DEWALT DW7082 Vertical Clamp, for the DW703, DW706, and DW708

by DEWALT

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Keep your fingers free from harm during your woodworking projects. The DEWALT DW7082 vertical clamp adds safety and precision to your job with its firm clamping pressure. Use it to hold your work solidly to the base of your DW703, DW706, or DW708 miter saw. It features a quick releasing button for easy adjustment and a rubber clamp head cover for maximum grip. Secure this clamp easily when in use or swing it out the way when it isn’t needed. This top-notch clamp is a must have accessory for your DEWALT miter saws.

From the Manufacturer

DEWALT DW7082 Vertical Clamp, for the DW703, DW706, and DW708

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 6.6 x 2.3 inches ; 4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00002231H
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: DW7082
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #81,805 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #50 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Saw Accessories > Miter Saw Accessories

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Vertical Clamps save Fingers and Time, August 9, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: DEWALT DW7082 Vertical Clamp, for the DW703, DW706, and DW708 (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought two of these clamps after hearing about de-fingered folks who regretted not using them after their accidents. So after using them on a few mitering projects, I highly recommend them not only for the added safety they provide, but also for the precision they make possible with large, slippery or otherwise cumbersome materials. One clamp is probably enough though, but I wanted two because I'm too lazy to switch them back and forth when clamping is needed on alternating sides. Switching can easilly be done though with only one hand due to the way the shaft swivel-locks into the table, so it really is easy to add and remove. I found it especially useful for securing jigs to hold small pieces too small for the clamp to secure directly.

The downside with any clamp is the added time it takes to secure it versus the speed of going free-hand. But for me the reduced safety risk and errors from slipping, especially with large cumbersome pieces, makes up for the hassle. And the effective design of this clamp considerably minimizes that hassle.

The ergonomic handle design makes it easy to tighten quickly, and the grippy rubber permits easy tightening with little effort. The cylindrical handle shape minimizes interference with the rest of the saw. I love the quick release, which allows easy removal of peices after cutting. It also passes the toughness test, seemingly made of strong, solid materials.

So why not 5 stars? One concern is the high profile of the clamp, which interferes with angled cuts where the saw is tilted side to side at steep angles. The price seemed high for such a simple product. And it's shaft feels a little loose in the table until clamped tight, lacking that snug fit you might expect. But this didn't detract from its functioning. Another improvement I'd recommend is to broaden the span of the clamp (or make it adjustable) to permit holding down pieces a little closer to the blade. But this is quibbling. Overall, it's a solid product with some good design that I, risk-averse weekender that I am, would not saw without.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice addition to the DW708, December 9, 2003

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Nemesis (Colorado, United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: DEWALT DW7082 Vertical Clamp, for the DW703, DW706, and DW708 (Tools & Home Improvement)

Excellent clamp. Sturdy and well built. With all the emphasis in the reviews on the "wobble" I really expected it to be looser than it is once seated. It moves just a little bit, maybe 1/8th of an inch if that, and like the reviews say once tightened down its rock solid. This clamp is bigger than I'd imagined and really seems well made. I don't feel like I got taken, the price is high but I'm happy with what I received for my money (No I don't work for DeWalt). Buy this clamp it's worth having.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice-but pricey!, January 10, 2005

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FredMech (Smithfield,Va.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DW7082 Vertical Clamp, for the DW703, DW706, and DW708 (Tools & Home Improvement)

I ended up getting a pair and they are very good quality!The push button quick adjust works great and I really use these clamps alot. I highly recommend them!No regrets!