Tool Review: Bora Parallel-Jaw Clamps - FineWoodworking
WEBNov 25, 2019 · Clamps by Bora $44–$63. I recently tested Bora’s new parallel-jaw clamps, and they proved to be a nice addition to the shop. They have a sturdy, easy-to grip handle, which allowed me to apply good pressure (they’re rated for 1,100 lb.). Their 3 1⁄2-in. padded jaws prevent the workpiece from getting marred. Plus, the pads are removable ...
Bessey vs Jorgensen K-Body clamps - FineWoodworking
WEBFeb 17, 2003 · Jorgensen makes a Cabinet Master 90 Degree Parallel Steel Master Bar Clamp, and of course there is the classic Bessey K-Body Clamp. The Bessey’s bar has small grooves ground into the bar to help grab. The Jorgensen has no grooves, but grips excellent and is infinitely adjustable. The Jorgensen is slightly cheaper, but it’s $41 for 48 ...
Who Makes the Best Parallel Clamp? - FineWoodworking
WEBDec 1, 2009 · Tim Albers tested six clamps—from Bessey, Irwin, Jet, Jorgensen, Woodcraft, and Woodline. Overall, he found a mixed bag. Several clamps were disappointments; but a couple stood out as top performers. life in my workshop got a little easier about 15 years ago, on the day Bessey introduced the first parallel clamp, called the k Body.
Bessey vs Jet parallel clamps - FineWoodworking
WEBJul 24, 2007 · I was all set to buy a few Bessey Clamps from LeeValley until I went to Amazon.com and found a great deal on Jet parallel clamps. (jet Parallel clamp kit for $129.00 US. comes with 2 24″ clamps and 2 40″ clamps. Unfortunately, they don’t ship to Canada. The reviews on the Jet parallel clamps said they have a deeper throat than the …
The woodworking clamps you need - FineWoodworking
WEBJul 30, 2020 · You can press all the pieces down flat to the bars as a good starting point to align the workpieces. We have them ranging in lengths from 12 in. to 50 in.; we have the most (12) in the 26-in. length. The two largest purveyors of this …
Pony Jorgensen Clamps - Review - FineWoodworking
WEBuser-7737453 | Mar 31, 2021 08:42pm | #5. I’ve been using the Jorgensen Cabinet Master clamps (parallel-bar style) for a few months now and have been pleased with them. They are particularly easy to adjust thanks to a solid tightening mechanism.
Which Clamps to buy - FineWoodworking
WEBNov 14, 2009 · So in summary: Light duty; Bessy tradesman. Medium duty or where parallel is needed; Bessey Revo or Jet. Heavy duty; Jorgensen Pony pipe clamps. Be sure you use the lesser expensive black pipe for your pipe clamps as the galvanized pipe tends to be harder, occasionally causing the clamps to slip.
Bessey - K Body Revo Parallel Clamp - FineWoodworking
WEBDec 1, 2008 · Bessey claims the K Body Revo gets you 1,500 lb. of clamping pressure, 30% more than its old model. When we measured the Revo clamp force using three woodworkers as testers, we got a maximum force of 1,000 lb., with 800 lb. as an average-still a lot more than the 600 lb. we got from the original. The K Body Revo includes a …
Newbie first clamps - FineWoodworking
WEBAug 20, 2020 · It's probably the cheapest, most effective route. You can get your clamp fittings then get various lengths of pipe. I have a selection of 48", 60" and 24" pipes and just swap out the clamp fittings depending on the project. However, pipe clamps also have their downsides, namely the small jaws.
Bessey - K-Body 50-in. Parallel-Jaw Clamp - FineWoodworking
WEBOct 1, 2004 · It was hard to pick a favorite from among the group of parallel-jaw clamps (Gross Stabil PC2, Jorgensen Cabinet Master No. 8048, and Bessey K Body). All of the clamps were capable of assembling a cabinet carcase or flat panel with little, if any, cupping. On the testing jig, the Bessey and Gross Stabil clamps showed less bar flex …