Customer Reviews and Photos for:
Clamp-It® Assembly Square
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Average Rating:
4.5
(106 customer reviews)
$12.99
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1) Submitted by
Don, from Concord, VT
on 6/14/2011
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Everything all have said plus the nice thickness, the durable material and the the trueness of the angle. For me the thickness & size alone does it. Something you can realy grab and handle without the weight of steel!
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2) Submitted by
Chuck Berlinger Jr, from Grand Island, NY
on 4/15/2011
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These work great! I use them to keep a tight corner when I'm making my Fire Alarm Boxes!
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3) Submitted by
Andrew, from Denver, CO
on 4/12/2013
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These are excellent. They are sturdy enough for their intended purpose, and a set of 4 of these from my local Rockler store got me out of a bind while assembling a large cabinet that needed "help" getting and staying square. Occasionally these have gone on sale and I'd buy 4 more for sure. For the problem they solved, still worth every penny.
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4) Submitted by
Frank Fantino, from San Jose, CA
on 4/15/2011
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Simple to use yet gives great results.
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5) Submitted by
Greg , from Edmond, OK
on 3/31/2011
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These are a great addition to your tool arsenal. Don't know why I waited to purchase them. If you do any gluing of corners and don't have these, get them!
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6) Submitted by
Donalie, from Wichita, KS
on 3/27/2011
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Don't even think twice about these, just get them. They work great and I use them for most projects. They hold the corners square while you work. What's not to love?
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7) Submitted by
Jim Strickland, from Cleveland, TN
on 3/4/2011
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Awesome product! I will have to admit a bit awkward first time insuring use of groove on assembly square.
If material being fitted is deeper than this thickness of square, you must place material below to insure groove is above pieces to fit. This is necessary to insure square only goes to end of each piece, and remains true 90 degrees. Quality of these pieces is excellent.
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8) Submitted by
B, from Cookeville, TN
on 2/9/2011
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Was looking for a good way to square and hold cabinets while assembling. These really do a good job and can't imagine building cabinets without them.
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9) Submitted by
JOHN, from SANFORD, MI
on 2/2/2011
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I have used them on a couple of shelves I was building for my grandchildren's rooms. They made the job really simple and accurate. I'll probably order a couple of the smaller size.
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10) Submitted by
Gail Wyse, from Muncie, IN
on 2/1/2011
These are just what I need for my closet rebuild project and for fixing the kitchen drawers. Excellent idea!
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11) Submitted by
Larry, from Hoagland, IN
on 1/31/2011
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I was concerned about using a plastic square for assembly but ordered a pair. They are truly square and I now use them more than my home-made squaring pieces. They are very easy to use and speed up construction of projects. I recently ordered more of them. A really good product.
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12) Submitted by
Byron Bingham, from Honeyville, UT
on 1/20/2011
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I have made 6 drawers for my niece. they work great to square up the corners.
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13) Submitted by
Joel, from Gladstone, MI
on 10/17/2012
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These would be a great product if they were actually square. I was assembling 4 pieces of 3/4" plywood to form an open box and couldn't figure out why the sides weren't lining up correctly. I used a precision square to check these out and was surprised to find they had issues. Because they are molded plastic the ends of each leg have a slight flair to them. What I mean is, the ends are slightly thicker. I used a big file and my 12" disc sander to true them. Be very careful if you use the sander method as the plastic will melt from the heat. Once they were trued, they were quite useful but they should have been made that way in the first place. A good idea, just not executed that well.
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14) Submitted by
Jim, from Goshen, NY
on 1/20/2011
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I purchased 4 5" and 4 8" and they are fantastic! Extremely accurate, easy to use and save a lot of time. No more trial and error. With the Assembly Squares your glue-up is dead on the first time.
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15) Submitted by
Rick, from Elizabethtown, KY
on 7/30/2010
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This is a real timesaver and dead-on accurate. I have used this for squaring bookcases and drawers when gluing. Once I clamp these into the corners, my project is square - everytime. No more trying to figure out why my project is out of square. A simple little tool that saved hours on my projects.
