Grainger doesn’t carry them anymore. I looked for a US distributor but couldn’t find one. They do have a contact form on their main site.
https://www.urko.com/en/about-us#contacto
Ron
https://www.urko.com/en/about-us#contacto
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What are the thoughts about clutch f clamps vs the sliding ones? Bessey makes them either or
I use those for light duty applications like holding something to a work top or machine. So I have a small selection of 6 and 12” versions of these. The throat depth is shallow and they aren’t meant to apply a lot of pressure. But they are small and light and sometimes that’s what you need.
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Well I had a couple cheap ones that were clutch from HF and the metal piece that puts pressure on the clutch bars broke. Is that common for those and why the bigger bars don't use them and just use the binding of the bar on the bottom to bind pressure?
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earcaesar1 said:
I've used Jorgenson clutch style clamps for years before I purchased some Bessey clamps. The Jorgensen work well and in some applications are easier to use than the Bessey.
The Jorgensen clutch engagement allows you to open the clamp up to any size you want without having the clamp handle assembly accidentally slide down the bar. [mad] You also have to be careful when tightening the Bessey clamps to put pressure on the clamp handle or otherwise you'll turn the screw but it won't engage the notches on the bar. [sad]
Having said that, the Bessey really are the only clamps I use for woodworking when wood surface quality/no indentation are important.
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Since you want to do picture frames, Bessy akes a nice strap clamp that works well once you get used to them. Also HF sells some cheap and nice ratcheting clamps. I used these once when I was inna pinch and needed some additional clamps for clamping up cabinet door panels. They worked really good. Im thinking about picking some up for my workshop here
https://www.harborfreight.com/18-in-ratcheting-bar-clampspreader-62125.html
as far as table tops, it really depends on the length , width and thickness of the top. But for something like a coffee table/end table or a small kitchen table the Bessey redo clamps will do ya right. For much longer and wider tops they will work but you will need more and prolly glue up in stages until you get the width you want.
Since you want to do picture frames, Bessy akes a nice strap clamp that works well once you get used to them. Also HF sells some cheap and nice ratcheting clamps. I used these once when I was inna pinch and needed some additional clamps for clamping up cabinet door panels. They worked really good. Im thinking about picking some up for my workshop here
https://www.harborfreight.com/18-in-ratcheting-bar-clampspreader-62125.html
as far as table tops, it really depends on the length , width and thickness of the top. But for something like a coffee table/end table or a small kitchen table the Bessey redo clamps will do ya right. For much longer and wider tops they will work but you will need more and prolly glue up in stages until you get the width you want.
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Im loking to move near the trip cities (still got to sell the wife on it) They have a Windsor ply shop there. It has a lot of stuff but not everything. I guess Ill be making a road trip to Portland or Seattle when I need some and then load up the truck. I do know a nice slavage yard out near Bend. Ive been there once a long time ago. Cant remember the name but my good friend (like family) knows right where it is. It has all sorts of stuff.
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Im loking to move near the trip cities (still got to sell the wife on it) They have a Windsor ply shop there. It has a lot of stuff but not everything. I guess Ill be making a road trip to Portland or Seattle when I need some and then load up the truck. I do know a nice slavage yard out near Bend. Ive been there once a long time ago. Cant remember the name but my good friend (like family) knows right where it is. It has all sorts of stuff.
If you're thinking about heading towards Portland or Seattle, you might want to consider going through Tacoma. Edensaw Woods has a location there and they can get most of what they have in Port Townsend there overnight. There is also Architectural Hardwoods in Tacoma. Plenty of good places in Portland (and no sales tax).
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Where all would you suggest to buy some tradesman bessey clamps from or who would have some good black friday deals for clamps in general.
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If you're looking to clamp up large table tops, you're going to be into huge money for the type you linked to or the many different k-body style others have recommended. Don't get me wrong, I have many k-body clamps but none longer than 36". But back when I started out, i bought a handful of pony bar clamps and bought some black pipe to make several long lengths. I still use them to this day.
Having a large assembly table will help you keep them flat. Otherwise, there are many jig tables you can cobble together to help you with that.
Having a large assembly table will help you keep them flat. Otherwise, there are many jig tables you can cobble together to help you with that.
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Looks like Woodcraft has a deal on bora parallel clamps for 99 with 2 x 24" and 2 x 31" what are people thought of the brand. Sale is on until the end of the day
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