can I connect 2 irwin parallel clamps end to.end

[tom coleman]

Rockler has sale on irwin parallel clamps four for$120. Can I connect the long clamps end to end to create a 7foot reach?

[Vince Shriver]

Bessy makes a "clamp extender" which simply allows you to clamp 2 parallel clamps end to end. I don't know if the Bessy would fit the Irwin - worth looking in to though.

[glenn bradley]

Something like this ought to do it.

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Jaws used and their orientation would be different but, I'm at work and had to do this quick while I waited for a system to reboot.

[Jeff Duncan]

I've done them back to back in the past when I needed a quick solution. Worked OK as long as you can handle managing 2 clamps into position. Though those blocks look like a nifty solution as well!

good luck,
JeffD

[Greg Sznajdruk]

Something like this ought to do it.

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Jaws used and their orientation would be different but, I'm at work and had to do this quick while I waited for a system to reboot.

The Bessey clamp extender requires the removal of one of the moveable heads so that there is a longer adjustable clamp.

http://www.besseytools.com/en/product_details.php?ASIMOID=0000000100032adf000300 23&ASIMOID_SC=00000001000389b200020023&ASIMOID_MC=

It appears that your suggestion give two clamps at a fixed length appart.

Greg