Bought the top corner holding clamp-its. They work well. For the bottoms however, I built some wedge corner clamps I saw on Izzey Swan's channel years ago. Made from plywood scraps, they were cheap and with some wedges, they hold great. However, I still use a set of the corner black "L" to quickly square things up. If your just starting out, you can go the full Rockler approach as it does work well.
Jay -- Thank you for the review. Another contender for 'best corner clamp' is Woodpeckers' BC-M2 Box Clamp. They actually cost less, on a per-corner basis, than Rockler's solution. (That's unusual for a Woodpeckers' product!) Which is better? There are advantages to each design. While I can see the advantages of these types of clamps, they don't have a place in my shop. I prefer using horizontal toggle clamps (or wedges) to hold each side against dogs in an MFT style table. I have lots of other uses for the bench dogs and toggle clamps, so my precious storage space isn't used by a single use item.
Thanks for watching and commenting Kevin Budke. I am a believer in the value of a great tool. These saved by bacon when I was recently redoing a closet for a friend who has become a quadriplegic. I gave him a "desk" in the closet so he can roll under the table top to get ready in the morning. Best, DFJ
These are great in theory but I used them today for the first time and I found the clamping pressure on them wasn’t enough to keep them from slipping when screwing in pocket holes. Not to mention that the screw mechanism is in the way when attempting to screw in pocket holes, not very convenient. It was extremely frustrating and I went back to just using parallel clamps.
Too bad that you don’t like them. I find if you get your 4 panels set up you can run a few screws or use a nail gun and set the panels. Then you can install the pocket hole screws, be sure to use a vice grip tool to hold the first pocket screw.
It seems that this system is more than double the price I paid just a few years ago! I do like them, though. I would like to see them make a mini system for fancy boxes, etc
Thanks for watching and commenting Drew Foxworthy. With inflation skyrocketing in the US, that may have something to do with the price. Keep watching and commenting. Best, DFJ
I don't doubt they are handy. It's amazing though how much it costs considering it's just plastic. There must be a huge markup. Someone is getting filthy rich. Emphasis on the filthy part.
SO LT - thanks for writing. I can see you feel strongly about this. Indeed, they are made from a glass-reinforced type of plastic that serves well in this purpose. While they are not inexpensive, they do their job well and if one does this operation ongoing, then it's a return on investment question. Thanks for watching our video and taking time to write! Best, DFJ
I fully agree these are some very high profit plastic parts. At least the expensive Woodpecker products are precision machined from aluminum. Rockler and Irwin are pretty much same quality when it comes to plastic.
There's always an easier way with Dirt Farmer Jay! Thanks Jay.
Thanks for the positive feedback, Tom! Best Regards, DFJ
Bought the top corner holding clamp-its. They work well. For the bottoms however, I built some wedge corner clamps I saw on Izzey Swan's channel years ago. Made from plywood scraps, they were cheap and with some wedges, they hold great. However, I still use a set of the corner black "L" to quickly square things up. If your just starting out, you can go the full Rockler approach as it does work well.
Rockler had them on sale today. $124.99 for 4 clamp-it, 4 squares, 4 top holds. Thanks for the video.
Jay -- Thank you for the review. Another contender for 'best corner clamp' is Woodpeckers' BC-M2 Box Clamp. They actually cost less, on a per-corner basis, than Rockler's solution. (That's unusual for a Woodpeckers' product!) Which is better? There are advantages to each design.
While I can see the advantages of these types of clamps, they don't have a place in my shop. I prefer using horizontal toggle clamps (or wedges) to hold each side against dogs in an MFT style table. I have lots of other uses for the bench dogs and toggle clamps, so my precious storage space isn't used by a single use item.
Thanks for weighing in David Walser. Keep watching and commenting. Best, DFJ
I bought these because of your video, but I didn’t realize they are for plywood clamping. Is there one that makes clamping 2x4 square???
A, I'm not aware of a corner clamp that is for dimensional framing lumber. Sorry!
I’ve had a couple sets of these for some time now. They work great but are pricey.
Thanks for watching and commenting Kevin Budke. I am a believer in the value of a great tool. These saved by bacon when I was recently redoing a closet for a friend who has become a quadriplegic. I gave him a "desk" in the closet so he can roll under the table top to get ready in the morning. Best, DFJ
Great video your good at demonstrating
I appreciate that!
These are great in theory but I used them today for the first time and I found the clamping pressure on them wasn’t enough to keep them from slipping when screwing in pocket holes. Not to mention that the screw mechanism is in the way when attempting to screw in pocket holes, not very convenient. It was extremely frustrating and I went back to just using parallel clamps.
Sorry that you didn't have a good experience with these. Best to you. DFJ
@@DirtFarmerJay have you had any experience with them using pocket holes? I’ve clamped the things right down but they still seem to slip 💁
Too bad that you don’t like them. I find if you get your 4 panels set up you can run a few screws or use a nail gun and set the panels. Then you can install the pocket hole screws, be sure to use a vice grip tool to hold the first pocket screw.
@@SavageVoyageur I think i will need to experiment some more, but I was hoping that just using them would be enough for getting a cabinet square. 🤷♀
It seems that this system is more than double the price I paid just a few years ago! I do like them, though. I would like to see them make a mini system for fancy boxes, etc
Thanks for watching and commenting Drew Foxworthy. With inflation skyrocketing in the US, that may have something to do with the price. Keep watching and commenting. Best, DFJ
what if there is no inside?
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I don't doubt they are handy. It's amazing though how much it costs considering it's just plastic. There must be a huge markup. Someone is getting filthy rich. Emphasis on the filthy part.
SO LT - thanks for writing. I can see you feel strongly about this. Indeed, they are made from a glass-reinforced type of plastic that serves well in this purpose. While they are not inexpensive, they do their job well and if one does this operation ongoing, then it's a return on investment question. Thanks for watching our video and taking time to write! Best, DFJ
I fully agree these are some very high profit plastic parts. At least the expensive Woodpecker products are precision machined from aluminum. Rockler and Irwin are pretty much same quality when it comes to plastic.