Customer Reviews and Photos for:
Universal Fence Clamps
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Average Rating:
4.5
(282 customer reviews)
$14.99
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1) Submitted by
David Bommer, from Port Townsend, WA
on 4/1/2013
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Extremely useful. No more balancing acts with hold downs, clamps, etc. It is like having a third hand Well worth the price
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2) Submitted by
Noah Stump, from Lake Placid, FL
on 5/11/2012
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I found the clamps very useful to clamp items with holes for the one end. However I found by threading a 3/8 nut onto the 'L' bolt I could use this clamp for many more projects, especially in tight places where ordinary clamps would not fit. The nut held the clamp in line with it's self and also when extended out the nut provides a prop for the 'L' part of the clamp.
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3) Submitted by
Duane Meadows, from Mansfield, OH
on 8/3/2011
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Work great.. bought 1 pair and then ordered 2 more!
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4) Submitted by
George Scannell, from Clio
on 8/1/2011
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Very excellent for the price. They work great.
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5) Submitted by
Tom, from oak forest, IL
on 7/29/2011
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Has functionality beyond just an aux fence attachment device. I also use them with my home made corner clamps. Good product!
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6) Submitted by
Garry, from Prospect, KY
on 11/2/2012
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Just received mine and I love them. The ability to adjust the L bolt makes them very flexible for a number of projects. I did find that the L bolts were not bent to 90 degrees, causing the sacrificial fence I was using to be tight at the top and moved away from the saw fence at the bottom. Putting them in a vise and a few taps with the hammer fixed the problem. Not a big problem but something to be aware of.
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7) Submitted by
Jerry Packard, from Bremen, MAINE
on 7/11/2011
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I use the clamps for fences on my table saw and router table. I had the best luck drilling the holes dead center a bit larger than the hook.
First job is sawing out cedar strips for a boat using a very long fence on my table saw. Works great.
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8) Submitted by
Fred Freitag IV, from Gibsonia, PA
on 6/27/2011
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I use this not only to attach an sacrificial auxiliary fence for making dados - but also to make a "short fence" when ripping solid wood stock making that type cut much safer.
It's an excellent product - one has to wonder why it wasn't thought of years ago.
It makes it so simple to attach a sacrificial and/or auxiliary fence than what was once done before this "universal fence clamp" was available - huge cumbersome jigs which were difficult to store and/or time consuming to replace or repair.
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9) Submitted by
Ralph, from Green Valley, AZ
on 6/15/2011
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Works as intended! I use on jigs clamped to table saw fence. Strong and quick to use.
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10) Submitted by
Josiah Russell, from Incline Village, NV
on 5/14/2011
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Good for their intended purpose, works well for all the purposes illustrated in the pictures.
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11) Submitted by
Stan, from Tulecki, MI
on 5/4/2011
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Easy to set up. I use them with my table saw for close cuts and when I use my molding head blade. Works great.
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12) Submitted by
Fabian V Valinskas, from Saint Charles, IL
on 4/10/2013
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I have had these clamps for a few years now, and thought I would do a review after I found out something lately. There are some flaws. First of all, the head on the clamp that is on the fence does not swivel. This makes for a few problems. It marks up the face of the fence, so bad that when I went to use a jig that rode on the fence, it wouldn't ride smoothly till I filed down all the burs. Second of all, tightening it down is a little difficult because of the non-swivel action of the head, and the fact that you have to have the bracket exactly perpendicular to the fence. All in all, I still enjoy this product. I think I will go adhere some felt/cork on the bottom of the head now to protect my fence.
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13) Submitted by
Larry Joseephson, from Ridgecrest, CA
on 4/24/2011
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Simple, straightforward, and work well. I'm well pleased with the purchase.
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14) Submitted by
Reinaldo Benedetti, from San Mateo, CALIFORNIA
on 4/19/2011
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I bought two pairs, one for the sacrifical fence on my table saw and the second one for the miter saw fence. They've being working very well.
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15) Submitted by
Tom Miller, from Hobbs, NEW MEXICO
on 4/14/2011
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Wonderful..Just wish I would have had them years before.
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16) Submitted by
Joe, from Lynn, MA
on 4/12/2011
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Love this fence clamp... Use them on my stationary and portable table saws and miter saw.
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17) Submitted by
Pete, from Bozeman, MT
on 4/8/2011
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Works great. Much nicer than what I had before.
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18) Submitted by
Joe Alles, from Warminster, PA
on 3/30/2011
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Nicely made and excellent finish. The Bend angle on the clamp pin has been thought our so it tucks in the piece to be clamped to the fixed rail or fence. Good engineering.
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19) Submitted by
Jim Parks, from Tecumseh, OKLAHOMA
on 3/13/2011
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I bought one pair to use on the table saw and they worked so well, I purchased a second pair for me miter saw fence. I over torqued one on the miter saw and stripped out the handle for the clamp. What I did to repair would also be a recommendation for the rest of the clamps. I drilled a hole through the tightening handle and the all-thread. I then placed a carter pin through the holes, and I can not put the proper amount of torque on the clamp.
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20) Submitted by
Jim, from Kent, OHIO
on 3/13/2011
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My second set. Out of the box, onto my table saw. 1st set is in use on my router table. Great idea.
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21) Submitted by
Larry Grant, from Monticello, IL
on 3/10/2011
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I was very please with this product when I opened it went stright to my tablesaw and cut a sacrifical fence and tried it out and it worked great. I wasn't surprised afterall it came from Rockler. Thank you.
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22) Submitted by
BJ Land, from Port Arthur, TX
on 3/10/2011
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Great idea. I ordered 2 sets and use both almost everyday.
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23) Submitted by
Ron from KY
on 3/9/2011
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I use these every day especially for sacrificial fences, and to improve a rather cheap table saw fence.
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24) Submitted by
Rod Beaudry, from Maberly,, ONTARIO
on 3/5/2011
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Worked as advertised. Very well made and easy to use. Recommend them highly and will be ordering another set with my next order.
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25) Submitted by
John Garner, from Ortonville, MI
on 3/4/2011
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Great clamping aid for quick changes from tablesaw fence to a sacrificial fence in no time. Sure beats driving screw through holes in my fence. I use one for an adjustable stop on my panel cutting sled at the saw and put a pair in my toolbox to keep a set with me for those times when I end up using the other guy's tablesaw. I'm looking to get another set with my next Rockler order!
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26) Submitted by
RKnight, from Grafton, WV
on 2/26/2011
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I had been using various clamps to clamp an auxiliary fence to my table saw. It seemed like they were usually in the way when I was sawing anything thicker than 3/4". This pair of fence clamps are never in the way since they attach through the top of the auxiliary fence.
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27) Submitted by
Walt Funk, from Irwin, PA
on 2/24/2011
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I love these. I always used Quick Grips for this purpose, and obviously, the clamps protruded over the auxiliary fence. These worked great and are a nice quality.
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28) Submitted by
Gary Harrell, from Huntington, IN
on 2/6/2011
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Great for sacrificial fence on table saw .
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29) Submitted by
Glen from MD
on 1/30/2011
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Good quality sturdy clamp. Better quality than other products on the market at a good price. I highly recommend them for sacrificial fences and stops.
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30) Submitted by
Ed Massof, from Washington, MI
on 1/12/2011
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I have several sets dedicated for my various fences and jigs.
They are TOP QUALITY and perform very well. I have some dedicated to 'specific duty' so they are always available when needed. I have found a couple of tricks for improved performance for my shop. 1 On my dedicated sets, I use Teflon Pipe Tape on the threads to hold the positions of the threaded sections for quicker set-ups! 2 I keep a dedicated 3/8" Doweling Jig, Rockler #35242, handy to quickly add/or change any holes on my jigs/fences! 3 I have added some rubber or plastic pads on the clamp ends when a 'softer touch' is preferred.
I love this item and will be adding more sets in my shop. They are easier to use than C-Clamps for most applications.
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31) Submitted by
R. Bixler, from Hannibal, MO
on 12/27/2010
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Using two pair on my router table fence and bought another pair for other uses. Very useful accessory.
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32) Submitted by
Gary H., from Memphis, TN
on 8/4/2012
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This is a "good" clamp..........but NOT a great, multi-purpose clamp as it could have been. The Reason: The swivel cap on the end of the threaded rod DOESN'T SWIVEL!!!! Therefore, the clamp has a tendency to "walk" when tightened........and it will mar the compression surface when tightened because it doesn't swivel. While this may not be a problem when used just as a Fence Clamp, it is a problem when used with the "Clamp Square" kit for picture frames, drawer boxes, cabinetry, etc. If the "Swivel" was indeed made to "swivel", as ALL C-Clamps should, this would be a GREAT clamp. It's small, light weight, adjustable reach features allow it to be used easily in tight quarters. It just needs a "swivel".