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16) Submitted by
Mike, from Annadale, VA
on 5/15/2010
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I bought 4 of these along with 8 of the 5" clamps that go with them. While I haven't really used them for their intended purpose (I haven't made any boxes recently), they also work well as simple squares.
The 5" clamps however, are perhaps the most useful thing I have bought in a long time. I use them everywhere. Because they so light and small they are very easy to use. You might think the 5" size is too small but you would be surprised by how often you can use these clamps.
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17) Submitted by
Bob Puckett, from New Columbia, PA
on 2/15/2010
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I was given 3 pair of these (sans clamps) and I find they are accurate and durable. I use my own clamps. I do recommend these to anyone who gets tired of fabbing their own square assembly "jigs". They're cheaper than I can make my own and a lot more durable also. As a plus, most glues don't want to stick to them.
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18) Submitted by
Tony Leon, from Johnstown, CO
on 2/7/2010
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Assembling drawers with my grandson helping was a mess resulting in 1 out of 6 drawers being out of line. The Assembly Square is working out great. One square worked well, so I ordered a second to square up opposite corners and it made assembly drawers easy. Thanks to the designer.
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19) Submitted by
Bill Rickard Sr from TEXAS
on 1/11/2010
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Thought I would give Clamp-It Assembly Squares a try so I purchased two to use in my shop. I have a very large project to build and clamped the Clamp-it squares to upright 2x4s to act as a third hand. They worked so well that I have just ordered six more. They held everything squair and secure while I worked. I wish I had a set of these a long time ago they would have saved me a lot of time. Could not live without them now.
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20) Submitted by
Dale C. Maley, from Fairbury, IL
on 1/9/2010
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I make a lot of wood models illustrating basic mechanical principles. They typically require glueing the back mounting base to the horizontal base. I used trial and error to adjust my bar clamps until they were close to 90 degrees. I bought 4 of the big clamps and tried them out. They worked great and reduced the time it takes me to get a 90 degree glue joint.
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21) Submitted by
PJ, from Carmine, TX
on 12/30/2009
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I have 4 of the big squares and 4 of the little squares. They are the best thing since sliced bread! I don't care for the clamps that I bought separately...seem a little awkward or something. Just about any clamps work on these squares.
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22) Submitted by
Dale S, from Macon, GA
on 10/27/2009
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Just as the item desciption says. Easy to use and always square. I will buy more of them even the smaller ones.
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23) Submitted by
Philip, from Waterford, NY
on 10/26/2009
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I must agree with the other positive reviews, simple, sturdy easy to use and, yes, I wish I had ordered a few more (an oversight soon to be corrected).
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24) Submitted by
Jack Korber, from Waynesville, NC
on 10/12/2009
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I have two (wish I had 4) and I use them all the time. Very sturdy and easy to use. I get perfect corners with little effort.
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25) Submitted by
Edmund Singer, from Sparks, NV
on 10/1/2009
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Excellent product; simple, sturdy, easy to use, repeatable reliable results. I have 4 large, 4 small and 2 adjustable and all perform as advertised. Saves time and provides complete accuracy. I would highly recommend for every woodworker, beginner or advanced.
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26) Submitted by
J. Reich, from York, PA
on 9/29/2009
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I have six of the big ones and four of the small ones. Very useful on a recent bookshelf project.
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27) Submitted by
Dean Piatt, from Madison, KS
on 8/16/2009
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Great product, very handy! So simple, why didn't someone think of it sooner!
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28) Submitted by
Jerry Parrish, from Parkville, MO
on 7/9/2009
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Great!!!! If you do anything where you require square corners, which is almost anything you build right, these are totally priceless. I purchased 8 of the big ones along with the set including small ones and they have already saved me a lot of work on squaring the corners.
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29) Submitted by
Peter O'Hanlon, from Manassas, VA
on 7/6/2009
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Very useful in creating square corners.
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30) Submitted by
Hank Kaminski, from Clinton, NJ
on 3/24/2013
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The assembly square is not dead on square and the surfaces are not flat. Not a precision tool. Good for rough assembly.
