Bench Dog 10-016 Trim-Loc Casement Trim Installation Tool

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This might be useful for a DIY newbie, but any pros thinking it's something a tool junkie needs to hang trim- forget it. Just another solution looking for a problem.

This is a handy tool that takes a bit of getting used to. ProsYou put it to the casement much like a speed squareIt automatically gives you a 5/16 revealYou can drag it along the casement to scribe your line, if you likeIs handy to push molding against to nailGrooves for automatic length measurementConThe slots for hooking rule too small for Stanley Fat Max

Use it to do the trim on the inside of a whole house. Very few recuts with this. Cut the time in half.

The second one I carry around with me and use to mark the door jam for measuring, and then to line up the trim for install. For those worried about using a plastic tool, it has held up perfect for this project, and will be fine when I go to replace all the trim when I replace the windows. The main diffrence between the metal and plastic is that the metal tool is 1/4" reveal and the plastic is 3/16" reveal. I have the first one nailed down on a lond piece of 8" wide Pine which I use to measure the length of the cut that I need. I bought 1 because I was going to be installing new trim on all the doors in my house, and then got a second from my wife for christmas.

I thought 1/4" is a bit much, but the 3/16" looks perfect. It was actually a good thing. I reccomend using a nail gun instead of a hammer because I found you need a third hand when trying to use the hammer and the tool. This is a great tool, and really sped up the time it took to install the trim. All my reveals were perfect, and the miter cuts were right on.

It does just what it is designed for - assists in laying out measurements for molding and trim. Otherwise a real handy product that easily fits in your tool belt. It is fairly easy to use, once you get the hang of it. The directions are somewhat vague, so it took a bit of practice to determine the best way to mark the cut lines on molding.