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ericbuggeln
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Just used the Panther today to cut out a threshold where we had extended the door jamb. Cut through the hardwood like butter. I use separate splinter guard, Eric
NuggyBuggy
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One thing I found is that one should be careful when releasing the tension in your clamps. One time I launched something with quite a bit of force. For the life of me, I can't remember whether it was clamp or caul, but I was lucky it didn't hit me.
I have watched Craig demo his Bow Clamps on several occasions.
I have never seen them snap back like you describe.
Not saying it couldn't happen but would like to know why it happened.
If the pressure is released evenly, I don't think it would do that.
I have yet to try them in my own work, but will eventually spring for a set or two.
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I have never seen them snap back like you describe.
Not saying it couldn't happen but would like to know why it happened.
If the pressure is released evenly, I don't think it would do that.
I have yet to try them in my own work, but will eventually spring for a set or two.
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Thought I'd revive this thread to post a good customer experience with Bowclamps. Ordered up the master set the other week from Highland, just in time to do a glue-up of hardwood caps on some plywood shelving. But one of the 4 ft. clamps had a crack at the end. While it was fairly small, with clamping pressure it spread noticeably, so I was worried about degradation over time as well as the overall integrity of the caul. Called up Highland, and they forwarded it directly to the manufacturer, and within 48 hrs I had a new 4 ft. caul.
Looking forward to using them on future builds, especially on some veneering and face frame applications. BTW, did the threaded rod modification mentioned in this thread ever get made in a formal way?http://festoolownersgroup.com/other-tool-reviews/bowclamp-review/msg243379/#msg243379
Looking forward to using them on future builds, especially on some veneering and face frame applications. BTW, did the threaded rod modification mentioned in this thread ever get made in a formal way?http://festoolownersgroup.com/other-tool-reviews/bowclamp-review/msg243379/#msg243379
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Bowclamps are great! By the way, the manufacturer (Craig) is just across the river (Hudson).
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From first hand experience the Bow Clamps that Craig produce are top shelf. I use them a lot in my glue-ups.
Having met the man first hand I know he backs all he builds 100%, he a great guy to have chatted with in our first meet
Use them with a great end results
Having met the man first hand I know he backs all he builds 100%, he a great guy to have chatted with in our first meet
Use them with a great end results
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