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33) Submitted by
M, from Dallas, TX
on 12/21/2010
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Love these clamps. Excellent for holding additions to your table saw or other fences. I will be purchacing another set soon.
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34) Submitted by
kenneth De Witt, from Barnegat, NJ
on 12/15/2010
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One set will be used for saw fence, others fits bottom of bench dog
holes on my bench and allows me to clamp a board to the front of the bench for planing.
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35) Submitted by
William F Akers, from Lees Summit, MO
on 12/12/2010
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Excellent product for doing various set ups on the table saw.
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36) Submitted by
John F. Marino, from Island Park, NEW YORK
on 4/2/2011
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Easy to use. Fits on all my power tools. Never gets in the way. Great addition to my shop.
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37) Submitted by
Robert Jones, from Imperial, MO
on 7/13/2011
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Without this clamp it is almost impossible to cut up close to your fence on the table saw.
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38) Submitted by
Peter Lomanto, from Los Banos, CA
on 12/8/2010
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A great product. I started using them the day the arrived.
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39) Submitted by
Rd Stover, from Lincoln, NE
on 11/1/2010
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Excellent product. This is my second set. I have misplaced one of my first set and have too many uses for these clamps to be without one so had to reorder. I was not able to find anything similar in quality anywhere.
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40) Submitted by
Moe LeBlanc, from Bathurst , N.B. CANADA
on 10/4/2010
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Got your universal clamps and I got to say very good. My fence was fairly worn and by putting the clamps along with a straight piece of stock does the trick. Thank you Rockler.
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41) Submitted by
kal smith, from Ava, MO
on 9/27/2010
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I used the clamps to make a stop block for my table saw and they worked very well, they are light duty but they held very firmly.
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42) Submitted by
Nick Manley, from Roxboro, NC
on 9/6/2010
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I'm building a craftsman style writing table that includes a lot of mortise and tenon joinery, so I needed a sacrificial fence. The clamps work pretty well. Very easy to install. Made making the fence a snap.
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43) Submitted by
Neill, from Parker, CO
on 8/10/2010
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I made a sacrifial fence for my tablesaw. They worked perfectly. I also bought a second set to use to secure the wooden base I made for my Leigh Dovetail Jig.
They seem to be well made and feel solid and secure when you are adjusting them to size and clamping them down.
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44) Submitted by
Rod, from Saint George, UT
on 7/22/2010
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Haven't used them yet but after instaling them found that they squared up my fence, and held better than larger clamps.
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45) Submitted by
Devin Noel, from Colorado Springs, CO
on 3/20/2010
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They are clamps, what more can you say? Well made, tailored to this specific task & work pretty good at it.
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46) Submitted by
Dale, from Macon, GA
on 2/26/2010
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Haven't used them yet but looks like they will be a great addition to my shop.
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47) Submitted by
Bob Bosch, from Bridgewater, NK
on 2/21/2010
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I was very disappointed to find that this clamp did not fit my Grizzly fence. It is about a 1/4 inch too small to span the fence and fit into the aux fence! Be careful when you order!
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48) Submitted by
Dave M, from Centreville, MD
on 1/6/2010
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The clamps are great, they are easy to use, a real time saver. They work well with both my table saw and my router.
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49) Submitted by
Robert M., from Aurora, IN
on 1/3/2010
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I think the universal clamp is a great tool. This tool is really fantastic and a good price for what it does.
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50) Submitted by
Jim K., from Houston, TX
on 1/5/2010
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Works very well - beats using larger clamps that get in the way.
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51) Submitted by
Roger H, from Houston, OH
on 1/3/2010
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Great little device! Easy to adjust, holds well and doesn't damage my expensive fence.
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52) Submitted by
John Moore, from Milford, NH
on 1/2/2010
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Very helpful to have great product.
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53) Submitted by
Brent, from Corydon, IN
on 12/31/2009
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I love these clamps. Come in very handy and how could you refuse at such a great price.
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54) Submitted by
William Hayden, from Mesquite, TX
on 12/31/2009
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I'm upgrading my product assessment from my earier review. My local Rockler dealer happily exchanged the broken clamp and I've been using the set in my shop for a while now. This is a great product.
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55) Submitted by
Joseph A.Saggiomo, from Sewell, NJ
on 10/27/2009
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The clamp is a gem. I have a very expensive rip fence on my tablesaw and it would be impossible to try and drill thru the fence to install an auxiliary fence. You do need to install a piece of felt or other product so that the clamp does not walk when tightening.
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56) Submitted by
Don Stutsman, from Spring Branch, TX
on 10/16/2009
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Slick device, very user friendly and saves my expensive fence.
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57) Submitted by
G. Carter, from Saratoga, CA
on 10/15/2009
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This is the third set I have purchased. They make rip fence blocks/guides an order of magnitude easier to use.
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58) Submitted by
J. Reich, from York, PA
on 9/29/2009
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I am using these clamps on a Shop Fox fence to hold a 3/4" MDF subfence. Keep the threaded part of the "L" shaped bolt as short as possible to prevent the subfence from pulling away at the bottom. It might also be advisable to drill the holes in the subfence at a slight angle so that the clamping force is directed towards the bottom.
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59) Submitted by
Paul Murray, from Casselberry, FL
on 9/29/2009
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These Universal Clamps are so useful with so many applications that I ordered two pair. The ease of use and on virtually any item (Table Saw, Router, Band Saw etc)in your shop. All it takes is drilling a hole or two in your auxiliary fence and you are in business.
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60) Submitted by
Marvin Mickelson , from Bella Vista, AR
on 9/4/2009
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Have not had a chance to use yet, but I am sure they will work like there designed to.
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61) Submitted by
Mark Andersen, from Albuquerque, NM
on 8/19/2009
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Superb product. I used it for a router fence assembly on the left wing of my table saw.
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62) Submitted by
William White, from Chelmsford, MA
on 8/18/2009
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handy deviices.
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63) Submitted by
James, from Warner Robins, GA
on 7/10/2009
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I got these clamps on sale but even at the regular price, these clamps are a great value.
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64) Submitted by
Don Morlock, from Sour Lake, TX
on 3/18/2010
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I have been looking for this kind of clamp for a very long time, I think it is a godsend, works real good on my table saw. Would recomend it for any one doing wood work.
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65) Submitted by
Mike Turner, from Renton, WA
on 8/10/2010
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Well made and quite useful with only one problem. The clamp body tends to twist while being tightened. Putting a little lubricant on the clamp pad center and screw threads helps.
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66) Submitted by
Janusavice, from Branford, FL
on 7/3/2009
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Better than I expected. They are small, light & attach quickly. The wide foot disttributes the pressure to hold fast without marring my aluminum fence.
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67) Submitted by
Steve Manatt, from Little Rock, AR
on 6/29/2009
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I use some Melamine for the fence and it works great - all possible because of these great clamps! A must for any table saw or router table.
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68) Submitted by
Walt Bungard from MI
on 5/16/2009
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Handy tool. Much better than C clamps to put a stop or sacrificial piece of wood on your table saw fence.
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69) Submitted by
Richard Callaway, from Pearl, MS
on 5/5/2009
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Great product. It will save time on setup. I look forward to doing business with Rockler for a long time.
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70) Submitted by
Jeff Kennedy, from Trinity, NC
on 5/4/2009
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Works great and simple.
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71) Submitted by
Jim, from Afton, OK
on 4/26/2009
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Just what I needed!
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72) Submitted by
Roy Tally, from Kansas City, MO
on 4/24/2009
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These clamps met a specific need quite elegantly. They completed my router table and fence project by providing attachment between the table saw fence, a Delta T-2, and the custom fence. Excellent product! I added a couple of mastic backed plastic bumpers to the clamp faces to protect the finish on my T-2.
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73) Submitted by
Ken, from Oakland, CA
on 4/24/2009
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Simple & convenient. It's a "Why didn't someone else think of this before?" item. Can be put to use right away without a lot of prepatory work to make an auxilliary fence.
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74) Submitted by
Matt, from Vienna, VA
on 4/19/2009
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Works Great!
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75) Submitted by
Dave, from Geneva, IL
on 4/13/2009
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Simple idea that works great. One of the tools that I use daily. Greatly improves the safety of my sled on the table saw by allowing me to set up stops on the fence for cross cutting but not have the piece contact the fence while cutting. Very handy.
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76) Submitted by
Cass, from Brookigs, SD
on 4/9/2009
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This is a great product. It works great to keep the work are unobstructed and easy to install and use.
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77) Submitted by
John A Wagle 3rd, from Chester, VA
on 4/7/2009
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A truly simple solution to calmping an extension to a fence. Extremely well made and very reasonably priced. Just what the dr ordered. Keep up the good work.
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78) Submitted by
David, from Edmond, OK
on 3/19/2009
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Great clamps and easy to use; very helpful to have!
