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   DCarr10760 | Sep 03, 2005 02:29pm | #1

   Hi,

   I've never tried the Lee Valley one (it looks good) but years ago I bought several similar guide/clamps from Woodworker's Warehouse (Trendlines),  Basically they were a straight edge 1/2" x 2" x 54" built up with a light-duty cam-actuated clamp.

   They are great for cutting sheets of plywood down to managable sizes (I use a dewalt cordless trimming saw).

   I've used them for straight edges for layout, and router guides and even in a pinch for a light-duty 48-inch bar clamp.

   The L-V ones look good.  I'd give 'em a closer look.

   David C.

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   douglas2cats | Sep 03, 2005 03:07pm | #2

   I've got a set of the Tru-Grip Clamp-N-Tool guides. I'm assuming the L-V ones are pretty similar. They've come in real handy on lots of occasions - for most of the same uses that David C. mentioned. The Tru-Grip Back-to-Back clamps (or something similar) are also worth looking at. They can double as a straight edge guide, but have clamping cams on both the bottom and top. I'm often forced to use my TS as a workbench. The B-to-B's clamp nicely to the TS top with the bottom cams, then the top cams hold the workpiece(s) for routing, gluing, etc.

   Waddaya mean it wont fit through the door?

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   cicero | Sep 04, 2005 12:15am | #3

   Thanks chaps for your insight.

   I was using a T square the other day as a guide to put biscuits in the middle of a book case,every time I turned the machine on,the torque moved my hold on the T square.It occurred to me then how nice it would be to be able to clamp the straight edge.

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   alias | Sep 04, 2005 01:31am | #4

   http://www.hartvilletool.com/search.php
   then for a search sku punch in 53785

   i've had the whole kit 110" w/tool glide for around 5-6 years, i love it.

   gd luck slainte'

   ..

   " Feed the good wolf....."
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   cicero | Sep 04, 2005 02:18am | #5

   Thanks Alias.

   That one seems a bit big for me,but I see they have the smaller silver one as well,24"will do me.

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   alias | Sep 04, 2005 02:33am | #6

   lol... see your point. cheers to you in gods country..." Feed the good wolf....."

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   YesIWood | Sep 04, 2005 04:32am | #7

   Cicero,

   I purchased a True Grip Straight Edge with tool guide ( http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000224DB/103-9735357-7262250?v=glance), mine is the 54 inch model.

     The tool guide I mounted to my router and use it for dados (straight and stop).  I have even used it for rabbiting and as a straight edge for my skill saw.  I highly recommend one.  I see you hail from New Zealand, so the link is for Amazon, hope this helps.

   Joe

   Joe

   Is it really saw dust or wood dust?

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   cicero | Sep 04, 2005 07:09am | #8

   Thanks Joe,$26 seems a good price,will get one.