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The Merle Clamp features Pivoting Jaws and Quick Release Corners!
Self Adjusting Jaws align to any angle!
The flexible jaw inserts are non-marring and are easily removed. They’re made of high impact ABS plastic for long life and heavy use. The dual pivot feature allows the Merle to clamp virtually any size or shape securely! Perfect for circles and ovals plus polygonal shapes:
Ships with 23' STEEL banding reel.
• The Merle clamp has almost no capacity limitation!
• Clamps as small as 2-5/8" x 2-5/8" to 69" x 69", or 23' around, but can be extended to any length by using standard 3/8" steel banding or strapping.
• The Merle clamp will hold any type of frame for easy gluing, nailing or screwing. Even jointing force at all corners.
• It’s excellent for wide cabinet type frames (use in the center or edges), and also for narrow picture frames.
• The adjustable Merle clamp allows you to use as much or as little clamping pressure as needed.
• Cast aluminum and steel construction makes the Merle clamp a tough tool that will work hard and long for you.
Quick Release Corner Clips pull off with finger pressure. Just clip on more corners and get to work!
WOOD Magazine Merle Clamp Review

MERLE CLAMP
Includes 23' steel banding reel, 4 quick release corners, and 4 pivoting jaw inserts.
#9012.......ONLY $29.95 ea

Merle Accessories

Aluminum Quick Release Corners & Jaw Inserts
#9013 .......4 Pack $18.95 ea

Replacement Steel Reel 23 feet of banding 
#9009 .................. $9.95 ea

Pivoting Jaw Inserts Retrofit our old Merle clamp.
#9014 ...Inserts 10 Pk. $4.95 ea

Merle Clamp Instructions(PDF)

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Merle Clamp (5/5), May 16, 2011

By Bill (Inwood WV US)

Excellent Clamp! Will buy more. Easy to use and achieves even pressure on all four corners as advertised.

Merle Clamp (5/5), Nov 22, 2010

By Leonard Budny (Depew NY US)

I used to hate making frames of any kind. It was never easy to get them clamped up to produce good, tight joints. When I needed to make a frame for an antique leaded glass window I decided to try the Merle Clamp. My original expectation was "just another band clamp" but I was surprised at the results this clamp produced. Great, tight joints. As long as your miters are true you'll always get a strong, square frame. I'm still not a fan of making frames, but with the Merle Clamp I get the results I'm looking for. Highly recommended.

Good for what it is designed for. (4/5), Jan 6, 2010

By John Schaben (La Crosse KS US)

I have had this thing for a few months and it is excellent for what it was designed for; Clamping large, multi-sided projects. If you are looking for something to clamp small projects like clocks, picture frames or the like, keep shopping. This will just be an exercise in frustration and futility.
For larger projects, from boxes up it works very well. The steel band seems a bit cumbersome at first, but once you get the hang of it is an advantage. Admittedly, there is a bit of a learning curve associated with dealing with the rigidity of the steel but with a little practice it becomes a real advantage. There is a bit of an issue at first with rolling the band up also as it doesn't like to slide along itself very well, at first. But some use and a few judicious applications of graphite alleviate this problem.
Overall a reasonably good acquisition and I will probably get another to make a set.

Merle corner clamp (5/5), Oct 17, 2009

By Sean Bell (Burlington Ne US)

I have 18 and I love them. They square your product for you I need ten more but I will buy 3 four packs....much better deal. They are the BEST band clamps out there by far.

Merrill clamp (2/5), Feb 15, 2009

By Art Maki (Buhl Mi US)

Not worth a crap if your material is thinner. Bought it because of the video With mitered doors, but wasn't happy with it.

Merle Multi Clamp (5/5), Oct 8, 2008

By H Wilson (West Jefferson Oh US)

Works like a charm.

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