Key Features
90° Joint Control The Kreg Automaxx Right Angle Clamp is built to hold pocket-hole joints at 90 degrees during assembly, so parts stay aligned while you drive screws. Auto-Adjust Clamping Automaxx auto-adjust technology changes to match thick, thin, and in-between material without manual thickness adjustment. That saves setup time when your stock changes from part to part. Secure Two-Sided Hold A locating pin fits into the pocket hole while the swivel pad holds the mating piece. You get a steadier setup and less fighting the workpiece during assembly.
Overview
The Kreg Automaxx Right Angle Clamp, model KHCRA, is a specialty assembly clamp for building pocket-hole joints. This is a right angle clamp designed for holding pocket-hole assemblies at 90 degrees during project assembly. If you build cabinets, face frames, boxes, or general woodworking projects with pocket-hole joinery, this clamp is made to keep parts aligned while you fasten them.
What makes this clamp matter is how it simplifies one of the most annoying parts of assembly: keeping two workpieces square while you drive the screw. The locating pin fits securely into a pocket hole and locks one part in position, while the swivel pad bears against the mating piece. That gives you a controlled, repeatable setup instead of trying to hold parts with one hand and drive with the other.
Kreg’s Automaxx auto-adjust technology is the big selling point here. The clamp automatically adjusts to clamp materials that are thick, thin, or anywhere in between, so you do not need to stop and reset the tool every time your stock changes. On the bench, that means faster transitions between parts and more predictable clamping pressure across a run of assemblies.
The overall design is purpose-built for pocket-hole work, not just a generic clamp dressed up for woodworking. The frame shape gives the clamp reach around a corner joint, and the jaw layout is arranged specifically for 90 degree assembly. That matters when you are working on inside corners, cabinet components, or any project where access gets tight once parts start coming together.
The swivel pad is another practical detail. Instead of pressing flat against the work in one fixed position, it can seat against the mating surface more naturally. That helps the clamp hold the second part more securely during assembly, especially when you are trying to bring components together cleanly without shifting at the last second.
For woodworkers already using the Kreg pocket-hole system, the compatibility is straightforward because the pin is designed to work with a pocket hole as the locating point. That makes this a natural fit for pocket-hole joinery workflows, whether you are assembling shop furniture, utility cabinets, drawer boxes, or quick project builds where speed and repeatability matter more than complicated clamping setups.
This clamp is best for woodworking, cabinet assembly, and general project building where pocket-hole screws are part of the process. It is especially useful for anyone building corners repeatedly and wanting cleaner alignment with less setup. If your work involves pocket-hole joinery and you are tired of parts walking out of square during fastening, this is the kind of clamp that earns its spot pretty quickly.
Keep 90 Degree Assemblies Square
When you are assembling corners, alignment is everything. This setup is made to keep parts positioned at 90 degrees so you can drive the fastener without the joint slipping out of place.
- Pin fits securely into a pocket hole to locate one workpiece
- Designed specifically for pocket-hole joint assembly
Skip Constant Clamp Readjustment
The biggest time-saver here is the auto-adjust action. Instead of dialing the clamp in every time material thickness changes, the tool adjusts automatically and keeps the process moving.
- Automaxx technology adapts to thick, thin, and in-between materials
- No separate thickness adjustment called out in product imagery
Hold Both Parts More Securely
The swivel pad helps the clamp bear against the mating piece instead of just pressing awkwardly on an edge. That gives you a steadier hold and better control during assembly.
- Swivel pad holds the mating piece during clamping
- Useful for bench assembly of pocket-hole projects
Key Specifications
| Tool Type | Right angle clamp |
|---|---|
| Clamp Technology | Automaxx auto-adjust |
| Primary Joint Type | Pocket-hole joints |
| Assembly Angle | 90° |
| Locating Feature | Pin fits into pocket hole |
| Workpiece Contact | Swivel pad |
Compatibility
Joinery System Designed for use with pocket-hole joints where the locating pin can seat securely in the pocket hole during assembly. Material Thickness Range Automaxx auto-adjust technology is made to clamp thick, thin, and in-between materials without manual thickness setup.
Built For
Woodworking Cabinet Assembly Pocket-Hole Joinery Box Construction Face Frames Project Assembly
Pro Tip
Use the locating pin to lock the pocket-hole side first, then bring the mating piece into the swivel pad before driving screws. It is the quickest way to keep a corner from creeping out of square during assembly.
Tool Nut’s Take
Tool Nut’s Take
Why the Kreg Automaxx Right Angle Clamp earns bench space
This is one of those shop helpers that seems simple until you use it on a few pocket-hole builds and realize how much faster assembly gets.
- Who it’s for: Woodworkers, cabinet builders, and DIYers who use pocket-hole joinery and want cleaner 90 degree assembly.
- Why it stands out: The auto-adjust action cuts out constant clamp tweaking, and the pin-plus-swivel-pad setup is made specifically for pocket-hole corners.
- Worth knowing: This is a task-specific clamp, not a general replacement for every shop clamp. If you build with pocket holes, though, that focus is exactly the point.
Common Questions
- What kind of joints is this clamp made for? It is designed for pocket-hole joints and holds assemblies at 90 degrees during project assembly.
- Does the clamp need manual thickness adjustment? Product imagery states that Automaxx auto-adjust technology automatically clamps thick, thin, and in-between materials without thickness adjustment.
- How does it locate the workpiece? A pin fits securely into the pocket hole while the swivel pad holds the mating piece.
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