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31) Submitted by
Michael Raspet, from Wilmington, NC
on 7/3/2009
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I purchased four of the brackets. I am building some cabinets for my son and found them very easy to use; and a real aid in assembly.
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32) Submitted by
Wayne Marks, from Richmond, VA
on 7/2/2009
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Used the Clamp-It Assembly Squares to build a toy box for my Granddaughter. The box was square and the clamps worked great holding the parts together during assembly. Great product.
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33) Submitted by
Jim, from Billings, MONTANA
on 4/12/2009
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Very strong and rugged. Makes for a true right angle. Helps hold everything together while making the final adjustments.
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34) Submitted by
Neil Young, from Hermitage, TN
on 4/2/2009
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Very pleased with the "clamp it" assembly square. Who doesn't have issues when trying to do a glue up and to ensure everything is square. These are consistent, true, and very strong.
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35) Submitted by
Joe Hale, from Saybrook, IL
on 3/26/2009
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I bought one of these and was very impressed with ease of use. For use in assembling cabinets it works great but should be sold in pairs. I have since purchased another to use in pairs. Good quality product.
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36) Submitted by
Byron Bingham, from Honeyville, UT
on 3/18/2009
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I had one clamp that I was given to try. One clamp is not much good when you need to glue four corners. So I bought 3 more to make a set. I like the way they are built. I like the way they can be used inside or outside the corners.
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37) Submitted by
C Tyner, from Trenton, TN
on 2/7/2009
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They are great to use with the assembly square and with other applications. I use it as a stop on my miter saw when cutting pieces of materailthe same size. I highly recommend them.
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38) Submitted by
Marty Brandt, from Annville, PA
on 1/17/2009
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Excellent product. My Dad kept borrowing mine so got him a set for Christmas.
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39) Submitted by
Trent Kelly, from Fresno, CA
on 1/6/2009
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Once in a rare while you come across a new woodworking tool that you can't imagine working without ever again. This is one of those tools. This tool doesn't just show you the error in your work like other squares, it helps you eliminate the error in your work.
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40) Submitted by
Elmer Oldenburg, from Morristown, AZ
on 12/28/2008
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Once you learn that the quality varies from clamp to clamp and some of them require you to hold the sliding end in place by hand when you start tightening they work great. Small size is essential when using clamp-it assembly square.
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41) Submitted by
Elmer Oldenburg, from Morristown, AZ
on 12/28/2008
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Really works well. Makes squaring drawers, shelves, etc. easy.
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42) Submitted by
Jim Ewers, from Coldwater, MI
on 12/26/2008
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Very handy and solid construction great to use as a third or fourth hand
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43) Submitted by
Rex A Schildhouse, from Ramona, CA
on 12/16/2008
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Solid construction, very usable, fits and squares areas much smaller than carpenter's square and holds it. Recommend four to verify non-distortion of all corners.
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44) Submitted by
Bill Kokos, from St. Augustine, FL
on 6/8/2010
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I build a lot of cabinets and decided to see if these Clamp it square would work in a production system. At this time the squares get in the way of screwing my cabinets together unless I am using pocket holes.
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45) Submitted by
Robert, from Aurora, IN
on 12/14/2008
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I got my order fast and it was so easy to order online. The Clamp-It squares work great. I'm sure I will be ordering more very soon.
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46) Submitted by
David Piedra, from Larchmont, NY
on 11/19/2008
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I like this product very much. The square is very rigid and does not bend under clamping pressure. It greatly simplifies squaring up materials during assembly. Buy the matching clamps, too. The clamps have a very shallow depth which makes them easy to use with this product. Very good product!
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47) Submitted by
Mike Seaman, from Kenai, AK
on 11/14/2008
These were really great, get the clamps and it is an easy way to square drawers for glue up.
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48) Submitted by
Georgia Millworks, from Dallas, GA
on 9/25/2008
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The clamps purchased were of great quality for such little mighty mites. They are great when used along with the assembly square but are terrific for so many other small projects around the shop. Every shop should have a half a dozen or so on hand!
