Third party F clamps

[crustacean]

Hello all,

I am wondering if there are any alternatives to the pricey Festool F clamps. I looked around, but cannot seem to find much. It's strange that nobody has provided this product.

Does anyone know if there exist alternatives that will fit Festool rails and the MFT?

Thanks.

 

[neeleman]

There are several, search Google.
Available depending of your country.
MicroJig Matchfit
Axminster
Bosch
Juuma
Bessey GTR
Piher Quick T-Track
DeWalt DWS
Triton TTS
Woodriver

 

[jeffinsgf]

I am reasonably confident that Bessey's version is identical to the Festool...as in I think Bessey makes them for Festool. I've looked at the castings very closely, and tiny details match.

 

[thudchkr]

I am reasonably confident that Bessey's version is identical to the Festool...as in I think Bessey makes them for Festool. I've looked at the castings very closely, and tiny details match.

Agreed.  Only real difference is the color.  I have, and use, both brands and haven't experienced any variations in operation either.

Amazon has them at about a $6 savings over the Festool offering. 

(EDIT: I'm talking about the quick clamps here. Haven't used any of the screw clamps other than the Festool ones.)

 

[TSO_Products]

I am reasonably confident that Bessey's version is identical to the Festool...as in I think Bessey makes them for Festool. I've looked at the castings very closely, and tiny details match.

that seems logical - Bessey is headquartered just a 90 minute drive from FESTOOL in Germany.

Hans

 

[ChuckM]

To OP: You mean this kind?
https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/hand-tools/clamps/110662-bessey-ratcheting-track-clamp
https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/hand-tools/clamps/110661-bessey-track-clamps

Free shipping on any orders, no minimum. (Change to its US site for US prices.) If you check their New Products pages, you'll see many more Bessey clamps just released.

I wish Bessey would come out with the Kapex's kind of hold-down clamp.

 

[Michael Kellough]

Don’t know what an F clamp is but these Axminster clamps are a good value and fit the requirements you asked about.

 

[ChuckM]

At $38 Cdn a pair, a good deal for those in the UK/ EU.

Not sure about its shipping costs to N.A.

 

[crustacean]

Thanks for all the tips! This is a lot of choice.

Oddly, I had looked at the Lee Valley site several times but somehow overlooked the Bessey ones each time.

 

[threesixright]

I am reasonably confident that Bessey's version is identical to the Festool...as in I think Bessey makes them for Festool. I've looked at the castings very closely, and tiny details match.

that seems logical - Bessey is headquartered just a 90 minute drive from FESTOOL in Germany.

Hans

Don’t see the logic, in todays world ;-)

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