Bessey Parallel Jaw Clamps

[Mike Goetzke]

I have many (never too many) old style Bessey K-Body clamps. Last year a Rockler was going out of business so I picked up a 4 pack of Bessey Revo clamps. So far I avoid them because it is much more difficult to move the head along the bar compared to the old K-Body or even the Jorgies I have, Is there a trick or break-in time for these?

Thanks

 

[smorgasbord]

Yeah I know what you mean.

Pivot the handle away from the bar to move it up ir down, and towards the bar to lock and screw.

I liked the old freerer mechanism, but some people complained about the head not staying put when held vertically so we all suffer

 

[semenza]

Remove the black pad. It rubs on the bar and keeps the head from the sliding well. Or remove it and trim the opening that wraps around the bar a bit.

Seth

 

[Crazyraceguy]

Remove the black pad. It rubs on the bar and keeps the head from the sliding well. Or remove it and trim the opening that wraps around the bar a bit.

Seth

Yes. I have found this to be an issue. Also, it certainly doesn't hurt to apply some paste wax to the bar.

 

[Mike Goetzke]

Thanks for the comments. Will try the wax and pad mods and give it a try again.