Has anyone seen any of the new Revo line of Bessey clamps out for sale yet?
I need some new clamps. Their's none of the old line in stock anywhere and
the new line just isn't available yet. This has to be the most ill timed and
poorly organized release of a new product line I've ever seen. Customers who
would normally buy their products are forced to shop for something else to
fill their need.
Guess I'll be buying some Cabinetmasters.
On Aug 23, 1:59=A0am, "Upscale" <[email protected]> wrote:
> "Robatoy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>
> I am very fond of my Cabinetmasters. But, I'm also very impressed with
> Kwik Work clamps from Busy Bee Tools. $ 45.00 for a 50". They're worth
> a look.
>
> What's better or different about the Kwik clamps? $45 is not all that muc=
h
> cheaper than the 48" Cabinetmasters for $48 at Lee Valley although there
> isn't a 50" Cabinetmaster version. One advantage to the Cabinetmasters ov=
er
> the Besseys is that they have a 6" jaw. What jaw size are your Kwik clamp=
s.
>
> I've never been to a Busy Bee store because in the past I've dismissed th=
em
> as a slightly second rate store, but I suppose I should stow my prejudice
> and at least go have a look.
Oops, the 50" are $ 49.95. I do not know the depth of the mouths.
http://busybeetools.ca/cgi-bin/category22?&NMCLASS=3D00128
They also have the Bessey K body clamps at Busy Bee, and they carry
Triton routers.
Busy Bee does have a weird reputation, but for heavy iron at very good
prices, the quality is supposed to be in the league of Grizzly.
On Aug 23, 12:26=A0am, "Upscale" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Has anyone seen any of the new Revo line of Bessey clamps out for sale ye=
t?
>
> I need some new clamps. Their's none of the old line in stock anywhere an=
d
> the new line just isn't available yet. This has to be the most ill timed =
and
> poorly organized release of a new product line I've ever seen. Customers =
who
> would normally buy their products are forced to shop for something else t=
o
> fill their need.
>
> Guess I'll be buying some Cabinetmasters.
I am very fond of my Cabinetmasters. But, I'm also very impressed with
Kwik Work clamps from Busy Bee Tools. $ 45.00 for a 50". They're worth
a look.
r
"Scott Cox" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> >... I prefer the Cabinet Master...
>
>
> It looks like the CabinetMasters have a removable catch on the end. Can
> they also be used as spreaders?
>
>
>
Yeah the "catch" also holds the clamp up so that the handle end will slide
on the bar with out having to lift the handle end up off the work surface.
It is a pretty sturdy foot. It comes off and you can use the clamps as
spreaders
"Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
>
>>
>> I have both brands. I like the Cabinet Masters better.
>
> Both Brands?
>
>
> Cabinet master and Bessey
Cabinet Master and Bessey. Both are good, but I prefer the Cabinet Master,
"Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "Upscale" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>>
>> "DGDevin" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>>> Woodcraft still seems to have them.
>>
>> No Woodcraft in Canada. A number of stores like Lee Valley still list the
>> Besseys but there's none in stock. I'm sure if I put in the requisite
>> time
>> and effort I could find some Besseys somewhere, but to me time and
>> convenience are worth far more than a few dollars or a matching set of
>> clamps.
>>
>> I think I will try out the Cabinetmasters. They have a good reputation
>> and
>> the 1" extra jaw length is a bonus. At the very least, they don't appear
>> to
>> have an inept marketing department like Bessey Manufacturing.
>
>
> A majority of my clamps are Cabinet Masters if you can buy direct,
>
> https://www.adjustableclamp.com/replacementparts/products3.asp?subcatID=128
>
> They usually are pretty competitive in pricing. They often have sale
> pricing. >
I have both brands. I like the Cabinet Masters better.
"DGDevin" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> Woodcraft still seems to have them.
No Woodcraft in Canada. A number of stores like Lee Valley still list the
Besseys but there's none in stock. I'm sure if I put in the requisite time
and effort I could find some Besseys somewhere, but to me time and
convenience are worth far more than a few dollars or a matching set of
clamps.
I think I will try out the Cabinetmasters. They have a good reputation and
the 1" extra jaw length is a bonus. At the very least, they don't appear to
have an inept marketing department like Bessey Manufacturing.
"Robatoy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
I am very fond of my Cabinetmasters. But, I'm also very impressed with
Kwik Work clamps from Busy Bee Tools. $ 45.00 for a 50". They're worth
a look.
What's better or different about the Kwik clamps? $45 is not all that much
cheaper than the 48" Cabinetmasters for $48 at Lee Valley although there
isn't a 50" Cabinetmaster version. One advantage to the Cabinetmasters over
the Besseys is that they have a 6" jaw. What jaw size are your Kwik clamps.
I've never been to a Busy Bee store because in the past I've dismissed them
as a slightly second rate store, but I suppose I should stow my prejudice
and at least go have a look.
"Upscale" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "DGDevin" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> Woodcraft still seems to have them.
>
> No Woodcraft in Canada. A number of stores like Lee Valley still list the
> Besseys but there's none in stock. I'm sure if I put in the requisite time
> and effort I could find some Besseys somewhere, but to me time and
> convenience are worth far more than a few dollars or a matching set of
> clamps.
>
> I think I will try out the Cabinetmasters. They have a good reputation and
> the 1" extra jaw length is a bonus. At the very least, they don't appear
> to
> have an inept marketing department like Bessey Manufacturing.
A majority of my clamps are Cabinet Masters if you can buy direct,
https://www.adjustableclamp.com/replacementparts/products3.asp?subcatID=128
They usually are pretty competitive in pricing. They often have sale
pricing.
"Upscale" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Has anyone seen any of the new Revo line of Bessey clamps out for sale
> yet?
>
> I need some new clamps. Their's none of the old line in stock anywhere and
> the new line just isn't available yet. This has to be the most ill timed
> and
> poorly organized release of a new product line I've ever seen. Customers
> who
> would normally buy their products are forced to shop for something else to
> fill their need.
>
> Guess I'll be buying some Cabinetmasters.
>
Careful there now!! You might like'm more.
And while your are looking around check out the Jet clamps too if you can
get them.
I second the Jet parallel clamps. I really like the quick release feature,
makes adjustments much faster. Good size handle, coarse thread means
slightly faster to clamp. Large head like the Bessey.
Irwin recently came out with a line of parallel clamps. Bought a 30 inch.
Likely similar to the Bessey's. Have to unscrew a certain amount before can
slide open. Made me go out and buy more Jet clamps.
Dave Paine.
"Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> "Upscale" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> Has anyone seen any of the new Revo line of Bessey clamps out for sale
>> yet?
>>
>> I need some new clamps. Their's none of the old line in stock anywhere
>> and
>> the new line just isn't available yet. This has to be the most ill timed
>> and
>> poorly organized release of a new product line I've ever seen. Customers
>> who
>> would normally buy their products are forced to shop for something else
>> to
>> fill their need.
>>
>> Guess I'll be buying some Cabinetmasters.
>>
>
> Careful there now!! You might like'm more.
>
> And while your are looking around check out the Jet clamps too if you can
> get them.
>
"Leon" <[email protected]> wrote
>
>
>>
>> I have both brands. I like the Cabinet Masters better.
>
> Both Brands?
>
>
> Cabinet master and Bessey
I have Bessey and Jet. I haven't noticed enough difference to have a
preference.
Max