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Forum topic by Jim Crockett posted 48 days ago 596 views 0 times favorited 3 replies Add to Favorites Watch
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Jim Crockett

329 posts in 632 days


48 days ago

I have been looking at the various clamping guides (Bora, All-In-One, Gator, Pro-Grip, Harbor Freight) and have questions about which ones work well and those that don’t do as well. Money is in short supply and like most of us, I want to make sure I spend my $$$ wisely. Festool is out of the question!

For those of you who have one (or more) of these, which do you use and why did you choose that brand. Please identify any problems you have experienced.

Thank you for your help.

JimC

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MarkwithaK

30 posts in 77 days


48 days ago

I have the 50-inch Bora Clamp N Cut Edge Guide and after using it a few times I’ve found that it has a tendency to bow in the middle no matter how well it is clamped, Getting an accurate “dead-on” alignment can be frustrating. I get better results with a piece of straight MDF and a piece of hardboard.

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UnionLabel

150 posts in 99 days


48 days ago

I use Boomer Bar Guide Clamps, affordable easy to use and they work. They’re at MLCS. I try not to spend my money in stores that charge for their name. Ie Rockler, Woodcraft. I mean there are somethings you need to pay for but when the price varies by big margins come on, use a gun to hold me up not my craft or hobby.
http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/

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Dadoo

1723 posts in 889 days


46 days ago

I’m using a True Grip 50” Clamp-N-Tool Guide. It works well but the short handle is rough on the palms. But I’ve had it for years and have never had a problem with it.

-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!

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