Kreg KHC3 Automaxx Wood Project Clamp 3"
- Material Type: Wood
- Item Weight: 1 pound
- Unit Count: 1
- Color: 3"
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A well reviewed clamp from an established woodworking brand, though jaw opening and clamping force are not listed, so confirm those against the product photos for your project.
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ASIN: B01H1WFNJCModel: KHC3Category: Clamps
Overview
The Kreg KHC3 is a clamp weighing 16 ounces, roughly one pound. No jaw opening, throat depth, or clamping force figures are given in the spec data, so it reads as a lightweight, general purpose clamp from a brand best known for woodworking joinery tools.
Kreg built its name on pocket hole joinery hardware, and its clamps typically extend that same workshop use case. At one pound, the KHC3 sits on the lighter end for hand clamps, which usually trades maximum clamping force for easier one handed positioning.
- Weighs 16 ounces
- Kreg brand, model KHC3
Who it's for
Suits woodworkers who want a light, easy to position clamp for general assembly work. Less suited to anyone needing a stated maximum clamping force or throat depth for heavier joinery.
Pros and cons
- Light at 16 ounces for one handed use
- From an established woodworking brand
- No clamping force figure listed
- Jaw opening or throat depth not specified
- Description field is blank on this listing
Performance notes
At 16 ounces the clamp should be easy to position and hold with one hand while working, which matters more for repetitive small assembly than for a single heavy glue up. Clamping force and jaw reach are not specified, so match those to your workpiece size using the listing photos.
Specifications
| Brand | Kreg |
|---|---|
| Model | KHC3 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1 poundlower than 50% of 222 clamps |
| Item Dimensions | 13.2 × 5.1 × 1.7 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Wood |
| Color | 3" |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | 3" (76mm) Reach / 3" (76mm) Capacity |
| Other details | |
| Style Name | Adjustable,Ergonomic,Portable |
| Tensile Strength | 2000 Pounds Per Square Inch |
| Item Type Name | KREG TOOL KHC3 Kreg Wood Project Clamp With Automaxx, 3" |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Kreg KHC3 weigh?
16 ounces, about one pound.
What brand makes the KHC3?
Kreg, a brand known for pocket hole joinery tools.