I am looking for clamps that are at least are between 40" and 48".
I am just starting to get into wood working and I am starting with some
cabinets and tables. I want to get quality clamps that will last but I
don't want to get the "rolls royce" of clamps.
I have only seen Jorgensen Cabinet Master which can be found in 48".
Bessey has 3 different options the Tradesmen medium Duty goes to 40",
the Tradesmem Heavy Duty goes all the way to 90 with a 4.5 throat.
The last Bessey option is K Body clamp which has widths all the way to
98".
Can someone give me some input regarding these clamps or recomend
others.
thanks for your help
john
I think Bessey & Cabinet Master fall into the "Rolls Royce" category.
Are there any better? I haven't used Tradesman Heavy Duty's.
On Jan 1, 4:39 pm, "Coltrane" <[email protected]> wrote:
> I am looking for clamps that are at least are between 40" and 48".
> I am just starting to get into wood working and I am starting with some
> cabinets and tables. I want to get quality clamps that will last but I
> don't want to get the "rolls royce" of clamps.
>
> I have only seen Jorgensen Cabinet Master which can be found in 48".
> Bessey has 3 different options the Tradesmen medium Duty goes to 40",
> the Tradesmem Heavy Duty goes all the way to 90 with a 4.5 throat.
> The last Bessey option is K Body clamp which has widths all the way to
> 98".
>
> Can someone give me some input regarding these clamps or recomend
> others.
>
> thanks for your help
>
> john
Thanks,
I'll look into pipe clamps. I somehow forgot about them.
john
Max wrote:
> "Coltrane" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> >I am looking for clamps that are at least are between 40" and 48".
> > I am just starting to get into wood working and I am starting with some
> > cabinets and tables. I want to get quality clamps that will last but I
> > don't want to get the "rolls royce" of clamps.
> >
> > I have only seen Jorgensen Cabinet Master which can be found in 48".
> > Bessey has 3 different options the Tradesmen medium Duty goes to 40",
> > the Tradesmem Heavy Duty goes all the way to 90 with a 4.5 throat.
> > The last Bessey option is K Body clamp which has widths all the way to
> > 98".
> >
> > Can someone give me some input regarding these clamps or recomend
> > others.
> >
> >
> > thanks for your help
> >
> >
> > john
>
> I had built many cabinets, bookcases, etc using pipe clamps before I felt
> sufficiently affluent to invest in Bessey K Body clamps.
> I really like the Bessey clamps but I see no reason why pipe clamps would
> not suffice.
>
> Max
Everybody,
thanks for the all the feedback. I am going to take a look into pipe
clamps. It seems that I shouldn't need any more. I was a little mixed
on which to get because currently my small clamps, 24", are all
quick-grip clamps and I like the large throat. My current long clamps,
36", are my grandfather's 70+ year old bar clamps that have the same
throat as the bessey pipe clamps.
An additional benefit to the pipe clamps is that if I don't like them
the investment was minimal and I can pick up some bar clamps.
thanks again for all the feedback
cheers
Coltrane wrote:
> I am looking for clamps that are at least are between 40" and 48".
> I am just starting to get into wood working and I am starting with some
> cabinets and tables. I want to get quality clamps that will last but I
> don't want to get the "rolls royce" of clamps.
>
> I have only seen Jorgensen Cabinet Master which can be found in 48".
> Bessey has 3 different options the Tradesmen medium Duty goes to 40",
> the Tradesmem Heavy Duty goes all the way to 90 with a 4.5 throat.
> The last Bessey option is K Body clamp which has widths all the way to
> 98".
>
> Can someone give me some input regarding these clamps or recomend
> others.
>
>
> thanks for your help
>
>
> john
Coltrane wrote:
> I am looking for clamps that are at least are between 40" and 48".
> I am just starting to get into wood working and I am starting with some
> cabinets and tables. I want to get quality clamps that will last but I
> don't want to get the "rolls royce" of clamps.
>
> I have only seen Jorgensen Cabinet Master which can be found in 48".
> Bessey has 3 different options the Tradesmen medium Duty goes to 40",
> the Tradesmem Heavy Duty goes all the way to 90 with a 4.5 throat.
> The last Bessey option is K Body clamp which has widths all the way to
> 98".
>
> Can someone give me some input regarding these clamps or recomend
> others.
