Bench Dog 10 016 Trim Loc Casement Trim Installation Tool

Customer Reviews

Good gimicky tool.

2007-10-02
This tool is very helpful when trimming out, it makes you get consistent reveals which I think makes a difference. The guys kidded me about this one but using it lines you up quicker and makes you more consistent.

Quite Useful

2007-06-14
I was somewhat surprised at some of the past reviews here. I've owned this tool for 2 years, and I've found it to be quite useful. I'm not sure what kind of miracles some here were expecting. It's just a simple, basic layout tool, that is well designed, virtually weightless and performs a number of useful functions for doing finish work. I have a lot of lay out tools, many of which can do some of the same things this tool does, but if mine came up missing today, I'd have another one by tomorrow. I have the plastic version and it is very sturdy, not flimsy at all, but I would love to find one of the aluminum ones.

Hummm...

2007-03-29
Bought this thinking it would save some time, tried using it a few times and deceided my way worked better as well as faster. Still hope that the guy who invented it made lots of bucks!

not like it used to be

2007-03-16
this is the second one of these that i have owned because someone stole my first one, my old one was powdered coated aluminum, this new one is cheaper plastic, it works fine but i don't know for how long, i have had it now for about 3 weeks and it already shows signs of wear, i belive i might need to get a new one sooner rather than later, still a great tool just cheaper quality. So far i have not found a replacement that is aluminum. They just don't make em like they used to

Terrific simple tool!

2007-02-15
I was skeptical of this tool's value when I first purchased it, but now I can't live without it! I have been doing a lot of interior trim work, and I use it constantly! I have never before been able to get better results hanging straight, level/plumb trim with such even reveals! I'd highly recommend this to any finish carpenter, novice or professional!

For amateurs not pros

2008-05-05
This might be useful for a DIY newbie, but any pros thinking it's something a tool junkie needs to hang trim- forget it. Just another solution looking for a problem.

Trim-Loc Tool

2008-02-14
This is a handy tool that takes a bit of getting used to.

Pros
You put it to the casement much like a speed square
It automatically gives you a 5/16 reveal
You can drag it along the casement to scribe your line, if you like
Is handy to push molding against to nail
Grooves for automatic length measurement

Con
The slots for hooking rule too small for Stanley Fat Max

Very handy.

2008-01-12
Use it to do the trim on the inside of a whole house. Cut the time in half. Very few recuts with this.

Great Tool, I own 2 of them for even easier installs

2007-12-30
I bought 1 because I was going to be installing new trim on all the doors in my house, and then got a second from my wife for christmas. It was actually a good thing. I have the first one nailed down on a lond piece of 8" wide Pine which I use to measure the length of the cut that I need. The second one I carry around with me and use to mark the door jam for measuring, and then to line up the trim for install. I reccomend using a nail gun instead of a hammer because I found you need a third hand when trying to use the hammer and the tool.

All my reveals were perfect, and the miter cuts were right on.

The main diffrence between the metal and plastic is that the metal tool is 1/4" reveal and the plastic is 3/16" reveal. I thought 1/4" is a bit much, but the 3/16" looks perfect. For those worried about using a plastic tool, it has held up perfect for this project, and will be fine when I go to replace all the trim when I replace the windows.

This is a great tool, and really sped up the time it took to install the trim.

Handy tool

2007-12-02
It does just what it is designed for - assists in laying out measurements for molding and trim. It is fairly easy to use, once you get the hang of it. The directions are somewhat vague, so it took a bit of practice to determine the best way to mark the cut lines on molding. Otherwise a real handy product that easily fits in your tool belt.