfer Bearings on a 2x4 "T" and clamping to the correct height.A word or two about customer service. My unit arrived with the tail end hard plastic handle broken during shipping. ( no fault of Triton). Rather than contact amazon's customer service which I'm sure would have replaced my unit I e-mailed Triton directly hoping to avoid repacking and reshipping etc etc. Four days later I had a replacement handle in the mail with mounting screws and bushings included... no questions asked, no cost, no shipping cost, nothing. ( the part wasn't in stock in the USA so they removed it from an existing unit and sent it) Perhaps the best customer service I've received from any tool manufacturer ever... 10 out of 10.* This unit if not pinned down doesn't like side to side pressure such as using a hand plane on a clamped board. It'll start to tip, keep in mind I was putting a fair amount of force into it.

Très bon matériel. On en a pour son argent.Robuste, stable, puissant. Pratiquement 1 tonne de pression avec votre pied !Il y a possibilité de se servir du mordant fixe en tant que plaque de frappe (attention, ce n'est quand-même pas une enclume...)Grande efficacité pour le maintien de tout type de pièce et de toutes les formes.Les protections des mors (les mordaches) sont amovibles avec une clé allen standard.Cet outil à su bénéficier d'évolutions au fur et à mesure des remarques d'utilisateurs. Par exemple, les 3 pieds sont désormais équipés de caoutchouc antidérapant et les 2 de devant sont percés complètement pour une éventuelle fixation au sol, ce qui n'était pas le cas des premiers modèles.Question sécurité :Pour le pliage, si l'ordre n'est pas correctement respecté, le pliage n'est pas total = on sait tout de suite qu'on s'est trompé à une étape.Pour la mise en place, il y a des loquets et des repères de sécurité un peu partout = très rassurant.Lors du serrage, les 2 mains sont libres = on peut positionner la pièce à serrer en toute sécurité.Quand il est plié, on peut facilement le ranger verticalement car il prend peu de place et reste stable.Poids conséquent, environ 19 kg, mais, pour ce genre de matériel, c'est plutôt positif (stabilité).Une poignée fixe d'un côté et une pivotante de l'autre = manutention facile. La poignée mobile est à monter soi-même (très facile à faire).Le rail de serrage est réversible (sans outil) pour permettre le serrage de plus grandes pièces.Le seul regret concerne la zone "vierge" de serrage entre environ 46 cm et 59 cm. Je m'explique :Si votre pièce à serrer fait 50 cm, par exemple, le rail en position petite dimension est trop petit (maxi environ 46 cm) et le rail en position grande dimension est trop grand (mini environ 59 cm). La seule solution, pas compliquée ni onéreuse, est d'avoir une cale de 15 cm avec soi pour compenser. Le fabricant ne l'évoque pas. À mes yeux, cet inconvénient ne justifie toutefois pas le passage à 4 étoiles car cet outil est incroyablement utile, solide et sécurisant. 5 étoiles donc.Il n'y a pas que le serrage dans la vie :Si vous voulez enfoncer de très grosses pointes dans une poutre, par exemple, les 1 tonne de pression vous les enfoncent en quelques appuis sur la pédale. Pareil pour fendre des bûches en enfonçant un coin. Également pour finir de tordre une barre métallique etc... à vous d'imaginer.

Suprisingly useful doing construction, cutting pipe in the garden, holding mower blades for filing, and as a support for long boards on the chop saw. It is heavy to carry, but the weight and three legged design make it sturdy and steady. Having both hands free to position larger or multiple objects in the jaws while clamping with foot stirrup makes this sawhorse with jaws very versatile. Folding it to move or store is easy and it stands on its end when not in use. I have a tee made of two 2"x6" pieces that I clamp at the correct height to support boards when using my chop saw on uneven ground, and a piece of plywood with a piece glued on the bottom that gets clamped on to create a portable work table (for painting, plastering, and as a general work surface). A little stiff to release the clamp at first, but improves with use and a little silicone lube.