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'The Full Monty' - Frame Clamp Bundle & Box Makers Kit

'The Full Monty' - Frame Clamp Bundle & Box Makers Kit

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This clamp set includes absolutely everything you could possibly need to make frames for 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 sided shapes alongside mitred boxes using our 105mm Box Makers Kit!! Hence the name 'The Full Monty'!

These clamps make building picture frames and mitred boxes quick, accurate, and repeatable. Other sets get close, but we wanted to offer improved reliability at a more affordable price.

We also wanted them to last. So we chose materials that stand up to repeated use time and time again.

The corner brackets are 3D printed in carbon fibre reinforced composite plastic with precisely aligned brass threaded inserts. Furthermore, all the corners are marginally acute so they naturally pull tight to give you perfect, clean joints, with as little fiddling as possible.

Meanwhile the included Stackers for the Box Makers Kit are made with the same reinforced plastic combined with Neodymium magnets to make assembly quick and easy.

Each set comes in a custom laser-cut, foam-lined box to keep everything in place.

All rods and thumb wheels are individually checked and deburred after machining to ensure a smooth, precise fit. 

Please note the rods are not stored inside the box, as this would significantly increase its size. Most users store the rods vertically using the supplied hook-and-loop cable tie.

Tips for Consistent Results

  • Apply low-tack masking tape to the internal faces of the clamp blocks to reduce glue build-up and simplify cleaning.
  • Always clamp on a flat, rigid surface with both the profiles and the clamps bearing firmly against it to maintain accurate mitres.
  • Dry-assemble the frame and test fit the clamps before applying glue.
  • Wipe away squeeze-out immediately while the glue is still wet.
  • Avoid over-tightening. Apply firm, even pressure only.
  • Ensure mitres are accurately cut and square before clamping; clamps cannot correct poor cuts.
  • Keep clamp faces clean and free from hardened adhesive between uses.
  • Use even pressure on all corners to prevent racking.
  • Allow sufficient curing time before removing clamps.

The kit comes with:

  • 1x Triangule Frame Corner Blocks
  • 3x Square/Rectangle Frame Corner Blocks
  • 1x Pentagon Frame Corner Blocks
  • 1x Hexagon Frame Corner Blocks
  • 1x Heptagon Frame Corner Blocks
  • 1x Octagon Frame Corner Blocks
  • 4x M6 Extension Blocks (To expand 3 and 4 sided shapes up to 1000mm)
  • 12x M6 Nuts
  • 12x M6 Washers
  • 12x M6 500mm Threaded Rods or 12x M6 300mm Threaded Rods 
  • 12x Magnetic Stacker Blocks
  • 8x Magnetic Spacer Blocks
  • 1x Spinnymajig
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Highly-rated clamping system for frames and boxes with "excellent design and manufacturing." Customers said it provides correct positioning and force for secure joints. Includes angled blocks for various-sided projects and extension nuts for larger frames. Well-packaged and good value compared to market alternatives. Quick assembly once familiarized.

  • 5 stars: 48 (92%)
  • 4 stars: 4 (8%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Peter D.
Square/Rectangle / No Rods (M6)
Do what they say on the tin

Sound pieces of kit that delivery a stout jib clamping frames.

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Steve T.
Beautifully made and very well packaged

Beautifully made and very well packaged. Simple but effective. Perhaps the spinnymajig could be made from a softer material to improve grip, but it works.

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Jack S.
The perfect 4 sided clamp

I purchased one set of the 500x500 clamps and they’re brilliant! If you need a 4 sided clamp these are the ones you want. The threads are super smooth, nuts are easy to adjust and the clamp heads are slim which is for great for finer woodwork. The clamp heads & nuts come in a useful storage box and the threaded bars have a Velcro tie. Didn’t get the spinnymajig but looking back would’ve been a good shout!

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stefan
Ingenious

Ingenious, essential and easy to use! I bought the 500x500 version for squaring/clamping trays and I'm happyto report it has surpassed expectations and made glue ups so much better/hassle free!!! Amazing product Matt. Bravo 👏 👏 👏 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

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John R.
These are just great !

