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Frame Clamp Kit

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Overview

Tightens all four corners simultaneously for ease of use. Adjustable clamp is self-squaring as it pulls all four corners together. Reversible jaws work for either small or large frames. Clamps anywhere in a range from 5" x 7" to 26" x 30".


Features:

  • Self squaring, adjustable
  • Strong, lightweight aluminum rails
  • Clamps all 4 corners simultaneously
  • Plastic jaws designed with recessed corners for excess glue removal
  • Use bar clamp in place of bolt/wing nut assembly to clamp larger frames
  • Quick, simple assembly and use

What's included

(4) Extruded aluminum rails
(4) Heavy-duty reversible jaws
(2) Joiners
(1) Carriage bolt/wing nut assembly

Technical Details

  • Brand: Rockler
  • Weight (lbs): 2.5500

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Why did you choose this?
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Better clamping idea
Kevin K on Sep 21, 2016
Looking for something to start building my own frames.
Barry T on Aug 30, 2016
Better clamping idea
Kevin K on Sep 21, 2016
cumbersome to use
STEVE S on Sep 5, 2016
Looking for something to start building my own frames.
Barry T on Aug 30, 2016
To aid in frame construction for stained glass panels
Debra H on Aug 22, 2016
Best way to do a picture frame.
JERRY J M on Aug 5, 2016
Setup, clamping and squaring are all faster with this jig compared to using separate squares.
Sean S on Jul 23, 2016
My daughter wanted her diploma placed in a frame from the black walnut that we harvested from our property and I wanted one of these for a while but never had such a perfect reason to purchase one.
Guy W on Jul 17, 2016
Can't get at stores in my town.
Gregory E on Jul 8, 2016
Quick clamping of smaller frames
Johnny B on Jun 19, 2016
Picture framing.
Penelope M on May 29, 2016
Other reviews and Rocklers reputation.
Michael Paparo on Mar 20, 2016
best for smaller widths
James T on Mar 5, 2016
practical, good price
Kent H on Feb 9, 2016
Great reviews
Donald E on Feb 8, 2016
building photo frames .. thought I'd try it out .. not sure it is the best option yet though
quentin n on Jan 29, 2016
makes framing easier
Joe Z on Jan 25, 2016
Wife is an artist and I make her painting frames. This should expedite my fabrication.
GVPhil on Jan 15, 2016
See,s like it is simple and easy to operate
John F on Jan 7, 2016
I am making a project with frames and this looked like it would simplify things.
John I on Jan 1, 2016
To build frames.
Mark W on Jan 1, 2016
Husband wanted to make frames for pictures we have received and these looked like a pretty easy kit for him to use.
Susan B on Jan 1, 2016
it just looks like a convenient design and the price was right
Gary B on Dec 30, 2015
it looks like a great tool for repairing old broken frames.
Marc C on Dec 30, 2015
I needed one
mike m on Dec 30, 2015
I do a lot of flag cases and square items
Matthew S on Dec 30, 2015
Project made easier by using a framing jig
Daniel V on Dec 30, 2015
Price
Mark S on Dec 30, 2015
I've been making a number of frames, and am looking for an easier clamping solution.
JOE S on Dec 28, 2015
lets see if it works
Bob H on Dec 28, 2015
on sale
Bruce B on Dec 28, 2015
I want to make picture frames.Price was good.
GEORGE T on Dec 25, 2015
I needed a clamp for making picture frames. This one is very affordable and worked great. The plastic pieces may not be very durable but they do not get hard use so should last quite a while. This clamp helped hold together mitered edges that were difficult otherwise.
STEPHEN G on Dec 23, 2015
good reviews
Irving B on Dec 16, 2015
Husband just started making picture frames and needed this to do it right.
Zelda D on Dec 9, 2015
This is good to make picture frames easily.
Steven H on Nov 9, 2015
My father has retired and has many hobbies one is frame building. I know he does not have one and I thought it might make his hobby easier.
Sarah H on Oct 11, 2015
i make my frames for the stained glass
Herbert H on Oct 5, 2015
simpler operation then other devises
Randy T on Sep 26, 2015
Looks like you don't need 4 hands to set up and manage.
A L on Sep 12, 2015
Need new method to assemble picture frames.
Dale F on Aug 12, 2015
to glue a cabinet door panel together
Pierre W on Aug 10, 2015
Needed a good frame clamp and the price was good
Dave J on Jul 31, 2015
For a friend as a gift, to help with glue up of picture frames.
Ahmad A on Jul 30, 2015
to make frames for my paintings
Sara S P on Jul 27, 2015
i am planning on trying to make some frames/shadow boxes
Jonathan M on Jul 25, 2015
To make picture frames
Marty M on Jul 22, 2015
This will make it so much easier to build the frames I need. The price was great
Roger W on Jul 21, 2015
Very Good Price
Jerry S on Jul 20, 2015
Love to make my own frames,this should make it easier.
D A on Jul 18, 2015
It looks cool and I hope it works good
Lance W on Jul 18, 2015
cumbersome to use
STEVE S on Sep 5, 2016
To aid in frame construction for stained glass panels
Debra H on Aug 22, 2016
Can V nails be inserted into the backs of the corners as the glue is drying?
Dan R on Jun 15, 2015
BEST ANSWER: I would wait until the glue sets up--just an hour or so. I don't use V nails, but after two hours the joint is sufficiently tight to handle. I then cut slots into the edges for 1/8" splines.... The clamps exert considerable pressure on the corners, and the stock is flush up against the aluminum, but I don't know that the corners wouldn't move out of alignment if you V nailed it before the glue sets up.
I have had this clamp for a long time and last time I used it, one of the corners broke. Can I get replacement corners?
A shopper on Aug 23, 2015
BEST ANSWER: You just need to call Rockler
can you use this with square corners and not mitered corners?
Eric F on Dec 9, 2015
BEST ANSWER: The orange corner pieces of the frame clamp kit are designed to hold a mitered corner evenly and square. If a square corner created by butting one side against the other is used, the orange corner piece will only hold one of the sides, and the other side will not be held at all. So in my opinion, I do not believe this kit will work well or at all with a square corner. It does however, work extremely well for mitered corners.
Can this product be used to assemble cabinet doors?
Michael F on Dec 30, 2015
BEST ANSWER: I haven't tried that application but I don't see why it wouldn't work as long as it's within the limits of the clamps.
I want to make a frame that is larger than the dimensions of 26" x 30". I know I can use a bar clamp to extend the dimensions. But wouldn't that be the dimension on only one axis, i.e. I will be restricted to one side maximum of 26 or 30"?
alexander t on Jun 24, 2015
BEST ANSWER: I half-answered this before. Yes, they *claim* you can extend in one direction using a bar clamp - but YES you will still be restricted in the 26" dimension - IF you can get it to work at all, which I couldn't. This system is best for very light wt. small frames - the clamping pressure you get with one flimsy wing nut/bolt and the 4 plastic corners is really minimal. If you need to go bigger than 26x26 square I'd highly recommend a band clamp of some sort - or maybe the Collins system which is what we use for door/window frames.

