Why this vs that?

[bigsteel15]

Can anyone tell me why you would buy this (SGS-1)
http://www.eurekazone.com/products/detail/sgs.html


Instead of this (Package #2)
http://www.clampsplus.com/servlet/Cl...uctList?type=7

[DaveW]

Why? 'cuz you have money to spend?

Seriously though, maybe because the EurekaZone has a wider profile and should theoretically deflect less?

[LinuxRandal]

looked at both for a long time

I have the Eurekazone system. The router attachment for the sgs is slidable, so you can do multiple parallel passes for making grooves or dados. It also can be expaned (used as one LONG straightedge, for deck cutoff). How hard is it to replace the sawbase on the other one, for changing the saw angle? What does a replacement cost?
Something I have had need for, but haven't done yet, is mount a portable planer on the router base, so you can plane perpendicular to the other side (until I do it, I won't know if it is really a 90 degree angle).

[jackellis]

I've used a single track version of these clamps and they don't deflect sideways, at least not that I notice. I think the clamp would slip before it would deflect. they do make great cutting and routing guides without the special jigs so long as you take your time and are careful.

[Russianwolf]

I have the Eurekazone system. The router attachment for the sgs is slidable, so you can do multiple parallel passes for making grooves or dados. It also can be expaned (used as one LONG straightedge, for deck cutoff). How hard is it to replace the sawbase on the other one, for changing the saw angle? What does a replacement cost?
Something I have had need for, but haven't done yet, is mount a portable planer on the router base, so you can plane perpendicular to the other side (until I do it, I won't know if it is really a 90 degree angle).

But the router attachment is another $125.

[messmaker]

I have a system simular to your second choice and it works well. I would have a hard time passing up the Eurekazone if I were doing it again due to it's adjustability and support for the system.

[bigsteel15]

I have a system simular to your second choice and it works well. I would have a hard time passing up the Eurekazone if I were doing it again due to it's adjustability and support for the system.

I would probably go look at the Eureka if it was available at a retail outlet here. spending that kind of money without the touchy-feely doesn't appeal to me.

[newbie2wood]

Both devices have received positive feeback from end users. The Eurekazone has more features than the Tru-Grip but is much more expensive and bulkier IMO. The Tru-Grip has a thinner profile and this makes it appear more manageable than my sawboard. In the end, I decided against getting the Tru-Grip because of the price. While the clamp is not super expensive, it does not afford me any greater precision than my current method of measuring twice and cutting once. If I'm looking for a precise cut, I use the table saw. I don't mind using my table saw (or band saw) to refine rip cuts (I love using my table saw). The Eurekazone and Tru-Grip are good accessories if you don't mind shelling out a few bucks.
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