. They aren’t for sale here in North America until August according to the Bessey rep who replied back to my inquiry to them.... See post above..... [smile]ChuckM said:By the way, does anyone know if we can get these at that kind of price in NA?
http://www.besseytools.co.uk/bessey-4-x-deep-throat-clamps-tgn40t30-400-300.html
Yes, but why reinvent the bicycle?Gregor said:I think the idea behind the gear clamps is quite interesting.
But it still has a limitation in the range of adjustment (maximum length of the rod that does the actual clamping) as with nearly all clamps which can be quite unfun in case you reach the maximum extension possible while pulling together stuff that isn't cooperative.
A design where the gear would operate on a row of teeth along the rail (instead of extending a rod) would IMHO be the best since bread in slices: This would allow move the clamp block along the full rail under (possibly near the maximum) clamping pressure, the only limit of adjustment through rotating the handle would be the ends of the rail and this would eliminate the need to reset it (as there wouldn't be a clamping rod that can be partly extended after being used).
Add a button to release the gear (while not under load) to allow freely moving the block or pulling it to convert for spreading, have the counter block (like the REVO KRV) moveable (by attaching into the same line of teeth), offer each and all parts individually (single - or in reasonably sized packs for the protective stuff) and it would be the design on top of my shopping list when it comes to clamping.
. What’s the clamping pressure of that Quick-Clamp? Does it reach the 450 rating of the GearKlamp? My experience with several different brands of those type clamps that you posted is that it’s hard to reach the clamping pressure achieved by my medium to HD F- clamps and cabinet clamps.Svar said:Yes, but why reinvent the bicycle?Gregor said:I think the idea behind the gear clamps is quite interesting.
But it still has a limitation in the range of adjustment (maximum length of the rod that does the actual clamping) as with nearly all clamps which can be quite unfun in case you reach the maximum extension possible while pulling together stuff that isn't cooperative.
A design where the gear would operate on a row of teeth along the rail (instead of extending a rod) would IMHO be the best since bread in slices: This would allow move the clamp block along the full rail under (possibly near the maximum) clamping pressure, the only limit of adjustment through rotating the handle would be the ends of the rail and this would eliminate the need to reset it (as there wouldn't be a clamping rod that can be partly extended after being used).
Add a button to release the gear (while not under load) to allow freely moving the block or pulling it to convert for spreading, have the counter block (like the REVO KRV) moveable (by attaching into the same line of teeth), offer each and all parts individually (single - or in reasonably sized packs for the protective stuff) and it would be the design on top of my shopping list when it comes to clamping.
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Irwin has one with 600lbs (272kg or 2700N).leakyroof said:What’s the clamping pressure of that Quick-Clamp? Does it reach the 450 rating of the GearKlamp?
I think that's a HD one, as their Medium Clamps, the ones most used by people are 'up to' 300 lbs, and that Bessey that you posted seems to be listed at a much lower 150 lbs. Any way, nothing for me to do until August.... [big grin]Svar said:Irwin has one with 600lbs (272kg or 2700N).leakyroof said:What’s the clamping pressure of that Quick-Clamp? Does it reach the 450 rating of the GearKlamp?
My single biggest complaint with my Irwin Clamps is that the soft pads allow the clamps to 'walk' sometimes once you're clamped down. They can creep on you. [huh]SRSemenza said:I have a had a good number of times that the quick clamp handle sticking out has been in the way. And also when it would have been nice to be able to control the tightness much more precisely than can be done with the squeeze handle quick clamps.
I don't see it as reinventing the wheel , I see it as another type of clamp in the tool arsenal.
Seth
leakyroof said:My single biggest complaint with my Irwin Clamps is that the soft pads allow the clamps to 'walk' sometimes once you're clamped down. They can creep on you. [huh]SRSemenza said:I have a had a good number of times that the quick clamp handle sticking out has been in the way. And also when it would have been nice to be able to control the tightness much more precisely than can be done with the squeeze handle quick clamps.
I don't see it as reinventing the wheel , I see it as another type of clamp in the tool arsenal.
Seth
. Sorry you overpaid.... We’ll see what they cost here in North America once they finally get here later this Summer...Henrik R / Pingvinlakrits said:Picked up four GearKlamp 15 (150mm) today. Feels pretty well put together and they will go into action straight away.
I got reamed on the price, they just got them in and I was the first one to buy them and I feel I probably overpaid by a huge margin [unsure] but I realized that just now as I was checking online prices. Online I could find them at more than 30% off what I paid [crying]. Basically I paid more for the 150mm than what the 600mm cost...