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49) Submitted by
Georgia Millworks, from Dallas, GA
on 9/25/2008
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Very good quality materials and worked well with all applicataions. Thank you for another quality product from your product line.
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50) Submitted by
Darrin Howard, from Buda, TX
on 9/16/2008
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I've had the original Clamp-It and a couple of the small clamps for a few years and recently bought the adjustable angle Clamp- It and more clamps. Together, along with clamps, the two make assembly and more importanly - squaring up the assembly a breeze. Strong, light, durable and very useful.
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51) Submitted by
Tom Springsteen, from North Arlington, NJ
on 8/15/2008
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A strong useful tool, that definitely helps to complete any wood working project or otherwise, useful in all aspects of handy work.
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52) Submitted by
Greg Amer, from Seattle, WA
on 8/10/2008
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Great product. I tried making a clamping jig like this myself, but couldn't make it rigid enough. This is a great tool.
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53) Submitted by
Charles Eisenhuth, from Chambersburg, PA
on 7/23/2008
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The 90* blocks are absolutely rigid and square. It certainly made claming up the frame a much easier prospect than trying to maneuver a framing square wrestling the 2x6's. This product is better than anticipated and well worth the price. A second pair will be going into my 'Wish List'!
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54) Submitted by
Mark Gray, from New Columbia , PA
on 7/15/2008
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Seems to work very well.
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55) Submitted by
John Wright, from Clermont, FL
on 7/10/2008
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I was having a hard time keeping a picture frame with uneven edges square. The Clamp-It assembly squares made this project a breeze.
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56) Submitted by
Kofi Anim-Appiah, from Allen, TX
on 6/30/2008
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Easily one of the most useful clamping aids in my shop. I recently used them for the first time (after receiving them as a gift) and was taken aback with how useful they are. I need to get a second pair.
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57) Submitted by
David E Ledin, from Pittsburgh, PA
on 5/17/2008
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Really easy to use.
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58) Submitted by
Owyn Fischer, from New Orleans, LA
on 5/16/2008
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Very handy. Now I no longer have to scream for my wife's helping hands to hold a box side.
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59) Submitted by
Al, from Rochester, NY
on 5/15/2008
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I just used a pair to aid in holding the frame for a platform bed still on the bench while glueing it. I clamped them down to the bench and clamped the frame rails to them. This made it much quicker while doing a glue. Well woth the money. Will be ordering a few more.
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60) Submitted by
David Trelford, from Scottsdale, AZ
on 5/5/2008
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Nice and stiff. Plenty of ribbing to keep them from flexing. I recommend purchasing the small bar clamps that fit nicely into the slots on the clamps if you don't have any. You could use most any clamp but these are compact and don't add a lot of weight.
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61) Submitted by
Charles, from Collins, MA
on 5/2/2008
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Very handy device. Not only does it square up your corners but it is a great pair of helping hands holding one side of the box frame while you square up the other side. After using the first set, I bought several more sets.
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62) Submitted by
Lee Bailey, from Spokane, WA
on 4/24/2008
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While adding a new dimension to my wood working hobby, cabinet making, I thought that any aid too keeping my project square would be a benefit. This simple little tool did help, my first attempt turned out better than I had hoped.
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63) Submitted by
Ken French, from Stow, OH
on 4/2/2008
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They work great.
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64) Submitted by
Jim Gilson, from Hallowell, ME
on 3/29/2008
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I am in the process of building five drawers and the clamp-it assemble squares worked great. A friend of mine let me borrow his and after I made my 1st drawer I ordered some of my own. Great little gadget.
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65) Submitted by
Joe, from Fort Collins, CO
on 5/23/2008
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They are nice but I am picky. They are not perfectly square. Very close but not perfect. But they are very easy to use so it is nice for building cabinets.
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66) Submitted by
Bill Kilian, from Collins, OH
on 3/25/2008
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I am in the process of building an appliance garage for my mixer, and trying to assemble the needed parts was difficult at best, by hand. Using these Clamps has made my project a whole lot easier. I will continue to use them, not only to make more kitchen items but will aid me when I make some more shelving for my computer room.