These are just great !What would be good is a cam lock quick release /apply design and laser etched illuminous graduation marks so you can align corners all accurately and quickly before applying pressure via clamps /screws So much better than the bessey ribbon clamp.

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Stephen E.
Simple to use and works well

Simple to use and works well. Will need to get some longer screw threads for another picture that needs.tp be fixed.

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Jordan O.
They work fantastic

They work fantastic, just wish I had ordered the drill attachment with it right away, but I quickly rectified that oversight. Great product Matt.

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Garden55Crafts
Perfect for clamping our CardKitty cradles and boxes!

I’ve been looking for a decent option for clamping some particularly awkward to align products (https://garden55crafts.co.uk/products/the-card-kitty-cradle) for ages, and these are the perfect option, no twisting as they tighten like so many other clamps do so everything stays square and can be adjusted/tightened with fingertip control. Beautifully presented, and fab consistent quality!

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Chris S.
Another class shop accessory

I’m ne of the major pains of making picture frames was clamping the mitres up, not anymore. These nifty corner clamps are excellent, the knurled screws enable good solid even pressure and the plastic clamps do not damage the wood. They come in a really nice package to keep all the parts together between uses. The fact you can get them without the threaded rod was a good option to allow for the purchase of a size of rod your choice. Another amazing addition to the collection well done guys.

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Adella C.
Best Ever!

I have bought all sorts
Of corner clamps over the years and none of them come close to the accuracy I can achieve with these rods. I used them for the first time today and now I am planning all sorts of picture frames for presents etc. well
done boys!

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Mark J.
So good I bought two!

Another great product from Matt & Team, not only does it work really well, but as usual with these guys they are beautifully packaged - to the point it almost seems a shame to remove them from it!! As the rods are completely separate and standard diameters it means you can swap them in and out for lengths that suit your project (within the tolerance of the rod diameter you are using, with the 6mm rod I’ve gone up to 50cm). I use it for frames, boxes, anything square basically. Highly recommended!

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Geoff S.
Square/Rectangle / Medium
AS ALWAYS

AS ALWAYS, GREAT PRODUCT, GREAT SERVICE, GREAT PRICE, FAST DELIVERY. IT'S ALL JUST GREAT.

Hi Geoff, thank you for the review! Could I be realllly cheeky and ask why you didn't give us 5 stars? It would be great to know how we could improve! Cheers, Rob

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Jo
M (M6 Rods) - For up to 480mm/18" Frames
It's a pleasure

It's a pleasure to work with such beautiful tools!

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G C.
Solved a framing problem I have

I've bought 2 sets, 1 for small 50cm frames, and another set for 1 metre frames.
I've tried several ways to clamp mitre joins with mixed success. These clamps never fail. The accurate flush join makes my frames perfect every time, no clean up required, or sanding, which you don't want with frames, as you then have to paint, or disguise the area.
A fabulous, affordable solution.

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David J.
Quality materials

Quality materials. Easy to use, Will be getting a second small set.

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David W.
12 x 500mm Rods
Clamps for box making can be a challenge but not with the full Monty

Clamps for box making can be a challenge but not with the full Monty. This clamping system allows clamping at the correct position and force. It comes with angled blocks for doing various sided boxes which I have not used yet.

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Alex S.
Really bloody good! Made life so simple

Really bloody good! Made life so simple, solidly made accurate and perfect results first time. bravo

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William C.

Really well-made item out of quality materials you can tell Tell it would last and last

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Alonso
Really well made 3D printed tool

Really well made 3D printed tool. Nice attention to detail. The packaging was well considered and adds a nice ‘unboxing’ experience. You ‘get’ your target audience. ; )

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Anonymous
useful piece of kit

The clamps were as described and will be very useful for framing or holding moulding boxes

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Savvas

Excellent product.

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Mark B.
Framing clamps

All good decent product, many thanks

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Anonymous
Super and easy to

Super and easy to use!