Sold as each. Self-squaring adjustable clamp for picture frame assembly. Clamps frames from 5 x 7" to 26 x 30". Simple operation: clamps all four corners simultaneously. Jaws are reversible for clamping both small and large frames. Unit folds quickly and easily for compact storage. Boxed. Manufacturer's number: 88094. Country of origin: Taiwan. Distributed by Adjustable Clamp Co.

Self-squaring adjustable clamp

Clamps 4 corners simutaneously

Jaws are designed with recessed corners

Folds quickly and easily for compact storage

Reversible jaws for clamping small & large frames

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The process: Put the jig on a table (or the floor), set the retaining corner pieces in the slots that allow you to place your picture frame in it; in other words, if you have a large frame, the corner pieces go into slots farther out on the four aluminum braces. (Note: The image above shows the corner pieces backwards.) Then you tighten a wingnut in the center to pull the braces inward. You cannot adjust the angles in each corner; they're all exactly 45 degrees. That should work, though sometimes, even if you've cut the wood properly, it'd be nice to be able to shim in a corner or two ever so slightly.

The fatal flaws in this device: One, one small wingnut tightens the whole thing, so it takes some effort to get the thing really tight. Two, it doesn't have any mechanism to flatten the wood vertically, so you must use clamps to make sure they don't ride up (even with biscuits, I find that happens occasionally). Three, the corner pieces are plastic, and apparently cheap plastic -- after tightening the jig too much, I broke one, making the entire jig useless.

I think this thing could be a very useful device, but it needs a better tightening mechanism and sturdier components.

5 of 5 found the following review helpful:

Reinforced before usingMar 04, 2008
By Bob F. "Bama Bob"
I already have one of those frame clamps with the threaded rods that Garrett Wade sells. I bought this one so I could glue up two frames at a time. This clamp works great and has the advantage of insuring a square frame. I read the reviews about the plastic corners breaking, so before I used it I strengthened them by filling the hollows with epoxy. It's hard to explain, but the toggle part that attaches the corner clamps to the arms is only attached at two points. I used a piece of tape to close one open side of the hollow and used some inexpensive slow setting epoxy so I didn't need to rush. Result was a nice solid piece that is much stronger than the original.

1 of 1 found the following review helpful:

Rinky dink frame clampAug 21, 2010
By Joseph Bobst
Probably Ok for larger frames, but for small ones it has all kinds of problems. The plastic corner pieces are spaced too far apart or too close for precise fits. The first person that has $10 for this turkey can have it. Very disappointing.

1 of 1 found the following review helpful:

clamp mate frame clampMar 08, 2007
By Keith S. Boyt
this product works great!!! i already had two but the plastic pieces broke. i would like to know where i could purchase just the plastic pieces to get my other ones back in operation.

thanks

what a piece of junkDec 07, 2011
By $&&#53"
Using this to help assist me with building braces 4 encaustic supports. The center bracket assembly would get in the way makin this item totally useless

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