| I have had a FrameMaster 16 Framer for over four years now. I have found it to be a great aid in speeding up the framing process. It has helped me to frame walls as well as setting rafters, especially involving hip and valley situations. Also, it has been strong enough to tweek those slightly twisted studs into alignment as they are being nailed. Upon its first use, I did find it to be in slight error for a continuing layout along a run of any length. Fortunately, the error was long instead of short. So, as I'm one of those people that are sticklers for accurate equipment, I simply made an adjustment by using a table saw to carefully shave a small amount off the side of the open end to acheive the correct exact length. I also found the closed end to be a bit tight to fit over the 1-1/2" lumber. Again, I used the table saw to shave a little off both sides to get the right fit. I think the error is created in the casting process when the tool is made. There is a slight taper (draft) in the plastic to allow for the item to be removed from the mold. Overall, I think the tool is well worth the small investment, in spite of the need to tweek the dimensions slightly. The time savings alone gives your investment back in less than a day of use. I have since, purchased a FrameMaster 24 to assist in those 24" OC walls and rafter jobs. |
Innacurate
Saves time & Money - easier than clamps
