Warranty on Kreg Clamp - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-29T06:16:34Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/warranty-on-kreg-clamp?feed=yes&xn_auth=noTom,
Kreg has a customer serv…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-05-09:2900167:Comment:4266282012-05-09T00:24:47.648ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>Tom,</p>
<p>Kreg has a customer service dept---</p>
<p>they can be reached via email.</p>
<p> I've ALWAYS received a timely response---</p>
<p>it's always have been positive.</p>
<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>Tom said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/warranty-on-kreg-clamp?xg_source=msg_com_forum&id=2900167%3ATopic%3A365524&page=2#2900167Comment426613"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Congratulations! I guess now I'll just have to wait a year before…</p>
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<p>Tom,</p>
<p>Kreg has a customer service dept---</p>
<p>they can be reached via email.</p>
<p> I've ALWAYS received a timely response---</p>
<p>it's always have been positive.</p>
<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Tom said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/warranty-on-kreg-clamp?xg_source=msg_com_forum&id=2900167%3ATopic%3A365524&page=2#2900167Comment426613"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Congratulations! I guess now I'll just have to wait a year before they contact me about my clamp.</p>
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<p>Congratulations! I guess now I'll just have to wait a year before they contact me about my clamp.</p>
<p>Congratulations! I guess now I'll just have to wait a year before they contact me about my clamp.</p> sounds like they gave you the…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-05-08:2900167:Comment:4266062012-05-08T07:31:30.553ZMike Kahlehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/MikeKahle
<p>sounds like they gave you the brush off hoping to not hear back from you them once this thread was started someone there read it and figured they would nip it in the bud....</p>
<p>sounds like they gave you the brush off hoping to not hear back from you them once this thread was started someone there read it and figured they would nip it in the bud....</p> Well, Good News. I had a Rep.…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-05-07:2900167:Comment:4265962012-05-07T21:50:02.275ZTerry Mileshttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/TerryMiles
<p>Well, Good News. I had a Rep. from Kreg e-mail me directly, and was told they most certainly do Warrantee their products, and that they would be sending me out a replacement immediately. Thanks Kreg!!!</p>
<p>Well, Good News. I had a Rep. from Kreg e-mail me directly, and was told they most certainly do Warrantee their products, and that they would be sending me out a replacement immediately. Thanks Kreg!!!</p> Seems like these would do for…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-05-07:2900167:Comment:4265922012-05-07T19:49:15.682ZJohn Schabenhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JohnSchaben
<p>Seems like these would do for a face frame clamp... just don't have the pretty blue handle covers.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Vise-Grip-18-6SP-Locking-Clamp-Swivel/dp/B00004SBBN/ref=sr_1_4?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1336419955&sr=1-4">http://www.amazon.com/Vise-Grip-18-6SP-Locking-Clamp-Swivel/dp/B00004SBBN/ref=sr_1_4?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1336419955&sr=1-4</a><br></br><br></br><cite>Tom said:…</cite></p>
<p>Seems like these would do for a face frame clamp... just don't have the pretty blue handle covers.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Vise-Grip-18-6SP-Locking-Clamp-Swivel/dp/B00004SBBN/ref=sr_1_4?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1336419955&sr=1-4">http://www.amazon.com/Vise-Grip-18-6SP-Locking-Clamp-Swivel/dp/B00004SBBN/ref=sr_1_4?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1336419955&sr=1-4</a><br/><br/><cite>Tom said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/warranty-on-kreg-clamp?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A426585&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment426585"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>My issue was with the premium face clamp. I used it a few times before it stripped. I also have the 90 degree clamp but have not had an issue with that one yet...knock on wood</p>
<p><br/><br/><cite>John Schaben said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/warranty-on-kreg-clamp?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A426572&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment426575"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi Terry - would be helpful to note <em>which</em> clamp. Rockler carries 9 different Kreg clamp configurations.</p>
<p><a href="http://woodworking.rockler.com/nav/cat1/shop-by-brand/cat2/shop-by-brand_kreg-tools/cat3/shop-by-brand_kreg-tools_kreg-clamps/0?sli_sid=v9116&gclid=CLCEvcvB7K8CFcIDtgodQWB9zg" rel="nofollow">http://woodworking.rockler.com/nav/cat1/shop-by-brand/cat2/shop-by-...</a></p>
<p><br/><cite>Terry Miles said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/warranty-on-kreg-clamp?page=1&commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A426667&x=1#2900167Comment426667"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Not a thing. I said I hoped they improved it. I looked around and couldn't find anything out there that was similar made by someone other than Kreg.</p>
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</blockquote> My issue was with the premium…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-05-07:2900167:Comment:4265852012-05-07T12:40:58.015ZTomhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Tom933
<p>My issue was with the premium face clamp. I used it a few times before it stripped. I also have the 90 degree clamp but have not had an issue with that one yet...knock on wood</p>
<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>John Schaben said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/warranty-on-kreg-clamp?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A426572&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment426575"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi Terry - would be helpful to note <em>which</em> clamp.…</p>
