BORA NGX 50 in. Clamp Edge Saw Guide
$49.97
Easily achieve straight and precise cuts on any tough surface by using this amazingly powerful BORA NGX Clamp Edge Saw Guide. Ensures lasting durability.
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Description
The BORA NGX Clamp Edge saw guide makes it easy to achieve straight and precise cuts with your circular saw. Cutting large sheets of plywood or MDF materials has never been easier. Just adjust the clamp to the desired cut dimension and lock it in place. During the cut, your circular saw rides along the edge of the BORA NGX saw guide resulting in a professional, accurate cut. And, best of all with the BORA NGX Clamp Edge, you position, adjust and lock the clamp all from the same end. This convenience feature eliminates the need to walk around to the opposite side of the material to adjust or lock the clamping mechanism.
- Constructed with heavy-gauge aluminum for extreme duty
- T shaped locking handle slides up and down the guide to fit material being cut
- Locking handle linear motion rotates and locks in line with the aluminum extrusion for accuracy
- Grabs and locks to the work surface for a secure edge that won’t budge
- Easiest way to make precise, track saw like cuts
- Full 50 in. of clamping capacity
- 3 in. W extrusion is equipped with 2 slots which accept the head of a 1/4 in.-20 bolt, great for attaching shop built jigs or fixtures
- Use with circular saws, jig saws and routers or anytime a straight edge guide is needed
Additional information
| Weight | 2.3 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 1.90 × 3.20 × 57.90 in |
| Color Family | Assorted Colors |
| Ideally Used With | Circular Saws |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Model | 544050 |
| Power Tool Accessory Type | Other Accessory |
| Product Length (in.) | 4 in |
| Tools Product Type | Power Tool |
Reviews (86)
86 reviews for BORA NGX 50 in. Clamp Edge Saw Guide
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Claire Schmidt (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.
Braulio Wyman (verified owner) –
Great for cutting sheet goods. The only downside is that it’s not easy to connect & disconnect to the extension.
Dax VonRueden (verified owner) –
This product was not what I expected. I thought I could use it with the WTX system that I have, but it would mean I would have to doube up on to straight edges. I think they need to make T square accessary for WTX straight edge system,
Cordie Ryan (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.
Natasha Veum (verified owner) –
I am reviewing the saw plate, and the 100″ NGX two piece saw guide. Pros1) Easy to set upCons1) The saw plate is plastic. The buckles that hold it to your saw are aluminum, but they are secured to a plastic base.2) The saw guide clamping mechanism is plastic. There’s no way that clamp is going to stand up to years of use 3) It takes quite a bit of force to securely clamp the guide to your work piece, which tends to move the guide a tiny bit from your proposed cut line. You can back off the clamp pressure if you want, but then you risk the guide moving during your cut.4) When mounted on the saw guide, the saw plate rocks a bit from side to side. You can see this on YouTube videos. Since it doesn’t make contact with the wood, it is unstable and will not produce an accurate 90 degree edge5) The saw plate comes with a 55″ cutting strip, but the 100″ guide doesn’t include any strip. So basically, if you want to make clean cuts, you need to spend another $20 for an addition Non-Chip Strip. Not cool Bora!6) The two 50″ cutting guides are made of a thin gauge aluminum. It’s not a problem where cutting is concerned, but just shows how quality took a back seat to profits.Here’s the bottom line;If it came with a 100″ cutting strip, had metal clamps on the guides, and was priced under $100, I’d give it an additional star because the design is kind of cool. As it stands now, it’s an overpriced, over-hyped, novelty item. I returned mine after one use, and decided to make my own with 80/20 aluminum.
Sasha Cormier (verified owner) –
The Bora NGX Clamp Edge Saw Guide is a good way to get a straight line cut on sheets of plywood or even other sheet products. The basic construction of this tool is of an aluminum extrusion and a plastic clamping system that quickly adjusts to any length of material up to about 50 inches. The actual clamp is easy to use with a large clamping handle. This saw guide is lightweight and once clamped to sheet of material doesn’t stand high enough to interfere with those saws where the motor hangs out beyond the base plate of the saw. This means you can cut with either side of saw. I prefer to hang the motor side of the saw onto the larger (clamped side) of the material but you must decide which way the saw is going to go because the measurement from the edge of the saw’s base plate is different on each side. This brings up another concern in that the line to be cut has to be marked and the saw guide has to be off-set by that amount. My easy fix for that is to cut one or two small blocks of wood, measuring exactly the amount from the edge of the saw’s base plate to the blade, then use them to mark the location where your saw guide will be placed and secured. So that brings us to a point where you want to ask why not just snap a chalk line mark and follow it. I have to say that this clamp edge saw guide will provide a straighter cut than following a chalk line but it will take a lot more time and the results may not be worth it for many users. I want to also mention that Bora NGX has an accessory saw plate (Part #544001) that allows attachment of most circular saws and slides over the top of this saw guide that will give results similar to a track saw. I have included a photo of that product below. Overall I think that this is a good product that will provide excellent results when used properly but it requires much more time than using the good old chalk line.
Ora Jenkins (verified owner) –
I have used a few different clamp edge guide before so I am familiar with this type of product. This one is the best one that I have used by far. For me, it is the clamping action that makes it stand out. This may seem simple but other manufacturers have not gotten this perfect in my opinion. The clamp holds very tight without squeezing the material too much. Others will either slip because they are not tight enough or they will be so tight that either the edge guide or the material is bowed. Bora gets it perfect!
Vincent Collier (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.
Estevan Turner (verified owner) –
My son wanted this for a project he had, I thought he didn’t need it. I was surprised how handy it was and easy to use. I wouldn’t think of cutting a board without it now.
Beaulah Smith (verified owner) –
Super handy for trimming doors to fit after a whole home flooring project.
