E. Emerson Tool Co. C50 50-Inch All-In-One Contractor Straight Edge Clamping Tool Guide
Key features
- •Straight Edge - E. Emerson's Contractor Series self-clamping straight edge patented design has integral tubes running the length of the wide body construction, making it ultra rigid and light to handle.
- •No C-clamping - No more C-clamping! Achieve that truly straight cut using this self-clamping straight edge to guide your tools.
- •Extra Wide - This self clamping straight edge is extra wide for exceptional rigidity and has a low profile for obstruction-free cuts.
- •Flat Top - The extra low profile and flat top makes it easier for all circular saw or router straight cuts.
- •Contractor Series - Please note: recessed tracks accept Contractor Series Saw Plate, Router Plate, and Stop Block. But it will not work with A, Twin, or Ultra Series accessories.
E. Emerson Tool Co. C50 50-Inch All-In-One Contractor Straight Edge Clamping Tool Guide
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Customer Reviews
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Poor quality
D-Man✓ Verified Purchase•January 24, 2018
Pros:
It's straight and did what I needed it to
Cons:
sliding mechanism constantly slips loose when you move the unit and is total junk.
bar isn't solid and wiggles a bit so sliding it up and down past a certain point isn't always smooth and easy.
measurements are taped on, not etched.
Other:
Wish I did my research and bought a Bora.
It appears there is an "All in One Clamp XWJ Wide Jaws Fixture" device for a few bucks that could be added to this. Maybe I'll get it for the next project and hopefully at least that will salvage this purchase into something decent.
It's straight and did what I needed it to
Cons:
sliding mechanism constantly slips loose when you move the unit and is total junk.
bar isn't solid and wiggles a bit so sliding it up and down past a certain point isn't always smooth and easy.
measurements are taped on, not etched.
Other:
Wish I did my research and bought a Bora.
It appears there is an "All in One Clamp XWJ Wide Jaws Fixture" device for a few bucks that could be added to this. Maybe I'll get it for the next project and hopefully at least that will salvage this purchase into something decent.
No problems
bunt✓ Verified Purchase•October 29, 2016
Haven't found anything better at a reasonable price to use as a straight edge when cutting plywood. It's 50" long so it will comfortably span a 48" sheet of plywood. I have a Kreg Rip Cut and it works well but you're dedicating your saw to the Rip Cut, it takes a few minutes to re position the saw in the Rip Cut if you remove it. It's a little cumbersome on smaller pieces of plywood and I don't trust the ruler but 5 stars just for the usefulness and price.
Wide body clamp has the features I need.
Steve L✓ Verified Purchase•December 31, 2015
I specifically bought this brand and model because they make the top metal guide wider than the clamping foot underneath. This allows me to clamp the tool to the board and have the metal overhang the edge of the wooden piece.
The other feature that I had to have was the fact that the clamp will lock in place with the clamping lever straight out. Enough clamping pressure is applied without dropping the lever all the way down. This allows a board with the clamp attached to slide over a flat surface like my table saw without getting hung up on the lever.
I also own the 99 inch version which is great for those long boards.
The other feature that I had to have was the fact that the clamp will lock in place with the clamping lever straight out. Enough clamping pressure is applied without dropping the lever all the way down. This allows a board with the clamp attached to slide over a flat surface like my table saw without getting hung up on the lever.
I also own the 99 inch version which is great for those long boards.
Great for straight cuts that are smaller than the unit. Nothing more.
Sound advice✓ Verified Purchase•August 26, 2015
Great for straight cuts. Really does the job.
Its a bit fragile as the working bits are a sintered kind of plastic, my clamping lock broke within a month. And because the clamp isn't removable, this is a one trick pony that takes up space in the shop. By that I mean, on the bottom of the straight edge is a clip that allows this unit to clamp onto your workpiece giving it enough stay to make a great cut. But, you can't use it on a larger workpiece as the clamp interferes. So you can't use it as a general straight edge.
Smaller than a table saw and way easier to live with. Design needs a bit of work.
Its a bit fragile as the working bits are a sintered kind of plastic, my clamping lock broke within a month. And because the clamp isn't removable, this is a one trick pony that takes up space in the shop. By that I mean, on the bottom of the straight edge is a clip that allows this unit to clamp onto your workpiece giving it enough stay to make a great cut. But, you can't use it on a larger workpiece as the clamp interferes. So you can't use it as a general straight edge.
Smaller than a table saw and way easier to live with. Design needs a bit of work.
Great quality. Nice mechanism. Sometimes shifts slightly when engaging clamp.
Adam Johnson✓ Verified Purchase•June 13, 2015
I bought this to use as a cutting guide for my circular saw on 4' sheets of plywood. Mechanism is handy and works well but is not always accurate. Sometimes, it is difficult to set one side after the other and not have the first side move on you either before or while you are engaging the clamping mechanism. If you are using it on smooth, square pieces, you will have better luck. Still, the clamp works great and the guide remains steady once clamped into place. Having measurements on the edge is very convenient as is the hole on the clamp handle. The hole makes it easy to hang this tool on a peg somewhere.
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