MLCS · Frame corner clamps
MLCS Merle 9012 steel-band corner clamp
What this tool is for
The Merle 9012 wraps a steel band around the assembly and uses pivoting jaw inserts where the band meets the work. Choose it if a reusable perimeter clamp needs to accommodate several frame shapes or a wide span.
Check the clamp’s minimum and maximum frame sizes and the actual route around the molding. Test the insert positions before gluing, especially on a curved or raised corner profile.
Specifications
- Brand
- MLCS
- Tool type
- Band clamp
- Model
- 9012
- Band
- 23 ft steel
- Jaw inserts
- Pivoting ABS
- Manufacturer frame size range
- 2-5/8 × 2-5/8 in to 69 × 69 in
- Amazon.com reference
- B000FNKXIG
Fit and buying advice
Use the actual molding and the maker’s limits to plan how much band reaches around the frame.
Related choice Shop Fox D3227 adjustable 4-inch framing vise ↗
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Documentation
Questions about this tool
How does this compare with a textile band?
The Merle uses a steel band and an integrated reel. Compare how the inserts contact your molding and how you prefer to manage the strap.
Is 23 feet the maximum width of a frame?
It is the band length. Compare the separate frame size range and measure the path around the whole project.
When might a vise be easier?
Use a vise such as the Shop Fox D3227 when you want access to a single joint instead of clamping the perimeter.
