Thank you Helen. The little silver bits are to stop the user from inserting one of the pieces of timber too far, forming a T joint instead of a corner joint. If you have a look at the video at 4:06, you can see it stopping one of the pieces of timber. It can be turned around to suit the project and the orientation of the clamp during use. If you want to d a T joint these must be removed.
@@DarrensWorkshop Okay, I just made a drawer and I see what you mean about the little silver piece. Thx for the tip re T-joint. I’m new and great to find an aussie doing videos as i’m in Qld. Now a subscriber to your channel.
Hi Philip, that sounds frustrating. It’s hard to say without seeing the clamps. I would try the clamp after adjusting the tension to both extremes as well as a central position, and see how it reacts. I’d also do a visual check and make sure everything is still seating as it did when new. If problems persists see your tool provider.
@@VictorCsakany if you have the tension all the way up (to the +) the slide seems to want to bind. Be sure you pull the handles all the way apart - there's a false stop, go beyond that. Then decrease the tension. My tension screw would only turn about an eighth of a turn so I had to help it past about a half turn with a pair of needle nose pliers until I could turn it freely with just my fingers again. You can depress the slide with your opposite hand to take some of the tension off it that helps. I was ready to thrown mine in the garbage earlier. Seeing this video I realized my tension screw wasn't turning enough, and one thing led to the other. Anyway, hope that'll help get yours freed up.
Hi Debbi, aren't Keegan Clamp a soccer team 😉. Without looking at the clamp I can't tell why yours is giving you issues. If you haven't had it long, I'd take it back to the store and get them to have a look. Maybe it's defective.
I’m done with this thing. Despite adjusting the tension dial to both extremes, I could not get those cramp to close along 2 3/4” pieces of plywood. So frustrating. The clamp would BARELY lock with nothing in it. Just closing it like that took all my force. I tried what others recommended such as pulling it open beyond the false stop, twisting the tension knob all the way loose (even all the way tight), nothing worked. Huge bummer. Returning these to Home Depot.
Hi Darren! Does the metal silver stop in the corner makes the boards totally flush, once the boards are pressed together and insterted correctly, or do you have to fiddle about to make it flush anyway? Thank you very much!
Hi Jay. If you mean hold two pieces of wood to form a T junction, then yes, as long as you remove the metal alignment guides. Which I end up doing later in the video.
I have read in some reviews for these clamps that they have trouble with plywood 3/4 inch thick. Have you had any issues with clamping wood of that thickness?
Same, I can’t seem to get the handles to close on 2 pieces of 3/4” plywood. I’ve loosened the tension all the way and i still can’t get the handles closed
Very good tips I haven't seen anywhere else; I'm glad I found your video! I have 2 questions: 1) From what I gather from seeing your video, 2 clamps are required, is that correct? I bought only one and the angle isn't a perfect 90º. May that be because I lack a 2nd clamp? 2) What's the name of the older clamps? English is not my native language and I can't quite get what you're saying. Thanks in advance!
Hi Diego, I think it is easier with 2, especially with wider boards that want to tip away from each other as you try to hold them in place. But for narrower pieces, one may be enough. To be honest I'd like two more. These are the clamps I show at the end; www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/hand-tools/clamps/111041-bessey-corner-and-t-clamp?item=17F0190
@@DarrensWorkshop I planned to be an electronics tech out of high school. Went to college (University) for it, but I only got to work in the field for one year. Been in automotive parts business more than 25 of the last 30 years.
I like the Kreg gear but can’t justify the cost as a hobbyist woodworker. Definitely a benefit for cabinet making. Thank you for sharing the review and practical advice. Cheers 👍😎🇦🇺🎄
Hi Doug, I use an Instamic Bluetooth microphone. I have had mixed results with it and have had to reshoot many a part because the audio was too crackley.
I saw the lapel mic and it was a system I had not seen before. I am a professional photographer and videographer and am always interested in the equipment everyone uses. Great video by the way, I am a subscriber to your channel now and look forward to seeing more of your content.@@DarrensWorkshop
Thanks for the video! I just bought one today and for whatever reason it refuses to clamp on any joint, nearly broke my hand trying to squeeze it closed. I’ve tried every angle and approach and nothing seems to make it work. Do you have any advice for where I might be going wrong?
Hi Yolanda. It sounds like the tension adjustment is too high. Mine came from the factory set that way, and I had to loosen them off a bit to get them working. It's the knurled knob at the base of one of the handles. Loosen it off heaps, and then turn it up gradually until it gives you a firm grip on the timber. Let me know how you get on. Cheers Darren.
