As of ysterday, the local HD had the Bessey Tradesman clamps on
CLEARANCE. They were marked down about 30%. None of the K-Body ones were
included...yet. I understand that the 'Po isn't going to carry Bessies
anymore and will feature those ugly orange things. The K-Body clamps
will probably go on clearance after the others are sold off. I'm in the
Pacific Northwest area, so you'll have to check your local 'Po.
Dave
In article <[email protected]>, Dave
<[email protected]> wrote:
> As of ysterday, the local HD had the Bessey Tradesman clamps on
> CLEARANCE. They were marked down about 30%. None of the K-Body ones were
> included...yet. I understand that the 'Po isn't going to carry Bessies
> anymore and will feature those ugly orange things. The K-Body clamps
> will probably go on clearance after the others are sold off. I'm in the
> Pacific Northwest area, so you'll have to check your local 'Po.
>
>
> Dave
>
Dave,
Thanks for the heads up. Stopped in the Borg on the way home and bought
the last 4 that were approx 30 inches, normally $16.84 for $10.00 each.
That was the store in Linthicom SW Baltimore off rt 1.
Allen
Catonsville, MD
>
> Between these two great tips, my clamp collection has gone from anemic at
> best, to starting to look somewhat adequate. Thanks again.
>
> Fred Bearman
> Port Huron, Michigan
>
snipped,
My SWMBO asks "when will you have enough clamps" I've tried to explain
the concept of an ever expanding universe and how it relates to enough
clamps in the shop to no avail...
Allen
Catonsville, MD
On Thu, 05 Feb 2004 17:34:32 GMT, "js"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>ugly orange ones? the Jorgensen cabinet maker clamps? I hope they start
>carrying them, they are twice the clamp the besseys are...
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.
LRod
Master Woodbutcher and seasoned termite
Shamelessly whoring my website since 1999
http://www.woodbutcher.net
Bay Area Dave wrote:
> thanks, Dave. I picked up a couple myself today. 'preciate the tip.
>
> dave
You're all welcome. Glad to help people find the bargains! My store is
just about out of them and I hope the K's go on clearance next week. To
the ones who can't find any on clearance, it is possible that the
hardware IMA isn't doing their job right. They get "Buyers Clearance
messages everyday...its up to them to act on it promptly. Keep checking
the store.
Dave
On Thu, 05 Feb 2004 17:16:32 GMT, Dave <[email protected]> wrote:
>As of ysterday, the local HD had the Bessey Tradesman clamps on
>CLEARANCE. They were marked down about 30%.
FWIW, Coastal Tools sells Bessey Tradesman clamps for almost 30% less
than HD every day.
I just paid $9.50 for the same clamp HD sells for $12.99 across the
street. <G>
Barry
thanks, Dave. I picked up a couple myself today. 'preciate the tip.
dave
Dave wrote:
> As of ysterday, the local HD had the Bessey Tradesman clamps on
> CLEARANCE. They were marked down about 30%. None of the K-Body ones were
> included...yet. I understand that the 'Po isn't going to carry Bessies
> anymore and will feature those ugly orange things. The K-Body clamps
> will probably go on clearance after the others are sold off. I'm in the
> Pacific Northwest area, so you'll have to check your local 'Po.
>
>
> Dave
>
ugly orange ones? the Jorgensen cabinet maker clamps? I hope they start
carrying them, they are twice the clamp the besseys are, and nobody around
here carries them.
"Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> As of ysterday, the local HD had the Bessey Tradesman clamps on
> CLEARANCE. They were marked down about 30%. None of the K-Body ones were
> included...yet. I understand that the 'Po isn't going to carry Bessies
> anymore and will feature those ugly orange things. The K-Body clamps
> will probably go on clearance after the others are sold off. I'm in the
> Pacific Northwest area, so you'll have to check your local 'Po.
>
>
> Dave
>
B a r r y B u r k e J r . wrote:
> FWIW, Coastal Tools sells Bessey Tradesman clamps for almost 30% less
> than HD every day.