>
If you have enough money to buy about 6-8 (or more) Bessey K bodies,
I'd do that (Although I don't know how big your table will be). If you
have patience, you can get them on sale for $20-25 each for the 24"
ones (shipped).
If you get tired of woodworking, you can ebay the Besseys easily and
recoup your money if you bought them on sale.
I started with pipe clamps, and got about 50 of them before I started
buying Besseys. The only time I use a pipe clamp is for extremely long
jobs or if I have to put an extreme amount of pressure on that (I can
crank down a pipe clamp harder).. Both cases are very rare.
The pipe clamps are so infrequently used, that I moved them out of the
shop and into the "junk" area of the basement.
Well all, I went out and took the inexpensive (cheap) way and bought
pipe clamps. I bought Pony clamps and will be picking up the pipes
tomorrow. It seemed that being able to change size is a big benefit.
Since I am starting I hope pipes will do fine. Also, the Ponys have a
clamp with a 2 1/2 inch reach. Just for the hell of it I bought pair of
1-3/4-inch clamps. Guess I'll learn by mistake.
thanks for all the input. I learned a lot.
cheers
coltrane
> Coltrane wrote:
> > I am looking for clamps that are at least are between 40" and 48".
> > I am just starting to get into wood working and I am starting with some
> > cabinets and tables. I want to get quality clamps that will last but I
> > don't want to get the "rolls royce" of clamps.
> >
> > I have only seen Jorgensen Cabinet Master which can be found in 48".
> > Bessey has 3 different options the Tradesmen medium Duty goes to 40",
> > the Tradesmem Heavy Duty goes all the way to 90 with a 4.5 throat.
> > The last Bessey option is K Body clamp which has widths all the way to
> > 98".
> >
> > Can someone give me some input regarding these clamps or recomend
> > others.
> >
>
> If you have enough money to buy about 6-8 (or more) Bessey K bodies,
> I'd do that (Although I don't know how big your table will be). If you
> have patience, you can get them on sale for $20-25 each for the 24"
> ones (shipped).
>
> If you get tired of woodworking, you can ebay the Besseys easily and
> recoup your money if you bought them on sale.
>
> I started with pipe clamps, and got about 50 of them before I started
> buying Besseys. The only time I use a pipe clamp is for extremely long
> jobs or if I have to put an extreme amount of pressure on that (I can
> crank down a pipe clamp harder).. Both cases are very rare.
> The pipe clamps are so infrequently used, that I moved them out of the
> shop and into the "junk" area of the basement.
"Max" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Coltrane" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>>>
> I had built many cabinets, bookcases, etc using pipe clamps before I felt
> sufficiently affluent to invest in Bessey K Body clamps.
> I really like the Bessey clamps but I see no reason why pipe clamps would
> not suffice.
>
> Max
>
Agreed! I have a few Bessy K body's but keep grabbing my pipe clamps. The K
body's rarely leave the wall. Nothing wrong with pipe clamps at all. You can
buy several lengths of pipe and just change the clamp body if money is
tight.
Greg
If you don't need a deep throat a pipe clamp is the cheapest and one of the
best and it can be any length(you just buy the length of pipes you need.
"Coltrane" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I am looking for clamps that are at least are between 40" and 48".
> I am just starting to get into wood working and I am starting with some
> cabinets and tables. I want to get quality clamps that will last but I
> don't want to get the "rolls royce" of clamps.
>
> I have only seen Jorgensen Cabinet Master which can be found in 48".
> Bessey has 3 different options the Tradesmen medium Duty goes to 40",
> the Tradesmem Heavy Duty goes all the way to 90 with a 4.5 throat.
> The last Bessey option is K Body clamp which has widths all the way to
> 98".
>
> Can someone give me some input regarding these clamps or recomend
> others.
>
>
> thanks for your help
>
>
> john
>
"B A R R Y" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Mon, 1 Jan 2007 17:37:35 -0600, "Greg O" <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>>
>>I have a few Bessy K body's but keep grabbing my pipe clamps. The K
>>body's rarely leave the wall.
>
> You have both and choose the pipes? Why? <G>
>
The pipe clamps are lighter and easier to operate in my opinion. I use the
Bessy's when I am clamping up something where I might have to reach over
other clamps, but otherwise I stick to the Jorgensen Pony's.