Hi JJ. Removing the metal stops means that the clamps can be used at either side of the joint. So there is no need to choose the “left and right” clamps each time. This sped things up enough that I still haven’t put the metal stops back in. They only take a few seconds to remove. However if you prefer the stops in, that’s great, after all they are designed to have them.
Just searched for them here (UK) and they're £33.48 (US$45.55/AUD$62.73) for one and the only clamp up to 1". Not worth the money IMO. The way they can speed up the adjusting of the corner butt is to use a push twist type of fitting, where you have to push one end up to loosen the other end to then be able to turn the fitting round and then release the push (if you understand what I'm explaining).
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that was great, thank you. I still don’t get the little silver bit and why you’d turn them around
Thank you Helen. The little silver bits are to stop the user from inserting one of the pieces of timber too far, forming a T joint instead of a corner joint. If you have a look at the video at 4:06, you can see it stopping one of the pieces of timber. It can be turned around to suit the project and the orientation of the clamp during use. If you want to d a T joint these must be removed.
@@DarrensWorkshop Okay, I just made a drawer and I see what you mean about the little silver piece. Thx for the tip re T-joint. I’m new and great to find an aussie doing videos as i’m in Qld. Now a subscriber to your channel.
A good presentation. Appreciated.
Well done!
Why can't I get the clamps to close? When I first got it a couple days ago it closed , now , mysteriously and randomly, I can't get them to close.
Hi Philip, that sounds frustrating. It’s hard to say without seeing the clamps. I would try the clamp after adjusting the tension to both extremes as well as a central position, and see how it reacts. I’d also do a visual check and make sure everything is still seating as it did when new. If problems persists see your tool provider.
I just ran into the same problem! Did you ever figure out what the problem was?
@@VictorCsakany if you have the tension all the way up (to the +) the slide seems to want to bind. Be sure you pull the handles all the way apart - there's a false stop, go beyond that. Then decrease the tension. My tension screw would only turn about an eighth of a turn so I had to help it past about a half turn with a pair of needle nose pliers until I could turn it freely with just my fingers again. You can depress the slide with your opposite hand to take some of the tension off it that helps.
I was ready to thrown mine in the garbage earlier. Seeing this video I realized my tension screw wasn't turning enough, and one thing led to the other. Anyway, hope that'll help get yours freed up.
Man, I tried and I tried but I just can’t get these things closed
Same
They allow for pocket holes better than the other types as they have a gap for screwing in the screw while clamped
Hi Gert. Yes true.
Hello, I have tried everything and cannot get the Keegan corner clamp to close. I have tried all adjustments.
Do you know why?
Hi Debbi, aren't Keegan Clamp a soccer team 😉. Without looking at the clamp I can't tell why yours is giving you issues. If you haven't had it long, I'd take it back to the store and get them to have a look. Maybe it's defective.
Thanks for the video. 100% better than the Kreg video for the corner clamp.
Hi Ken, You are welcome. I'm glad it helped.
I’m done with this thing. Despite adjusting the tension dial to both extremes, I could not get those cramp to close along 2 3/4” pieces of plywood. So frustrating. The clamp would BARELY lock with nothing in it. Just closing it like that took all my force. I tried what others recommended such as pulling it open beyond the false stop, twisting the tension knob all the way loose (even all the way tight), nothing worked. Huge bummer. Returning these to Home Depot.
Thank you for your video, I was trying to decide on a corner clamp and I’ve decided on the kreg. Cheers.
Cheers Andrew, I’m glad I could help.
Thank you for the review, one question, does it works if both side are cut at 45°?
Hi Fernando, Yes it will.
Will these clamps work if you are joining 2 beveled edges to make a 90 degree join?
Yes 👍
This video is 3 years old, has your opinion changed?
Hi, I still like and use the corner clamps.
Hi Darren! Does the metal silver stop in the corner makes the boards totally flush, once the boards are pressed together and insterted correctly, or do you have to fiddle about to make it flush anyway? Thank you very much!
Hi Radek, they do help align the boards flush at the corner.
Can the kreg do this too? 1:09
Hi Jay. If you mean hold two pieces of wood to form a T junction, then yes, as long as you remove the metal alignment guides. Which I end up doing later in the video.
@@DarrensWorkshop what about varying thickness of wood?
@@X3nz91 Hi Jack, yes. The answer is at 3:09.
@@DarrensWorkshop sweet! thank you for taking the time to clarify things! ;)
the atachment it for T joints bro
Yes, For keeping the boards aligned.