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79) Submitted by
Jim Pulliam, from Columbia
on 10/14/2009
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"L" Bolts were bent less than 90° causing fence tip out as mentioned by others. Also I can't believe that the pads on the ends of the tighten down bolt don't swivel. This causes the clamps to try and wander when tightening as well as marrs the surface.
Great idea but needs a little tweaking and better quality control.
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80) Submitted by
Don Mapstone, from Lakeland, FL
on 3/19/2009
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Universal fence clamps - unreal, never had a better experience with this tool. Keeps the clamp ends out of the was on thick wood .
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81) Submitted by
Rick Garrett, from LANSING, MI
on 3/6/2009
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These are great for useing for aux. fence. No more having different types of clamps from one end to the other.
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82) Submitted by
Steve, from N.Worcester, MA
on 2/27/2009
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Brilliant. Can't be beat.
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83) Submitted by
Richard Weaver, from Snohomish, WA
on 1/29/2009
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Nothing I can say that hasn't been said already. Product works better than expected. Where do you find that these days?
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84) Submitted by
Orin Hinckson, from Lubbock, TEXAS
on 1/28/2009
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Much more useful than first I saw. These fence clamps are at work everywhere in my shop now. Table saw fence, TS/Router removable fence, stops and quick mount jigs. I bought these for my tablesaw/router station, but now I have to get a couple more for my many other uses. I'm very happy I got these.
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85) Submitted by
David Battaglia, from Portland, OR
on 1/27/2009
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Great solution for an auxilliary fence! No clamps to get in the way and no need to drill holes in your primary fence.
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86) Submitted by
Chris Gunter, from Anderson, SC
on 1/23/2009
Customer Rating:
Great idea.
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87) Submitted by
William Hayden, from Mesquite, TX
on 10/12/2009
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Great idea, but the second time I put the sacrificial fence on the saw, the knob on one of the clamps broke off in my hand. I'm pretty strong, but not superman!
Better quality would make this a good product. As it is, I'm sure I'm out of whatever warranty window there is, and will either have to buy another set, or try to replace the knob with a shop made one.
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88) Submitted by
David, from Broomfield, CO
on 1/23/2009
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I just got these to replace the 2 quick clamps that I have been using.. It was OOOOH so nice to get the clearance back. They work well and hold snug. To save myself a little effort in the future I drilled the mounting holes into a scrap of hardwood. Then I mounted the sacrificial MDF board to that with two 1-1/4" drywall screws so I don't have to redrill my holes later when I hae sufficiently chewed up the sacrificial board. The screws are high of center and closer to the ends so they are out of the normal possible dado working area.
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89) Submitted by
Bill Jensen, from Paullina, IA
on 1/21/2009
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When I saw your Universal fence clamps and compared these to others on the market they just stand out. Way to many products look just wimpy. I have always been impressed with your jigs in my shop. Having just purchased I new table saw I just had to add these to my tool list.
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90) Submitted by
John W. Alden, Jr. , from San Jose, CA
on 1/19/2009
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I am Chairman of our Wood Shop committee in the Villages Golf & Country Club in San Jose, CA. We have over 150 key holders who use the shop and the other day I was checking out the shop and noticed that our brand new Powermatic 2000 fence had saw marks on it. Someone move the fence too close to the saw blade. I immediately went to the computer and ordered a set of Universal Fence Clamps. Hopefully it will keep the fence from further damage. We are currently considering a Wall Mounting Dust Collector for our shop.
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91) Submitted by
Gary Granson, from Pueblo, CO
on 1/7/2009
Customer Rating:
Great product,work better than I thought,will be getting more.
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92) Submitted by
John Mozingo, from Deary, ID
on 1/13/2009
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Great way to attach a sacrificial fence and can't wait to see what else I can use these for!
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93) Submitted by
Ben M Olsen Jr, from Metairie, LA
on 1/17/2009
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These clamps are an elegant solution to affixing an auxilliary fence to my expensive T2 fence. Work like a charm. Thanks to Rockler's innovations.
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94) Submitted by
Jerry Sorrell, from Sapulpa, OK
on 1/13/2009
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I used these clamps to add a sacrificial fence to my table saw and they worked very well. I especially like the extra adjustment you get by screwing the hooked end in or out. I'll probably use them to add subfences to my router table too.
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95) Submitted by
Paul Sammon, from Whippany, NJ
on 1/7/2009
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These clamps really work well. Such a simple tool and I expect to get a lot of use out of them - and probably be back for more. Wish I had them a long time ago.
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96) Submitted by
Bill Lord, from Huntersville, NC
on 12/30/2008
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I use these clamps on my table saw, miter gauge, cross cut sled, and router table. They give me a positive stop that does not get in the way and does not move while machining the work. They are one of the tools that I wonder why it took me so long to find.
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97) Submitted by
Bill McQueen, from Lincoln, AR
on 12/28/2008
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These turned out to be a lot heftier than I thought. Great product I'll probably get some more.
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98) Submitted by
P Honderich, from Huntsville, AL
on 12/27/2008
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Needed to attach a sub-fence to my fence for a new Grip-Tite feather board I purchased. Worked like a charm, and I like the look. They also have a minimal profile so they stay out of your way.
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99) Submitted by
Dan Janda, from Montrose, PA
on 12/25/2008
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Very simple solution to a problem of making dado cuts into the edge of 3/4" and 1/2" plywood. My saw fence (Ryobi BT-3000) is great, but less than 3 inches high. I needed something to help me keep the stock vertical.
These clamps did the trick. Drill two holes into the edge of a 2x6, use my Forstner bits to make clearance holes for insertion of the clamps, and "Ta Da" ... easier done than said.
Plus, when dadoing or cutting right next to the fence, it's the 2x6 that the blade may rub against.
Thanks for just what I needed.
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100) Submitted by
Steve Metsch, from Santa Barbara, CA
on 12/25/2008
Customer Rating:
Simple and very flexible AND good looking.
I used it right away to clamp the fence end of a long stop block on my table saw. The outboard end of the stop block was easy to clamp to the table. I drilled a hole in the stop block near the fence, dropped in the clamp rod and tightened the screw.
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101) Submitted by
Sean Randall, from Stow, OH
on 12/24/2008
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Necessary tool for the workshop. Glad I bought them. Would recommend to anyone that uses the table saw to build furniture.
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102) Submitted by
Hector Cruzado, from Yonkers, NY
on 12/19/2008
Customer Rating:
Works as advertised!!
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103) Submitted by
Jim Porter, from Columbus , IN
on 12/19/2008
Customer Rating:
I haven't had the chance to use to clamps yet but looks like they will be quite useful.
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104) Submitted by
Alan Rathbun, from Kent, OH
on 12/15/2008
Customer Rating:
Instead of just dropping the pins down into holes, I go to the trouble of epoxying 5/8" OD 21/64" ID 1-3/8" steel drill bushings into whatever I use as a fence. I also use 3/4" PTFE glide buttons over the round clamp pads. In general, a great product.
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105) Submitted by
Michael Choffel, from Fairfax, VA
on 12/12/2008
Customer Rating:
Have it installed and is protecting my fence. Reasonably priced and well designed.
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106) Submitted by
Don Gillen, from Ravena, NY
on 12/11/2008
Customer Rating:
I have a long rip fence so I purchased two pair of clamps, putting 3 on the auxillary fence and using the forth with a spacer block at the beginning of the fence for making multiple pieces so they would not bind between the fence and the blade--worked super.
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107) Submitted by
Jim Billcliff, from Kingston, NH
on 12/6/2008
Customer Rating:
Very cool clamp, used with scrap piece of 3/4 mdf cut to the same length as my fence and used it when thin strips for a laminate.
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108) Submitted by
Walt Wesner, from Plantation, FL
on 12/4/2008
Customer Rating:
I needed to cut a dado in the bottom edge of an outside door. In order the keep the door vertical on my circular saw, I neede to extend the height of my fence. By using the Universal Fence Clamps I was able to make a 18" high auxillary fence. I cut two 2 1/2" dia holes near the bottom of the fence and drilled the 3/8" dia holes from the bottom into the center of the 2 1/2" holes. The clamp bars fit perfectly and it works great.
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109) Submitted by
Bogie, from Helotes, TX
on 12/5/2008
Customer Rating:
Great value for the cost--easy and effective, just wish I had gotten them earlier!
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110) Submitted by
Jim, from Berwick, ME
on 12/5/2008
Customer Rating:
Nice clamp but I think if you have a 26" fence or bigger you are going to want to use at least 3 of these just to keep the added fence up tight to the table saw fence. Also glue a piece of felt or some other non-marking material to the clamp, you will dig up your fence if you don't.
