Some issues, difficult to clamp down for most people, but I still value it use

This works great with not just Kreg pocket screw jig, but with clamping materials down too. What I do not like about this is that the auto tensioning knob that you turn to control how tight you want your clamp to be will quickly tighten itself over time. After 10 clamps, all of a sudden it is too tough for me to tighten and have to loosen over and over again. One other thing I do not like is that it is difficult to operate this with one hand, and I have large hands. You will however get the hang of it and will be able to better operate with just one hand. This tool is not for someone with average to weak hand strength though. This can be tough to use for the average joe, and sometimes useless because you need a tight squeeze for this clamp to clamp down sufficiently. For example, my girl friend was helping me clamp the pocket jig (she has helped on a lot of projects), and she couldn't even close it with two hands. She's not weak either, she's built farms, foundations for buildings, bridges for creeks made of stone, put up drywall, dug thousands of large holes to replant trees, etc. Instead, if you think this is you, I would just use a quick clamp by Irwin or Dewalt, which is almost as efficient as this kreg clamp for pocket holes. Luckily, I work in a wood shop, so my hands have been through many torture tests, and are strong enough for this tool. Given the auto tension knob issues, I still really like using this clamp and is worth the price because of the increased efficiency in my production.

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