Clampzilla by Woodpeckers! King of the Panel Clamps?
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- Опубліковано 6 лип 2024
- In this video I will show you an unbiased review of the Clampzilla 4-way panel clamps made by Woodpeckers. I will do a brief unboxing and assembly of the panel clamp system, and then use them to do an edge panel glue up. I will also demonstrate the removal of your panel from Clampzilla.
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Nice video... very clean shop... a clean shop is a safe shop.
Thanks George!
Thank you for making the video. Mine didn’t come with instructions. They are working great!
You’re welcome George. They are great panel clamps once to learn how to use them. The pins are a bit hard to insert and remove.
Mine will be here tomorrow! Can’t wait
I think you will be pleased overall. When putting your boards in and taking the panel out, don’t undo the pins. Just slide the material in and out.
From a frist look, certinately worth the money. So, you have the clamp, rack and the caul all in one. The clamps seemed to have stayed extremely clean of glue and the boards looked really flat after coming out of the clamps. Great video.
Thanks Chris. Pricey but worth it IMHO.
I have had these panel clamps for about a month that I use to make cutting boards. Not all of the cutting boards are the same size, which means I sometimes have to adjust to clamps to fit. The most annoying parts of these clamps are the 'quick release' pins and having to slide the glued up wood between the bars. The pins I have found to be very difficult at times to remove/insert back in place, where it has been necessary to grab a hammer to help. I have not tried them yet, but the Rockler version of panel clamps, where one of the ends are open may be better.
I agree. The pins are annoying as is sliding the wood in and out. But a nice tight glue up is worth it’s shortcomings IMHO. I don’t think there is a perfect solution unless you have a commercial panel machine.
Glad I watched this. Was looking at these clamps, but compared to others, these look like a PITA to use. I make a lot of end grain cutting boards with 5+ glue ups, so don't have the time to be sliding boards in and out of the clamps. So far, pipe clamps and cawls have worked well for me. Haven't had a board that I had to use the Legacy Maverick 3x5 CNC to flatten; my drum sander smooths the top and bottom easily. I'll spend the $650 on something else.
They are a bit tricky but I am getting pretty quick at using them so not a big deal for me. The part I like the best is solid 4 way clamping pressure just by turning a machined crank. Disadvantages are the cost for sure. For the price you pay compared to what they do, I would rate them slightly above average. Thanks for your comment!
I always, always, flatten mine on the cnc
I have found using the CNC is the best method.
Nice video, can you tell me the size of the tubing and the acme treaded rods. I just want to know before buying them to make sure it's strong enough. I will be using them mostly for thick wood glue up.
thank you
Hi Marcel. The square tubing is 1". The threaded rods are 1/2". Hope the info is helpful. :)
@@BlueLineCNC Thank you for the info, I was expecting at least 1 1/4".
Did you had the chance to work them and to get use to the manipulations and are you still satisfied with your purchase
@@marcelleblanc9505 They are a bit awkward to get used to at first. The manufacturer videos make it look easier than it actually is. But overall I am satisfied and I use them all the time. They are very stout panel clamps.
@@BlueLineCNC How about placing a spacer of a couple of inches between the bars at each end, this would leave more space to place the boards
I would say putting the boards in sliding them with glue sounds like a lot of time spent but then again you can’t rush art!
I would install a vinyl film for where the boards get slides in so the glue can be cleaned up easier, especially when working with other thicker types of glues. And easy to replace if needed.
Good suggestion for keeping the clamps completely clean. I have found any residual glue comes off easily after it’s dried.
Whole thing is designed so you can lay your boards in and then drop the top rails on and slide in the pins. But to each his own.
Thanks, I will have to focus on that method and if successful do an updated review! But it should be noted in the manufacturer demo vids they do show the slide-in method as well.
Woodpeckers tools and the things I have seen you build, both AMAZING ! Thank You for sharing your talent with us.
can you flip the clamps open to the front, this is way to cumbersome
Yes you can unpin them and flip open. Since my clamps are fairly large you need a good size work area which may limit some folks.
The price is absolutely absurd. Naturally I expect that with woodpecker and festool.
Yup. Pretty pricey for sure. I may try out Rockler’s version and compare the two.
these are not a very impressive tool. It was obvious from watching you fumble around and having to do things off video that they are not easy to work with. when you have really wide boards, you don't wanna be fiddling around with sliding everything in from the side and watching the glue all scrape off like it looks like in your demo.
They are by no means perfect but I have found the more I use them the easier they become. My objective was to get as flat as possible and in that respect they beat regular clamps and cauls hands down in my opinion. I’m still however, searching for an affordable perfect solution!