ProGrip Straight Edge Clamp Ideal for Cutting Large Sheets of Plywood and Dado Slots (50 inch Clamp)

There is also a wide jaw version of the 50. Decision-making is hard for me, so I wanted to look at all three before making one. I decided to come up with the following As far as height and width are concerned, the Bora and Emerson were about the same height (37/64" or 5/8") the ProGrip was about 3/64" taller (40/64" There is an advantage to using a Bora or Emerson circular saw since your saw will be able to cut deeper (not very far) if you cut in a way such that the circular saw motor is placed atop The width is A brief summary of the CW as of November 1st, 2004 It was the 50 that was the widest (too wide for me), with the Bora being slightly narrower and the ProGrip being the narrowest, at about an inch narrower than the rest. This is the size and depth of the jaws It was similar to the width of the jaws for both the Emerson and Bora, and likewise for the height of the jaws between the Emerson and ProGrip. There was about a 1/4" difference in height between the Bora and the ProGrip, and a 3/8" difference in width between the two. Using a clamp The Emerson and ProGrip sliding clamps have a bar that runs down the middle that grips the bar, like a pipe clamp on a pipe. This micro edge from the Bora grip extends between the walls between which the sliding clamp runs (as shown in the photo). Its biggest advantage was its length, but the most significant disadvantage was its clamping pressure, which was odd considering that the handle gives you the most leverage, but it is also a very fragile clamp. There is similar grip size between Emerson and ProGrip, but Emerson had a lot of clamping strength in my opinion, too much. Normally, it should leave a mark in the bar when gripped, but these were extremely deep (see pictures) and the pressure seemed much higher than should have been. The clamp is not for bringing boards together, I will use the parallel clamps for that. In addition to giving a firm grip at the maximum setting, ProGrip also has the option of lower pressures in case you do not want to break I have also attached pictures of the less deep dents left on the ProGrip bar.

Weighing It was pretty much the same weight for all of them. After a brief hold, I had no idea what they were. Finally, I would like to mention All of them were straight out of the box, but always check to ensure that they are square before clamping them down. There's no reason not to do it. ProGrip bar did not deflect as much as the Emerson with pressure applied on the side, which indicates the metal is thicker or harder, which is a good sign. Using the sliding clamp on the Bora was difficult as it slid about while handling the clamp, making it difficult to set it off to the side and keep the distance the same despite holding it still. In addition, I found that the sliding clamp on the Emerson was difficult to disengage after releasing, and the width of it made it a little difficult to manage. A second problem I foresee is that the edge is low, which could result in your saw, jigsaw, or router jumping up if you don't put enough downward force on it. Unlike most grips, the lock on the ProGrip is accessible from the top, which was very convenient for disengaging it. My overall impression of the ProGrip was that it felt sturdy in the hand. In contrast, the rest of them were made from softer materials, and were lighter, but they were bigger, so the weights were Three clamping settings aren't gimmicks they're a very nice feature to have. I did a detailed review because this ProGrip is new, and I was a bit skeptical of people who just give it five stars and say that it works great. The price of this product makes it the winner among the three, so don't hesitate to purchase. ".

Knox Conner

| May 28, 2021

This is what I used to make some plywood sheets into crosscuts. I found it to be extremely effective, and it did not This clamp is great because it doesn't have to go all the way down to stay engaged and you can use it on the ground if you put a foam sheet under your.

Foster Barron

| Sep 01, 2020

I took one star off the first one because I got 2 stars, but my second one got 5 stars You shall Here's what you need to know. Fast delivery of this item. Ordered it and received it. A cardboard tube kept inside a box contained the sand. In the tube, there was a wad of brown paper taped over the end, making it appear as if it was not a factory seal, and the clamp rattled inside it. I checked it with a straight edge since it is a clamp for cutting/routing straight lines. The length of the length was curved by a little more than one sixteenth of an inch. It occurred to me perhaps this was how most of the reviews come and I reread them to make sure there was nothing similar said in the reviews. My original thoughts were it might straighten out if it could be clamped across a panel tightly I'm not sure. In just a week, I received a new one after returning it through Amazon. It came just in the tube and didn't have an outer box, but it had plastic caps that seemed factory sealed -- not the case with most of them. There are two ends that are sealed. My first impression of this one is that it was well-packaged and at least as straight as a board could However, I wish I hadn't had to return the curved one because I had been very happy with it. It's recommended that you buy one, and even though it's possible that a similar issue may arise, Amazon's return policy is great, so.

Valeria Andrews

| Jul 16, 2020

There isn't enough room in my workshop for massive equipment, since it's a small hobby shop. For making straight cuts on my circular saw and jig saw with my circular saw, these work great. They have a great grip on everything from plywood to dimensional lumber and hold well. When you turn it over and manipulate the back clamp as the instructions say, it opens up like it's brand new and slides like a charm. If you don't have the space for a larger table saw and want straight cuts, this clamp is an excellent solution.

Stanley Boyle

| Dec 01, 2020

I've had some trouble with 1/2 thick material since the clamp is a little thicker than 1/2 inch, but other than that, this is my tool of choice for cross cutting shelving, or other cabinetry pieces that wouldn't make sense to cut To cut with confidence, I just line it up with a square and measure with the needed circular saw/router offset.

Malia Jensen

| Feb 20, 2021

This needs to be properly set up to work. The program works, so that's a good sign. The clamp pressure can be set to three different levels You shouldn't expect the clamp to be square when you apply To ensure that the device is straight, make sure it is straight before you cut it. Nevertheless, a correct setup makes it work quite well.

Hattie Schroeder

| Oct 23, 2020

After I broke my previous one from HF, I bought this one to replace it. With my purchase, I can say that I am pleased. There has been no complaints about the HF one, although it is definitely heavier duty than the one on this page. In my opinion, it will last me a long time. I've heard you can attach the track saw attachment to it to make it work as.

Ryder Flores

| Dec 22, 2020

If the screw holes are not there, a scrap wood piece can be added as a story stick to determine the correct standoff distance for the cut.

Analia Figueroa

| Dec 06, 2020