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111) Submitted by
Brent Dalrymple, from Corvallis, OR
on 11/28/2008
Customer Rating:
Sturdy and nicely finished. I use them to attach a sacrificial fence to the face of my table saw fence. The only problem with them is that the end of the clamp pad is bare metal and could scratch the back side of your fence. I bought some 3/4" silicon self stick pads at Home Depot and stuck one on each of the clamp faces. Now they hold fast and don't mar my powder coated fence.
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112) Submitted by
Richard S Vagnoni, from Folsom, PA
on 11/25/2008
Customer Rating:
I mounted my router on the end of my table saw and used these clamps to mount a really nice shop made router fence to my Delta T-30 Rip fence. What a great combination! The fit and finish of the clamps compliment the overall finish of my router fence and gives it a much more professional "feel" rather than a "C" clamp.
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113) Submitted by
Stan Bauernfeind from NC
on 11/20/2008
Customer Rating:
These clamps work great. Wish I would have had them a long time ago.
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114) Submitted by
John, from Lasser, AL
on 11/11/2008
Customer Rating:
Works as expected. Very good.
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115) Submitted by
Tim Rogers, from Brunswick, GA
on 11/10/2008
Customer Rating:
I cut 2 lengths of 3/4" MDF to match the length and height of my fence. I have one on the blade side and store the 2nd on the other side of the fence. The 2nd fence also works as a clamping surface. Once I chew up the 1st fence, I swap it with the 2nd fence. Works great. Can't beat the price.
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116) Submitted by
Jimmy Hobbs, from Rainsville, AL
on 11/11/2008
Customer Rating:
These clamps work great. A rubber pad on the clamp side would really make them even better.
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117) Submitted by
Ken Long, from Sedro Woolley, WA
on 11/6/2008
Customer Rating:
Had such good luck with first set I had to get another. Works good on my table saw.
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118) Submitted by
Joe, from Cincinnati, OH
on 10/19/2008
Customer Rating:
A pad on the back pressure plate would have earned this an excellent rating. I used "Liquid Rubber" insulator to pad mine.
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119) Submitted by
William Burke, from Yakima, WA
on 10/12/2008
Customer Rating:
These clamps work great! It's so easy to set up a sacrificial fence now - almost no effort, my kind of accessory.
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120) Submitted by
Rick Gifford, from Vienna, WV
on 10/2/2008
Customer Rating:
Bought a set for my router table fence. I have the router list installed on my table saw. These clamps were right to secure my shop made router fence to the table saws fence. I did glue a small peice of wood on the metal clamp faces to prevent marks on the table saw fence. The clamps work great, no problems at all. Well recommended.
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121) Submitted by
Chuck from MA
on 9/29/2008
Customer Rating:
I bought a second pair of these clamps since they were on sale and I found the first pair so useful. This is a great product.
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122) Submitted by
Roy T.
on 9/14/2008
Customer Rating:
These are great!!
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123) Submitted by
Jim Simmons, from Clearfield, KY
on 9/4/2008
Customer Rating:
This just a great set of clamps, what more can be said!
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124) Submitted by
Jim Hallada, from Chesterfield, VA
on 9/3/2008
Customer Rating:
Great addtion to my shop, like the others said they really get those big bulky clamps off my saw table and out of the way. If there was one improvement that could be made it would be to add a plastic cap over the clamp pad. Something like they have on the bessy tradesman clamps. I have a Powermatic fence and it is the soft plastic, the metal face on the clamp would dig into it if I didn't put blocks between. Other than that they are great.
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125) Submitted by
Martin, from San Antonio, TX
on 8/25/2008
Customer Rating:
These will replace the big clamps I was using on the fence! These are must for all table saws. I'm looking for other ways to use them.
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126) Submitted by
Bob, from Lake Geneva, WI
on 10/26/2008
Customer Rating:
Pads on pressure plate would be nice, otherwise works great.
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127) Submitted by
Jerry, from Lampasas, TX
on 8/19/2008
Customer Rating:
I needed to make 6 cuts in a 2X6, 3/4" apart and 3/8 inch deep. I threaded the clamp all the way through and made a longer L shaped piece to go all the way through and was able to clamp 3/4" strips between the rip fence and the "new fence" and remove the spacers one at a time for precision spaced cuts.
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128) Submitted by
Bill Purcell, from Medford, OR
on 8/13/2008
Customer Rating:
I love the old addage, "You can never have too many clamps." These are a must for all the reasons given by others as well as the reason I bought them; the ease in creating "sacrificial" fences without the clamps getting in the way.
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129) Submitted by
Ed OConnell MD, from Rochester, MN
on 8/11/2008
Customer Rating:
Great clamps! Very useful in my shop! Used as stop block, auxiliary fence and miter gauge extension. I know I will soon find other uses as well.
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130) Submitted by
Rick Taylor, from Dumas, TX
on 8/4/2008
Customer Rating:
Great clamp for the table saw, no more big clamps in the way!
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131) Submitted by
John W Mugge, from Kenner, LA
on 8/2/2008
Customer Rating:
These clamps work great to attach a sacrificial fence to my table saw. My only problem was that I ordered them two weeks to early as I just got email from Rockler that they were now on sale for $5.00 less than I paid.
Editor's note: Our customer service at 800-279-4441 will be able to assist with crediting for difference for any item that goes on sale within 30 days of purchase.
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132) Submitted by
Mark Colan, from Medford, MA
on 8/5/2008
Customer Rating:
Ed Barcus said that it was not compatible with the Delta Unifence. I have a Delta Unifence, and it does work with it, with some caveats.
First, it only works when the fence is in the upright position. In that position, the fence's non-blade side vertical falls into a curve as it goes down. So if you have the clamp all the way down on top, it does not clamp well to the curved part of the fence. But if you move the clamp up by 1/4", it clamps fine. Sure, it is not quite as solid as if it was all the way down, but pretty close to the same effect.
If the clamp is a bit low (and just into the curve), you'll find that the clamp is not perfectly level... it slants down towards the blade side. This is actually a good thing, as it causes more tension at the bottom of the rod that goes into your aux fence.
My reason for four stars: the metal feet on the clamp will scratch your fence. After paying big bux for a fence, you don't want to scratch it. Plastic or cork feet would help, and it should have them installed. But you can buy adhesive felt feet at any home store and stick them on.
It is a pity that Rockler calls this a "universal" fence clamp. All fences are different, and it may not fit your fence perfectly or at all. But that's why Rockler has a [90 day]return policy!
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133) Submitted by
Bob, from Sarasota, FL
on 8/2/2008
Customer Rating:
Great for use to cut thin pieces on my table saw. Used to use spring clamps to hold wood next to fence.
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134) Submitted by
Dan Fontanesi, from San Diego, CA
on 8/3/2008
Customer Rating:
I dropped one on the concrete garage floor and the handle broke...hmmmmm. I super glued it back together. Let's see how long it holds.
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135) Submitted by
Chris Campbell, from Helendale, CA
on 11/10/2008
Customer Rating: 
Seems like a great idea, problem is if you have a Delta Unisaw fence the fence is not tall enough so the back clamp knob hits the fence carrier this does not allow you to use the clamp on the back side flat part of fence. The front or forward clamp no problem.
Might have been better with a toggle type handle as opposed to the large plastic knob or a longer clamping screw. Meantime I just used a piece of scrap on the backside of fence.
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136) Submitted by
Gary T. Bartz, from Port St. Lucie, FL
on 7/31/2008
Customer Rating:
Works great as a table saw fence clamp on my TS3660 table saw. Well made and holds my fence in place. Thanks for a great product at a great price.
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137) Submitted by
Tim Usiatynski, from Minoa, NY
on 7/29/2008
Customer Rating:
An idea that is past overdue when working with table saw fences. My fence has slight ripples in it, but with the fence clamps, I am able to add one perfectly flat side to the fence for those critical rip cuts without having standard clamps in the way.
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138) Submitted by
Ken Sprinkle, from East Stone Gap, VA
on 7/25/2008
Customer Rating:
Wonderful, practical, useable. A WHOLE lot easier than trying to fit screws into a piece of wood and fasten to the Craftsman fence (which I have done for years). Makes using a "cut off block" much more practical & useable. Thanks!
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139) Submitted by
Richard Merryman, from Pahrump, NV
on 8/22/2008
Customer Rating:
This is a very nice clamp but be aware that it will not work with a Delta Unifence as the fence locking mechanism is in the way of the clamp knob. It would work with a smaller diameter knob.
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140) Submitted by
David Zech, from Vienna, VA
on 7/20/2008
Customer Rating:
Great for attaching a stop block, or auxilary fence to the fence on my Shopsmith Pro 520.
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141) Submitted by
Wendell Marsh, from Forsyth, MO
on 7/18/2008
I had gotten the fence clamp about two days before ( ended up in the hospital and with the Pen Press/Drill Jig that I had been looking forward to using both of. What I didn't expect was to have open hart surgery so now I am going to be delayed some time before I can use them. I got home today and that is a good sign that time will heal. As for the prouduct I don't have to use it to know it will be good it has Rockler's name on it!
