BORA NGX 24 in. Clamp Edge Saw Guide
$43.09
Cut or trim your woods safely and quickly with the selection of this extremely durable BORA NGX Clamp Edge Saw Guide.
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Description
It’s never been easier to rip, cut, and break down material than with the NGX Clamp Edge System. No more fumbling with adjustable clamp ends on opposite sides of the straight edge – the adjustable clamp is connected to the handle. Simply hook the Clamp Edge across your board, line it up with your cut, and clamp it down – all without moving your feet.
- Clamping end moves with handle for easy adjustability from 1-side
- Locking handle grabs work surfaces for secure grip that won’t budge
- Use with circular saws, routers, jig saws, and other portable power tools
- 24 in. cutting capacity and easily increase length with 50 in. extension
Additional information
| Weight | 1.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 32.00 × 3.00 × 2.25 in |
| Color Family | Multi-Colored |
| Ideally Used With | Circular Saws |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Model | 544024 |
| Power Tool Accessory Type | Other Accessory |
| Product Length (in.) | 32 in |
| Tools Product Type | Power Tool |
Reviews (86)
86 reviews for BORA NGX 24 in. Clamp Edge Saw Guide
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Cade Mills (verified owner) –
BORA NGX 5-Piece Clamp Edge Deluxe Set – Almost everyone who has used a tracksaw appreciates its accuracy and clean cutting results, but their price tags are high and maybe prohibitive for the occasional user and Do-It-Yourself-er. This Bora set is a good option to avoid paying $500 and more for a good tracksaw. It does require a decent circular saw and a good blade that isn’t included, but most woodworkers already have one. Once the saw is mounted on the sled and the track clamped to the material it is easy to get straight clean cross-cuts and rips. I tested it by cross-cutting a piece of ½” plywood. The results were a smooth straight cut with almost no splintering.The track comes in two sections that can be combined to cut 8’ long boards and full-length plywood. I did wipe some silicone on the track to make the sled slide smoother but other than that it works great.The one issue I have is with the assembly instructions. They are all illustrations of steps to install and set up your saw and assemble the track etc. The problem is there isn’t any text to explain what you are doing or how to do it. Just pictures. Going through the process was some trial and error. For instance, it shows mounting the saw to the sled, but doesn’t tell you that the sled needs to be on the track for blade clearance. I included a photo that illustrates adjustments for the saw that I assume is for blade clearance. I found it hard to see why the two lines on the left are wrong and the lines on the right are correct.
Erling Treutel (verified owner) –
This guide makes cutting sheets of plywood, oriented strand board and composite siding much easier. In my opinion, this is a must have for the DIY handyman. Matched with the saw sled, you can cut straight edges up to fifty inches. My biggest concern is that the saw sled is made of plastic and I don’t know how much rough use it can handle. I have always had a problem free cutting sheet material squarely and this set up will help accomplish precise, straight edges.
Elliott Blanda (verified owner) –
Making precise cuts on sheet goods has always been a problem. As a hobbyist who makes a lot of furniture and cabinetry, I usually do precision cuts on the table saw. But making precision cuts on sheet goods has always been a problem. In the past I would calculate the offset and clamp a board to the plywood and hope that the board was straight and square. My norm was to cut oversize and then do the precision on the table saw, but that was not always possible. A track saw would do a much better job, but I could not justify the expense. When I got the BORA 50” NGX Clamp Edge I found I no longer had to rely on the accuracy of whatever board I happened to find. This clamp adjusts quickly and is automatically square with the surface. It holds tightly and cures most of the difficulty I had. By adding the NGX Pro Saw Plate, it allows me to use my circular saw like a track saw. Now I can rip through sheet goods precisely without calculating the offset and with the non-chip strip attached to the clamp, tear out is greatly reduced. The circular saw attaches quickly and securely to the Saw Plate with 3 locking hold downs. Once I found the proper Allen wrench, setup was easy and I was ready to saw. (Hint – it is 3mm.) Very happy with this combination and it will definitely save me a lot of time and material.
Shania Parisian (verified owner) –
I like the Bora NGX clamp edge but was disappointed that it did not come with a tape to attach to the edge for the saw guide zero clearance cuts. Was very surprised to find that the plastic tape costs over $20.00. I bought this so that I wouldn’t have to separate my existing 50 inch clamp and extension. I only paid $150 for the 50inch clamp, 50inch extension, saw guide, 2-55″ tapes, and 2 clamps. Since I paid $59.94 for the 50″ clamp and will have to pay $20 for the tape guess I should have just bought 2 $149 packages and had a spare tape and saw guide.
