Kreg RAC Right Angle Clamp :: Education by Design Store

Customer Reviews

I CAN'T FIGURE OUT HOW IT WORKS

2007-03-16
THIS TOOL LOOKS LIKE IT SHOULDN'T DO WHAT THEY SAY...BUT IT DOES. THE FIRST TIME I USED IT, IT SEATED THE POCKED DRILLED WOOD PERFECTLY TO THE BASE AND HELD IT WHILE I MOUNTED IT....WHO WOULD BELIEVE IT? I DO NOW.

They work good, get two and use on a test piece first

2006-12-02
These clamps work good in most situations. I prefer to assemble the face frames onto the cabinet base while it's in place. This technique (when possible to actually do, allows for vertical and horizontal alignment of the frame with the adjacent cabinet. I use a 6" bar clamp to secure the top of the frame and one or two of these to secure the lower corner of the frame for alignment. A couple of pocket hole fasteners installed while the cabinet is in temporary alignment position fixes the location of the frame. I remove the frame and cabinet assembly with the two fixing screws in place. I place the cabinet face down on the floor, on a nice thick cloth and install the remaining screws.

Great tool, saves lots of time and fuss

2006-09-04
I'm suprised anyone would keep the holes on the visible side of a project but even more surprised someone would "tear up" the work with this tool. I mean, it's a pair of pliers with a stop, essentially, designed to go into the hole made by the Kreg drill. I can't see where a person could use the kit's drill bit and end up with a hole that would be too small for this clamp. Maybe if you were making something with balsa, or some wood which simply couldn't support the weight of a pair of pliers - but why would you use pocket holes for that type of joint? Wood that slight can be glued without a metal fastener, can't it?

Anyway, I popped in to buy another pair, because I have some tall cabinets to make and it's convenient to hold down two points instead of one.

Pocket holes rock and all the Kreg tools so far have been pretty good. This one's a fine player on a great team.

What can I say? It works great for me.

2006-06-03
I received my clamp yesterday and tried it out today. It worked great. If you have drilled your pocket holes properly (to the correct depth) and you adjust the pressure of the "vise grip" correctly, you can seat the pin side firmly into the pocket hole and clamp the two pieces together. I was able to hold the two pieces with ample force with absolutely no damage to the pieces. I'm glad that I purchased it. It is much faster than trying to use normal corner clamps. Nothing like having the right tool for the job.

Didn't work for me, tore up work

2006-05-02
I like the Kreg equipment and do lots of pocket hole jointery, so this seemed like a great addition - but it isn't. The trouble is the clamp is very heavy, and is fitting into a small pocket hole. Clamp it too tight, and it blows out the top of the pocket hole, marring your workpeice - and the same can happen if you do not somehow support this heavy clamp. If you do get one, don't use it on any surface that will ever be visable (i.e. a hole you are going to fill with a plug) and don't use it in an area you don't want marred. Pocket holes jointery is simple, efficient, and easy - this clamp is the exact opposite.

Work great when drilling

2008-02-22
I bought two of these clamps and glad I did. On occasion, I use to hold the wood in place on both ends or at a corner. I can drill a hole, clamp it then drill the other end and/or adjoining board, knowing the boards are going to be precisely in place when I put in the screws. Now its not moving.

The quality is good and will last a long time. It is amazing to me still how well they can hold at a right angle. It really works!

I easily recommend these and they make the finishing touch just a little easier for me.

Right Angle Clamp

2008-02-11
Great clamp for Kreg's pocket screw holes. I order the extra clamp to go with the kit I purchased earlier. Good buy

works amazingly well

2008-01-14
The RAC makes a creating a tight flush joint a snap. It actually is better then a second set of hands unless those hands can press 350lbs. A second clamp would be a good idea on larger projects. I was frustrated as the spring fell off a few times at first but I took care of it and it works fine now.

A " gotta have two of them" kind of clamp!

2007-09-15
Want to join two pieces of wood or plywood sides at 90 degrees and your wife/buddy refuses to help any more? These will do the trick. You can finese the wood to exactly where you want it before you drive the screws. I have two to help with creep as well as large panels. Great tool at a great price.

Must have tool

2007-08-11
It is amazing how much easier this clamp makes assembly of whatever project is at hand. As the title says, this is a must have tool for anyone making pocket hole joinery.