Overview
Lower profile and wider jaw creates more stability! Wide lever handles and a click-lock sliding jaw make it simple to position and secure these clamps for use as a straight edge guide for circular saws and routers and as a fence for your table saw or drill press. A very low 17/32" profile body and flat top allow many applications without obstructing tools. Easy-to-read full color measuring scales enable outstanding accuracy anywhere along the clamp. Onboard T-Tracks fit select clamp accessories, sold separately. Rigid, lightweight construction makes these clamps a joy to operate. Each clamp is 2-1/2" wide. Contractor Saw Plate (#33408, sold separately) and Contractor Router Plate (#38428, sold separately), Stop Block (#31481, sold separately) and Squaring Attachment sold separately.
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Have the longer one but need a shorter one. For better balance with shorter pieces need to be cut or routed.
JOSE S
on Jun 17, 2018
To go with dado jig
Bryan H
on Apr 13, 2018
Have the longer one but need a shorter one. For better balance with shorter pieces need to be cut or routed.
JOSE S
on Jun 17, 2018
Same as above. Young Lady works for us, Liked my 50" old style. She is quiet a carpenter!
Merland R
on Apr 16, 2018
I suspect the 99" version is made of two pieces with a connector. Is the connector well made so that the pieces maintain a continuous 180º precise cutting edge which doesn't flex?
Description of straight edge clamp states "new and improved". When was item improved?
BEST ANSWER: Not sure exactly when it was changed but I have one from about 8-10 years ago that did not have a scale on it and was narrower
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- Wayne S on Jun 15, 2017
- Purchased on May 28, 2017
can you skew the cut on 4x8 sheets so that I can cut 16" down to 15" - 48" wide?
BEST ANSWER: The clamp is long enough so you can skew it 8-10”, but the clamping mechanism is designed to work at a 90 degree angle. It might hold on a 1” skew, but you might bend the clamping mechanism or the entire length of the clamp might bend/warp. You could either use shims so the clamping mechanism has a flat surface to clamp too, or use C clamps to hold it in place.
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- Todd O on Apr 24, 2015
- Purchased on Apr 2, 2015
Can this clamp be used as a table saw fence?
BEST ANSWER: Maybe, the edge of my cast iron top has a chamfered edge and I think that it cuts deep enough to keep the feet from grabbing the top. If you're table saw top has a square edge from the top to the side, I wouldn't see why you couldn't use it as fence.
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- Jason H on May 6, 2017
- Purchased on Mar 14, 2017
Do you have any information about how to use this clamp? Specifically the jaws, I'm having trouble locking the rear jaw...
BEST ANSWER: Here is a link that can help you with that. http://www.eemersontool.com/groom
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- Rick H Staff on Jul 13, 2017
Do they make fixed router,circular saw, and stops guides for these?
BEST ANSWER: They make a couple router guides for this clamp. I have one of them & it works great. I don't believe they make a saw guide for this clamp. As far as the stops go not to sure,
I just simply made my own stops with blocks of wood and some clamps. Ingenuity can go a long way. Have you searched Rockler lately for these items?
I just simply made my own stops with blocks of wood and some clamps. Ingenuity can go a long way. Have you searched Rockler lately for these items?
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- Brian G on Mar 19, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 18, 2016
My saw guide is not holding tight when clamped. What am I doing wrong?
BEST ANSWER: I can visualize two possibilities. One is that you are clamping thinner stock and it is causing the stock to buckle which would make the clamp come loose. the other is in putting the clamp on the board. The clamp handle needs to be in its released position (up) and then slide the grip at the other end of the clamp up to the board tightly. Then push the clamp handle down to secure the clamp.
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- Brett M on Jul 7, 2017
- Purchased on Jul 24, 2015
The instructions state that the 2 pieces have to be pushed till a click is heard for secure lock. Please explain how to lock it to the correct length. Do I just move the movable side next to the board without trying to hear that click and lower the fixed lever to tighten? Is that enough? Thanks
BEST ANSWER: It's a great question. Yes, first make sure the blue handle is either flat or facing up, then move the movable side of the guide and press it to the work piece. You should hear a single click. Then make sure your guide is still exactly where you want it then apply a little downward pressure to the guide to hold it in place while you lock it in place by pushing the blue handle down in the locked position.
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- Daniel D on Nov 28, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 7, 2015
Regarding the 24" & 36" clamps; are these a set fixed length [24" or 36"] minimum or can each be used on widths smaller than their specific size, e.g., can the 24" be used on 12" to 24" widths or the 36" be used on "24" to 36" widths?
BEST ANSWER: These clamps can be used on any width shorter than the length of the clamp.
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- Rick H Staff on Sep 22, 2016
Can 2 clamps be connected end to end to make longer?
BEST ANSWER: These guides are not designed to add to each other.
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- TOM P on Sep 13, 2016
- Purchased on Apr 3, 2015
I'll be cutting 8 ft. sheets, but for monetary economy, i would like to use it for small pieces like the 48 inch side, etc.,-- is this overkill or should i purchase another clamp for smaller cuts since this large 99 inch might be cumbersome?
BEST ANSWER: The clamps grip very strongly when adjusted properly, so your plan will provide a versatile, cost-effective solution, so long as you have a large enough workspace to maneuver them (which I imagine you likely do if you're cutting 8ft board). I've used a 39.5 inch clamp to make cuts as small as 6 inches without any issues. Just be sure to place the clamp on the side of the board that will not fall after the cut is made (or support it independently) in order to eliminate the larger clamps desire to twist the board as your cut progresses. Also, if the board is thin then extra support may be needed for the above reason, before the cut even begins. The clamps are by no means heavy or cumbersome but when they are twice the length of your cut or more, such measures may be necessary for precision and safety.
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- RAYMOND B on Jan 14, 2016
- Purchased on Apr 3, 2015
Will it work with the All-In-One Low-Profile Contractor clamps that you sell?
All-In-One Low-Profile Contractor Clamps
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contractor clamp
good quality well made.
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Wish I had gotten sooner!
Been struggling to make over-sized rips on my contractor table saw with limited success. Finally got one of these guys, and wish I had gotten it sooner!
Throw the piece on some saw-horses, mark your cut line, then mark your circular saw show offset, and clamp down at the offset line.
They are not self-centering by themselves - so you will need to mark at least your off-set line across the work-piece, so you can clamp this guy right on that line for a clean cut.
Throw the piece on some saw-horses, mark your cut line, then mark your circular saw show offset, and clamp down at the offset line.
They are not self-centering by themselves - so you will need to mark at least your off-set line across the work-piece, so you can clamp this guy right on that line for a clean cut.
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Low profile clamp.
I should have bought it long ago. Quick easy to use.
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versatile clamp
I've used my level for a straight edge guide for many a years, and while it worked out fine although clumsy these low profile contractor clamps are superior and convenient.
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Great straight edge clamp
I have all 3 sizes of these low profile clamps and find them valuable when the project calls for a tight straight edge clamp.
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Circular Saw & Router Guide
Once I got units that did not have broken ends, they work great. I have two sizes and intend to get the 24" to make a complete set.
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great product, a must have for working with plywood
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Can make straight cuts easily while crosscutting sheet goods with circular saw.
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Became the go-to
Ran across this in the store. No idea how I ever did without it.
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