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My last install went very smooth. 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. I have been installing various cabinets for years. I ran across these clamps and just had to have a pair. Not only do they help align they also act like a second pair of hands.
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". 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). As they have designed them, the minimum size for the two combined face frames is just slightly less than 3 inches.
If you install cabinets, You cant be without this product. It saves time and makes the job look so much better
Should have done it years ago, they work great. Of course had to buy cabinet lift to go along with this installation method, but that was worth the money as well. Installed many a cabinet before biting the bullet and purchasing a set of these clamps. Setting up cabinets in groups on a strongback, and tweaking position till it's near perfect makes for much neater installation.
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. You can get the cabinet faces lined up very nicely, drill and counter-sink your screws, pull the cabinet claws and you're done. But why would you. I've done cabinets without this tool and I just did one with this tool.
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. This tool makes this job SOOOOOOO easy. There is no comparison. Okay -- I'm not a pro, but not an amateur either. This tool makes hanging cabinets a BREEZE.
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.
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