Review
The Jim Moore 10.5" Jacks in one word... HUGE. Not a bad thing but be prepared, because even with warning I almost could not believe it. I got a pair of these from a friend who used them once for about 2/3 the new price and am pretty happy with them. They will take some getting used to and you will probably poke a piece with the tips by accident... ask me how I know.
Compared to the other sized JM jacks I have used these are much stiffer (granted the fact the other jacks are school tools might have weakened their spring a bit making these seem so different). The blades are nice and thick and are well shaped to cut necks. The only effort you will feel when cutting a neck like with them is the spring of the handle and they will cut a great line very fast.
The main use these jacks see in my work is just cutting a neck line, a little action when making a longer cylinder and the straps for shaping up a color drop since its the only clean tool usually.
So are they worth it?
If you work large and want something to give a long straight sides these work well, and for cutting necks in 2+ gathers on a pipe like the Spiral Arts Workhorse you will have great control. However they are probably not as utilitarian as a smaller pair like the 9" jacks.
In short, these are good but they are way to big to be your only jacks.
Where to Buy
Can be purchased directly from Jim Moore website or one of their distributors, starting from $225.00
