SetBuilder Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 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/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrosBros82 Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 @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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrosBros82 Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 @BMack37, are they a flat face? Also, is it something you can use on wood? Or will it mark it up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khariV Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrosBros82 Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 Good to know, thanks for the info guys. I'll check out Lowes asap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 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_wHoHzbN3ZQ7D0Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 Why are the automax better than the other version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 Why are the automax better than the other version?The older version are basically vise grip pliers. The new ones don't need the fine adjustment and readjustment of the vise grip style clamp. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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