Trim installation tool for casements, other applications
Install trim faster and easier; 8 tools in 1; built-in tape measure hooks
Solid polymer construction
Includes 1 installation tool; tape measure not included
Editorial Review:
Casement Trim Tool - CASEMENT TRIM TOOL. Install trim fast & accurately. Reduces measuring errors, waste and splits. Use as handy combination saw
This tool makes humans as close to foolproof as we can get, at least when it comes to measuring, cutting and installing trim without a flaw. We love that it's a solid piece, with nothing adjustable on it, so you know its 45- and 90-degree angles are always true. It takes the gymnastics out of measuring, too, whether screwed to your workbench or temporarily tacked to the working wall with 6d finish nails, because of the built-in tape measure hooks. Even tricky inside-to-inside miters are a snap. Perfect 3/16-inch reveals on windows and door jambs are guaranteed every time: Just line it up and draw your guide with the pencil holes. Though it's marketed for casements, we'd keep it in the toolbox for all kinds of jobs. Imagine installing baseboard up to door trim and lining up the Trim Loc for a perfect cutline every time. We think it'd be the perfect gauge for squaring saw blades, too. This little tool will save you time, money and lots of frustration.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Kinda Expensive Gadget:
I used the Trim Loc tool for the first time to trim out a door casing. What I found as the tool's only useful feature was how much quicker it was to mark the reveal line (vs using the combination square). I tried to use it for the measuring and either the tape kept falling out of the tape hook slot or the Trim Loc moved off the stock. I guess in theroy it works better if you use the tack holes but how is that a time saver. I'm sure mine is heading to the dusty bottom of drawer #3 in my workshop.
For amateurs not pros:
This might be useful for a DIY newbie, but any pros thinking it's something a tool junkie needs to hang trim- forget it. Just another solution looking for a problem.
Trim-Loc Tool:
This is a handy tool that takes a bit of getting used to. Pros
You put it to the casement much like a speed square
It automatically gives you a 5/16 reveal
You can drag it along the casement to scribe your line, if you like
Is handy to push molding against to nail
Grooves for automatic length measurement Con
The slots for hooking rule too small for Stanley Fat Max
Very handy.:
Use it to do the trim on the inside of a whole house. Cut the time in half. Very few recuts with this.
