What is the maximum counter thickness that the clamp will work for?
2059347
I don't know the exact maximum, but my counter is just shy of 2 inches and it fits fine with room to spare.
2059348
It will open about 2 1/2 inches, clamps fine on my laminate bar, its almost 2 inches wide
2059349
Upwards of 4". As long as you have a decent overhang on the mounting surface, you'll be fine. If you are trying to mount it to an apron of a table, I doubt it will work.
2059350
Not sure but I had to stop and clean it out maybe 4 times. I did 2 bushels.
556513
I apologize about my last answer. I see now that the clamp has dual clamp adjustments. There is a screw that can be loosened to allow for large scale adjustment of the clamp in addition to the finger wheel. It looks like it can clamp tables up to 1.75 inches thick.
573161
I thread the clamp through it and use it to protect the underside of my countertop (to spread out the pressure the clamp puts on the contertop). That is, the bottom of the clamp touches the underside of that plastic bit and the plastic bit is resting on the underside of the countertop. I hope that's what it's for :)
154612
I'm thinking it will as long as the Plexiglas is not too thin - such as 1/8" or less. Reason is the clamp has some weight to it so the material that will be clamped needs to be able to support the weight of the clamp without flexing.
2232620
I just now did an actual measurement of clamp surface to adjustment screw pad,(fully open) and I have 1 and 13/16 inches of opening; this is the adjustable opening maximum. The depth of the clamp, from the bottom of the U shape to the edge is 2 and 5/8 inches of opening. You can add another 1/8" to this depth as the adjuster pad extends beyond the clamp body. You can't trim back the clamp body to make it larger, (like with a hacksaw) as the body is not solid, but ribbed for extra strength. I may be wrong, but I think I saw these at Dick's Sporting goods, actually in the store. You could check online and call the store to see if they have it, and measure it yourself. ( I see that another answer gave different measurements...) These puppies are nice and sturdy; I use mine for canoe outriggers with two lobster floats attached to a tee. Good luck.
242907
The "clamps" can open a bit more than 1", so it works well for my table, which is 3/4" thick. No way it can work directly with 2"-thick table.
357381
I cannot confirm right now because I am away from the house and the tool. That seems high for the thickness of just the aluminium portion of the guide, and may be the measurement of the underlying clamp plus aluminum. I can verify later today and respond with the exact dimension if no one else has responded.
1601081
There is a hold-down bar that allows stock up to 4.5" wide. However, this piece can be removed and stock clamped down allowing up to 6.5" of workable surfaces. You would have to devise sides from 2X6's or equivalent with your clamps but should not be difficult.
238718
The clamp is metal with foam padding to keep it from scratching surfaces. Measure the depth of your table the clamp only opens up approx. 3 inches.
2172846
Hi Bradford, I measured my 6 clamps. They range from 12 3/8" to 12 1/2" wide open. Each orange plastic protector is 1/8" thick, so you could get an additional 1/4" by removing them (the bottom one slides off easily, but one on the screw is really on there!).
1035489
The maximum thickness of material that this jig can handle is 2-3/8 wide. I'm not sure I understand the 2nd part of the question of placing blocks under the clamp. If the concern is potentially drilling too far into your work piece, that should not be a problem. Based on the height of the clamps drill guide, I actually had to reduce how deep I normally place the bit in my drill to ensure a deep enough hold to accommodate the dowel.
1023422
Absolutely. The clamp itself is square (made of two right angles) and I think the screws are long enough to accept up to 1-1/4" or 1-1/2". Mine is a 1/2" square pole and it clamps all the way down, so you can't really go thinner than that unless you use shims and thats probably not a good idea, anyway. Actually It will work on any shape up to (and maybe even a bit over) 1" in diameter as the clamps are self-centering.
2170055
Hello Paul, My experience with desk thickness is that should be fine. I operate a business and have bought dozens of various mounts. I clamped this one to a plate glass desktop (very thin) and a very thick desk top. The key to securing firmly is having enough lip for the clamp to slide unto and get a good grip. Some desks have no lip and some not very deep. If not a deep lip, the issue of course is not the top, but the underneath clamp or the knob. The knob may be to close to a side panel to turn. I some cases, I have trimmed down the knob to get closer. Which then requires using a tool to turn and get tight. But that has worked a number of times. I also have secured this mount through desktop by drilling when no lip. This is a fine mount for the price. Very sturdy. Best of Luck.
303036
I like amend my previous answer. The jig cannot clamp two inches thick because the clamp needs about quarter of an inch play for the clamp to work.
679436
I think so...if I understand your question. I'm using it on a table where the top extends 1.5" from the table's frame. 1.5" looks to be the minimum. 1.75" should provide plenty of table top to clamp to.
954036
M.N. Most tables will have a gap between the table halves. The clamp is designed to be wide enough to connect both table halves and is over 1" wide. Thanks for considering STIGA!
1207255
The clamp is large. The opening measures three and a half inches so 3 inches or less should be fine