>
> I just paid $9.50 for the same clamp HD sells for $12.99 across the
> street. <G>
The web prices seem to be different... Higher or lower?
http://www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/clamps_vises/bessey/betg.htm?L+coastest+pbrf5650ff440344+1076159246
-- Mark
hehe. I understand where you're coming from, and even where LRod is coming
from. I have both types of clamps - a few more of the Jorgenson's thanks to
woodcraft's sale awhile ago - but I love them both, honestly. How long has
it been now that I've used them? Since October? Never locked one up yet.
I still use my K-bodies, of course, but the choice of clamp is generally
dictated by proximity to where I'm standing, rather than a performance
difference.
Mike
"js" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'm sorry. looks like i missed a big Bessey VS Jorgensen fight. I'm not
> looking to start one myself though, i just stated my opinion based on my
> experience. Which is all anyone can do i suppose.
>
>
> "Mike in Mystic" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > please don't get him started on this again
> >
> > ugh
> >
> > "js" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > > whys that funny? you dont agree?
> > >
> > >
> > > "LRod" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > > news:[email protected]...
> > > > On Thu, 05 Feb 2004 17:34:32 GMT, "js"
> > > > <[email protected]> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > >ugly orange ones? the Jorgensen cabinet maker clamps? I hope they
> start
> > > > >carrying them, they are twice the clamp the besseys are...
> > > >
> > > > Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > LRod
> > > >
> > > > Master Woodbutcher and seasoned termite
> > > >
> > > > Shamelessly whoring my website since 1999
> > > >
> > > > http://www.woodbutcher.net
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
"Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> As of ysterday, the local HD had the Bessey Tradesman clamps on
> CLEARANCE. They were marked down about 30%. None of the K-Body ones were
> included...yet. I understand that the 'Po isn't going to carry Bessies
> anymore and will feature those ugly orange things. The K-Body clamps
> will probably go on clearance after the others are sold off. I'm in the
> Pacific Northwest area, so you'll have to check your local 'Po.
Doubt that mine has any - the store had its' grand opening today.
J
On Fri, 06 Feb 2004 21:24:59 GMT, "Mark Jerde"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>B a r r y B u r k e J r . wrote:
>
>> FWIW, Coastal Tools sells Bessey Tradesman clamps for almost 30% less
>> than HD every day.
>>
>> I just paid $9.50 for the same clamp HD sells for $12.99 across the
>> street. <G>
>
>The web prices seem to be different... Higher or lower?
>http://www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/clamps_vises/bessey/betg.htm?L+coastest+pbrf5650ff440344+1076159246
>
> -- Mark
>
The in-store prices appear to be lower.
I wonder if Bessey has an MAP program? <G>
Barry
In article <[email protected]>,
mttt <[email protected]> wrote:
>No go here at the HD outside of Boulder CO. Still regular price.
They're on sale in Costa Mesa, CA, but some turkey(s) already cleaned then
out.
--
Mike Iglesias Email: [email protected]
University of California, Irvine phone: 949-824-6926
Network & Academic Computing Services FAX: 949-824-2069
"Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> will probably go on clearance after the others are sold off. I'm in the
> Pacific Northwest area, so you'll have to check your local 'Po.
No go here at the HD outside of Boulder CO. Still regular price.
On Fri, 6 Feb 2004 10:17:46 -0500, "GSX" <[email protected]> wrote:
>I second that emotion! Once this ice and snow stops, I'll be going to get a
>40t Forrest Woodworker II. They've got it for $89, That's the best price
>I've seen anywhere!
Even though we have to pay CT tax, we can have the stuff NOW at that
price.
Hey, I smell a gloat! <G>
Barry
I'm sorry. looks like i missed a big Bessey VS Jorgensen fight. I'm not
looking to start one myself though, i just stated my opinion based on my
experience. Which is all anyone can do i suppose.
"Mike in Mystic" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> please don't get him started on this again
>
> ugh
>
> "js" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > whys that funny? you dont agree?
> >
> >
> > "LRod" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > > On Thu, 05 Feb 2004 17:34:32 GMT, "js"
> > > <[email protected]> wrote:
> > >
> > > >ugly orange ones? the Jorgensen cabinet maker clamps? I hope they
start
> > > >carrying them, they are twice the clamp the besseys are...
> > >
> > > Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.
> > >
> > >
> > > LRod
> > >
> > > Master Woodbutcher and seasoned termite
> > >
> > > Shamelessly whoring my website since 1999
> > >
> > > http://www.woodbutcher.net
> >
> >
>
>
So your the guy who is buying them all up. Last time I went in and they were
running real low. Coastal Tools Rocks !!! No affilliation just a happy
customer.