It probably comes down to what a person gets used to. I have used Pony's for
30 years, not gonna stop now!
Greg
"George" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Greg O" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> The pipe clamps are lighter and easier to operate in my opinion. I use
>> the Bessy's when I am clamping up something where I might have to reach
>> over other clamps, but otherwise I stick to the Jorgensen Pony's.
>>
>> It probably comes down to what a person gets used to. I have used Pony's
>> for 30 years, not gonna stop now!
>>
> Didn't take me longer than the second project with Besseys to move the
> pipe clamps down the rack toward the floor. No fussy cauls, no stand-up
> troubles, no rotation on the far end, and no fussing and shimming to keep
> the clamping force in line with the screw centered.
>
> Easy habit to break. The pipe clamps are now stored in a secondary
> location out of the workshop, called upon to work 50" and over only.
Strange, I don't seem to have the same problems you describe!
My Pony clamps stand up just fine. Rotation?? Shimming??
Greg
"B A R R Y" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Greg O wrote:
>
>> Strange, I don't seem to have the same problems you describe!
>> My Pony clamps stand up just fine. Rotation?? Shimming??
>
>
> You've never bumped the sliding end of a long pipe clamp while clamping
> casework and had it rotate?
>
> NOW I understand why you like them so much! <G>
Sure I have, but I just reach over and put it back in place. Nothing to get
worked up about. It does not happen enough for me to spend 2-3 times the
price on clamps and toss them all and buy Bessy's. The lighter weight of a
Pony bar clamp helps even out things a bit over the heavier Bessy's.
Sometimes when clamping up stuff one of my Bessy clamps will fall over too.
Shit happens.
Greg
My vote is for the K body Bessey's. I love using them with the blocks to be
able to clamp something (like cabinet doors) on 4 sides and keep everything
flat. Sometimes I had problems gluing up doors with the pipe clamps, and
would end up with a slightly warped door. Plus, if anyone needs ideas on
what to get you for Christmas, father's day, birthday, etc. K body clamps
are a sure winner and you'll accumulate plenty pretty quickly! --dave (who
has about 30 K bodies and the smaller uniclamps now...)
"Coltrane" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I am looking for clamps that are at least are between 40" and 48".
> I am just starting to get into wood working and I am starting with some
> cabinets and tables. I want to get quality clamps that will last but I
> don't want to get the "rolls royce" of clamps.
>
> I have only seen Jorgensen Cabinet Master which can be found in 48".
> Bessey has 3 different options the Tradesmen medium Duty goes to 40",
> the Tradesmem Heavy Duty goes all the way to 90 with a 4.5 throat.
> The last Bessey option is K Body clamp which has widths all the way to
> 98".
>
> Can someone give me some input regarding these clamps or recomend
> others.
>
>
> thanks for your help
>
>
> john
>
Mon, Jan 1, 2007, 2:39pm (EST-3) [email protected] (Coltrane) doth
sayeth:
I am looking for clamps that are at least are between 40" and 48".
<snip>
Cam clamps. Easy to make. I made a whole batch, 12" to 48". Very
inexpensive to make, work fine. Plans on-line.
Or pipe clamps.
JOAT
To listen is an effort, and just to hear is no merit. A duck hears
also.
- Igor Stravinsky
"B A R R Y" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Mon, 1 Jan 2007 17:37:35 -0600, "Greg O" <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>>
>>I have a few Bessy K body's but keep grabbing my pipe clamps. The K
>>body's rarely leave the wall.
>
> You have both and choose the pipes? Why? <G>
>
> I also have both available in many sizes and can't ever imagine a
> single reason why I would choose pipes over K's. The K's are much
> easier to size up, clamp square, spread the load better, are
> non-stick, are stackable, can stand on their head, and don't react
> with glues to discolor wood.
>
I had become so accustomed to using my pipe clamps that it is a habit to
reach for them whenever I need a clamp.
Years of accumulating different sized lengths make it easy to grab the
proper ones.
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/[email protected]/detail?.dir=6bffscd&.dnm=26a4scd.jpg&.src=ph
I haven't experienced problems with discoloration.
Max (those Bessey clamps *are* nice though)
"Greg O" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> The pipe clamps are lighter and easier to operate in my opinion. I use the
> Bessy's when I am clamping up something where I might have to reach over
> other clamps, but otherwise I stick to the Jorgensen Pony's.
