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Not only do they help align they also act like a second pair of hands. I ran across these clamps and just had to have a pair. I have been installing various cabinets for years. I was not disappointed. If you install "on occasion" they may be a bit pricey but if you install fairly often they are worth every penny. My last install went very smooth.
As they have designed them, the minimum size for the two combined face frames is just slightly less than 3 inches. The Cabinet Claw's are a great idea. Problem is they didn't think about someone doing custom cabinets where the finished joined face frame is 1 1/2" (the same size as the rest of the face frame). I'm returning mine as they won't work for what I need. It assumes you are joining 2 - 1 1/2" frames rather than 2 - 3/4" frames totaling 1 1/2".
If you install cabinets, You cant be without this product. It saves time and makes the job look so much better
Installed many a cabinet before biting the bullet and purchasing a set of these clamps. Of course had to buy cabinet lift to go along with this installation method, but that was worth the money as well. Should have done it years ago, they work great. Setting up cabinets in groups on a strongback, and tweaking position till it's near perfect makes for much neater installation.
This tool makes hanging cabinets a BREEZE. But why would you. Okay -- I'm not a pro, but not an amateur either. for around $50 your cabinets will be perfect.One thing I would suggest --- I wrapped electrical tape around the tool to protect the cabinet surface from marring. There is no comparison. However, as long as your drill is straight and you take the time to mark your drill bit you wont have to worry about the big coming out of the face of the cabinet or thru the other side.Can you hang cabinets without this tool -- yes. This tool makes this job SOOOOOOO easy.
I've done cabinets without this tool and I just did one with this tool. You can get the cabinet faces lined up very nicely, drill and counter-sink your screws, pull the cabinet claws and you're done. Not sure if it would have, but why take the chance. As some reviews have said -- you're a bit "blind" when you drill the holes because you can't really see into the drill holes/guides.
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