Rich
"B a r r y B u r k e J r ." <[email protected]> wrote
in message news:[email protected]...
> On Thu, 05 Feb 2004 17:16:32 GMT, Dave <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >As of ysterday, the local HD had the Bessey Tradesman clamps on
> >CLEARANCE. They were marked down about 30%.
>
> FWIW, Coastal Tools sells Bessey Tradesman clamps for almost 30% less
> than HD every day.
>
> I just paid $9.50 for the same clamp HD sells for $12.99 across the
> street. <G>
>
> Barry
sorry. Locked one up?
"Mike in Mystic" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> hehe. I understand where you're coming from, and even where LRod is
coming
> from. I have both types of clamps - a few more of the Jorgenson's thanks
to
> woodcraft's sale awhile ago - but I love them both, honestly. How long
has
> it been now that I've used them? Since October? Never locked one up yet.
> I still use my K-bodies, of course, but the choice of clamp is generally
> dictated by proximity to where I'm standing, rather than a performance
> difference.
>
> Mike
>
> "js" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I'm sorry. looks like i missed a big Bessey VS Jorgensen fight. I'm not
> > looking to start one myself though, i just stated my opinion based on my
> > experience. Which is all anyone can do i suppose.
> >
> >
> > "Mike in Mystic" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > > please don't get him started on this again
> > >
> > > ugh
> > >
> > > "js" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > > news:[email protected]...
> > > > whys that funny? you dont agree?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "LRod" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > > > news:[email protected]...
> > > > > On Thu, 05 Feb 2004 17:34:32 GMT, "js"
> > > > > <[email protected]> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > >ugly orange ones? the Jorgensen cabinet maker clamps? I hope they
> > start
> > > > > >carrying them, they are twice the clamp the besseys are...
> > > > >
> > > > > Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > LRod
> > > > >
> > > > > Master Woodbutcher and seasoned termite
> > > > >
> > > > > Shamelessly whoring my website since 1999
> > > > >
> > > > > http://www.woodbutcher.net
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
whys that funny? you dont agree?
"LRod" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Thu, 05 Feb 2004 17:34:32 GMT, "js"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >ugly orange ones? the Jorgensen cabinet maker clamps? I hope they start
> >carrying them, they are twice the clamp the besseys are...
>
> Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.
>
>
> LRod
>
> Master Woodbutcher and seasoned termite
>
> Shamelessly whoring my website since 1999
>
> http://www.woodbutcher.net
Just an FYI - this also includes the bessey band clamps (normally about 37
bux) onsale for 25.00.
Picked up the last one they had - granted 25 may not be the best price in
the world - but Ive been looking for 1 for a while.
"Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> As of ysterday, the local HD had the Bessey Tradesman clamps on
> CLEARANCE. They were marked down about 30%. None of the K-Body ones were
> included...yet. I understand that the 'Po isn't going to carry Bessies
> anymore and will feature those ugly orange things. The K-Body clamps
> will probably go on clearance after the others are sold off. I'm in the
> Pacific Northwest area, so you'll have to check your local 'Po.
>
>
> Dave
>
please don't get him started on this again
ugh
"js" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> whys that funny? you dont agree?
>
>
> "LRod" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > On Thu, 05 Feb 2004 17:34:32 GMT, "js"
> > <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> > >ugly orange ones? the Jorgensen cabinet maker clamps? I hope they start
> > >carrying them, they are twice the clamp the besseys are...
> >
> > Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.
> >
> >
> > LRod
> >
> > Master Woodbutcher and seasoned termite
> >
> > Shamelessly whoring my website since 1999
> >
> > http://www.woodbutcher.net
>
>
you can DAGS to find a LONG thread from sometime in october-2003 timeframe,
but there have been reports that if you allow the sliding clamp head to slam
shut against the fixed clamp head, the handle can become locked in place. I
admit this is possible, and have found some at the store in this state.
With care, however, you can avoid it, and it isn't very hard to "unlock"
them if needed. To me, this does represent a check in the "cons" column for
the jorgy clamps, but there are other "pros" for this vs. the besseys. An
even wash in my estimation. More importantly, when using them to actually
clamp things (what a concept, eh?) they both work extremely well. I'm not
throwing any of them out, in other words.
