Black & Decker ACC100 AutoClamp - Battery Powered Clamp
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Manufacturer: Black & DeckerModel: ACC100
Color: Orange
Product features:
- Clamping power with one-handed operation from start to finish
- 350lbs of clamping force for no more slipping and quick release lever for quick and easy screw adjustment
- Can also be used as a manual clamp
- Features soft feet to protect your work surface and 6" opening for a variety of projects
- 60 clamps on one set of batteries
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Description of Black & Decker ACC100 AutoClamp - Battery Powered Clamp
The Black&Decker ACC100, AutoClamp -Battery Powered Clamp, offers clamping power with one-handed operation from start to finish. This powerful AutoClamp has 350lbs of clamping force for no more slipping and a quick release lever for quick and easy screw adjustment. It can also be used as a manual clamp. The AutoClamp features soft feet to protect your work surface and a 6" opening for a variety of projects. Get 60 clamps on one set of batteriesTools and Hardware Reviews of Black & Decker ACC100 AutoClamp - Battery Powered Clamp
Customer Review: Unbelievable
Summary: 1 Stars
Get this: going from fully open to fully closed takes *5 minutes and 24 seconds*. That is not a joke. I was so disappointed by how slow it was, I just had to time it. By the time it completed, the batteries were so weak it hardly had any clamping force left. Even if you use the quick slide button to close it on what you're clamping, it still takes 12 seconds to reach full pressure and another 12 to release it when you're done.
I really thought this would be handy for when I've got my hands full holding two or three things I'm trying to clamp. I could just grab this tool, hold it in place, press the button, and be done. But no, the quick slide feature only works when it's held in the vertical position. Any other angle and it takes two hands to operate.
Other problems: It's not even a proper C-clamp, it's stamped steel and plastic. It's surprisingly heavy for how weak the motor is. The battery compartment is held closed with a tiny black screw. Don't lose it or else you'll have to duct tape it to keep it closed.
I can't fathom what they were thinking when they decided to actually sell this thing. They even knew it doesn't have enough clamping force. It comes with a little wrench tucked into the side so when the motor gives out, you can pull out the wrench, stick it in a hole in the top and tighten it the rest of the way.
I think the proper usage goes something like this:
1. While holding your workpiece with one hand, grasp the AutoClamp and position it in the desired clamping location.
2. Press the quick clamp button, lean over and slide the screw with your chin, forehead, or knee.
3. Now press the tighten button and wait while the screw is tightened. Be patient.
4. While still holding your workpiece, remove the tightening wrench from the side of the clamp and insert into the hole in the top.
5. Turn the wrench to tighten the clamp to the desired pressure and return the wrench to the slot.
This thing is useless as far as I can tell. Seems like every few years I get suckered into buying another B&D product, and I am always disappointed.
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