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Our first attempt at making picture...
Our first attempt at making picture frames was a complete success ! By no means are we experienced in working with wood yet our frames came out extremely well, far better than our expectations. A big part of this was framing clamp, it 'pulled' all corners tight to make a perfect joint. We've had clamp for approx 2 weeks, and we've completed 5 frames. Assuming you start with clean, accurate miter cuts, you cannot fail with this product!
March 31, 2008
This is just one of a...
This is just one of a few items I received from you. It was instantly used and of great value in aiding the alignment and in particular glueing of the frames, it assembles fast and is removed fast, easy storage which is nice for me with the space I have to work in. Thank you for the products, keep up the nice inventory.
March 19, 2008
I attempted my very first picture...
I attempted my very first picture frame using this clamp. I can't be more satisfied. It worked BEAUTIFULLY. The miters were perfectly joined. Not even the slightest gap was present. I will never be going to a professional framer again because I know I can make my own with the same professional results. I can't wait to use it again for my next frame. As a side note, this frame will not be as effective if you cut sloppy miters. So take your time, use a high quality miter saw or miter box, and you'll love the results. As usual, another top quality tool from Rockler!
March 10, 2008
I am a stained glass artist...
I am a stained glass artist and I usually frame my pieces in a wooden frame. Since I have the Clampmate Frame clamp I can finish my project so much quicker and without a hassel. My windows look like a painting now with the wooden frame. I use my tablesaw to run a groove in the middle of my board to fit the glass piece into it. After mitering the corners of my frame I fit it around my Stained Glass piece, glue the corners and fit it in the Clampmate. This is so fast and my art pieces look amazing. I actually used a cheaper framing set which I purchased several years ago from Rockler, also, but this is so much better.
November 13, 2008
Product is easy to assemble right...
Product is easy to assemble right out of box - say 5 minutes at the most. Used it right away to make a small frame. This tool really makes pulling all four sides together a breeze.
July 5, 2008
This is the first frame clamp...
This is the first frame clamp I have ever used that applied pressure diagonally inward, and this solved all the difficulties I have experienced in the past trying to join mitered frame joints tight and square.I tested this clamp by making a 24"x24" frame. To make accurate mitered joints you need a good miter saw; I used the Nobex 180 to make accurate 45 degree cuts. Opposite sides of the frame must be exactly the same length, otherwise you could have problems, but this applies to any method of clamping a frame. The end results will only be as accurate as your cuts. Setting up the clamp and making a dry fitting is crucial. Because the clamp is so adjustable, you need to get it aligned first, making sure the parts are all set up evenly. I set my four sides in the frame and adjusted everything to fit. Once it was set up, I backed off the wing nut slightly and removed my pieces, applied the glue, and set them back into the frame. After tightening the wing nut securely, I checked for square. The frame was perfectly square as far as I could see; there was no discernible error at all. After the glue had set up for 5 minutes I drove in finishing nails into the corners. The total elapsed time to position the frame, dry fit the pieces, glue and clamp was no more than ten minutes, and this was my first attempt using the clamp.The only thing I would like to see would be a larger wing nut to make tightening easier, but I suppose this could be replaced or altered. Other than that the clamp was very easy to use and gave me perfect results on my first use.
January 13, 2008
I actually used this to square...
I actually used this to square up drawers after assembly. I simply turned the drawers upside down and used this clamp on the top of the drawer, and I used two f-clamps clamps for the bottoms. The drawers are perfectly square. I also used it to gule up a frame that went around my bathroom niche and it worked perfectly there as well.
December 24, 2010
This is a great product. Much...
This is a great product. Much better than band clamps. One thing to look out for is when your frame height to width ratio gets much bigger than 2 to 1. Ideally, the frame legs would be at a 45 degree angle which will produce equal pressure on the height and width. The greater the height to width ratio the more this angle changes. One fix would be to use a longer bolt or some other method to draw the two halves together. Other than that, this is a great product.
June 21, 2011
Getting the clamp set up for...
Getting the clamp set up for my thin, oblong frame was a little tricky, but frankly this is lots easier than trying to use separate clamps. Highly recommended.
May 1, 2011
Frame clamp Kit
The clamp works quite well on flat stock frames but takes a little patience to accurately glue up and clamp any cove type frames. I was able to glue up large frames (36X36) using threaded rod in place of the furnished carriage bolt. A very easy to use tool.
July 8, 2015
Purchased
 1 year ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate

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