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142) Submitted by
Julie Hays, from Oak Hills, CA
on 7/19/2008
Customer Rating:
I bought this to use on my Shopsmith fence, which does not have holes in which to attach an auxiliary fence. This product filled the bill for that. Works great.
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143) Submitted by
Bruce Haun, from Sidney, IL
on 7/19/2008
Customer Rating:
Works great for adding a sacrificial face to my Beisemeyer fence. I use it for adding a cut off block also. Great product.
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144) Submitted by
Mike Albert, from Portland, OR
on 7/9/2008
Customer Rating:
It's like having an extra set of hands,easy to use and easy to MOVE!!!!
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145) Submitted by
Steve, from San Luis Obispo, CA
on 8/24/2008
Customer Rating:
Reasonably well made and certainly usable, but the shaft that needs to be inserted into the sacrificial fence is Metric. 8mm or 0.325"....this is a problem if you want a tight fit. I ended up using a Size "P" drill and that worked okay. I even have a set of metric brad point bits. I've owned them for 10 years and thought I'd finally get to use them. 7, 7.5, 8.5...and I'm not kidding. Why not 5/16? 3/8?
Editor's note: Shaft on this is not of metric sizing. It is a 5/16" diameter.
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146) Submitted by
Lee D. Smith, from Hot Springs Village, AR
on 7/18/2008
Customer Rating:
Unfortunately I delayed purchasing these clamps because of some reviews that seemed to question their use with a Delta Uni-fence, the ads always pictured them used on Biesemeyer fence or similar wide format fence. A recent Rockler sale plus free shipping triggered me to give them a try. I am happy to report that they do work, but a note to the designer; another 1/4" in the length of the clamp screw would have made the design perfect. The clamp will close to 1/2" (face to centerline of the pin)so when drilling the stop block you will need to drill the centerline about 1/2" from the stop's back side to accommodate the Uni-fence's 1/8" wall thickness.
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147) Submitted by
D. Monteleone, from New Rochelle, NY
on 7/6/2008
Customer Rating:
Perfect addition to the workshop & absolutely makes projects easier.
Smart purchase, can't go wrong with these.
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148) Submitted by
Tom Springsteen, from North Arlington, NJ
on 7/4/2008
Customer Rating:
Without question and woodworkers dream to be able to do intricate cuts and have the option to use these clamps and not impede the ability to gain a quality cut.
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149) Submitted by
E, from Amherst, NY
on 10/15/2008
Customer Rating:
I now have these clamps in my shop and could not love them any more than I already do. After reading comments that say "will not fit PM2000 (my saw) fences" I was worried.
Fellas- these clamps unscrew from both directions- giving me almost 6" capacity. My PM2000 fence is nowhere near that large. There is no fence in the civilized world these will not fit on.
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150) Submitted by
Robert McClain, from Canfield, OH
on 6/30/2008
Customer Rating:
These clamps are the real deal for clamping "stuff" to my Ridgid rip fence. "Stuff" is my sacraficial fence, stop blocks, and one version of a fence I made with a high step to attack Kreg featherboards. Better yet is that the clamps make the fence easy to reverse from left or right of the saw blade. I made one addition -- adhesive backed felt floor protectors for chair legs on the metal clap feet. They keep the clamps from scratching my rip fence.
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151) Submitted by
Dick Guggenheim, from Norwich, CT
on 6/9/2008
Customer Rating:
O.K., I admit it. I've been looking at these clamps for a while, knowing I should order them but always putting it off. Big mistake. They are great. They do exactly what you want and need them to do.
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152) Submitted by
Bruce Hodgman, from Addison, VT
on 6/8/2008
Customer Rating:
As soon as I got these clamps, I made some stop blocks for my router table, an auxiliary fence for my table saw and another for my router table. They hold better than my previous shop made blocks and are quick and easy to install. Wish I had them 10 years ago. Thanks for a great idea.
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153) Submitted by
Wayne Tong, from Portland, OR
on 6/2/2008
Customer Rating:
No table saw should be without these clamps, great product, excellent quality.
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154) Submitted by
Fred Wood, from Lititz, PA
on 6/4/2008
Customer Rating:
Some reviewers have said that they do not work on a Biesemeyer fence. I have a Delta UniSaw/X5 with a Biesemeyer fence and use the clamps without a problem all the time. They have worked exactly as advertised for me!
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155) Submitted by
Steve Williams, from Denver, NC
on 6/2/2008
Customer Rating:
Simple yet effective. As soon as I used the pair I ordered I ordered a second set. I don't ever want to be without these.
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156) Submitted by
Steve Lindhurst, from Wilmer, AL
on 5/30/2008
Customer Rating:
Don't know how I ever got along without it!
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157) Submitted by
Ray Shain, from Williston Park, NW
on 5/29/2008
Customer Rating:
Fits my PM2000 fence perfectly. I needed it before I got it out of the box. Nothing better to attach a sacrificial fence to the saw for rabbit cuts, etc.
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158) Submitted by
Tom Thetford, from Paducah, KY
on 5/26/2008
Customer Rating:
Works well with my ShopSmith Fence. However it requires a shim on the back side as the clamping screw lines up with one of the fence channels. Does what I wanted.
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159) Submitted by
Bob McClain, from Canfield, OH
on 5/26/2008
Customer Rating:
The clamps are exactly what I needed to attach a sacrificial fence to my rip fence. I added self-sticking felt floor protectors to the clamps to keep from marring my fence. They help keep everything in place too.
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160) Submitted by
Bill Mazerolle, from Kenduskeag, ME
on 5/22/2008
Customer Rating:
The Universal Fence Clamp is universal. A couple of reviews have said that it doesn't fit the Powermatic 66 and the PM2000 Accufences. It does fit them. The Accufence is 4 1/2" across and the clamp opens to 5 1/2". It works fine on my PM2000 Accufence. Not only do you back out the clamp screw, but also the angle bolt to increase the opening. I believe that the Biesemeyer is a fit also. As for the Delta Unifence,where there's a will there's a way. Think! Thanks Rockler for a great accessory!
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161) Submitted by
Albert Franks, from Hampton, VA
on 5/21/2008
Customer Rating:
Meets specific needs very well.
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162) Submitted by
Ken Walling, from Bennington, VT
on 5/18/2008
Customer Rating:
Not bad for the price. Nice unobstructed attachment for a sacrificial fence. Had a little problem with the sacrificial fence not staying tight against the rip fence but that could be because I drilled the holes freehand.
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163) Submitted by
Richard C. Meske, from Camano Island, WA.
on 7/31/2008
Excellent idea. I didn't realize it would not span my Beisemeyer fence.
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164) Submitted by
Charlie, from Telford, PA
on 5/16/2008
Customer Rating:
It's so nice to have unobstructed access when using an auxiliary fence.
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165) Submitted by
Eric, from Saraland, AL
on 5/15/2008
Customer Rating:
Simply put. Awesome!
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166) Submitted by
C.B. , from Belmond, IA
on 5/9/2008
Customer Rating:
A very useful product that does not get in the way of my sawing operations.
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167) Submitted by
Frank, from Columbia Falls, MT
on 5/9/2008
Customer Rating:
This is one of those genious tools that when you see it and use it, you say to yourself, why didn't I invent this? These are the best tool I have used in a long time. I am in my shop woodworking at least three days a week and have already used these four different times. Awesome tool. Have been meaning to buy them for a while. Thank you!
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168) Submitted by
Wayne Barton, from Dartmouth, NOVA SCOTIA
on 5/8/2008
Customer Rating:
I received these clamps as a Christmas gift and have used them frequently to hold my sacrificial fence securely on my table saw. Superb product! They work great and I can't thank you people at Rockler enough.
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169) Submitted by
Tteve, from San Clemente, CA
on 5/6/2008
Customer Rating:
Great time-saving device. Works well.
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170) Submitted by
Gary Thomas, from Emory, TX
on 5/2/2008
Customer Rating:
These clamps are very versatile. I use then for putting sacrificial boards on my table saw fence. The design keeps them from interfering with jigs. Previously I used rachet type hand clamps, but the head of the clamp would get in the way of my jigs.
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171) Submitted by
Harry Bonini, from Blue River, OR
on 5/2/2008
Customer Rating:
Through the years I've purchased lots of small labor saving items from Rockler and never been disappointed. The rip fence clamps are quick to install and perform as expected--a real time saver
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172) Submitted by
John Gray, from Effingham, IL
on 4/13/2008
Customer Rating:
I just made a sacrificial fence using these clamps and they are great to use, I'm sure I will find other uses for them too.
