T Jak TJ 104 Your Hard Working Helper :: Education by Design Store

Customer Reviews

Company Employees are writing reviews for this product

2004-12-21
KK is an employee of Spotnails, the distributor for this product that is made in China

Great Tool - Real Timesaver

2002-08-10
Anyone doing any cabinetry work or home remodeling will appreciate this tool. Sturdy, well designed, and perfect for fine height adjustments when mounting cabinets or shelves to walls. This tool made my kitchen remodel project much easier!

Works Well, but don't buy the extensions

2002-05-19
I am a professional cabinetmaker and I purchased this to help me install cabinets when working alone. I purchased both the Mini-Brut and the large version in addition to the extensions. My complaint is that this is really just metal pipe, some threaded rod and a nifty star nut with some plates top and bottom, all of the parts could be put together from actual supplies that could be had from any hardware store. For this kind of money, you would think that the manufacturers would at least make the parts out of some light weight material. I am not oppossed to paying for someone else's great idea, but when my 12" extension arrived and I realized that it cost me about [money] and that it was literally 12" of cast pipe, and a coupler painted orange that I could have purchased for $3 down the street I was a little miffed.

This product still works great and I will use it almost everyday, but now I realize why they don't sell this thing at retail stores - people would merely replicate it with spare parts after seeing it in person.

tjak review 2002-04-22
I have used my tjak for installing and leveling ceiling joists,drywall and cabinets.it worked great in every job i could throw at it.no flaws. money well spent.

I Like My T-Jak 2002-01-26
I have used my T-Jak to hang cabinets, install drywall ceilings and support long items, and all those jobs previously needed two people. Its advertisements said that the tool extends to 84" so I did not expect it to extend to 8' (96") without buying an extension. My T-jak and its optional extensions have saved me time, and effort. If you need someone to help support something, you need this tool.

Paid for itself on first use 2008-01-12
I am a contractor and can tell you to rest assured that you will not regret this purchase. I ordered this along with the shorter mini brute version and will be leaving the same review for both. Working alone installing cabinets or even the above range top microwaves becomes an accurate "snap" with this product. As you are doing now, I read all the reviews and must admit that some made me wonder why the opinions could vary so much. Some had even mentioned how they could build these themselves with parts from Home Depot. Don't waste your time wondering. You'd be wasting your time running around trying to duplicate it. The "slip" nut is really innovative and ingenious. I WOULD SUGGEST THAT YOU LOOK INTO THE "DRYWALL" VERSION OF THIS PRODUCT because at the time of my purchase, it included a two foot extension at the same cost of this non "drywall" version. The only thing missing with this tool is a good carrying case of some sort. The other thing I will mention to you about these T-Jak tools is to be careful when dismantling them, sliding the threaded part back into the pipe. The threaded piece can pinch your hand if not careful. I highly recommend both T-Jak products.

Review of The T-Jak and the helpers 2007-10-31
I bought this thing two years ago. I'm a sole proprietor, a remodeling contractor, and the majority of the time I work alone. It used to be a bear to have wall cabinets on my shoulders trying to get one screw in so I could balance it.
No more! The T-Jak works beautifully. I have two of them now, and a 2' extension "helper" as well. I've used it for everything from installing cabinets, to drywalling ceilings, to hanging those really heavy over the stove microwaves that are fastened to the bottom of the cabinet above them. Ever juggle one of those? This tool paid for itself on the first job I used it.
Sure, it's made of steel pipe, and paddles that fasten to the top and bottom. Sure the Screw device that adjusts with a fine thread can wear out eventually. Parts? I've NEVER had a problem getting parts from the manufacturer.
By the way, to the guy griping about what it is made of, and anyone could do it. Did you? Have you made any tool? I think this tool is easy enough to use for anyone and kudos to the guy who dreamed it up. Takes the place of a helper for me, and it is never late or absent!

Help on site 2007-05-20
A third hand on the job, whether you're hanging kitchen cabinets or balancing pictures while you grab your hammer, this simple, light tool is the silent helper you've always wanted. Expedited delivery arrived in time to take the tool to the job site the next day.

Cheap for what it does 2006-12-19
I prefer to install kitchen cabinets more or less by myself...it's patient, exacting work that doesn't lend itself to 'advice over the shoulder'. If I need help, it's intermittent 'help me hoist this'. The T-Jak (along with a wall cleat) makes patient (and safe) upper-cabinet alingment easy for me to do by myself...so I can take the time I need to take to get things perfect. Add a pair of Pony 8510 clamps, some trim-head and cabinet mounting screws, a couple of drill bits and good levels, and it will come out right.

GREAT TOOL!!!!!!!! but no place to buy parts.... 2005-10-29
I have 4 T-Jaks and I've been using them for the last 5 years for Kitchen cabinets installation, and they are GREAT!!!. It's like having four helpers. The T-Jak holds the cabinet up and you can adjust the height and level..
Now after a lot of use, I notice that the quick release knob has wear out, and it doesn't hold the cabinet "WATCH OUT" for that, it can pinch you hand, and let me tell yea, IT HURTS!!!!.I've been looking around to get the parts, but they don't seem to be available