Mike
"js" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> sorry. Locked one up?
>
>
> "Mike in Mystic" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > hehe. I understand where you're coming from, and even where LRod is
> coming
> > from. I have both types of clamps - a few more of the Jorgenson's
thanks
> to
> > woodcraft's sale awhile ago - but I love them both, honestly. How long
> has
> > it been now that I've used them? Since October? Never locked one up
yet.
> > I still use my K-bodies, of course, but the choice of clamp is generally
> > dictated by proximity to where I'm standing, rather than a performance
> > difference.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > "js" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > > I'm sorry. looks like i missed a big Bessey VS Jorgensen fight. I'm
not
> > > looking to start one myself though, i just stated my opinion based on
my
> > > experience. Which is all anyone can do i suppose.
> > >
> > >
> > > "Mike in Mystic" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > > news:[email protected]...
> > > > please don't get him started on this again
> > > >
> > > > ugh
> > > >
> > > > "js" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > > > news:[email protected]...
> > > > > whys that funny? you dont agree?
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > "LRod" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > > > > news:[email protected]...
> > > > > > On Thu, 05 Feb 2004 17:34:32 GMT, "js"
> > > > > > <[email protected]> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > >ugly orange ones? the Jorgensen cabinet maker clamps? I hope
they
> > > start
> > > > > > >carrying them, they are twice the clamp the besseys are...
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > LRod
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Master Woodbutcher and seasoned termite
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Shamelessly whoring my website since 1999
> > > > > >
> > > > > > http://www.woodbutcher.net
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
Thanks for the "heads up" on this - went this morning to the Depot in Fort
Gratiot (Port Huron), Michigan, and did major damage to their remaining
stock. The best part is that I paid for them with the gift cards that I got
when I bought my K-bodies during their hand tool sale - which was a result
of another "heads up" from this group.
Between these two great tips, my clamp collection has gone from anemic at
best, to starting to look somewhat adequate. Thanks again.
Fred Bearman
Port Huron, Michigan
"Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> As of ysterday, the local HD had the Bessey Tradesman clamps on
> CLEARANCE. They were marked down about 30%.
I second that emotion! Once this ice and snow stops, I'll be going to get a
40t Forrest Woodworker II. They've got it for $89, That's the best price
I've seen anywhere!
"RKON" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:k8OUb.37047$ay1.10712@okepread05...
> So your the guy who is buying them all up. Last time I went in and they
were
> running real low. Coastal Tools Rocks !!! No affilliation just a happy
> customer.
>
> Rich
>
>
> "B a r r y B u r k e J r ." <[email protected]>
wrote
> in message news:[email protected]...
> > On Thu, 05 Feb 2004 17:16:32 GMT, Dave <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> > >As of ysterday, the local HD had the Bessey Tradesman clamps on
> > >CLEARANCE. They were marked down about 30%.
> >
> > FWIW, Coastal Tools sells Bessey Tradesman clamps for almost 30% less
> > than HD every day.
> >
> > I just paid $9.50 for the same clamp HD sells for $12.99 across the
> > street. <G>
> >
> > Barry
>
>
On Thu, 05 Feb 2004 18:49:56 GMT, "Mike in Mystic"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>please don't get him started on this again
Don't worry, Mike. I'm not really taking the bait. I was casting it.
LRod
Master Woodbutcher and seasoned termite
Shamelessly whoring my website since 1999
http://www.woodbutcher.net
Well, I was WRONG. Got 4 36" bessey tradesmen clamps for $10 each. Gonna
go back tomorrow to clean 'em out.
Jon
"Jon Endres, PE" <[email protected]> wrote in
message news:[email protected]...
>
> "Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > As of ysterday, the local HD had the Bessey Tradesman clamps on
> > CLEARANCE. They were marked down about 30%. None of the K-Body ones were
> > included...yet. I understand that the 'Po isn't going to carry Bessies
> > anymore and will feature those ugly orange things. The K-Body clamps
> > will probably go on clearance after the others are sold off. I'm in the
> > Pacific Northwest area, so you'll have to check your local 'Po.
>
> Doubt that mine has any - the store had its' grand opening today.
>
> J
>
>