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173) Submitted by
Rich Heineman, from De Queen, AR
on 3/28/2008
Customer Rating:
These clamps work well. The bar that inserts into the wood fence or block is deep and holds the wood tight to the surface underneath. The crank is solid and smooth.
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174) Submitted by
Joe Kosek, from Manitowoc, WI
on 3/26/2008
Customer Rating:
Easy to use. Works as I hoped it would.
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175) Submitted by
Rick Freeman, from Elkin, NC
on 3/16/2008
What a great product from Rockler. It is adjustable in quite a few ways to keep guard on your table saw fence or set up stop blocks. It works really great and every woodworker should have a least 2 pairs. Thanks again Rockler, keep up the great work you are doing for woodworkers.
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176) Submitted by
Bob Leroux, from Ogdensburg, NY
on 3/13/2008
Customer Rating:
Every tablesaw regardless of fence type should have this. Easy to use and easy to store. I found that it allows me to have a split fence where the out-feed fence is slightly thinner than the in-feed. So when ripping very thin pieces there is less chance for kickback and minimizes the scoring by the saw blade . A decent price especially when there is a "no shipping cost special".
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177) Submitted by
Richard Donniez, from Baltimore, MD
on 3/13/2008
Customer Rating:
A real time saver in setting up my sacrificial fence.
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178) Submitted by
Jack Kendra, from Hatfield, PA
on 3/13/2008
Customer Rating:
If you'll ever need a sacrifical fence get these clamps. Unlike bar clamps theses will never be in the way. Well made, and do a great job.
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179) Submitted by
Roger Tiede, from Hutchinson, MN
on 3/13/2008
Customer Rating:
Absolute A-1 product.
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180) Submitted by
Skip Thomsen, from Hilo, HI
on 6/26/2008
Customer Rating:
I'm not sure what the "5-3/4" capacity" refers to, as these clamps have just over a 3" opening, but my fence is 3" thick and I could not be more pleased with the product. I use them for a sacrificial fence for both saw blades and the router table, as well as for fence stops.
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181) Submitted by
Bill S., from Melbourne, FL
on 3/13/2008
Customer Rating:
Work well, make life easier.
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182) Submitted by
Stan S., from Jackson, MN
on 3/11/2008
Customer Rating:
Very easy to use and never in the way.
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183) Submitted by
Jim Hart, from Front Royal, VA
on 3/11/2008
Customer Rating:
Well made product. I use it for crosscutting and as a sacrificial fence. Its a fast setup and now I don't have to worry about the clamp getting in the way. Why didn't someone think of this sooner?
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184) Submitted by
Steve Baisden, from Scituate, MA
on 2/26/2008
Customer Rating:
These work great and cost a small fraction of the similar ones for my Bessy fence!! I use one with a small block to make a stop on my router table and drill press. It's easy to make a new fence anytime.
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185) Submitted by
Don Ikerman, from Perryville, MO
on 2/17/2008
Customer Rating:
It works great and is very versatile. It can be used as a stop and is always out of the way.
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186) Submitted by
Allen Hunsucker, from Denton, NC
on 2/17/2008
Customer Rating:
Works great on sacrificial fence, No big clamps to get in my way. Another great Rockler product.
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187) Submitted by
Fred Hair, from Colorado Springs, CO
on 2/15/2008
Customer Rating:
The universal fence clamps are a snap to use. And, they stay out of the way.
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188) Submitted by
James Davis, from Graham, NC
on 2/6/2008
Customer Rating:
These clamps are very useful for all kinds of things. It has very excellent holding power. You could say that they are as useful as a dozen eggs.
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189) Submitted by
Jery Sharp, from Carrollton, VA
on 2/6/2008
Customer Rating:
After struggling with clamping a sacrificial fence the other day, a friend pointed me to these and I said "Wow, just what I need."
Clean, easy to use and they stay where you put them. Another quality product from Rockler.
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190) Submitted by
Peter Witherow, from Ontario, CA
on 2/5/2008
Customer Rating:
These clamps work great. I love the quality of them, and the clean, out of the way operation. I've used them extensively in the first week I've had them.
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191) Submitted by
Rob, from Morganton, GA
on 2/2/2008
Customer Rating:
Works as good as the first pair.
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192) Submitted by
Mat, from Rochester, NH
on 2/1/2008
Customer Rating:
Excellent alternative, unintrusive design, easy to use. Should get more.
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193) Submitted by
Richard Evans, from North Canton, OH
on 2/1/2008
Customer Rating:
Very, very handy. Much easier to use than c- clamps and they work far better.
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194) Submitted by
Frank from NJ
on 1/31/2008
Customer Rating:
Brilliant. Simple, effective, flexible, well made, easy to use and a great value. I'll be buying more for myself and to give as presents.
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195) Submitted by
Gary Odell, from Idaho Falls, ID
on 1/31/2008
Customer Rating:
Just what I was looking for, all of the hand clamps are back on the rack.
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196) Submitted by
Vwoodshop, from Jacksonville, FL
on 1/30/2008
Customer Rating:
A great addition to any shop.
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197) Submitted by
Robert Grondahl, from Tacoma, WA
on 1/29/2008
Customer Rating:
Wish I had a set of these years ago! All the 1/4" bolts are in a can. So easy to use.
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198) Submitted by
Tom, from Godwin, OR
on 1/23/2008
Customer Rating:
Great clamps!
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199) Submitted by
Jeffrey Trottier, from Newbury, NH
on 1/21/2008
Customer Rating:
Little things make all the difference! These clamps stay out of the way of the material being cut.
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200) Submitted by
Barry, from Wellington, FL
on 1/19/2008
Customer Rating:
I'm really enjoying these clamps. I've used them on several jigs I've made for my table saw. I will probably order another set. Rockler's the best. It's like having my own small mom and pop hardware store right here. Plenty of items I just can't find in the "Big Box" stores.
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201) Submitted by
Mike Fagan, from Gurnee, IL
on 1/19/2008
These don't get in the way like other clamps I used for my rip fence.
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202) Submitted by
Stan Macchione, from Draper, UT
on 1/18/2008
Customer Rating:
I purchased one pair of the Universal Fence Clamps to use in place of the quick grip and spring clamps. The handles or the bar on the quick grip clamp was always getting in my way of my project and I was wasting allot of time making jigs to meet my needs. The Universal Fence Clamps are perfect for adding an extra fence on my table saw, and my band saw. In fact I ordered another pair. There very easy to use and perfect for the any job!
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203) Submitted by
John Chase, from Hemet, CA
on 1/17/2008
Customer Rating:
Thank you for the universal fence clamp. I often cut 1/8 baltic
birch 5'x5' plywood sheets down to working sizes and without an axillary fence the plywood will work under the fence on my Jet table saw. These clamps sure make life easier.
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204) Submitted by
Mike Loy, from Gwinn, MI
on 1/16/2008
Customer Rating:
Another great Rockler innovation! I will be buying another set.
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205) Submitted by
Mike Burington, from Inver Grove, MN
on 1/14/2008
Customer Rating:
So easy to use for fence boards.
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206) Submitted by
John Hollaway, from Chambersburg, PA
on 1/13/2008
Customer Rating:
Ditto what everyone else said.
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207) Submitted by
James A Dukes, from Pineville, LA
on 1/12/2008
Customer Rating:
Great product! I will order more of them!
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208) Submitted by
Charles Anderson, from Litchfield, MN
on 1/11/2008
Customer Rating:
Very effective tool to hold a sacrificial fence to my Xacta fence. These two clamps provided sufficient clamping pressure to keep the hold downs in place, that were attached to the sacrificial fence. The finish quality on these clamps was excellent.
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209) Submitted by
Allen Jenkins, from Elkview, WV
on 1/10/2008
Customer Rating:
A simple idea that gets the job done. I have only used the fence mounts about six times but they have paid for themselves in ease of operation and not having a #@$#@ clamp get in the way of my work. There may be a downside, but I haven't found one yet!
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210) Submitted by
Rick Hill, from Riverside, CA
on 1/10/2008
Customer Rating:
I've always had problem with clamping sacrifical and extended fences on my table saw. This easily takes care of it, and can easily be used on several different fences. I also figured out today that it works to hold a fence with a no-gap base. Good, and inexpensive, addition to my jig collection.
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211) Submitted by
David A. Strother, from Big Spring, TX
on 1/8/2008
Customer Rating:
I use them often to attach jigs and accesories to my fence, both on table saw and router table. They are very handy, just need a little more height on the L-bracket would be nice. Overall a very handy and versatile accessory for the shop.
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212) Submitted by
David Semon, from Woodbridge, VA
on 1/6/2008
Customer Rating:
Very useful for holding various fences and stops without the clamp getting in the way. Not heavy duty, but should stand up to most home shop use.
