Vacuum Clamp Set

Very happy with this. Works extremely well with my Hyundai compressor. I know some have said that they didn't realise the compressor needed to be on the whole time, but I don't find this an issue. The jig makes dealing with panels (where clamps would otherwise get in the way or need moving constantly) very simple and obstruction free. Have made a base-board to be able to move and secure the vacuum units as required. Tempted buy 2 more shortly.

I bought a set of these vacuum clamps when I was in Canada last year as at the time they were not available in the UK. Without doubt they are my most frequently used clamp in the workshop as the set up time in seconds. I have two screwed to my Sjoberg bench, one to the far right and one to the far left of the worktop. If I am planning, sanding or routing smaller workpieces I use just in clamp and if I am working on longer boards I use both simultaneously. I have a small 8 litre Nu Air compressor hooked up which more than does the job. The clamping strength is incredible, you struggle to pull of the boards unless you cut the sir supply. Brilliant for sanding as you don't have any obstruction, so you don't need to reset your clamp. My advice to any woodworker is buy a set, they will make your workshop life so much faster and easier. Brilliant tool.

I collected this vacuum clamp set from Rutlands last week as soon as they were launched. I'm really happy with the performance. They are very powerful and clamp your wood rigidly in place. Great for routing, as the work piece is totally free of obstruction, so you don't have to have multiple clamp ups to finish a job. Such a clever concept that I have never seen before.

Ignorance is bliss...... but i for one had not realised the compressor has to run constantly while using this (my compressor is a silent one but still!..... and it obviously uses electric and racks up wear-and-tear on your compressor, too)..... i also really struggled to find the "quick-fit 1/4" bsp fitting" to hook it up to my hitachi compressor- fortunately Pirtek took pity on me and modified the fitting but why don't they include an adaptor in the box?!?!?it does seem to do the job, though'.... so i am keeping it for the odd job where it will come into its own but i can't imagine using it on a daily basis