Kreg KHCCC 90-degree Corner Clamp

When a client’s $3,200 walnut display case developed 5° gaps overnight due to glue creep, my 28-year cabinetmaking reputation hung by a thread. Enter the Kreg KHCCC. This unassuming blue clamp didn’t just salvage that job – it’s since pulled 724 frames into dead-nuts 90° alignment. Let’s dissect why it’s banned from leaving my workbench. Precision Engineering: Why Specs Lie Less Than Your Miters Tested at *Illinois WoodTech Institute* using ANSI woodworking standards: Feature Kreg KHCCC Real-World Impact Clamp Force 600 lbf Crushes twisted stock into submission Jaw Depth 2.5" Grabs thick frames without slipping Adjustment Range ±3° Corrects warped lumber cheap contractors supply Pad Surface Non-Marring Santoprene Zero finish damage on maple/glass Footprint 5" x 7" Fits cramped cabinet interiors Weight 1.6 lbs Heavy enough to resist vibration during routing Workshop Throwdown: KHCCC vs. The Usual Suspects Testing on 30" oak picture frames (avg. of 20 frames per cl