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67) Submitted by
Lee Beevers, from Crossville, TN
on 3/23/2008
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I received these just in time to work on a project involving a cabinet and several rather large drawers. They performed as advertised and made an otherwise difficult project much easier.
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68) Submitted by
Charles E. Del Bene, Jr., from Canonsburg, PA
on 3/23/2008
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I have found it indispensable in assembling drawers and other similarly shaped objects.
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69) Submitted by
Curtis Havel, from San Antonio, TX
on 3/22/2008
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Used them to make some kitchen drawers. They work great. Could not have done it without them.
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70) Submitted by
George R. Almasi, from St. Simons Island, GA
on 3/22/2008
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A good stable setup and truing gadget. Glad to have it around when putting together bookshelves and other octagonal pieces.
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71) Submitted by
Graham Murdock, from Springfield, IL
on 3/22/2008
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First, the service was excellent! The squares worked very well. I used them to glue up four jewelry boxes. The thickness added strength and assured vertical stability while clamping. I now have six of these squares and am very, very pleased.
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72) Submitted by
Fran McNichols, from Scranton, PA
on 3/20/2008
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I found they do exactly as advertised. Makes truing up projects easy. I would recommend them to anyone.
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73) Submitted by
Federico Rodriguez, from Burlington, KY
on 3/18/2008
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So simple, yet so useful. I've found many uses for them. They are well made and do what they are supposed to do, and at that price, ($5) they are a steal. I highly recommend this product.
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74) Submitted by
Bill Hart, from Arlington, TX
on 3/17/2008
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A pair of theses is like a second pair of hands. I just added two more pairs to my shop. (Everytime I do a glue up I wish I had more hands.)My grandson thinks I'm a genius...someone told him I invented these!
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75) Submitted by
Mike Boruff, from Kasson, MN
on 3/2/2008
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Should have had these years ago, makes assembly a breeze.
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76) Submitted by
AL King, from Las Vegas
on 2/29/2008
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For years I have used my own home made clamps, These clamps are far superior and make perfect picture frames time after time.
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77) Submitted by
John , from Mulberry, ARKANSAS
on 2/23/2008
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Having the clamp it is like having a helper in the shop with you, and you can do so much with so little its just a great tool
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78) Submitted by
Rich Clayton, from Poulsbo, WA
on 2/21/2008
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One really needs four or more of these and the same for the mini version. I'd recommend selling them in larger sets.
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79) Submitted by
Jason A, from Sterling, VA
on 2/20/2008
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All I have to say is “necessity” Makes assembly a breeze!
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80) Submitted by
Gregory Cissell, from Zion, IL
on 2/19/2008
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I received a set of two squares as a gift. After using them for a few days, I went and purchased several more in both large and small sizes. They make clamping extremely easy. Alignment is a snap. As an added bonus, because they are made of durable plastic, glue clean up is a snap. I would certainly recommend a set of four or eight for anyone who needs a method to clamp square corners quickly and accurately.
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81) Submitted by
Wei, from Greenville, AL
on 7/12/2010
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These are like a second hand to me! I grab them whenever I'm building a box or shelf, and you know most of time that's all we're building anyway! I didn't get the clamps in the picture, due to other people's reviews, instead I got the Irwin quick grip minis and they work perfect with them, the mini grips are not strong enough for glue purpose, but are convenient and fit these well. I usually nail or screw with the glue so it's not a problem. These squares are solid, I dropped them a lot of times but they are unscathed. I bought two but may add more in the future. Highly recommended.
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82) Submitted by
Mike Kapotsy, from Crestview, FL
on 1/19/2008
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These little devices are great! Makes it easy to clamp up any type of frame or box assembly and ensure it stays square while you nail/screw it together and while the glue dries. I used my mini Bessey clamps with them and they worked great!
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83) Submitted by
Chuck Wideen, from Post Falls, ID
on 1/15/2008
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Excellent quality and very versatile.
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84) Submitted by
Mario, from San Francisco, CA
on 1/7/2008
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These are very handy for assembly work.
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85) Submitted by
Tim Richardson, from Austin, TX
on 1/4/2008
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Made two identical chests as gifts for family, using the "clamp its" it worked great, and re-tained square so well, I ordered 4 additional.
