BORA NGX 36 in. Clamp Edge Saw Guide
$53.09
Do all your hardest jobs easily with the help of this amazing BORA NGX Clamp Edge Saw Guide. Used for both mild and stainless steel punching.
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Description
The NGX Clamp Edge System makes it faster and simpler to break down sheet material rip and crosscut boards with clean, accurate cuts every time. NGX gives you track saw-like precision without the hefty price tag. Its never been easier to rip, cut, and break down material than with the all-new 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 a secure grip that wont budge
- Easily increase length up to 86 in. with aluminum extensions
- Made of heavy-gauge, rigid aluminum for extreme durability
- Use with circular saws, routers, jig saws, and other portable power tools
- Part of the NGX Clamp Edge System to cut and rip sheets and boards
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Additional information
| Weight | 1.8 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 44.00 × 3.00 × 2.00 in |
| Color Family | Silver |
| Ideally Used With | Circular Saws |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Model | 544036 |
| Power Tool Accessory Type | Other Accessory |
| Product Length (in.) | 36 |
| Tools Product Type | Other |
Reviews (86)
86 reviews for BORA NGX 36 in. Clamp Edge Saw Guide
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Darrion Wiegand (verified owner) –
I have a few different clamps like this. This one is by far the best.
Elnora Glover (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?
Margie Schulist (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.
Lauren Smith (verified owner) –
It took me a little while to understand on how to mount my saw but once the light bulb in my head turned on it was easy. One of the clamps broke and sent Bora a picture of it and they sent me a new one right away. Good Customer Service!!!!!!!!!!
Korey Pollich (verified owner) –
Wish I had this a few years ago!
Estelle Treutel (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.
Antonietta Hoppe (verified owner) –
Overall I like this Bora system. It clamps tight and did not bow while sawing. Once I got my circular saw mounted on the saw plate things went fast. I am glad I bought this system and I have used it often.
Jonathon Heidenreich (verified owner) –
This tool is like having a portable track saw. I most recently used it for ripping and cross cutting sheets of plywood and 4’x8’ PVC trim sheets. And using it with the caddy/sled/sawplate/whatever-you-want-to-call-it, which attaches to the saw, sure beats my previous method. No more fighting an imperfect 2×4 to stay flush. The caddy fits on two of my 7 1/4” saws (one corded, one cordless), as well as my little 6 1/2” cordless. At first I struggled to attach the saws, but that was because I wasn’t lifting the blade. Once attached, you lower the saw blade to make sure there’s reasonable cutting depth (keep in mind the caddy’s clamps should be placed as to not interfere with the saw’s motor/housing etc… I made that mistake too). That brings me to the paper instructions…. Would have been nice if they were clearer. Bora’s website wasn’t any help either… I had to goto youtube to figure it out. There are a lot of fine adjustments required to get the saw perfectly straight in the caddy, so I’ve left my corded saw in it so it’s ready to go for the next project.The guide comes in two pieces, which when combined provides 100”. Keep in mind when you only use the main piece you’ll get a little less than a 50” cut due to the clamps on each end. Would have been nice if this guide had quick change/setup capability to go from 55” to 100”. Assembly to 100″ requires removing a few screws and then screwing the ends together. Of course, then you have to reverse the process to take it apart for storage. I greatly appreciate the hanging hooks on both guides since I can get them out of the way when not in use.The 50” and 100” non-chip adhesive tape strip, is a nice idea in theory. In practice, it’s useless in my opinion unless you (a) adhere it perfectly straight (although it will be kinda straight if not perfect after the first cut); and (b) make only straight cuts. If you do a beveled cut you’ll cut the tape unless you flip the whole sled contraption around to the other side of the track…. and doing so changes the blade’s position. I haven’t tried the two additional track clamps for angle cutting yet because I haven’t needed angular cuts. To attach the track clamps you have to remove the ends and slide them onto the track. Overall this seems well built and it’s a very helpful tool for the DIYer like me who wants the advantages of a track saw. I’m pleased with it.
Santino Mohr (verified owner) –
I think this is a great tool, especially when you purchase NGX saw plate to go with it. However, see my review of the saw plate. It only comes with one 55 inch Non Chip Strip. YOU NEED A SECOND ONE! This is essential for aligning the Clamp Edge when ripping full sheets of plywood. This is not noted anywhere in the product description and HD doesn’t offer the NCS as a separate purchase option.
Abbigail Toy (verified owner) –
Purchased this kit to augment a WTX have owned for many years. Clamp mechanism of NGX is much better design IMO and is easy to set. Using the saw sled with Mak 18V LXT sidewinder and this combo works well to add and easy to set up track saw rig for panel work in my pocket shop.
Greta Treutel (verified owner) –
I am very impressed with the BORA NGX Clamp Edge Saw Guide did not bend or bow while I was making cuts. The aluminum is heavy enough to be strong but the tool is light enough to use easily, this has become my go to strait edge clamping saw guide. The guide slides and adjusts from one end and the clamp holds firmly and did not come loose while I was using it.
Rosemarie Huel (verified owner) –
Perfect for cutting ACM panel on my drafting table
Evert Graham (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.
Trevion Lindgren (verified owner) –
Excellent alternative to buying a track saw system. I already had an old circular saw that was collecting dust, so it was nice to be able to put it to use. It does require some setup, so make the extra effort so your cuts are straight and true.
Rebeca Friesen (verified owner) –
I like that the t-tracks accept 1/4 x 20 bolts. I hope to get lots of use from it. It seems pretty solid.
Lon Rowe (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.
Libby Bogisich (verified owner) –
The Bora NGX is a great product for ensuring straight cuts! I use it by itself most of the time but it also has accessories that can be used with saws, routers, and jig saws.
Lela Bosco (verified owner) –
THis is a much better system than my fist clamp on guide. The clamp on to the board section is mostly aluminum. The saw sled is mostly plastic. My only problem was locating the proper tool to get the sled to fit my circular saw. Once that was sorted out it was smooth sailing. This is much more precise than the early model I had. The light weight will also make this tool very portable. That only leaves me looking at the new battery operated saws.
Laurie Connelly (verified owner) –
This NGX Saw Plate can be great but it does not fit my Milwaukee M18 circular saw and the directions are complicated. The plate will hold the vast majority of circular saws though and glides across the BORA NGX Saw Edge systems. The problem with my M18 circular saw is that its bottom plate is not a rectangle, the back inside end does not have a corner for the clamp to attach nor can I ensure that my saw is perfectly square on the ruler marks of the NGX plate (see pictures). The directions are complicated. First, I put the no-chip strip in the wrong spot. The directions say to put it on the edge of the NGX Edge saw guide but didn’t specify underneath the Edge. I tried to remove the strip but the adhesive came off too and it was a mess. Second, its fairly easy in theory to mount a saw on the plate but the directions make it difficult. I found myself wondering what the heck an “excrusion” is. The illustrations could be much better. This plate is well-engineered and sturdy. Using this plate, it is much easier to get an accurate cut because the no chip strip tells you where the blade will cut as opposed to not using the saw plate and measuring the distance from your circular saw’s blade to the edge of the edge clamp. I still use my NGX Edge saw guide as its a great substitute for lugging big boards across a table saw. The saw must be mounted perfectly on this plate for smooth and clean cuts. Made in China.
Israel Haley (verified owner) –
Worked as described.