>
> It probably comes down to what a person gets used to. I have used Pony's
> for 30 years, not gonna stop now!
>
Didn't take me longer than the second project with Besseys to move the pipe
clamps down the rack toward the floor. No fussy cauls, no stand-up
troubles, no rotation on the far end, and no fussing and shimming to keep
the clamping force in line with the screw centered.
Easy habit to break. The pipe clamps are now stored in a secondary location
out of the workshop, called upon to work 50" and over only.
Aluminum bar clamps work quite well...
http://www.woodworker.com/cgi-bin/FULLPRES.exe?PARTNUM=800-650
The other choice in the "frugal" range is pipe clamps which
are a major pain in the ass and heavy as a mud fence.
Coltrane wrote:
> I am looking for clamps that are at least are between 40" and 48".
> I am just starting to get into wood working and I am starting with some
> cabinets and tables. I want to get quality clamps that will last but I
> don't want to get the "rolls royce" of clamps.
Lew Hodgett <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> Yes they are cheap, but bar clamps aren't heavily loaded gadgets.
Not yet... but noting this little puppy:
http://www.blackanddecker.com/ProductGuide/Product-Details.aspx?ProductID=15251
It's only a matter of time before Hitachi weighs-in with with their 36
volt, lithium ion version with a bubble level and a laser sight.
Call it "progress"
>
>
> Lew
Remember the couplers and make long ones out of shorter sections,
fringe benefit is easier storage for shorter lengths.
On 1 Jan 2007 15:24:49 -0800, "Coltrane" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>Thanks,
>
>I'll look into pipe clamps. I somehow forgot about them.
>
>john
>
>Max wrote:
>> "Coltrane" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>> >I am looking for clamps that are at least are between 40" and 48".
>> > I am just starting to get into wood working and I am starting with some
>> > cabinets and tables. I want to get quality clamps that will last but I
>> > don't want to get the "rolls royce" of clamps.
>> >
In article <[email protected]>,
Lew Hodgett <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>Somebody wrote:
>
> > I have a few Bessy K body's but keep grabbing my pipe clamps. The K
> > body's rarely leave the wall.
>
>Without question, Bessey K-body clamps are superior; however; 3/4 pipe
>clamps will also do a good job with a little practice.
>
>Contact a pipe distributor and get a quote on pipe nipples.
>
>Just recently bought some 3/4 x 60" long, black iron nipples. Price was
>about $15.00.
>
>Add some couplings and you have a lot of flexibility.
>
>Lew
I'd add to that that I have at least 2 dozen pipe clamps ranging from
a foot to more than 6 feet, and have never paid for the pipe used in
any of them. If you have any industry in your area you can probably
find all the pipe you'd ever need in dumpsters.
[I do buy new pipe for any plumbing projects, however. :) ]
--
A man who throws dirt loses ground.
Larry Wasserman - Baltimore Maryland - [email protected]
John,
I believe that David Marks uses pipe clamps in his glue ups and it certainly
doesn't look like his work suffers any by using them. In case you don't
know, he is the host of Wood Works on the DYI channel.
His website can be see at http://www.djmarks.com/channels/djmnews.asp
Peter.
"Coltrane" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I am looking for clamps that are at least are between 40" and 48".
> I am just starting to get into wood working and I am starting with some
> cabinets and tables. I want to get quality clamps that will last but I
> don't want to get the "rolls royce" of clamps.
>
> I have only seen Jorgensen Cabinet Master which can be found in 48".
> Bessey has 3 different options the Tradesmen medium Duty goes to 40",
> the Tradesmem Heavy Duty goes all the way to 90 with a 4.5 throat.
> The last Bessey option is K Body clamp which has widths all the way to
> 98".
>
> Can someone give me some input regarding these clamps or recomend
> others.
>
>
> thanks for your help
>
>
> john
>
"B A R R Y" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:F%[email protected]...
> On a 5 or 6 foot clamp while you're holding the other end on a large case?
> That's what I'm talking about. Of course I can spin the end of a 2-3 foot
> clamp. <G>
Was making some 1/2" thick panels yesterday with the Besseys when I realized
that I was not reaching for supports to lift the centerline of the glueup to
the center of the tightening screw to avoid pinching and bowing. What a
nice feeling, though I still clamp alternate sides more or less out of habit
from years of pipe clamps.
