They have the K series, Vario K, and Jr series in their parallel clamps. What is the difference? Are the extra features worth it?
Bonus: do you find parallel clamps worth the premium over I-beam clamps?
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They have the K series, Vario K, and Jr series in their parallel clamps. What is the difference? Are the extra features worth it?
Bonus: do you find parallel clamps worth the premium over I-beam clamps?
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Tony,
I have some K series clamps and I think they are very good. The jaws close perfectly parallel. I recently bought some 12" Jr clamps they are smaller than the K series and have smaller jaws and less clamping force. They look like they will be good for clamps up smaller work pieces. I also have some I-beams they clamp with great force but the jaws are pretty small. I feel the K series are the everyday use clamps.
Izzy
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I have both. Each kind has its uses. If I could only buy one type, I'd start with buying the Dubuques. YMMV.Originally Posted by Tony Wilkins
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I use the Dubuques and am really happy with them. They are very light I’ve never found myself wishing I had larger clamp faces.
I do keep a handful of F-style clamps for reaching into the middle of a piece, but the Dubuques get used the majority of the time.
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If by I-beam clamps you mean those that are assembled with steel pipes, they can get very heavy and difficult to maneuver single handedly.
I prefer deep throated F clamps since you can control where the point of pressure is located.
Parallel clamps seem optimized for flat board laminations and not much more. For laminations I like the Dubuque clamps.
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