Customer Reviews and Photos for:
All-In-One Low-Profile Contractor Clamps, New & Improved!
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Average Rating:
3.8
(52 customer reviews)
$45.99
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1) Submitted by
Dennis, from Gaffney, SC
on 8/11/2012
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I purchased the 50 inch model and have used it several times. It does what is advertised to do and I have no complaints with it. I am not the most accurate free lance circular saw user when trying to follow a line to be sure, so this was just what someone like myself needed. I have had no trouble with the clamps holding it once in position setup is simple. I am sure judgeing by what I can do with my circular saw that a router would be no problem either. I would recommend this item to someone like myself, who can use some help with a straight cut especially with a large project using sheets of plywood.
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2) Submitted by
Kat, from Memphis, TN
on 5/11/2012
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I was debating between buying a table saw or a miter saw and ended up getting the straight edge to use with my circular saw and it is awesome. Now I can cut long straight cuts and don't have to worry.
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3) Submitted by
Barry, from Dallas, TX
on 2/9/2012
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I have the 50" and 99" versions and am happy with both of them. They are straight and low enough profile to not interfere with whatever saw or router you're using. The adjustment for the clamping mechanism is a big finicky the reason for 4 vs. 5 stars, but I got the hang of it after a few tries. I've had good luck using spring clamps on the ends to hold the guide in place while I line it up, and this also helps with the adjustment and with warped sheet goods. Once the internal clamp is engaged, the spring clamps can be removed, and the guide is nice and stable. Having said that, I wouldn't use these in place of a bar or pipe clamp, as they really aren't robust enough to apply the amount of pressure needed for a good glue joint. I haven't had any issues with parts breaking or the rod getting damaged, even though I don't baby them.
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4) Submitted by
Devin Oltmanns, from Beaverton, OR
on 8/12/2012
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This tool is OK, the one BIG problem is the sliding jaw gets held up by the markes on the rod. If rod was made with a better metal rod it would be a great tool.
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5) Submitted by
Mike, from Mankato, MN
on 7/21/2011
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Excellent tool for doing a straight cut across a 4x8 sheet of plywood. I set it so my circular saw slides along it's side. Works perfectly.
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6) Submitted by
Eric, from Ogden, UT
on 7/15/2011
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I'm very pleased with the design and function of this product. The variable clamp pressure, sturdy design, and surface smoothness are appreciated.
Only three minor shortcomings. Paucity of directions, far clamp is slightly awkward to tighten, and it is made to only cut straight edges rather than angles.
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7) Submitted by
Thomas Roderick, from Blomkest, MN
on 6/20/2011
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I have had the shorter version for several of years, and knew I wouldn't be disappointed with this one. Now I'm able to cut down 4x8 sheets in a straight line without manhandling them on a table saw or spending big bucks on a panel saw! Highly recommended either by itself or in the 3-piece set.
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8) Submitted by
Bill Beutell, from marine City, MI
on 5/21/2011
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used it yesterday to guide saw while cutting a butcher block counter top . Very pleased
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9) Submitted by
Jeff Johnson, from Ionia , MI
on 5/9/2011
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I have the 50" clamp very well built and durable can not beat this clamp for the price.
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10) Submitted by
Bob Toy, from Paducah, KY
on 3/15/2011
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I like this tool and would definitely buy again. I'd rate it a 5 except the sliding locking clamp is a little weird and it will fool you as to whether or not you have it positioned as you thought. Keeps me from having to search for long staright edges and clamps.
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11) Submitted by
Adam Baker, from Tenafly, NJ
on 2/12/2011
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2 weeks in and no problems so far. Working remarkably well as a Router Guide on Mahogany.
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12) Submitted by
Bruce Parker, from Mont Belvieu, TX
on 2/6/2011
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When paired with the skill saw base this makes for an absolutely straight cut to be easily made. The locking lever takes some getting used to and I added a story stick to each end clamp so I could put the cut line directly on my mark. So far this is an excellent tool. the skill saw base was a little work getting it right on the saw since the saw base had to be drilled and the saw won't go back in its storage case with the base on it, but that's a small price to pay for the convenience. My dad's saw wasn't in a carrying care either.