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<p>My issue was with the premium face clamp. I used it a few times before it stripped. I also have the 90 degree clamp but have not had an issue with that one yet...knock on wood</p>
<p><br/> <br/> <cite>John Schaben said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/warranty-on-kreg-clamp?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A426572&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment426575"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi Terry - would be helpful to note <em>which</em> clamp. Rockler carries 9 different Kreg clamp configurations.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://woodworking.rockler.com/nav/cat1/shop-by-brand/cat2/shop-by-brand_kreg-tools/cat3/shop-by-brand_kreg-tools_kreg-clamps/0?sli_sid=v9116&gclid=CLCEvcvB7K8CFcIDtgodQWB9zg">http://woodworking.rockler.com/nav/cat1/shop-by-brand/cat2/shop-by-...</a></p>
<p><br/><cite>Terry Miles said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/warranty-on-kreg-clamp?page=1&commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A426667&x=1#2900167Comment426667"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Not a thing. I said I hoped they improved it. I looked around and couldn't find anything out there that was similar made by someone other than Kreg.</p>
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</blockquote> I purchased a new machine tod…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-05-07:2900167:Comment:4266792012-05-07T04:32:49.098ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p><span>I purchased a new machine today, that has an adjustment feature, similar to the threaded mechanism in the Kreg clamps---</span></p>
<p><span>the adjust was stiff/not easily rotated---</span></p>
<p><span>lots of resistance was felt while turning</span></p>
<p><span>_the threads were not clean</span></p>
<p><span>_the action was not smooth, for this type of mechanism---</span></p>
<p><span>_the threads were dry---no visible lube.</span></p>
<p><span> Upon close examination of the…</span></p>
<p><span>I purchased a new machine today, that has an adjustment feature, similar to the threaded mechanism in the Kreg clamps---</span></p>
<p><span>the adjust was stiff/not easily rotated---</span></p>
<p><span>lots of resistance was felt while turning</span></p>
<p><span>_the threads were not clean</span></p>
<p><span>_the action was not smooth, for this type of mechanism---</span></p>
<p><span>_the threads were dry---no visible lube.</span></p>
<p><span> Upon close examination of the exposed male threads, they were not cut or formed smooth---</span></p>
<p><span>''dry lube'' WAS NOT effective.</span></p>
<p><span>After applying lith-grease, to the first 3 threads, the action worked smoothly and</span></p>
<p><span>the adjustments were easy. </span></p>
<p> When to use white lithium grease:</p>
<div class="togglep commentBox"><p>Use WD-40 Specialist <a href="http://www.wd40specialist.com/products/protective_white_lithium_grease">Protective White Lithium Grease</a> where a thick lubricant film must cling and remain in place on horizontal and vertical surfaces. Excellent for metal-to-metal lubrication.</p>
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<p></p> Finishing wax works great for…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-05-07:2900167:Comment:4266762012-05-07T03:42:15.396ZMike Kahlehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/MikeKahle
<p>Finishing wax works great for lubing threads and doesnt clump and grab every piece of dust and dirt in the room...</p>
<p>Finishing wax works great for lubing threads and doesnt clump and grab every piece of dust and dirt in the room...</p> Hi Ken - I agree that lubrica…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-05-07:2900167:Comment:4263502012-05-07T02:06:02.773ZJohn Schabenhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JohnSchaben
<p>Hi Ken - I agree that lubrication helps, especially with the el cheapo clamping pliers that are the norm in my shop. I don't really care much for the grease type lubes though, usually opting for dry lubes like spray graphite.<br></br><br></br><cite>Ken Darga said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/warranty-on-kreg-clamp?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A426534&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment426534"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p><span>The best thing to…</span></p>
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<p>Hi Ken - I agree that lubrication helps, especially with the el cheapo clamping pliers that are the norm in my shop. I don't really care much for the grease type lubes though, usually opting for dry lubes like spray graphite.<br/><br/><cite>Ken Darga said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/warranty-on-kreg-clamp?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A426534&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment426534"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p><span>The best thing to do, to reduce friction and wear, is to add ''grease type lube'' to the threads.</span></p>
<p><span>If the threads appear dry, apply some lube.</span></p>
<p><span>Use spray-type lithium lube, in the areas not readily visible---such as down inside the threaded mechanism.</span></p>
<p><span>WD40 offers lith lube in a spray can with nozzle---for expended reach. </span></p>
<p>Lube makes for easier turning---during tightening and loosening.</p>
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<p><span>The best thing to do, to reduce friction and wear, is to add ''grease type lube'' to the threads.</span></p>
<p><span>If the threads appear dry, apply some lube.</span></p>
<p><span>Use spray-type lithium lube, in the areas not readily visible---such as down inside the threaded mechanism.</span></p>
<p><span>WD40 offers lith lube in a spray can with nozzle---for expended reach. </span></p>
<p>Lube makes for easier turning---during tightening and loosening.</p>
<p><span>The best thing to do, to reduce friction and wear, is to add ''grease type lube'' to the threads.</span></p>
<p><span>If the threads appear dry, apply some lube.</span></p>
<p><span>Use spray-type lithium lube, in the areas not readily visible---such as down inside the threaded mechanism.</span></p>
<p><span>WD40 offers lith lube in a spray can with nozzle---for expended reach. </span></p>
<p>Lube makes for easier turning---during tightening and loosening.</p>