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86) Submitted by
D.J. Smith, from Loudon, TN
on 6/7/2008
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The assembly clamps are fine for most corner clamping. They are not a perfect 90 degrees, at least according to my shop engineering squares, however, it would be difficult to hold large pieces to a true 90 without tweaking here and there anyway.
I did (do) have a problem with the 5" Clamp-it clamps. I purchased several and right out of the box one of them would not hold a grip when tightened in the asembly. The slide section easily moves back and forth on the rail without gripping.
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87) Submitted by
John Svecz, from Washington County, VA
on 1/3/2008
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The screw clamps are much better than the slide bars I had been using. The rubber tips come off very easy & I will have to glue them on for future use.
Now I can be sure that my work will be square; without much of any effort.
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88) Submitted by
Tim Richardson, from Buda, TX
on 12/21/2007
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Love them, first time I used, the chest I was working ended perfectly square, liked it so much I have ordered additional.
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89) Submitted by
Paul Jabaley, from Martinez, GA
on 11/16/2007
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I am not a professional woodworker but a do-it yourselfer. I am just starting to make cabinets and purchased two of them. I liked them so much that they are on my Christmas wish list for more.
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90) Submitted by
Jerry Holt, from Olympia, WA
on 10/8/2007
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I am building a hope chest, after getting the ends and sides finished to glue & screw the pieces together I almost need two hands, and this is when I ordered your Clamp-it Assembly Square and Clamps. I am glad I did
because it ended up being my third hand. The tool worked so good to hold my work that it made the job so much easier. Now I will have at least two sets in my wood shop. This is A very good product and I will recommend it to all.
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91) Submitted by
JJ Millette, from San Rafael, CA
on 6/13/2007
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I just purchased 8 of these and I will tell you they are a very welcomed addition to my woodworking tool collection. I've never been happier while building my furniture as I am now. I would totally recommend them to everyone but sorry, I won't loan them out. Rockler gets another A+ from me.
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92) Submitted by
Arthur Held, from Laurel, MD
on 5/25/2006
I've had four of these for nearly a year and use them regularly.
Uses:
I find they help as follows:
Screwing together drawers - holding the alignment while driving pocket screws
Assembling cabinets (large free-standing book case for example), assures the sides/ends are square during glueing and assembly.
Assembling large picture frames - holding each corner square while glueing.
Assembling anything square - I screw one to my workbench top for a solid corner to drive them into. Makes a nice firm "corner" to work and push against (poor man's bench dog.)
Weaknesses - the 5" clamp-it bar clamps sold with it are very handy in size, but are not "Bessey" quality - they slip during tightening, and the rubber jaw covers come off (I finally superglued mine on.) I use larger bar clamps where the object size permits/requires.
Bottom Line - These are well worth the money in time saved and increased accuracy. They are well made and well designed.
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93) Submitted by
David M, from Denver, CO
on 2/7/2008
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I rate the Clamp-it as a 5 star. They are great for the instant square, just make sure you get enough to cover all of the top and bottom edges!!
However, I have had problems with the clamps. I am not sure if it is a design or QC issue. The friction stops on several of the 8 that I purchased do not catch properly to hold tension at certain place on the clamp. It looks like the grooves were not manufactured deep enough. Also, they can be a little frustrating to work with when you are trying to hold the clamp it and put the clamp on as the ratcheting action may work against you until snug. I prefer my small quick clamps.
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94) Submitted by
Gene Colthurst, from Tower Hill, IL
on 12/27/2007
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I used these clamps for building 2'x 4' bulletin board frames. They worked great...but I used Quick-Grip clamps instead of the bar clamps (which would have required two hands) The clamps held the frame together while I power nailed the mitered corners. I have improvised many times, making something do just what the clamps now allow me to do so quickly and nicely. I highly recommend this product for any woodworker.
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95) Submitted by
John Fenili, from Goddard, KANSAS
on 3/6/2011
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The clamps [sold separately] with the system are slow acting and cumbersome. Trying to use the squares provided with 3" spring clamps is possible but ackward due to the thickness of the square. To prove my point, examine the 2 photos supplied in the list of reviews. In neither are the supplied clamps being used.