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13) Submitted by
Jerry, from Midland, MI
on 1/17/2013
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I too am experiencing the same problem with the center bar. I removed the rod and flipped it and that helped for a few times. The issue is very exaggerated when you use the clamp, such as the 50 inch clamp, in the same spot several times, as with sheet goods. Some product improvements would be to have a hardened steel or spring steel center bar. Have the option or replace the Chips with a split camp and a small handle. I agree, very cool just needs some design improvements.
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14) Submitted by
Bob, from Crossville, TN
on 2/6/2011
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Found this product great, just what I needed, to cut plywood, saved me alot of time.
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15) Submitted by
Drew, from Minneapolis, MN
on 1/19/2011
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I think these are very handy and use mine all the time to cut up sheet goods. I agree that the center bar gets chewed up with repeated use. It has been a great guide otherwise. I will also say that the 99" model will flex a little bit when cutting a 4' x8', it leaves me with a 1/32nd to a 1/16th inch belly in the middle of the cut. I don't regret buying them because they are a vast improvement over anything else I've found.
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16) Submitted by
John, from Union Hall, VA
on 1/16/2011
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I'd have to agree, the round bar upon which the mechanism locks seems to be too soft and thus it gets marred. Once marred, it becomes difficult to slide the movable end of the clamp to where it needs to be. This is unfortunate, because otherwise the clamp makes cross-cutting sheet goods a breeze. A great idea, just not so well executed.
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17) Submitted by
Richard Luck, from Henagar , AL
on 1/7/2011
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I just purchased 3 of the contractor clamps. I have used the 39" clamp. I was impressed with the clamp pressure and quality. I have used the saw and router plate on this clamp. It works as it supposed too. very pleased.
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18) Submitted by
Jon, from Calgary, ALBERTA
on 12/26/2010
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I am surprised at all the positive reviews on this product. I have had one for a few weeks and have been very disappointed. The problem is the bar that runs down the middle and is used to by the clamp to tighten down on is far too soft of metal. Every time I clamp down on something it leaves and indent on the bar. The next time you are adjusting it the clamp gets stuck on these indents making it very difficult and frustrating to use. I recently bought a cheaper one and it is holding up much better. Another thing about this unit it is doesn't accept t-bolts like most similar clamps do. It looks like it should but they don't fit due to the low profile. Would not recommend this unit.
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19) Submitted by
Mike Rosenstock, from Sandia Park, NM
on 1/25/2011
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I own all four sizes and use them all. The largest is great for breaking down sheet material. A "poor mans panel saw". When making cabinets I use the smaller sizes for cross cuts I can't do on the table or radial saw. Got these on sale and with what I know now, would have paid full price. Lucky me!!!
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20) Submitted by
Richard Niles, from No. Haverhill, NH
on 11/21/2010
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This clamp and streightedge works great. I use the four foot guide for cutting and dados makes it real easy even I can cut straight and the price is great to.
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21) Submitted by
Paul Worthen, from Helena, MT
on 11/20/2010
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I have been using the 50" clamp with great reliability. It does clamp solid enough to push against with assurance. I do not use the additional plates at this time. Besides being easier in the shop, it is great out in the field with plywood, subfloor and counter materials for faster and more accurate cuts.
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22) Submitted by
Walter N, from Lakewood, WA
on 1/10/2011
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Recieved with broken fixed jaw,Phoned Mfg. cust. ser. they immediately sent new jaw.Very simple instructions came witn jaw.Great company!!I am sure Rockler would have handled problem.Calling the Mfg. toll free# was much simpler.Great buy Rockler!!!Great product!!
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23) Submitted by
William Payne, from Westcliffe, CO
on 11/19/2010
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I ordered this 60 inch clamp and it is a very handy clamp to have in a wood working shop.
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24) Submitted by
Kevin, from Huntsville, ALABAMA
on 1/10/2011
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I have the 50" and the 99" models. I use them both for cutting up sheet stock. The 99" model is perfect for long rips on a piece of plywood. The 50" model should be equally useful for cutting across a sheet of plywood, but mine is badly bowed. If you hold one end down, the other end pops up above the stock. This makes it difficult for one person to clamp across a four foot sheet. I should send it back, but I just can't justify the shipping cost. Five stars for the 99", two stars for the 50".
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25) Submitted by
Brad from ND
on 10/7/2010
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These guide clamps are simply awesome! One of the best tools I've purchased from Rockler! Excellent!!!
