If you're not familiar with PRO-Grip Straight Edge Clamps, you're in for a treat. These simple clamps work as a guide or fence that can be easily clamped to almost any workpiece. They're perfect for guiding circular saws and handheld routers. To make them even more versatile, PRO-Grip offers a complete line of accessories including bandsaw fences, clamp connectors, featherboards, and hold-down clamps. At Infinity we offer all of the PRO-Grip clamps and accessories, individually or in this complete money-saving package. Let's take a closer look.
PRO-Grip Straight Edge Clamps
The PRO-Grip Straight Edge Clamps are the heart of the system. They can be used as a clamp during glue-ups, or as a straight edge guide when sawing and routing. Each of these clamp has low profile clamping pads that measure 9/16" tall so they don't hit your workbench and cause interference. These clamps come in three lengths, 24", 36", and 50". This measurement refers to the capacity of the clamps, the overall length is a little longer. To apply pressure each clamp has one sliding pad that can be adjusted anywhere down the length of the clamp. The four-position cam style clamping lever allows you to adjust clamping force in three increments.
The straight edge or bar of the clamp is made of anodized aluminum and has a pair of T-tracks running the length. These tracks are what allow accessories to be easily mounted. Measuring 2-1/8" wide and 5/8" thick, each clamp includes a movable ruler, marked in both standard and metric, that can be adjusted and zeroed to any point on the clamp. This handy feature allows the ruler to be positioned for use with many of the PRO-Grip accessories.
PRO-Grip Accessories
What separates the PRO-Grip Straight Edge Clamps from the others is all the accessories that can be added. Need to add a fence to your old bandsaw? Maybe you need a feather board where you don't have a miter track. How about a fence and hold-downs for your drill press? With the PRO-Grip accessories, you can do all this and more.
Side-By-Side Adaptor Kit (100-509)
This handy kit allows you to connect two PRO-Grip clamps together, side-by-side. With one clamp facing down to clamp to your workbench, the other will be facing up to secure your workpiece. Each kit includes six adapters with hardware, enough to attach two pairs of clamps together. This is definitely a handy option when clamping a workpiece from the surface is not an option.
Featherboard Kit (100-511)
If you've ever been in a situation where you needed a featherboard but had no way to mount one, this kit is for you. Rather than a miter track or T-track, this featherboard mounts to any of the PRO-Grip clamps allowing you to use it almost anywhere. The flexible plastic feathers are easy to set and adjust so you can work more safely and accurately.
Stop Block Kit (100-512)
Sometimes you need a stop but have no good way to mount it, that's exactly what the PRO-Grip Stop Block is for. Mount it to your clamp, slide it into position, and get to work. This stop block is made of HDPE and attaches via a thumb knob so it can be easily adjusted wherever you need it.
Hold Down Kit (100-513)
If you have a drill press you know how important it is to secure your workpiece in place, especially when drilling large holes. When paired with a PRO-Grip clamp, this kit provides a fence, a pair of hold-down clamps, and a pair of stops. Each clamp has a 3" reach and 1-1/2" clamping capacity.
Wide Jaw Attachment (100-514)
Sometimes you need to spread the clamping load over a larger area. That is exactly what the Wide Jaw Attachments are for. They increase the jaw size of your PRO-Grip clamps to 4-1/8" x 1-1/4". They're also easy to install, with the included Philips head screws.
Universal Fence Attachment (100-515)
It's very common to find older woodworking machines, like bandsaws, that don't have a fence. If you have a machine like this the PRO-Grip Universal Fence is a great option. The fence slides onto the PRO-Grip clamp providing an 18" long x 3-1/2" tall fence. It also features a pair of 1/4-20 sized T-tracks to allow the use of stops and feather boards. if you have been looking for a way to add a fence to one of your machines this is a great option.
