Automax clamp

[Dana Winfrey]

I recently purchased an auto max clamp. But when I started using it I realized that it does not work as advertised. Anyone else had that problem. I have to readjust the clamp every time I use a different thickness of material.

[Jenster Smith]

I'm not a fan of the automax clamps.  I prefer the old school style that you adjust via a knurled screw on the END of the handle (similar to original vise grip brand).  Even tho the automax clamp is supposed to be automatic, it seems to put too much force on the workpiece or not enough.  I end up adjusting that tiny little screw in the middle of the handle to get the exact force I want.  So, whats the point of an auto clamp if it isn't auto?  I actually started searching for a clamp this weekend that provided me with the old style screw on the end of the handle, with large clamping area pads (like the Kreg automax) and made in the USA.  Haven't found it yet! 

[Dana Winfrey]

Do they make 90 degree clamp that is manual?

[Ken Darga]

Dana,

Could you define the joining members where you'll need a 90 degree clamp?

Perhaps there is a clamping tool on the market that may be suitable to meet your needs.

Ex

  

Dana Winfrey said:

Do they make 90 degree clamp that is manual?

[joseph joel]

Hi Dana,
I personally haven't encountered any issues using Automaxx clamps. Both the 1st generation and latest generation of Automaxx products that i use daily have performed well for me. Would you elaborate on the trouble you're running into when utilizing the Automaxx clamps? 

[R. E. Woods]

This 90 degree clamp is manual. It takes a lot of adjustment but it does help. I searched for "Kreg 90 degree clamp' to find this picture. I haven't had problems with the Automaxx clamps.

[BOUIS Thierry]

Bonjour,

Je viens d'acheter cette nouvelle pince automax à 90 degrés et il met impossible de fermer la clé avec les poignées même en agissant sur la molette dans un sens ou dans l'autre.

Pouvez vous m'aider.

Je vous en remercie d'avance.

Thierry

joseph joel said:

Salut Dana,
personnellement , je n'ai rencontré aucun problème avec les pinces Automaxx. La première génération et la dernière génération de produits Automaxx que j'utilise quotidiennement ont bien fonctionné pour moi. Souhaitez-vous expliquer le problème que vous rencontrez lors de l'utilisation des pinces Automaxx?