Two Straigh Edge Clamps for price of one!

[foneman]

how much does a pair of these weigh?

Just got an email notice that mine are shipping and they show the total weight as 2.7 lbs. Sounds very light to me since you have the weight of the box included.

Has anyone built their own attachments, like the saw, router, and featherboards? Looks like they should be fairly simple with woodscraps.

Thanks!!

[supper shaun]

Mine weighed 2.9 lbs according to packing slip.

I received an extremely prompt and courteous email from the Customer Service Manager at PeachTree. I was somewhat surprised to hear from them, but so soon was the real kicker. They informed me that the clamps are indeed made by E Emerson, just an older model. They were willing to accept the return if I wanted but there is some type of measuring guide available so I may jump on that. Think I'll keep 'em.

Really impressed with response from Peach Tree and I haven't heard from E Emerson yet.

[foneman]

but there is some type of measuring guide available so I may jump on that.

Shaun,

Does Peachtree sell the measuring guide and if so how much is it?

Thanks,

[gsmittle]

Ohhhhhhh Mannnnnnn

LOML is gonna kill me! I ordered some earlier today!!

Must...resist....bargain....alerts.....

Ain't happenin'

g.

[foneman]

LOML is gonna kill me! I ordered some earlier today!!

Must...resist....bargain....alerts.....

Ain't happenin'

g.

You probably already know the saying, "it is easier to ask for forgiveness that it is permission"

works for me!!

[IBBugsy]

Just be careful, you don't have to lock it in position #3. I never do. usually #1 or #2 is enough depending on how tight you slide the "sliding lock end". They clamp so tight you have to be careful about "compressing" the work piece.

Got mine yesterday from Peachtree.

No instructions but I think I can figure out how to use them. I didn't understand this Position #3, 2 or 1 mentioned above by Greg but now I do. Haven't tried it yet on some scrap but I'll have some time today.

I'll also have to see how I can use these as a saw and router guide....

[JimK]

I received my 2 36" clamps from peachtree the other day. The quality looks fine to me (Pic #1).

I was a little concerned at first because I had to try it out right away and was playing with it in my kitchen on a formica countertop. If I pushed it hard from the side it was possible to make it slip a very little bit even when in the second position. However, when I took it into the shop and clamped it to wood it was very solid even with the lever only locked in the first position. And I'm talking about pushing at a direct 90 degree angle to the middle of the clamp, something that won't be happening in normal use. And I agree with earlier posts that position 3 will probably never be needed, but it's good to know it's available.

One of the reasons I jumped on this deal was to use 1 of them for a makeshift fence on a Grizzly drill press table that I got a great price on (thru this forum) awhile ago. I liked the table but the fence was too high for the handles on the Hitachi B16RM drill press I have (also great price thru this forum). The knob on the fence forced me to keep the table lower (Pic #2) because the handle would bang into it as I rotated it otherwise.

Anyway, the low profile of this clamp is perfect for just aligning stock and the simple needs that I have for this drill (Pic#3). I can make/buy accessories like a stop block as needed. Of course, 36" is way too long for the width of my table, but it doesn't interfere at all.

I'm sure I'll find plenty of other uses for these. Given the price, I'm very satisfied with the purchase. Here is a simple walkthrough on how to use these from Emerson Tool's site: http://www.eemersontool.com/id10.html

Jim K.

[LCHIEN]

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One of the reasons I jumped on this deal was to use 1 of them for a makeshift fence on a Grizzly drill press table that I got a great price on (thru this forum) awhile ago. I liked the table but the fence was too high for the handles on the Hitachi B16RM drill press I have (also great price thru this forum). The knob on the fence forced me to keep the table lower (Pic #2) because the handle would bang into it as I rotated it otherwise.

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You noticed too! Bad enough the fence is too high the danged knob of all places also has to be right where the handle swings.

I think my grizz cheapo DP table is going to be history one day. It's also too small front to back.

[jackellis]

I have a 24" that I've used on my DP and a 48" for cutting plywood. Just orderd ordered the two-for-one deal and will sell one to a friend. Also ordered the wider jaws, which I hope will help with alignment by ensuring the clamp is perpendicular to the sides of the stock with fewer tap-and-pray adjustments.

[sbs]

The ones in the link I posted above from Amazon, these from Peachtree, the ones from Rockler and the ones from Woodcraft with the green handles are all the same. Made by E.Emerson Tool Co. http://www.eemersontool.com/ .

Thanks for posting that link. I just got my 50" clamp from Rockler, and until I found the instructions on the emerson website, I couldn't get the stupid thing to clamp.

You'd think a clamp would not need instructions...

[softop41]

I bought the whole set at the WW show a couple years ago and love them.
Jerry

[gychang]

The ones in the link I posted above from Amazon, these from Peachtree, the ones from Rockler and the ones from Woodcraft with the green handles are all the same. Made by E.Emerson Tool Co. http://www.eemersontool.com/ .These are similiar in design but better quality than the TruGrip by Griset.

These are quality made, lightweight aluminium guides. It would be best to dedicate a cheapo circ saw with a good blade to use with these guides and make the appropriate spacer so you can quickly line up your cut line. Push down on the handle. Done!

Greg

PS: FYI. For clarity purposes I removed my Circ saw from the mounting plate. You CANNOT cut it crooked if you tried

thanks for a very good information. Guess which vendor will be best to buy from, since Peachtree maybe selling the older model (no rulers on the top) and no woodworking show near my town...

gychang

[softop41]

BobL,
I have the All-In-One clamps and love them. Their quality is good, fit and finish are good. My only comment woudl be that at times when using them as a guide for some power tools, their thickness is a possible problem. However, due to their thickness, thay are nice and ridgid. Your imagination is the only limitation on their uses.
YMMV
Jerry

[herb fellows]

Just got an email notice that mine are shipping and they show the total weight as 2.7 lbs. Sounds very light to me since you have the weight of the box included.

Has anyone built their own attachments, like the saw, router, and featherboards? Looks like they should be fairly simple with woodscraps.

Thanks!!

I built the circ saw attachment out of uhmw (3/8", I think, don't have it handy to check it). Also made it so it takes my router and my trimmer, just a few more holes;-).
Peachtree wanted something like $35 for the circ saw alone, built it for about $ 2-3. uhmw slides nicely. Just be sure to use the factory edge where its needed.

[tommyt654]

Great Herb I go thinkin maybe I missed an e-mail from Peachtree and all it is you reviving a 3 yr old thread.