Are these clamps worth the money

[Dave Bonde]

Does anyone use these clamps for installing cabinets, if so are they worth the expense. I have always used hand screw clamps but was thinking of adding a couple of these to the collection. Dave

[Oscar Mueller]

I've got a set,with the narrow face frames used today,you have to shim them.Also,when you tighten them really hardthe roll pin seems to back its way out.I still like C-clamps best.

[Todd Jensen]

I still like to just use 6 or 12" 'quick-clamps'; they've got pads to protect the wood and keep the frames tight but I can still knock them into alignment with a hammer(using a shim to protect the face), and are easy to use. If I need the strength of a c-clamp or other type clamp to join the faces, there is generally a problem with the face frames that needs to be corrected. Also, the c-clamps are easy to over-tighten leaving 'nickel-holders' in your wood. I've found the custom clamps to be more burdensome than helpful. JMO.

[Dave Bonde]

Thanks guys that was kind of my gut feeling. I think I will stay with the way I have always done it.
Dave

[David Giles]

If the cabinets are flush with the inside of the face frame (Proulx method), then the clamps won't work. DAMHIKT. But I never return tools once they arrive.

[Terry Bigelow]

This is what I use. Two per cab. Once you set 'em to the right width it's a one hand job. I bought some of the rubber coating dip available at the BORG and dipped both ends of the clamps in to protect the cabs. Cheap, effective and I don't need help(usually).

[Steve Clardy]

Several times I started to buy those, but hesitated.
Those are dedicated clamps.

I always just use F-style clamps, which I always have in my installer box.