Customer Reviews

Kreg KHC-90DCC 90-degree Corner Clamp

5 star:		(17)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

First thing I will say is that these clamps do work once adjusted and aligned perfectly they will hold stock tightly hence the three stars. I don't see the cost/benefit of these clamps though. It takes too long to get them adjusted and your stock aligned perfectly. They take too much time to adjust, voiding the speed benefits of their locking pliers type design. Once adjusted they do hold tightly which is a plus but they must be very accurately adjusted and applied otherwise they move the stock out of alignment. I am now using the Rockler "Clamp-it" type which are half the price and twice the speed, no adjustments necessary just a 90deg. "angle" and 2 clamps. The Kreg 90deg. clamps are an overly complicated overly expensive solution masquerading a a simple one handed clamp.

Kind of expensive because you are probably going to want 2 clamps so that you can secure both sides of your work piece. But the clamps are worth it, especially if you work alone! They securely and quickly clamp the wood so that you can permanently attach with pocket screws. Cabinet shelves are a breeze -- the open clamp design allows wood to slide through so that you can use the clamp as BOTH a corner clamp and a 90-degree shelf clamp.

I purchased this clamp less than 3 months ago and the swivel end has already fell off the threaded rod. It is a poor excuse for a ball and socket design. I have several other type of Kreg clamps in my shop that I use to build the boxes for kitchen cabinets. My Kreg electric pocket hole machine has never failed me in the 4 years I have owned it. This tool by Kreg was a disapointment to say the least. Good idea just poorly made.

Although the price might make you pause, don't. These clamps are a great addition to the wall of clamps we all have. They are the missing piece when you do pocket hole jointing by yourself. It's like having a helper.

I think the most important point is that these clamps provide the most benefit when working with a lot of the same thickness wood. If you are switching sizes often, readjusting the clamps can be time consuming. And of course these clamps are useless for holding two pieces of different thicknesses together at 90*.

When I assemble a lot of 1/2" cases, or 3/4" cases - I can set these clamps correctly and then work with them quickly. And really its not that bad to adjust them.

I do also find, though, that sometimes the clamps are bulky and get in the way. I'd give these 3.5 stars if I could because of their limited usefulness (though the quality is there).

They do provide great assistance for single person assembly, but of the four I purchased, one had the inside corner pop off the clamp arm.

Quality of construction is only mediocre at best.

I have added this clamp device to my arsenal of joinery clamps. It's a wonderful addition & extremely practical. It affords me the same assistance I would have if I had a second person helping me work. All of the Kreg clamps I have purchased are a great help in improving the end result of my projects.

Bought a pair of these to help in building bookshelf, and the pivot ball fell out first time I used them. Don't waste your money; very poor quality.

This thing is like a Rube Goldberg contraption with its complexity.

I prefer using some plywood "L" I made, you just grab two quick clamps and clamp the L to both sides, presto - a solid 90 degree angle, great for solo assembly. Not sure why anyone would deal with all this adjustments and stuff on this product.

When I opened the product I thought this is going to be just what I'm looking for. It took me about 30 seconds to figure out how to place it on the corner of the material but when I did it aligned both pieces. I no longer need to try to balance the material as I'm getting the the clamp in place and strugling to hold everything together and aligned. With one hand I hold the material close to it's location and with the other place the clamp, give it a squeez and there we are. With a little tap here and there and a twist of the tightner we are ready to start installing pocket screws. This is a great tool for my one man work shop. I now own two of these little babies.