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213) Submitted by
Tom O'Brien, from Torrance, CA
on 1/4/2008
Customer Rating:
The only mistake I made was in not ordering more sets.... I intend to correct that mistake. Wonderful idea, and usefull. Kudos
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214) Submitted by
Greg Little, from Prairieville, LA
on 1/3/2008
Customer Rating:
Every so often an innovative tool/accessory comes along that is very useful and makes you ask why someone did not think of this before.
I bought one and liked it so much that I ordered a second . I put an adhesive backed round rubber pad on the end to protect the fence surfaces from scratches.
I am going to order a few more (since they are so reasonably priced) of these keep by each tool I will use it with.
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215) Submitted by
Rob, from Morganton, GA
on 1/2/2008
Customer Rating:
I use them everyday with my table saws, use as a stop, use as a clamp for sacrificial fence.
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216) Submitted by
Ronald Bland, from Appleton, WI
on 12/31/2007
Customer Rating:
Two problems easily solved:
1.Needs pad on clamp ( I used a 1/8th x 1" maple dowel, applied with contact cement) My Brother in law used 1/4" leather.
2. Needs M10-1.5 lock nut to keep "L" part from twisting.
After all said and done they are quite versatile in the shop.
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217) Submitted by
Jim Van Antwerp, from Speedwell, VA
on 12/31/2007
Customer Rating:
I build a lot of projects with 1/2, 3/4 & 1-inch Melamine. I was able to make a 6-foot extension to my table saw fence using the 1-inch Melamine and what a joy it is to rip longer boards without worrying about clamps getting in your way when running thicker lumber. This is a really great product.
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218) Submitted by
Larry Jesseph, from Park City, KS
on 12/31/2007
Customer Rating:
This provided an slick way to overcome an obstacle I had, this is a great product and extremely useful for several fences and jigs
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219) Submitted by
Jim Raimondi, from Valley Stream, NY
on 12/29/2007
Customer Rating:
What a great Idea! I used these clams to hold a sacraficial fence while using a dado blade. The fence was rock solid. Excellent product. Thanks.
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220) Submitted by
Keith, from Longwood, FL
on 12/28/2007
Customer Rating:
A very quick way to attach a sacrificial fence and a router fence to a table saw fence. No clamps to get in the way.
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221) Submitted by
Dennis L. Weaver, from Goshen, IN
on 12/28/2007
Customer Rating:
What a simple solution to getting clamps away from your work! Sight lines are clear for watching your work. I used a oak board,slight curve in it, draw it tight against fence, drilled multipule holes in the board.
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222) Submitted by
Don Leonard, from Rimrock, AZ
on 12/27/2007
Customer Rating:
An excellent economical and safe approach to many tasks.
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223) Submitted by
Jim Russo, from Salinas, CA
on 12/19/2007
Customer Rating:
I have a Bosch 4000 and you have to drill the fence using a template to attach a sacrifical fence to it. I didn't really want to do that - and maybe have to buy a new fence. This was perfect and works great.
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224) Submitted by
Robert Bahr, from Fort Wayne, IN
on 12/16/2007
Customer Rating:
I used it to apply a sacrificial fence to my saw and like it. I like some of the ideas mentioned in your reviews. I had not thought about using them to fix things on my workbench. It is a great tool.
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225) Submitted by
Peter Brickhill, from Little Compton, RI
on 12/16/2007
Customer Rating:
Very useful for assembling custom table saw jigs.
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226) Submitted by
Harold, from Carbondale, IL
on 12/12/2007
Customer Rating:
[] I have used the clamps on hold-downs on the jointer, table saw and with the sacrificial fence on the table saw, all with great success. Great buy!
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227) Submitted by
Frank Petruso, from Florissant, MO
on 12/9/2007
Customer Rating:
Works great with the Bessy Corner Clamp. The rod on the Universal Fence Clamp fits in the holes provided for clamping the corner clamp to a work bench perfectly. The only reason I give a less than excellent rating is because when I dropped the clamp the first time... The original hard plastic knob shattered like glass. It needs a bit more durable knob.
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228) Submitted by
John, from Germantown, WI
on 12/7/2007
Customer Rating:
Used them right after I received them and they worked great on my table saw. Can't wait to use them on other projects.
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229) Submitted by
Mitchal Miller, from Wayne, PA
on 12/5/2007
Customer Rating:
Worked very well. Used it as a sacrificial fence clamp and saved my expensive stock fence. A great buy!
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230) Submitted by
David E Ledin, from Pittsburgh, PA
on 12/5/2007
Customer Rating:
Wow! These are neat. They are so versatile that I can use them on all my equipment!
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231) Submitted by
Kevin Neal, from Altoona, PA
on 12/2/2007
Customer Rating:
I mounted a router to the wing of my table saw. I use the clamps to hold a sacrificial fence for the router. Works great!!
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232) Submitted by
Wayne Tong, from Portland, OR
on 11/28/2007
Customer Rating:
I built a new cut off guide for my table-saw, this works great, very good quality product, great price, fast shipping.
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233) Submitted by
Nelson Alond, from Findlay, OH
on 11/25/2007
Customer Rating:
The universal clamps allow for easy installation of the sacrificial fence. The clamps eliminate the normal interference of regular clamps. A great idea and design for the workshop.
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234) Submitted by
Robert Rhodes, from Morganton, GA
on 11/24/2007
Customer Rating:
Works great on a sacrificial fence on the table saw.
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235) Submitted by
Dawn Foster, from Limington, ME
on 11/24/2007
Customer Rating:
This is an outstanding invention. They are quick and easy to add and take off. And can use the waste from the old fence after it is used up because there is no screw holes to compete with.
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236) Submitted by
Christopher, from Erie, PA
on 11/20/2007
Customer Rating:
Solved my fence problem instantly by making it possible to attach a stainless steel plate without having to drill into the fence of my table saw; now I can use my magnetized supports easily. The 3/4" wood facing under the stainless steel plate is held very securely and they're decorative as well. I like the blue !! after I received them I bought another set, just to have it around !! Greatly designed clamps ...well done Rockler !!
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237) Submitted by
Owen Johannpeter, from Peoria, AZ
on 11/11/2007
Customer Rating:
It's about time someone came up with an idea like this. It beats using clamps on my fence when I need to add a auxilary fence to my Biesenmeyer fence
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238) Submitted by
Terry Tyson, from McDonough, GA
on 10/26/2007
Customer Rating:
This is an outstanding invention. So simple yet effective. I wonder why I didn't think of it years ago.
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239) Submitted by
Alan Harrison, from Warrenton, VA
on 10/19/2007
Customer Rating:
This fence clamp is a great idea! It sure beats using clamps (that sometimes get in the way)to hold an auxillary fence. I agree with Stan from Montana, I've already added lock nuts to mine as well. A well thought out and well made product.
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240) Submitted by
D, from Saratoga Springs, NY
on 10/18/2007
Excellent for clamping on table saw fence and being out of the way.
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241) Submitted by
Michael Pitts, from Edgewood, NM
on 10/16/2007
Customer Rating:
Strong and very useful.
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242) Submitted by
John, from Homosassa, FL
on 10/15/2007
Customer Rating:
Great Tool, Very Simple, No more clamps in the way...
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243) Submitted by
Stan Foy, from Kalispell, MT
on 10/14/2007
Customer Rating:
Excellent product, only thing missing is a couple lock nuts (will be adding these to mine) so that once the clamp arm is adjusted for width it doesn't spin out of adjustment when removed from the auxillary fence and placed in a drawer.
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244) Submitted by
Walt, from Greeley, CO
on 10/14/2007
Customer Rating:
My intention was to use these clamps to add an 8" high auxilliary fence to my 2-1/2" high Biesemeyer fence so that I am able to safely and accurately cut tenons on the ends of boards. In order to do this I will need 2 fence pieces. One piece 2-1/2" high will attach using the universal fence clamps which will hold it tight to the Biesemeyer. Then a second piece 8" high will be attached to the 2-1/2"fence to give me the height I need.
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245) Submitted by
Gerald Rawson, from Pennsburg, PA
on 10/13/2007
Customer Rating:
Great idea. I used them on an auxilliary fence on my table saw. C-Clamps always got in the way and did not hold the fence at the bottom where it counts. Just another great product from Rockler!
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246) Submitted by
Meryl Valnes, from West Fargo, ND
on 10/13/2007
Customer Rating:
I wish I would have ordered them sooner. I use the two sets for my table saw and miter saw. Works a lot easier then finding clamps and a chunk of wood for a stop block.
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247) Submitted by
Brad, from Tifton, GA.
on 10/9/2007
Customer Rating:
These are great!
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248) Submitted by
Roger Gerdes, from San Jose, CA
on 10/7/2007
Customer Rating:
Used on a homemade feather board fence on my table saw, securely holds to the saw fence.
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249) Submitted by
Dave, from Simsbury, CT
on 10/6/2007
Customer Rating:
Better than normal clamps any day.