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26) Submitted by
James H. Lewis, from Woodbridge , VA
on 5/27/2010
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This is the REAL DEAL!!! I love these guides; they clamp to the work piece as advertised and are very easy to set up. I used the 4ft guide to cut dado and rabbit joints for a desk hutch. First try; It was flawless. Throw the other stuff away and get you a set of these. I am going to send a set to my best friend for his birthday. They are that good.
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27) Submitted by
Bob Peppel, from Youngsville, PA
on 4/8/2010
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So much easier than using a straight edge and c-clamps. No worries about bumping clamps at beginning and end of cut. Makes life easier.
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28) Submitted by
Jim Haley, from Milford, CT
on 4/7/2010
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Had a old clamp system for over 25 years worked good but very time consuming making adjustments to get a true cut. Figure I would invest in something new as I age. It is a pleasure now with this locks tight no fear of movement fast and easy setup projects done faster now. Can't beat the price neither.
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29) Submitted by
Dale , from Macon, GA
on 1/9/2010
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I purchased these clamps to aid in lay ups and for straight edges. I did not know if they would hold enough for using as straight edge for my circle saw and router but go beyond hold. When I clamped a piece of wood and lifted up it picked up the wood.
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30) Submitted by
Erik Blood, from Woodbine, MD
on 1/3/2010
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These are so versatile and easy to use.... For the price they are a great deal...I use them for cutting and routing plywood... Should have gotten these sooner!!!
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31) Submitted by
Joe Roth, from Wooster, OH
on 12/3/2009
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I recieved these clamps yesterday and used them right away as a router table temp fence to make a permanent fence. Quick, easy, and plenty strong for my application. At the current sale price it is a great deal. Look forward to using them to cut lots of plywood for cabinets this weekend. I will be looking into some of the accessories down the road.
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32) Submitted by
Scott, from St. Paul, MN
on 11/23/2009
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These clamps are so versatile! I didn't even think about using these for glue-ups but these work well for keeping the stock nice and flat. I use wax paper in between the clamp and the stock to keep any glue out of the mechanism.
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33) Submitted by
RA, from Stanardsville, VA
on 10/2/2009
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Excellent addition to any workshop. I was skeptical at first - that disappeared after the first use. No more clamps to worry about when cutting. This clamp snaps into place and stays there. Straight and angle cuts are easy to do.
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34) Submitted by
Garret, from Georgetown, TEXAS
on 6/14/2009
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Works great! Much easier for crosscutting a 4x8 sheet of plywood than clamps and a scrap piece of lumber.
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35) Submitted by
John Hayes, from Kamiah, ID
on 5/20/2009
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I am a professional general contractor and this tool is excellent to cross cut full sheets of plywood (48 inches) or less with a circular saw. Easy to use. I love it. It has many uses especially for building cabinet cases. Highly recommended, as is Rockler.
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36) Submitted by
Bill T, from Ashevill, NC
on 4/8/2009
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Functions as a "third" hand in the shop. I am well pleased with the product and would recommend it to anyone that participates in woodworking projects.
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37) Submitted by
Rev. Dennis C. Mott, from Dawson, TX
on 3/31/2009
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I use the clamp in my shop as well as on the job. I haven't found a place where it doesn't work great for all the remodeling I done.
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38) Submitted by
Kevin Provencher, from King George, VA
on 12/27/2010
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This is an excellent clamp that makes cross cutting a full sheet of plywood a breeze. I also decided to buy the 99" clamp for ripping full sheets of plywood. No more c-clamps and straight edge needed.
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39) Submitted by
Mike, from Brick, NJ
on 11/8/2010
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Worked great right out of the box. There are a few plastic parts that I hope hold up over time the product is made overseas.
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40) Submitted by
David C Akers, from Parkersburg , WV
on 1/29/2011
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I recently purchased four of the All in One clamps in different sizes for a large project I was doing. I also purchased the router and saw plates. The concept of these clamps are great and when doing a large number of dado cuts it really cuts the time and enhances the accuracy of the cuts. However. Repeated clamping at one width caused the metal rod to get burred and would not hold at that location. I had to add shims to get it to grip in areas past the burrs. That's a lot of money for something you can rely on. Like I said. I love the concept and speed of use..Just not the quality.
