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All in One Clamp U-54 54-Inch Ultra Wide Grip Clamp with Double T-Track | 
| Brand: Emerson Tool Co
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $81.99
Buy New: $56.66
You Save: $25.33 (31%)
Rating:  9 reviews
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.2
Dimensions (in): 64 x 5.7 x 1.9
Model: U-54
UPC: 894837000087
EAN: 0894837000087
ASIN: B0000DYV3U
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Ultra-wide straight edge clamp with a double T-track | | • | T-track accepts a variety of accessories stops, router plates, saw plates | | • | Wide aluminum jaws with holes that accept accessories | | • | Router, saw plates and stop blocks fit all of the clamps | | • | 54 inches long; weighs 6.2 pounds |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Product Description
The E. Emerson Tool Company U-54 All-in-One 54-Inch Ultra Wide Grip Clamp adds extra width for superior rigidity and two T-tracks for attaching a wide range of accessories, including stops, router plates, and saw plates. Wide aluminum jaws protect soft surfaces from wear, and the jaw holes allow you to insert tall jaws, wide jaws, and story sticks. It's especially good for 4-foot sheets, and it's the most durable, most robust clamp you can buy.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
 Wish I had bought this years ago October 20, 2008
vk (TN)
I've only had this for a couple of days, but already the difference it has made on cutting down 4x8 pieces has made it well worth the price. I will agree that the thing is a little tricky to setup, but what's a few extra minutes to help ensure a cleaner cut? This thing also grips and doesn't move - when I was cutting some 3/4" birch boards it actually gripped so tight it pressed in some of the wood - I have since learned not to lock it in so much.
I think my only real complaint would be how easy the sides get scratched up and dirty when using bare tools against it - I had to setup a plastic guide so I'd avoid hurting the sides. Okay two complaints - it isn't the 99" model! I can only image how great that would be when it comes to cutting the 8' sides - one day.
I know it isn't really needed, but having some built in levels would be helpful - you still sometimes never know if things are lined up correctly. Overall though, buy one - I took the advice from people commenting on the standard version and just went with the wide model from the start.
 Works well but fiddly to adjust June 15, 2008
Michael A (Boston, MA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
When I get this thing clamped down it works great. However, I have trouble getting the adjustable side of the clamp to set right so that the clamp will lock - it's supposed to click when it locks, but I find it's quite difficult to get it to do this with the adjustable side of the clamp underneath the straight edge out of sight, and it's fiddly getting your fingers down there to mess with it. By the time I have the thing locked, my straight edge is out of alignment with the line it was set to.
Likewise, it's not easy getting the thing to slide away from the workpiece when you release the clamp (I usually pull the whole clamp off the workpiece and flip it over in order to readjust the clamp).
Something that didnt occur to me to check was the clearance underneath my circular saw motor housing. My Bosch has less than 1/2" of clearance and so it does not clear the straight edge - meaning that I can only use this saw to make cuts with the narrow edge of the saw plate against the straight edge, which can be a little unstable on trim cuts.
Great Clamp, Easy to Use April 28, 2008
Bullwinkle (TX)
This is a great clamp that is very easy to use. ...and yes, you can take it right out of the box and start using it. It is that simple.
Works great but is not idiot proof March 1, 2008
Craig Weems (Houston, TX USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
If you expect to take this out of the box, throw it on top of a piece of plywood and have it automatically square and clamp itself you need to look elsewhere, maybe hire a cabinetmaker. If however you have a lot of experience in cutting panel materials with a portable circular saw you will find this a godsend. It is straight and clamps hard and that is all a craftsman expects.
Expect that in the typical dusty environment that the clamping mechanism may have to be cleaned. The length of the clamping stroke is short but is long enough for the job at hand. It is obvious from the comments from neophytes that they weren't able to easily remove the slack. Complaints that you need a square are puzzling; if the panel starts square and you cut a parallel line, aren't both parts square? Lastly, this tool does not have divine origins: after you cut a piece you measure the result to quickly identify problems, not wait until all components are being assembled.
I used this to cut prefabricated countertop material where the cut edge would be exposed and any out of square issues would scrap a panel. It worked flawlessly. The only scrap panel was caused by "pilot error".
One thing, the additional price for the ultrawide clamps is worth it. Also I found that set up with a accurate 48" scale was far more accurate than a measuring tape and much easier on the eyes. Lastly while I used the black plastic saw guide with success, the UHMW guide for the "Boomer Red" clamp also sold by Amazon looks like a better design.
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