Kreg clamps

Does anyone have either of these and how do you like them. 

https://www.kregtool.com/store/c28/project-clamps-and-face-clamps/p387/3-wood-project-clamp/

https://www.kregtool.com/store/c28/project-clamps-and-face-clamps/p51/classic-3-face-clamp/

I have one, tbh it sucks as locking pliers but because it fits the kreg jig, I use it a lot. It’s like any other cheap locking pliers with a soft grip (That slips), I’m used to Knipex and Grip On locking pliers so…yeah.

They were on sale some time ago on Amazon and I think Lowe’s has them for $25. If you use the Kreg jig a lot, then get it.

Thoughts @JimboS1ice?

@SetBuilderse I have one as well. I originally just had the JR kreg and used a Irwin clamp. After stepping up my game I bought the larger jig and clamp. The clamp is alright, but I agree with the post above… it is only useful for the actual Kreg in my opinion. 

I have a k4 kreg jig. I dont use it to hold the jig down but I use them to hold pieces flush with each other. That is where they really shine. They have a wide surface to get both pieces of the boards at once and allows for the connection to be flush. The automax clamps are far superior to the regular kreg clamps. I have the deep 6″ ones and use them often. 

rrich1 wrote:

On 7/24/2017 at 5:49 PM, rrich1 said:

I have a k4 kreg jig. I dont use it to hold the jig down but I use them to hold pieces flush with each other. That is where they really shine. They have a wide surface to get both pieces of the boards at once and allows for the connection to be flush. The automax clamps are far superior to the regular kreg clamps. I have the deep 6″ ones and use them often. 

I went to Lowe’s on this recommendation, Rich is dead on…the Automaxx clamps are about 30% more in price but easily 300% better clamps. I will be getting some of those clamps.

@BMack37, are they a flat face? Also, is it something you can use on wood? Or will it mark it up? 

FrosBros82 wrote:

6 hours ago, FrosBros82 said:

@BMack37, are they a flat face? Also, is it something you can use on wood? Or will it mark it up? 

They have a rotating flat plate that won’t mark wood unless you really crank it down.  I use them on pine all the time without marking.

FrosBros82 wrote:

7 hours ago, FrosBros82 said:

@BMack37, are they a flat face? Also, is it something you can use on wood? Or will it mark it up? 

Exact same face as the regular clamps. It has a better and larger grip, it has a nice screw adjust that can REALLY adjust a wide variety of tightness-es. It looks and feels much stronger than the regular clamp. Night and day difference, everything I hated about the regular clamp is fixed in this clamp.

Good to know, thanks for the info guys. I’ll check out Lowes asap!

To save a little bit of money buying in bulk. Kreg KHC-1420 Automaxx Heavy Duty All-Metal Face Clamp, 6″ Reach, 4-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HFKUETE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_wHoHzbN3ZQ7D0

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Why are the automax better than the other version?

Jronman wrote:

Why are the automax better than the other version?

I realize I’m late to the party, but I’ve got the automax and use them all the time. A little herky jerky to release sometimes, but they’re super quick to use and give a pretty good hold. I use them to hold boards on the drill press or for routing mostly. 

BTW, on instagram a person I follow was talking up Armor tool clamps and I noticed they look exactly like the Kreg Automaxx clamps, I asked and they are indeed the OEM of the Kreg clamps. https://www.armor-tool.com/

Pricing is about the same but it’s an alternate retailer for them and they should have more available products.

BMack37 wrote:

15 hours ago, BMack37 said:

BTW, on instagram a person I follow was talking up Armor tool clamps and I noticed they look exactly like the Kreg Automaxx clamps, I asked and they are indeed the OEM of the Kreg clamps. https://www.armor-tool.com/

 

Pricing is about the same but it’s an alternate retailer for them and they should have more available products.

I saw those posts too and wondered if they were a copy or from the same place. thanks for checking.