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41) Submitted by
James Koti II, from Grand Junction, CO
on 12/7/2010
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I bought this item to use with my circular saw as a straight edge guide and I was going to cut a live edge bar top well the clamps won't clamp to uneven surface such as a live edge bit I tried it on a 48" wide piece of ply wood and it locked in good and tight for my saw. I should have bought the Bora edge clamp
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42) Submitted by
David Wilson, from Tampa, FL
on 2/20/2011
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As another poster said "A great idea, just not so well executed." Once the round clamping bar becomes marred it is very difficult if not impossible to reposition the clamps. I have had mine less than a year but it is no longer useable.
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43) Submitted by
Bud
on 3/11/2011
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I just installed a laminate floor and the clamp worked well for ripping the pieces along the walls. I am running into the problem others have reported with the metal rod becoming marred. Too bad. This would be a great tool if not for this defect.
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44) Submitted by
Donalie, from Wichita, KS
on 3/27/2011
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Disappointed in the lack of "holding power." I find using clamps on each end is needed, but outside of that, it works fine.
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45) Submitted by
Owen Loshbough, from Puyallup, WA
on 4/13/2011
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The plastic used to make the locking parts of clamps is too brittle. The UPS driver dropped the 50" clamp from about 3-feet and this generated enough force to break the plastic locking part of the clamp in several places. Additionally, the first time the 99" clamp was tightened onto a sheet of plywood a chip of plastic broke away from the clamp on one side of the guide rod. The aluminum extrusion parts of the clamp were acceptable. I have two older 7-1/4" circular saws which I intended to use with the saw plate. The mounting holes in the saw plate were all outside of the area of the saw foot and therefore not usable for mounting. I returned the three items for a refund.
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46) Submitted by
Bob , from Billerica, MA
on 4/15/2011
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Very disappointed. I would have to agree with other reviews about the round bar being too soft of a metal and the "scarring" everytime you use it which makes it very difficult to use for future projects. Had bought the 3 pack on sale thinking it was a deal last year and used all of them maybe twice. When I needed them last weekend the marking on the bar made it almost impossible get a nice firm clamp out of them. Such a waste!
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47) Submitted by
Joe, from Shakopee, MN
on 3/3/2012
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Bought mine 50" a long time ago 4-5 years maybe from the clearance section at the Burnsville Rockler. Discovered it had a wicked bend in it that caused either end to lift from the piece to be cutlearned to look more closely now. Having worked in a pool cue factory many years ago straightening cues, I was able to bend it back to straight, though it took a few tries before I got the courage to crank hard enough to correct the bend. Works great and I do not have any problem with burrs on the rod - different steel back then, perhaps. Added the squaring jaws so it lines up within a 32nd of square on a 4 foot width, setting to just one mark. A lot, lot faster than the old method of a sliding door track and two C-clamps. Would recommend to a friend make sure its straight, though.
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48) Submitted by
Glenn, from Herriman, UT
on 3/12/2012
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Bought three pack at a great price, but not good for everyday use. Mechanism doesn't hold up to the rigors of continuous use, and begins to fail early on. Not worth the cost of shipping back to return either. Have similar units I've used for 20+ years with no issues at all. Not the usual quality I've come to expect.
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49) Submitted by
Bonnie, from Willsboro, NY
on 4/12/2012
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Dissapointed: I purchased the 50" and 99" thinking that if it works it would make my life so much easier.It is difficult to make a straight cut on plywood without expensive equipment. So I was excited to purchase these. I have only used the 50" and I have to say I didn't find it usable. Maybe it's me but I don't see that the clamp is tight enough to push my saw against w/o the straight edge moving. I will continue to try it but if this is truly how it works, don't waste your money. Buy a straight 2x4 and a couple clamps!
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50) Submitted by
Bonnie, from Willsboro, NY
on 5/9/2012
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I bought this to use with my circular to make straight cuts on plywood. Perhaps mine is just a lemon but it won't clamp tight enough to hold the saw. Very dissapointed!
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51) Submitted by
Jim, from Cumberland, MD
on 9/2/2012
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Terrible locking mechanism. After 4 months of occasional use/fighting with it, I find it to be no better than a board clamped to the work piece. Save your money. Wish I had gotten fed up with it soon enough to return it!
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52) Submitted by
Bob Whitsitt, from Memphis, TN
on 3/24/2009
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Wish I had purchased one a long time ago. I used it immediately building base cabinets and uprights for bookshelves. Perfect for ripping and router guide. Kudos!!!
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