Antwan Mueller (verified owner) –
I deserve a hard kick in the pants – for not getting one of these tools years ago. Like many DIYer, I have struggled with using a piece of extruded aluminum or angle iron and a pair of clamps to cut straight lines (hopefully) in large sheets of material. The setup was time consuming and the cut wasn’t always straight. This tool virtually eliminates both of those problems. Very easy to use – with excellent clamping force – and sturdy enough to always get straight cuts. They also have a saw adapter (purchased separately) that holds the saw in a tray which slides along on top of the saw guide – eliminates the possibility of the saw drifting off track. This tool is a must have for any volume of 4X8′ cutting.
Ervin Shanahan (verified owner) –
It is just what I wanted. It grips firmly and doesn’t shift when cutting my plywood
Adrain Barrows (verified owner) –
This is a very convenient tool for cutting across large sheets, like plywood. Being 50″ wide means being able to handle 4′ sheets of plywood. Having a self locking feature is another nice feature. Simply line up on your marks, lock it into place and cut.
Cleora Schulist (verified owner) –
This Bora 50-inch Clamp Edge Saw Guide is a welcome addition to my woodworking tools. I bought a similar small clamp edge type guide many years ago at a woodworking show in Phoenix, but this Bora clamp edge is far superior to that one. First of all, the Bora NGX is 50 inches long, so it can clamp all the way across a 4 x 8 sheet of plywood. (My old clamp edge guide is only 26 inches long, so it has limited use as a saw guide.) The Bora clamp edge aluminum rail is slightly more than 1/2 inch thick, so it is very sturdy.The main rail of the Bora NGX clamp edge is made of extruded aluminum and the clamping mechanism and end stop are made of some kind of sturdy molded thermo-plastic. When released the clamping end slides easily in the double track slots of the aluminum rail. When you get it in position against the edge of your plywood, a simple flick of the T-handle locks the clamp edge in place ready to guide your saw. Bora sells a separate NGX saw plate that can ride on top of the clamp edge rail or you can just allow for your saw’s blade offset and let the saw’s edge be guided by the clamp edge rail.My only complaint (which is a pet peave of mine) is that Bora slapped a UPC sticker on the clamp edge rail where it meets the cardboard packaging (see photo) that was very hard to remove. It took me 15 minutes of soaking the UPC label remnants with WD40 and scrubbing with paper towels to remove the label adhesive without damaging the aluminum rail’s finish. Sterlite, who makes plastic storage boxes, manages to make labels that stick to the product but are very easy to remove without leaving adhesive residue, so why can’t other manufacturer’s follow their lead?
Vickie Keebler (verified owner) –
Sometimes the cut you want to make is difficult if not impossible on a table saw, especially if you are working alone. With this I can rip a full sheet into workable sections safely and comfortably on sawhorses. Plus if you are like me and can’t cut a straight line to save your life with a circular saw this will do that over and over with minimal effort. The quick clamp system is fast and easy to use on 90 degree cuts and you and attach the tracks with clamps at any angle if you need. Once you set the sled to know the offset of the blade the marks on the sled let you know if you are on your line and ready to cut. It breaks down into a small package and takes little room to store. I would say it is a good alternative to a table saw especially if storage space is at a premium.
Gerhard Walker (verified owner) –
This is a must have for small shops. It’s a great straight edge. Now, I have had it slip on me a couple of times. I now clamp both ends as an added safety measure.
Marlee Swift (verified owner) –
I set this up today to test it out, First I removed my Craftsman circular saw from another brand track saw base. Then I installed it on the Bora base using the instructions that came with the set. First problem was the instructions are not the best but still able to figure things out. I set the tack across my table saw and placed the base on the track then the saw on the base. This let me adjust it to the track so the saw is not skewed on the base. After installing the saw on the base I installed the tear out strips. They were very easy to install and fit perfect to the track. Then I placed the base with saw on the track again and checked that the blade would ride along the edge of the tear out strip all the way down both pieces of track.. Its now ready to use. I took a piece of 3/4″ red oak plywood that was 76″ long and 24 1/2″ wide and cut 1/2″ off the whole langht so I had 76″ X 24″. I don’t have alot of room to work so I would rip my sheets of ply out side using my truck and a saw horse. but this time I just layed it across my table saw and clamped it down and cut it. The two piece of track connected together and the bora track layed down and clamped with the slide clamp only it was solid as a rock it was not moving. I placed the base and saw on the track and made a perfect cut and my work piece was nice and clean no tear out at all. Now with it 24″ wide I needed 2 pieces 28″ long so I took off the extension track and just use the 1 piece to cut across the width to cut off 28″. Now the left over piece I took and cut off another 28″ langth with my table saw then I compared the 2 pieces and they both were perfect and match up they both were square to each other. I find the base rides on the track very smooth and it does not skew any when you stop and start again. There is no slop in the base when riding along the track. I did not use the 2 track clamps at this time but thay are great I checked them out and thay adjust great they fit the track with no problems and I know I will use them alot in the future. Now with all that said the only thing I can see a problem with is the nuts on the bottom of the base. when I went to adjust the lock down track on the base the nuts turned in the grove. This should be a long nut made with flat stock so it can’t turn in the grove not a hex nut that will ware the plastic if its tighten and loosen to maney times. For me its ok I am leaving the saw set up. Even with the one flaw above this is easer and better than the other brand I have been using that I had to go buy clamps to hold it down to keep it from walking on cuts. Its also harder to set up for long cuts so The Bora clamp edge deluxe set is a Plus plus for me. Now all I need is a Bora Centipede so I dont have to use my truck as a table.