Tabitha Feest (verified owner) –
NEVER A CROOKED CUT – THIS IS A WOODWORKERS MUST HAVE TOOL – THIS “BORA PORTAMATE” 50 INCH SAW GUIDE SYSTEM IS GREAT – THE CLAMP EDGE GUIDE HAS FIXED END CLAMP HEAD SO YOU JUST PLACE, ADJUST & CLAMP FROM ONE SIDE -YOU CAN RIP & CROSSCUT PLYWOOD WITH YOU CIRCULAR SAW – STRAIGHT EVERY TIME – BUILD WITH RIGID ALUMINUM FOR STRENGTH & ACCURACY – USED WITH THE “SAW PLATE” FOR PERFECT CUTS.
Loraine Little (verified owner) –
I love the clamp and rails.I was impressed with this edge clamp set. I have wanted one for a while now and was happy to get this one. The 50″ rails (2) have a good weight to them and when connected to make a 100″ single rail is very sturdy.I gave this set 4 stars because I didn’t like the setup of the saw attachment. I watched a couple of You Tube videos about connecting the saw to the plate and then to the rails. The directions included with the set also were a little vague for the first time user. After watching the videos, I decided to just use the rails. I do plan on using the saw plate attachment in the future, but didn’t want to take the time to figure out all the measurements. I will update my rating to 5 if I find the saw plate makes a great improvement. I did like the two extra clamps that are included in this set. I’m planning on building a shed in the near future and already see that some of the cuts will be improved with the versatility of these two clams to secure the rails. I am happy with this set and will be using it many times in my future. It’s a great buy and I want to learn how to use the saw plate. I think it will be a welcome piece once I figure out how to use it.
Bertha Aufderhar (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.
Chanelle Nienow (verified owner) –
They may feel kind of cheap, but they function really well. A+
Otilia Bahringer (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.
Abdul Renner (verified owner) –
Excellent saw guide, an important tool if you dont own a table saw or cant lug a large sheet of plywood across a table saw. It is very easy to use and the clamp is strong. The clamp has a temporary setting before you lock it into place. It locks very tight and may bow up so you should leave the clamp a little loose before cinching it down. It holds onto the piece nicely. For sawing, all you need to do is know the distance from the edge of you saw plate to the cut (mine is 4″) and set the clamp that distance away. The clamp can fit easily across 4 foot sheet and is durable as well. It can also be used for scoring drywall. This is a great tool to have in the workshop and hangs easily on a nail for storage. In the past I have used my most straight piece of wood and clamps. This saw guide saves me time and hassle.
Tracy Haley (verified owner) –
I found this guide to be very solid as I did not see any measurable deflection when using it and it worked great as a guide. However, not a great track saw substitute. Using either the Saw Plate or just the guide, I found the cuts to be true. I also found that it helped when using the Saw Plate to use a dry lubricant (I used PTFE) on the guide as this allows the saw move much easier on the guide. The guide itself is easy to set up and when locked down it doesn’t move. Using the Saw Plate ensures that your cuts will be true. (I have been known to drift away from a guide.) I think the clamps that allow the guide to be used at an angle across a piece of plywood were very clever and worked great.However, I found the lack of instructions for setting it us to use like a track saw to be lacking to say the least. The instructions were just pictures without any written explanations of any of the steps. Consequently, it took me quite a while to get the saw(s) set up to see how they worked. In addition, it requires a metric allen wrench to set up a saw on the Saw Plate and this wasn’t included so I had to file down another allen wrench to fit. I set put the ‘non chip strip’ on the guide and tried the saw with 24-tooth blade and had minimal tear-out. However, when I switch to the saw with the 60-tooth blade I did have tear-out. Not sure why. I joined the two sections of the guide together to see how that worked and found the joint was not exact, and I had to file the bottom of the lead edge of the Saw Plate so it would not hang up on the joint.I recommend this product an the basis that you will get straight true cuts using the guide particularly when using the Saw Plate. I would have rated it higher if it in fact eliminated tear-out and the instructions were easier to follow. I also found that the nuts that are held in position when tightening the guides on the Saw Plate can rotate as they are not a snug fit in the slots they sit in.
Theresa Daniel (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.
Cierra Kshlerin (verified owner) –
Wish I had this a few years ago!
Raheem Upton (verified owner) –
I have wanted a track saw to breakdown plywood for a long time, but I could not justify the cost for a tool that I would use only a few times per year. The Bora NGX 5-Piece Clamp Edge Deluxe Set is well designed, extra sturdy and easy to use. The Bora NGX Set is less than one-third the cost and functions just as well as a track saw; therefore I think it is the perfect alternative for the DIYer who cannot afford a track saw. The BORA NGX clamping system is super strong and will not slip. I was especially pleased with the track clamps that came with the set, they allow the clamps to be used to make cuts at angles other than 90 degrees. Joining the two 50 inch straight edges together with the track clamps allow for angle cuts even on sheets of plywood. A phillips head screwdriver is required to connect the two straight edges together, but even though this may be a hassle, it serves to insure that the straight edge is indeed straight.I was impressed that the set even came with 2 Rolls of 55-inch self-adhesive non-chip strips used for reducing top edge tear-out. I was disappointed with the instructions that came with the set, I found them to be almost useless. I also had to look through several tool bags to find a #3 allen wrench which is required to move the brackets that hold the skill saw on the saw plate—it seems that a #3 allen wrench could be included in the set. I did find a wonderful video on YouTube from WorkshopAddict that does an excellent job of showing me all of the features of the BORA NGX set.I would definitely recommend the BORA NGX 5-Piece Clamp Edge Deluxe Set for anyone who already has a skill saw and is looking for a low cost alternative to a track saw.