Thanks for the video and appreciated the background on other clamps with real world examples.
Thank you for your comment. Have a great day.
How does it work on a mitered corner not a butt joint corner like you're doing
Hi Mike, Exactly the same way. Line up the joint and then squeeze the clamps to hold the two boards in place.
I have read in some reviews for these clamps that they have trouble with plywood 3/4 inch thick. Have you had any issues with clamping wood of that thickness?
Hi Daniel, I have clamped 12mm ply with it. That is close to ¾.
Same, I can’t seem to get the handles to close on 2 pieces of 3/4” plywood. I’ve loosened the tension all the way and i still can’t get the handles closed
Very good tips I haven't seen anywhere else; I'm glad I found your video! I have 2 questions:
1) From what I gather from seeing your video, 2 clamps are required, is that correct? I bought only one and the angle isn't a perfect 90º. May that be because I lack a 2nd clamp?
2) What's the name of the older clamps? English is not my native language and I can't quite get what you're saying.
Thanks in advance!
Hi Diego, I think it is easier with 2, especially with wider boards that want to tip away from each other as you try to hold them in place. But for narrower pieces, one may be enough. To be honest I'd like two more.
These are the clamps I show at the end; www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/hand-tools/clamps/111041-bessey-corner-and-t-clamp?item=17F0190
Merry Christmas. Nice review. Is your workshop woodworking a hobby, full time job, or a part time side income?
Hi Dave, I would say it’s been a life long obsession. I’ve been woodworking since the age of four.
I don’t make a living from woodwork, (I’m an electronics technician by trade) but have sold a few pieces over the years. Merry Christmas.
@@DarrensWorkshop I planned to be an electronics tech out of high school. Went to college (University) for it, but I only got to work in the field for one year. Been in automotive parts business more than 25 of the last 30 years.
Great video buddy, thank you
Cheers Richard. Have a great day.
I like the Kreg gear but can’t justify the cost as a hobbyist woodworker. Definitely a benefit for cabinet making. Thank you for sharing the review and practical advice. Cheers 👍😎🇦🇺🎄
Cheers John. Yes they are not the cheapest of clamps. At the end of the day, if you have something that works for you, there is no reason to change.
Quick question, what wireless lav microphone do you use?
Hi Doug, I use an Instamic Bluetooth microphone. I have had mixed results with it and have had to reshoot many a part because the audio was too crackley.
I saw the lapel mic and it was a system I had not seen before. I am a professional photographer and videographer and am always interested in the equipment everyone uses. Great video by the way, I am a subscriber to your channel now and look forward to seeing more of your content.@@DarrensWorkshop
Great video! Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!
Cheers Bork.
Thanks for the video! I just bought one today and for whatever reason it refuses to clamp on any joint, nearly broke my hand trying to squeeze it closed. I’ve tried every angle and approach and nothing seems to make it work. Do you have any advice for where I might be going wrong?
Hi Yolanda. It sounds like the tension adjustment is too high. Mine came from the factory set that way, and I had to loosen them off a bit to get them working. It's the knurled knob at the base of one of the handles. Loosen it off heaps, and then turn it up gradually until it gives you a firm grip on the timber. Let me know how you get on. Cheers Darren.
By the time you’ve messed about adjusting the end piece it’s no quicker than your old clamps..
Hi JJ. Removing the metal stops means that the clamps can be used at either side of the joint. So there is no need to choose the “left and right” clamps each time. This sped things up enough that I still haven’t put the metal stops back in. They only take a few seconds to remove. However if you prefer the stops in, that’s great, after all they are designed to have them.
But yes, As I said at the end of the video, I will continue to use my old red ones, because the Kreig's are only slightly faster.
Just searched for them here (UK) and they're £33.48 (US$45.55/AUD$62.73) for one and the only clamp up to 1". Not worth the money IMO.
The way they can speed up the adjusting of the corner butt is to use a push twist type of fitting, where you have to push one end up to loosen the other end to then be able to turn the fitting round and then release the push (if you understand what I'm explaining).
Hi Peter, Yes I now what you mean. It would have been good if they had incorporated that feature.
Thanks. Kreg didn't bother to put decent instructions with the clamp.
My pleasure. Glad it helped.
Great review! Thanks! Liked the video and subscribed for your channel. Greetings from Ukraine!
Hi Vitali. Thank you, and thanks for subscribing.Have a great day.
Great review mate👍🏾
Thanks for sharing your experience and opinion.
Thanks Ivan. All the best mate.
Too pricey
This thing is overpriced junk. And from the video looks like it took longer to set up than your knock off ones