Having purchased one of the Norm-style glue rollers a couple projects ago, I
noticed I now have glue all over the bars. Any easy remedies out there for
removing Titebond? The bottle is going back to the shelf to stay, I fear.
Greg O wrote:
> "B A R R Y" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> Greg O wrote:
>>
>>
>> You've never bumped the sliding end of a long pipe clamp while clamping
>> casework and had it rotate?
>>
>> NOW I understand why you like them so much! <G>
>
> Sure I have, but I just reach over and put it back in place. Nothing to get
> worked up about.
On a 5 or 6 foot clamp while you're holding the other end on a large
case? That's what I'm talking about. Of course I can spin the end of a
2-3 foot clamp. <G>
Somebody wrote:
> I have a few Bessy K body's but keep grabbing my pipe clamps. The K
> body's rarely leave the wall.
Without question, Bessey K-body clamps are superior; however; 3/4 pipe
clamps will also do a good job with a little practice.
Contact a pipe distributor and get a quote on pipe nipples.
Just recently bought some 3/4 x 60" long, black iron nipples. Price was
about $15.00.
Add some couplings and you have a lot of flexibility.
Lew
LRod wrote:
>
> There's something here that I think everyone missed. I noticed because
> I fell into the trap myself once. If you're just starting (even if you
> are doing some tables), you're going to generally run into far more
> occasions when you need 24" clamping capacity than 40+".
<snip>
If you want an argument, change the subject.
I've probably got over 100, 3", 4, 6", & 8" C-Clamps.
At least 15-20, 18",& 24" bar clamps.
After that, comes the pipe clamps.
Keep an eye out for Harbor Freight bar clamp sales.
Last time I got some 18" bar clamps for less than $2 each.
Yes they are cheap, but bar clamps aren't heavily loaded gadgets.
Lew
"George" <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
> Having purchased one of the Norm-style glue rollers a couple projects
> ago, I noticed I now have glue all over the bars. Any easy remedies
> out there for removing Titebond? The bottle is going back to the
> shelf to stay, I fear.
>
White vinegar?
Patriarch
"Coltrane" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I am looking for clamps that are at least are between 40" and 48".
> I am just starting to get into wood working and I am starting with some
> cabinets and tables. I want to get quality clamps that will last but I
> don't want to get the "rolls royce" of clamps.
>
> I have only seen Jorgensen Cabinet Master which can be found in 48".
> Bessey has 3 different options the Tradesmen medium Duty goes to 40",
> the Tradesmem Heavy Duty goes all the way to 90 with a 4.5 throat.
> The last Bessey option is K Body clamp which has widths all the way to
> 98".
>
> Can someone give me some input regarding these clamps or recomend
> others.
>
>
> thanks for your help
>
>
> john
I had built many cabinets, bookcases, etc using pipe clamps before I felt
sufficiently affluent to invest in Bessey K Body clamps.
I really like the Bessey clamps but I see no reason why pipe clamps would
not suffice.
Max
On 1 Jan 2007 14:39:11 -0800, "Coltrane" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>
>Can someone give me some input regarding these clamps or recomend
>others.
3/4" pipe clamps + iron pipe of your chosen length work OK. I've set
them up in 8' lengths. If you buy 2, 3 & 4 foot pipes, and some
couplers, you can quickly create long lengths. A helper is very
useful once the clamp gets over 5 or 6 feet long, as they are heavy
and you may need to adjust both ends. The long Rolls Royce clamps are
fully controlled at one end.
As for bar clamps, I prefer the K's and Cabinet Masters for anything
over 18", but regular Bessey and Jorgensen bar clamps work well up to
18" or so. The lighter bar clamps get flexy when they get long, the
Rolls Royce clamps are stiffer.
I have 8 Kbodies, 8 Pipe clamps and a bazillon F clamps.
I reach for the K-bodies first, but I don't need nor want all Kbodies in the
collection. Kbodies have the nice property that the apply nice 90 -degree
pressure, unlike an F-clamp which can cause a joint to slide.
Once you have an assembly locked in place with 2 K-bodies, you can
supplement with other types of clamps.
