What this is
A short-bar, one-handed trigger clamp built with a locking tab that snaps directly into Rockler’s Clamp-It Assembly Square and Adjustable Assembly Square (both sold separately) — letting the clamp double as a corner-squaring tool during assembly, not just a general-purpose trigger clamp like the Bessey EHKL12 or Irwin 1964718 in our trigger clamps comparison.
Full specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Clamping pressure | Up to 150 lb |
| Jaw capacity | 2-3/4" |
| Open capacity | 2-1/4" |
| Throat depth | 7/8" x 1-1/2" |
| Pad size | 7/8" x 1-1/2", non-marring |
| Bar construction | Heat-treated I-beam |
| Compatibility | Docks into Clamp-It Assembly Square and Adjustable Assembly Square (#76660, #78646 — sold separately) |
| Pack size | 2 clamps |
| ASIN | B0GT1KV7XV |
Source: rockler.com’s own product page — manufacturer-published, not a retailer listing.
Rockler Clamp-It Trigger Clamps (2-Pack)
Works as a standalone trigger clamp, but the locking tab that snaps into Rockler's Clamp-It Assembly Square adds a corner-squaring function most other trigger clamps don't have.
View Price on AmazonWho this is for
Assembly work using (or planning to use) Rockler’s Clamp-It Assembly Square system — the docking compatibility turns this into a corner-squaring clamp, not just a general one-handed clamp. Also works fine standalone for short-reach, lighter-duty holding.
Who this isn’t for
General assembly needing more reach or force — the Bessey EHKL12 and Irwin 1964718 in our trigger clamps comparison both cover 12" of reach at 300 lb, roughly double this clamp’s 150 lb rating.
Bottom line
Manufacturer-sourced specs, not a hands-on test. On paper the standout feature is the assembly-square docking compatibility — a genuinely different use case than the general-purpose trigger clamps already on the site. Rockler Clamp-It Trigger Clamps if you’re using or considering Rockler’s assembly square system.