Is it a jack that can clamp, or is it a clamp that can jack? That’s the question. FastCap’s Jack of All Trades functions as a jack, a clamp, and a spreader — it seems like an ideal tool for a kitchen remodeler. It can lift cabinets or heavy doors into place, pull together hardwood or laminate flooring, or hold two cabinets while screwing them together.
As a jack it can lift up to 70 lbs, up to 15-1/4″ high. The notched base allows the 1/8″ thick metal hook to rest directly on the floor, making it easy to maneuver the “Jack” under cabinets. As a spreader, it can spread up to 23″. And as a clamp, its 2-1/4″ deep jaws can open up to 13.3″. Like most quick-clamps, it features a quick-release lever.
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