In addition to price, pipe clamps have more length flexibility. I have 4 at
36" and 4 at 60". With some couplers I can potentially have 3,5,6,8, and 10'
clamps.
I think an assortment of type is really the best.
-Steve
"Coltrane" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I am looking for clamps that are at least are between 40" and 48".
> I am just starting to get into wood working and I am starting with some
> cabinets and tables. I want to get quality clamps that will last but I
> don't want to get the "rolls royce" of clamps.
>
> I have only seen Jorgensen Cabinet Master which can be found in 48".
> Bessey has 3 different options the Tradesmen medium Duty goes to 40",
> the Tradesmem Heavy Duty goes all the way to 90 with a 4.5 throat.
> The last Bessey option is K Body clamp which has widths all the way to
> 98".
>
> Can someone give me some input regarding these clamps or recomend
> others.
>
>
> thanks for your help
>
>
> john
>
On Mon, 1 Jan 2007 17:37:35 -0600, "Greg O" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>
>I have a few Bessy K body's but keep grabbing my pipe clamps. The K
>body's rarely leave the wall.
You have both and choose the pipes? Why? <G>
I also have both available in many sizes and can't ever imagine a
single reason why I would choose pipes over K's. The K's are much
easier to size up, clamp square, spread the load better, are
non-stick, are stackable, can stand on their head, and don't react
with glues to discolor wood.
Pipe clamps. Relativly cheap, work well and adjustable (add pipe) to any
size.
"Coltrane" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I am looking for clamps that are at least are between 40" and 48".
> I am just starting to get into wood working and I am starting with some
> cabinets and tables. I want to get quality clamps that will last but I
> don't want to get the "rolls royce" of clamps.
>
> I have only seen Jorgensen Cabinet Master which can be found in 48".
> Bessey has 3 different options the Tradesmen medium Duty goes to 40",
> the Tradesmem Heavy Duty goes all the way to 90 with a 4.5 throat.
> The last Bessey option is K Body clamp which has widths all the way to
> 98".
>
> Can someone give me some input regarding these clamps or recomend
> others.
>
>
> thanks for your help
>
>
> john
>
"Patriarch" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> "George" <[email protected]> wrote in
> news:[email protected]:
>
>> Having purchased one of the Norm-style glue rollers a couple projects
>> ago, I noticed I now have glue all over the bars. Any easy remedies
>> out there for removing Titebond? The bottle is going back to the
>> shelf to stay, I fear.
>>
>
> White vinegar?
>
Heard that about PVA (yellow glue), think I'll try it
"Coltrane" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I am looking for clamps that are at least are between 40" and 48".
> I am just starting to get into wood working and I am starting with some
> cabinets and tables. I want to get quality clamps that will last but I
> don't want to get the "rolls royce" of clamps.
>
> I have only seen Jorgensen Cabinet Master which can be found in 48".
> Bessey has 3 different options the Tradesmen medium Duty goes to 40",
> the Tradesmem Heavy Duty goes all the way to 90 with a 4.5 throat.
> The last Bessey option is K Body clamp which has widths all the way to
> 98".
>
> Can someone give me some input regarding these clamps or recomend
> others.
Don't buy 48" capacity. It won't clamp the edges on your plywood. Bessey
comes 51, and that's a good option.
If I had it to do again I would have bought Bessey in the beginning. Clamps
last a lifetime, you might as well get the best.
On 1 Jan 2007 14:39:11 -0800, "Coltrane" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>I am looking for clamps that are at least are between 40" and 48".
>I am just starting to get into wood working and I am starting with some
>cabinets and tables.
There's something here that I think everyone missed. I noticed because
I fell into the trap myself once. If you're just starting (even if you
are doing some tables), you're going to generally run into far more
occasions when you need 24" clamping capacity than 40+". Trust me when
I tell you that even though in concept it sounds good, you will be
VERY unhappy trying to wrestle 40+"ers around a 20" glueup. DAMHIKT.
I have an article on my website on choosing one's first K-Bodies, and
it tells the whole sordid tale of my experience. It applies equally to
most other clamps except pipe, which you can easily change the
capacity of by simply changing the pipe--the sole advantage of them
over K-Bodies, so far as I'm concerned.
Also, for bar type clamps (F style, such as Jorgie 37xxes and
Tradesmans) the Rolls Royce is Wexler.
--
LRod
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