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250) Submitted by
stan, from Oshkosh, WI
on 10/5/2007
Customer Rating:
Super idea, easy and does a great job.
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251) Submitted by
Nancy, from Silver Sring, MD
on 9/29/2007
Customer Rating:
It's hard to believe no one thought of this before! They are perfect and so simple. Everytime I use regular clamps they just get in the way.
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252) Submitted by
William Bailey, from Hillsboro, OR
on 9/4/2007
Customer Rating:
21/64" bit is needed to drill the hole for the clamp. I bought two sets, one for the table saw and one for a fence for the band saw. They work great.
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253) Submitted by
Roger Gerdes, from San Jose, CA
on 8/7/2007
Customer Rating:
After recieving my fence clamps, adding a piece of 3/4" oak as a fence board. I have to say "pretty nifty". They work great!! Use a 21/64th drill bit for stem.
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254) Submitted by
Brutus from CA
on 8/4/2007
Customer Rating:
This is a very good idea and is a long time coming. It performs the job very well and is a good product. The reason I did not rate it as excellent is that in my mind the pad that bares on the back side of the fence should have been made of plastic to protect the fence from damage. I will have to add this feature to mine.
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255) Submitted by
Lawrence Vincent, from Balimore, MD
on 3/11/2008
Customer Rating:
The concept is great. However one of the clamp's screw is not parallel to the the top of the clamp, making it difficult to get a tight fit. Also because of the height of my fence the star knob drags on the table. I have thought about sending it back for a replacement.
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256) Submitted by
Ed Barcus, from Sewell, NJ
on 3/5/2008
Customer Rating:
It is not compatible with the Delta's Unifence. The configuration of the Unifence does not provide a good clamping surface, and also there is no room for your hands to tighten the screw. I should have been more careful before ordering this product since it is not usable with my Delta saw with Unifence.
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257) Submitted by
Richard, from Lighthouse Point, FL
on 2/19/2008
Customer Rating:
A product that does what it's supposed to do! Enough said.
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258) Submitted by
Tom Turner, from Hudson, WI
on 5/2/2008
Customer Rating:
I purchased without first checking the dimensions. They are not large enough to work on my Powermatic 66 fence.
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259) Submitted by
Matt Harp, from Canby, OR
on 4/18/2008
Customer Rating:
I'm sure this product would work well if you have a fence other than the Accufence that came with my Powermatic PM2000.
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260) Submitted by
Jens Jensen, from Mililani, HI
on 3/13/2008
Customer Rating:
Works exactly as advertised. I'm very pleased.
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261) Submitted by
Bob Gilson, from Selinsgrove, PA
on 3/13/2008
Customer Rating:
WOW! Just what I've been waiting for (too bad I didn't think of it),
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262) Submitted by
Robert Guertin, from Gainesville, FL
on 9/23/2007
Customer Rating:
Very simple design but very effective in a number of ways. Would you expect any less from Rockler? Great product.
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263) Submitted by
Scot McKibbin, from San Diego, CA
on 9/19/2007
Customer Rating:
Unfortunately, my table saw fence is too wide for the clamps, however, I will still be able to use them for my band saw. Measure your fence width before you buy, so you won’t be disappointed.
Rockler, how about making a bigger clamp, please? I'll buy another pair!
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264) Submitted by
Harold Smith, from Austin, TX
on 9/13/2007
Customer Rating:
This is a very innovative product. I bought two, and will be buying two more in the near future. Their immediate use was for an auxiliary fence and stop-block on my table saw, but I have found several other ways to put them to work. My only criticism is that the foot on the back side of the clamp should be covered with something that will protect the fence.
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265) Submitted by
Bob Wallingford, from Dallas, TX
on 5/13/2008
Customer Rating:
First Rockler product purchased that I have not had positive comments on. The clamps do not work with Biesemeyer or some Powermatic fences.
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266) Submitted by
Marvin Weinstein, from Palo Alto, CA
on 12/3/2007
Customer Rating:
I think the add for the product is poor because it says it fits all fences. It is way too small for my Biesemeyer fence. So now I am stuck with two clamps and instead of making things simple I am going to have to get creative about using them.
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267) Submitted by
Brad Ivers, from Conroe, TX
on 1/14/2008
Customer Rating:
Well worth the $. Makes removing and installing a sacrificial fence or stop block quick and easy with one simple modification. Which in the only negative, without a lock nut on the L bolts, the clamps became somewhat difficult to control. To bad Rockler couldn't throw in a couple of 5 cent nuts. That alone would turn a (Very Good) rating into a (Excellent) rating.
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268) Submitted by
NA flute maker, from Leechburg, PA
on 2/10/2008
Customer Rating:
Hi, This clamp is awesome. For those complaining about the 5 cent nuts & the rubber/plastic slip on shoes for the metal clamp pads not being supplied should lighten up & go grab a couple nuts from the tray full nuts in your shop & simply use the rubber/plastic protection slip on pads that are on the no longer being used clamps this well designed set of clamps have replaced. Only improve I can see would be to offer a set of 4 clamps for the price of 3 clamps.
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269) Submitted by
Rick Steinbrenner, from Gregory, MI
on 1/31/2010
Customer Rating:
They don't fit Bissemyer type fences that are 4" wide. So nice idea, but I now have a set of useless clamps.
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270) Submitted by
Douglas Templeman, from Hereford, AZ
on 5/9/2008
I have returned these clamps as they do not fit on my saw. The Beisemeyer fence on my table saw is wider than the throat of the clamp. I recommend you add another version of this product that will fit on a fence that is 4" wide.
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271) Submitted by
Alan L. Falk, from Raleigh, NC
on 8/17/2008
Customer Rating:
Nice clamps, and they're going to get put to good use, even by this amatuer wood-molester.
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272) Submitted by
Stephen Anderson, from Albuquerque, NM
on 5/7/2008
Customer Rating:
These clamps work as advertised, I made a sacrificial fence and crosscut length gauge using these clamps.
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273) Submitted by
Tom Cooper, from Galway, NY
on 3/31/2011
Customer Rating:
I bought the clamps with intentions of using them on my grizzly table saw. The clamps do not open up wide enough to fit the fence.
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274) Submitted by
G Gillett, from Pleasant Ridge, MI
on 12/20/2009
Customer Rating:
The clamps slip off of the fence very easily which can cause the sacrifial fence board to slip. There should be a non-slip surface on the clamp foot to help the clamp stay where it belongs and a smaller than 90 degree bend at the far end to also assist. I would not buy this again without a further improvement. It might work well on very expensive table saws, but is a dismal failure on the job site saws I have.
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275) Submitted by
David Breen, from Loudon, TN
on 4/3/2011
Customer Rating:
I was able to make mine fit a Unifence by cutting 3/8" off of the threaded aluminum part. This allowed the pin to pull closer to the clamp screw to clamp the device on the 1/8" thick Unifence.
Otherwise, great product.
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276) Submitted by
Beeg from NC
on 7/1/2010
Customer Rating:
These clamps have the right idea, but are a little short. The current length (when used with my Biesmeyer fence) cause the clamped part to tilt slightly away from the fence at the bottom. Longer arms to center clamping force might cure the problem.
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277) Submitted by
Ed, from Spring lake, MI
on 8/18/2010
Customer Rating:
These clamps do not work on Delta UniFence.
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278) Submitted by
Karl, from Salem, NJ
on 1/30/2011
Customer Rating:
Excellent product. I purchased two sets, one for my band saw, and one for my table saw. I wished that the throat of the clamp were a little deeper to accommodate wider fence boards but I think I can adapt the clamp to do that for me.
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279) Submitted by
Dane Stallings, from Prince George, VA
on 5/27/2011
Customer Rating:
The blue portion throat I will call it is too shallow. I could not get the clamps to work on my fence. I have a Ryobi BT3000 table saw. This product would not work.
Editor's note:
Clamp opens to 5 1/2". Not only do you back out the clamp screw, but also the angle bolt to increase the opening.
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280) Submitted by
Leonard from CA
on 1/28/2012
Customer Rating:
This is a great idea but fundamentally flawed. The clamp pad is fixed to the clamping screw! This means the pad scoots around the back side of your fence as you tighten, thus scuffing and scratching the surface. It also makes it hard to tighten the clamp really securely as it is very hard to get the thing to lay perpendicular to the fence. The cheapest C-clamp will have a swiveling pad. The added cost of doing this right couldn't of been more than a few cents.
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281) Submitted by
Gonzo B., from Margate, FL
on 6/6/2012
Customer Rating:
It is not compatible with Irwin corner clamp. The holes in the clamps are smaller than the L clamp. I was very disappointed to find that this clamp did not fit my Irwin 4 corner clamp.
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282) Submitted by
Richard Scofield, from Brewster, NY
on 4/28/2008
Customer Rating:
I think the universal clamp is a great tool.
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