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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): 2.6000

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Why did you choose this?
Rockler Store
same as above.
David L on Sep 27, 2017
good reviews
Steve A on Aug 21, 2017
same as above.
David L on Sep 27, 2017
I have some frames to make.
Ron L on Sep 24, 2017
good reviews
Steve A on Aug 21, 2017
Help with mitre joint
John W on Aug 2, 2017
Need it
Bernard A B on Jul 26, 2017
I would like to make picture frames for my wifes art projects.
Frank D on Jul 12, 2017
barn wood frames
Michael A on Jun 27, 2017
It appears to be a very easy tool to use when making frames.
Donald B on May 19, 2017
The reviews were great and I trust the Rockler name.
Chris G on Apr 28, 2017
too help make tighter corner joints on picture frames
Gerald L on Apr 20, 2017
good reviews
John C on Apr 2, 2017
I am an artist and I do sell my work in galleries. Framing done by commercial shops is extremely expensive. I make some of my frames, the simpler profiles, and I do make some small frames that I gesso, bole and water gild with real gold leaf. Cuts way down on my framing costs. This framing clamp makes that job much easier. You have to make accurate mitres. No framing clamp will overcome cuts that are not exact. Use a good quality mitre saw or make a mitre sled.
John S. W on Mar 25, 2017
Looked durable, functional and right for the job and price reasonable
James Sellers J on Feb 24, 2017
Looked like a good tool to put picture frames together without a lot of hassle.
Dale C on Feb 20, 2017
To help keep square some frames I am going to make, and reviews seemed positive
Jim W on Jan 29, 2017
This looks like a great way to put together a picture frame. After searching for the best one, this seems to be the right choice at the right price.
Tim K on Jan 24, 2017
Use for larger frame set-up
V Peter C on Dec 29, 2016
The wife likes working with pictures and frames
Greg K on Dec 19, 2016
Price,ease to order,selection
Dale F on Dec 9, 2016
love it for making picture frats
Elizabeth M on Dec 2, 2016
I have paintings that my granddaughters have done for my wife and I and decided it was time to make some frames for them so we could display them.
Gary B on Nov 21, 2016
Easy and accurate
Charles R on Nov 19, 2016
to keep all my fingers and not ness up my router table,
ken on Oct 26, 2016
need to make several frames
Gerald U on Oct 13, 2016
need to make picture frames
george a on Oct 10, 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
I have some frames to make.
Ron L on Sep 24, 2017
Help with mitre joint
John W on Aug 2, 2017
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: Hi, yes you are right, other option is to modify n make a table to suit to requirements.
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 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.
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'm making a much larger frame size, do you have this framing kit that can handle 50" sq frame?
Marlene M on Nov 14, 2016
BEST ANSWER: If you replace the threaded bolt (that is included with the kit) with a threaded rod that can be purchased at any home goods store, you will be able to get one dimension of the frame (length or width) to measure 50" or more, depending on the length of threaded rod utilized. Unfortunately the other dimension is limited by the size of the kit, about 30".

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
 over 2 years ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
I purchased the clamp to repair...
I purchased the clamp to repair a large frame that had fallen from the wall and racked the frame. The clamp worked amazingly well to pull all the corners tight. The frame was about 2" deep and the corners tended to bow up but adding small clamps at each corner to pull the frame tight to the Clampmate solved the problem. I would highly recommend the Clampmate for frame work.
December 28, 2007
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

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