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I don't have this particular one, but I do have the other Irwin light-duty right angle clamp and find it super helpful to support joints when securing pocket screws or holding butt joints square and steady for nailing. I think some people have unrealistic expectations of the holding power of these clamps hence the mixed reviews.
Third time Irwin is showing up with bad deal. So it's more than at your local store and it barely works. Looks like the manufacturer discovered you can make a few SD accounts...
Third time Irwin is showing up with bad deal. So it's more than at your local store and it barely works. Looks like the manufacturer discovered you can make a few SD accounts...
Lol...dude, I'm just a guy looking to make a bunch of picture frames this spring...
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I would not buy this for miter glue-ups. You will likely regret this purchase if you don't have prior experience with corner clamping jigs. For most projects where the point of the clamp is to get you a TIGHT, seamless fit, you need a clamp that allows you to tighten one side, then push/pull in the other side to hold the corner under pressure in a precise way while the glue joint cures.
Instead, using a good brand of this style with some easily learned technique and some cardboard shims for working with less than perfect miter joints angles will result in much greater success and less frustration than the single-pull style of this Irwin. I use these all the time and they are very good at pressing a tight miter together once you figure it out. Limited to 2.5" jaw opening, but otherwise a good tool. Avoid over-tightening them, apparently, the quick-release is a weak point. Mine have been fine for several projects and are several years old. https://www.menards.com/main/tool...c-9135.htm
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Reviews seem somewhat mixed on these, anyone have any experience?
Reviews seem somewhat mixed on these, anyone have any experience?
I don't have this particular one, but I do have the other Irwin light-duty right angle clamp and find it super helpful to support joints when securing pocket screws or holding butt joints square and steady for nailing. I think some people have unrealistic expectations of the holding power of these clamps hence the mixed reviews.
Reviews seem somewhat mixed on these, anyone have any experience?
Of all the corner clamping devices out there, this type, are the worst.
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Of all the corner clamping devices out there, this type, are the worst.
At the moment, the only option at Lowes is "truck delivery" for $84 dollars. Looks dead at Lowes too.
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Instead, using a good brand of this style with some easily learned technique and some cardboard shims for working with less than perfect miter joints angles will result in much greater success and less frustration than the single-pull style of this Irwin. I use these all the time and they are very good at pressing a tight miter together once you figure it out. Limited to 2.5" jaw opening, but otherwise a good tool. Avoid over-tightening them, apparently, the quick-release is a weak point. Mine have been fine for several projects and are several years old. https://www.menards.com/main/tool...c-9135.htm
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Edit: This is what I use for making picture frames: https://www.leevalley.c
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