What is the maximum thickness that can be clamped without placing blocks under the cla
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The jig is said to open to 2 & 3/8s inches, but mine fully opened is 2 & 5/16 inches, I would say 2 & 1/4 would be max workable thickness.The jig is very stable even fully opened. This is a very sturdy made jig. The clamp is 7/8 deep and about 1/8 from bushing to top of clamp.You can clamp onto a piece of stock as thin as 3/8 by 1/4 deep. Hope this helps.
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.
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This jig will work on stock 2 1/4" thick. I love the jig and happened to have used it just today. I sometimes use it with some 3/8" pointed inserts (sorry I don't remember their names) for mating the dowel holes to uneven stock. The unique feature of this jig to center the drilling guide to the stock is unsurpassed. I know it is expensive, but it is very well built and I know of no other centering jig of its equal. I would definitely buy it again.
1035491
I can not give you the actual maximum thickness. Todate, I have only used it for material a little over an inch. The information I have says it can work on wood up to 2 3/8 inches. I suspect the maximum will be real close to that thickness
1035492
I have used this jig on 1/2" material without blocks. There was still about a 1/16 of an inch left in the jig clamp that could be tightened. So, I would say that 1/2" material is about as small as one can go without blocks.
681053
The maximum dimension/length between the clamp's pads is 4 1/2", so less than 4 1/2".
687288
It may depend on how you mount the clamp. The clamp retracts to the complete vertical position when the handle is released all the way. However, the workpiece must still clear the rubber hold-down which is about 3/4" plus and distance that the threaded stud is extended. I mounted my clamps on 4" x 4" blocks with the clamp attached just over 1" from the edge. In this configuration I could lift the workpiece straight up if need be.
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There is no mi9nimum or maximum width, if you don't use the bar base, that goes between the bars. The bars are remarkable useful for brush, logs, moving potted trees, pallets etc. I would highly recommend them. When I bought them the freight was included and they are heavy. Brian
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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.
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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.
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The clamp will fit a hair over 1 5/8's baseboard thickness. The clamp is really durable too.
263282
Only with modification. I use this device almost daily and have not encountered any problems with securely clamping furniture panels up to 42 inches.
12033
I measure a max width of 2-3/8 inches, so for larger you'll have to improvise with c-clamps.
1768516
It looks like you need at least 2 inches. It is very adjustable to table thickness but not depth. The two clamp rods have disks at their ends that are just under 2 inches wide. You could try cutting a small hole in the side of the desk and sliding the clamp in?
364063
You would have a hard time using it if it wasn't clamped down. Use blocks of wood to protect you table. That is what I have done.
1985460
I would be hesitant to clamp a meat grinder on it. It's about 1" thick but isn't solid stainless - a thin stainless sheet that wraps around the top. I'm really pleased with the unit and the extra storage and work space it gives me.
950955
Haven't tried anything that thick. I think I would purchase a Bolt cutter. Sure to do the trick.
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It's press board w/laminate over it-depends how deep your clamps are....you could always if in doubt place a long piece of wood under the table to be clamped w/the table. Just a suggestion.
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I don't see why you couldn't clamp it down. However if the base of your table saw has an "L" shape you may need to place a 1x2 or a 2x4 along the side for more clamping surface.
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I use my saw a lot and the maximum thickness seems to be about 2 inches. I've tried to use it w/o the guide to gain a little greater thickness and it works very poorly.
2009296
You can set the clamp all the way down to zero. But you would have to support the free end of the clamp because you would have 50 inches or so overhanging the material you are clamping.I use the clamp primarily as a guide for ripping and cross-cutting plywood. I have used the clamp to cut material as small as 10 inches in width, using a 2 x 4 to support the free end of the clamp. If you are going to be clamping or cutting a lot of smaller material, I'd recommend getting one of the 24- or 36-inch models.