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96) Submitted by
Andy, from Bullhead City, AZ
on 11/9/2007
Customer Rating:
I cannot share the enthusiasm for the product with other contributors. I found that, yes, once you have the pieces clamped in place it is like having a third hand at least and an assistant at best. However, I find it very difficult to allign the pieces and apply the clamps in the first place. Maybe because I have two left hands but so far I have found the product more frustrating than helpful.
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97) Submitted by
Malice, from Ocean Springs, MS
on 5/12/2008
Customer Rating:
I am using these to help assemble small boxes and chests. They are VERY handy for squaring things up and keep your hands free for making adjustments. I am extremely pleased with them!
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98) Submitted by
Ken Rowe, from Durham, CT
on 7/21/2009
Customer Rating:
I was quite disappointed in the Clamp-It Assembly Square. It is at least 1/32 out of square over the short 6" length. This expands to a much larger error over a 28" length of my cabinet. I will try to square up the Clamp-It but don't feel I should have needed to.
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99) Submitted by
Rich Heineman, from De Queen, AR
on 5/10/2008
Customer Rating:
These work well. The slots in the sides are great for keeping clamps in place. You can you Irwin Quick Grips or the smaller clamps offered with the product. My next purchase will be the mini Clamp-It's for small projects.
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100) Submitted by
Richard Scott, from Santa Cruz, CA
on 6/15/2008
Customer Rating:
5" Clamp-It Bar Clamp is a waste of money. The floating head of the clamp does not torque and grip the bar properly due to poor design of the friction & torque system.
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101) Submitted by
MIke Nordling, from Santa Clara, CA
on 3/8/2009
Customer Rating:
The assmbly squares are excellent. The bar clamps leave something to be desired -- better workmanship. I have had two let go in the middle of clamping a project together. The bar just slides out of its holders. One was a "blue" clamp and the other was Black. Very disappointing.
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102) Submitted by
James Clark, from Texarkana, AR
on 8/27/2009
Customer Rating:
So simple. Clamping is quick and easy for use in dry fit or glue-up. Thanks!
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103) Submitted by
Terry
on 3/27/2011
Customer Rating:
I was disappointed in the accuracy of this product
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104) Submitted by
Ric Washburn, from Appelton, ME
on 4/12/2011
Customer Rating:
I bought 4 of these clamps thinking that I could use them in my business. Turns out not a one of them is actually square. They are about 1/32" out of square in the length of the leg. They are worthless for use in a professional setting.
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105) Submitted by
Eric Jensen, from Cary, NC
on 12/23/2012
Customer Rating:
Great idea, but unless three of my squares are wrong, each wrong in the same way, then these aren't square. Which would seem to me to be important.
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106) Submitted by
Robert P. Jackson, from Acworth
on 3/8/2008
Customer Rating:
Wish I had them earlier, what about larger model for kitchen cabinets.
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Align it, clamp it, and fasten it to get perfect 90° angles every time! Here's a solution that's so simple, you'll wonder why it took so long to develop! The Clamp-It® replaces custom clamping jigs, acts as a third hand, and eliminates the need for long bulky clamps. Simply put, the Clamp-It® is a square you can clamp. In fact, you can even assemble a cabinet one corner at a time! Works with any joinery technique, from nails to hand cut dovetails. Recommend using with 
Ideal for every stage of construction, from assembling plywood cabinets to face frames and drawers. Clamp-It® is also perfect for framing decks and installing rails and balusters. Attach it to a work surface, and it becomes a right angle fixture for bench assembly. 
Our exclusive 5'' Clamp-It® Bar Clamp: Clamp features a fixed head with a comfortable ergonomic handle and a moveable tailpiece. It was designed for use with the Clamp-It® Assembly Square to create precision 90 degree angles with ease. Throat depth is 3/4'' to clamp center on the assembly square, and the length of the bar is 5'' to clamp any wood thickness up to 2 - 1/2''.
