ROCKLERParallel Clamps, Deluxe Single Panel Clamps w/Scissor Couplers - Adjustable Clamp for Table & Benchtops - 4-Way Pressure Steel Clamps for Flat Panels & Flush Joints w/Clamp Rails & Feet

Is was gluing 2 ft x 4 ft panels of 7/16” mahogany boards were each 3” wide. These clamps kept the boards flat to glue. With boards this thin regular bar clamps would not keep the boards flat. Highly recommended these clamps. I used 3 clamps for the 4 foot length.

I had put off buying a set of these for years. I always felt that they were too expensive, and I figured that I could do it another way. Man was I misinformed.I had a few projects that required me to construct hood panels (1 desk w/2 file cabinets, 1 chest of drawers, and 2 end tables, and maybe a night side table for myself while I was at it). Needless to say, that's a lot of wood panels. I did not look forward to making all of those panels the long wayI recently came into a little extra cash, and I had been eyeballing a set of panel clamps. I usually just grab a few planed 2x4's and about 20 f-clamps and clamp my panels together. It's not perfect, but it works (sort of). Doing it this way requires a lot of plaining, sanding, and finish work. Lots of it.After breaking down and buying a set (3) Rockler Panel Clamps, I constructed the first 4 panels, and they all came out as near to perfect as I have ever experienced. They still needed some sanding, but absolutely no plaining required. Just some (verry reasonable) sanding and scraping to remove glue squeeze-out.After everything, I now kick myself for not getting them sooner.Note: Learning to efficiently use any tool takes time and experience. Take time to practice on some cheap wood. Use some Pine or scraps. Don't be tempted to grab that perfect plank of Oak, Walnut or Purple Heart wood. You will be disappointed. I can almost guarantee it. You'll make mistakes. Learn from them and do better next time. Cabinet Making is considered an "Art" for a reason. It requires much time and lots of experience (practice), and yes, the occasional failure.If you need to make panels for furniture and you can afford to invest in current and future projects, get a set of these. I got three. (OUCH) You won't be disappointed (see note above). I would recommend this product

Work great for making your own panels!

I really liked the idea of a clamp with downward pressure to keep the panel flat, but these really didn't provide a lot of that. My first glue up with these still resulted with a bit of a curve, which is what I typically get with regular clamps, so I'm not sure these were worth the money to get the same result.

Some might say this is the best clamp ever

These clamps are great for glueing down multiple prices for panels, cutting boards, or similar. Also bought the mini clamps which are better for the size projects I like to make.

Easy to use.

There really is no better product out there for making your own butcher block countertops! These clamps are the real deal! They are solid, sturdy, and do a better job than almost any other method of clamping. Super easy to use once you get the hang of them!