Rylee Bartell (verified owner) –
So my Dad had a guide for his circular saw which was two pieces. It was a pain to setup & get straight. I ordered this guide because it was one piece & can be setup with one hand as I demonstrate in the video below. When cutting thick plywood, using one of these guides is way easier & more accurate than trying to rip the material on a table saw or using a circular saw freehand. Mine came with a sled, which can be used in conjunction with the guide to make the cutting easier & more accurate.
Torrance Parisian (verified owner) –
Wish I had this a few years ago!
Elise Dickens (verified owner) –
Bought this specifically to cut up plywood safely. The Bora NGX clamp definitely does this. For the price, this is a great little unit. It cuts spot on every time. Like any tool, you have to understand how it works and be aware of a few things to ensure it performs properly. On the NGX clamp, here are some things to keep in mind. Note, these are not in any way flaws. 1.) It does take about 15 minutes to connect your circular saw and dial the settings in to ensure adequate space between the cutting blade and the material. I have a DeWalt DWE575 and dialed it so the clamp is exactly 9/16 from my cut line. 15 minutes is not a lot of time, its easy. Do a few practice cuts. I recommend getting it dialed in to an exact measurement and there are markings on the slide piece to help you do this. Also recommend, clamp the top first, then do the 2 side clamps.2.) In the times I tried to use the right angle guide, it has not performed well. I bought the Premier set mainly because it was the only item available as the other parts (bought separately) were out of stock. In other words, I wouldn’t buy the Premier for this one part.3.) When cutting, be sure to put pressure on the right side of the guide. This ensures there is less blade deflection as you cut. 4.) Some folks complain the clamp down slide gets stuck. The trick is this… The gray handle and the orange edge has to come together in order to slide it. Simple. If it’s not sliding… just push them toward each other, you’ll feel a little click and it slides great.5.) Using the extension piece takes practice to ensure it’s spot on straight once the 4 screws are screwed in tightly. I find that screwing them in a little then pushing both slide components together and then screwing in the screws fully works best. Always check to make sure this is straight, common sense.6.) Some folks have mentioned the plastic construction of the base plate and clamp down. I’m not too worried about this. It’s pretty decent grade plastic. You’ll definitely get a few years out of this tool before anything breaks. If it does, just replace the part. Every tool wears.7.) The instructions… ha, this is one area that could use improvement. However, if you know how to use a circular saw and have actually changed out blades, the setup is pretty self-explainatory. Plus there’s plenty of videos out there.To close, even when I do get a table saw, I will still use the Bora NGX to cut full size plywood down to a more managable size. It is the safest way to do this and watching videos of people doing this on a table saw is pretty funny when you look at their eyes cause they know are uncomfortable.
Jaime Purdy (verified owner) –
I got this to help me cut large pieces of plywood for some upcoming woodworking projects. I expect this to work perfectly in assisting me in handling full sheets of plywood, OSB, MDF, and anything else that comes in large sheets – can’t wait to get started this weekend. The track and attachments are very well made and the instructions included will help greatly when setting this up and using it.
Kathleen McLaughlin (verified owner) –
Sticks to the guide rail but overall Good saw plate
Toy Abshire (verified owner) –
This clamp will work well for long cuts as it will reach across a 48 inch width and It comes with an extension for a full 8 foot use. The clamp easily slides in the track and you can adjust pressure by careful placement. The clamps are only 3/4 inch thick so it works well with most stock.It also comes with a sled to mount your circular saw on. It is designed to hold most by simple adjustments. All of this can be a challenge to figure as the instructions are broken to simple drawings and no written text. There are also some clamps included which are designed for making long angle cuts.
Sage Walter (verified owner) –
Easy to use guide clamp that makes accurate cuts quickly. Saw base is easy to mount to your saw and easy to dial in. Great setup for ripping and cutting down plywood.
Roel Lang (verified owner) –
This is a very useful tool overall, but the adhesive on the chip strip is weak and didn’t last for two days. Since the strip is not a necessary item, I can’t complain too loudly since I really like the rail and bracket.
Genesis Rath (verified owner) –
Nice product at a decent price.