WoodRiver Clamping System

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I'm à luthier and this product is professional.

Comments about WoodRiver Clamping System :

the plate that attaches to the screw is flimsy, but it does not affect the operation of the clamp. I bought 3 so I could edge glue long boards together

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Definitely takes a bit of time to get use to, but I can set up the clamps pretty quickly now by my self. I haven't had problems getting straight 2x2s. Use the same methods you'd use to true up any other kind of board and you're there. One tip, use painters tape on the face of the clamp boards or squeeze-out will glue your project to the clamps.

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..using this to clamp 3-6 6" wide boards that have glue joints. Works pretty well really, but does not replace bar clamps. These are great if you are gluing rows of but-jointed planks that are prone to buckle, but they tell you to use a 2x4 ripped in half for the runners - I would use a whole 2x4, as the resulting 2x2 still pulls up abit. Or perhaps reinforce the 2x2 with angle iron. Anyway useful little jig. Not the be-all end-all though, as I hoped it would be.

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Read the reviews and purchased pieces of 2x2 hardwood to set these up. Just used them to glue up an oak table top and it came out great. Really glad I purchased these.

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Makes panel glue ups simple and quick with perfect results every time.

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I built a LARGE hope chest for my daughter that required 6 long and wide panels. In the past the glued up panels never quite came out exactly flat. But with these clamps they were perfect. I bought them on the advice of a friend, and I am glad that I did. You will not be disappointed.

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After reading the reviews I wasn't too sure I would be happy with this product, but had no trouble useing clamp

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This is hands down the best system for gluing up panels I have ever used. I don't write many reviews but this is a good tool and I was flummoxed by some of the mediocre reviews. I bought 2x2 pine to start for smaller panels at a couple bucks per 8' length and cut it to my specifications and ran it through a portable planer to ensure it was true and assembled the jig. The whole setup operation from opening the boxes to the first dry fit of boards I was to glue took less than 20 minutes and I was impressed with the clamping pressure and how it did not mar the surface of the boards even when I bore down on the cranks with all I had. The system is very well built. Took much less time than bar clamps, as I didn't have to fiddle around with shims to protect the edge. I also saved considerable time as I could go directly to a polishing plane and scraper as I did not have to remove much additional stock. It is helpful to have an efficient means of creating an edge that is flat and true, but if you're not there either with power or hand tools, I can't imagine how your joining boards to glue up in the first place. I will definitely be getting more as well as additional pads to have a full set of most commonly used lengths at hand.

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Recommend that you do not use 2 x 4s or pine. You are much better off using oak or maple. I recommend no matter what you use that you make sure that you make sure that that the final 2 x 2s are straight and flat. The initial assembly and project setup are critical to get expected results. The clamps will not compensate for material that is not the same thickness or severely warped material.