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jack duren
07-02-2016, 2:23 PM
Have 10 bought at woodworking in KC years ago. Would like to have 30-40 more. Anybody know if a company out these is still selling the off brand? ThxJack
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Dan Rude
07-02-2016, 4:07 PM
Yes I have seen them. You might like to try Rockler's Bandy Clamps http://www.rockler.com/search/go?w=bandy%20clamp, I have picked up some attachments from Peechtree woodworking http://www.ptreeusa.com/clamp_edge.htm and the Bessy you have. Dan

jack duren
07-02-2016, 6:50 PM
Thx but neither of those will work,,,

larry senen
07-02-2016, 9:04 PM
Ive got some i could sell you. I'll check Tuesday see what I've got.pm me.

Alan Schwabacher
07-02-2016, 9:11 PM
Before deciding they wouldn't work, did you scroll down to see the Bessey one hand edge clamps below the stretchy clamps in the Peachtree link Dan Rude provided above? Too expensive perhaps, but "won't work" doesn't sound right.

jack duren
07-02-2016, 9:19 PM
There were several on the page that won't work and I'm not looking for bessey's...

Doug Garson
07-02-2016, 9:41 PM
How about making your own? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDccarJCyAQ

jack duren
07-02-2016, 9:43 PM
How about making your own? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDccarJCyAQ

There are these, but rather the company buy them,,I took them to work this week as I rarely use them and found how quick and easy they are to use compared to pipe clamps. I do remember the box saying TWC on the clamp boxes..
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Kevin Jenness
07-02-2016, 10:53 PM
I believe Select Machinery still sells the upscale version (Kantenfix,). I would be interested in a less expensive version but not one that didn't work as well (an unlikely combination). I seem to recall that Woodcraft sold the small size knockoff for a time.

Rich Riddle
07-03-2016, 9:04 AM
Bessey makes a different variety than those pictured. They have yellow handles and are about 20% to 40% the cost of the red handled variety. You get a set of five for $47.13 (1.75" variety) or $92.93 (3" variety).

http://www.wwhardware.com/bessey-edge-gluing-clamp-ackf

jack duren
07-03-2016, 9:05 AM
They may not be available anymore. Mine have plastic handles and at the time were $10. Now all I see have wood handles and are $45+.

jack duren
07-03-2016, 9:10 AM
Bessey makes a different variety than those pictured. They have yellow handles and are about 20% to 40% the cost of the red handled variety. You get a set of five for $47.13 (1.75" variety) or $92.93 (3" variety).

http://www.wwhardware.com/bessey-edge-gluing-clamp-ackf

Thx looking into it...

Kevin Jenness
07-03-2016, 9:22 AM
"Bessey makes a different variety than those pictured. They have yellow handles and are about 20% to 40% the cost of the red handled variety. You get a set of five for $47.13 (1.75" variety) or $92.93 (3" variety)."

Actually, they are the same but for the handle color, and the price appears to be per piece for orders of 5 or more. Select Machinery has a slightly lower price listed (http://www.selectmachineryinc.com/product.aspx?product=15).

Jack, these may be what you are looking for (http://www.smarttools.com.tw/products/Clamp/EdgeClamps.html). No price listed though.

The Gross Stabil clamps are a good investment once you get over the sticker shock. The large ones are more useful.

jack duren
07-03-2016, 9:42 AM
There all going to be high in price which is the reason I'm looking for the ones I have.

It's an investment for the company as the edge clamps were faster than the pipe, but they have to weigh the difference between labor and cost. On this project I had to wrap white oak on a metal laminated table substrate for tilted Kilt. There were only 6 tables but with only 10 edge clamps I was only able to clamp two ends. Not productive...340162

Kevin Jenness
07-03-2016, 6:06 PM
That sort of edging is where the larger Gross Stabil clamps work well. Because of their greater throat depth you can use a wider caul and fewer clamps.

Let us know if you find a better value alternative.

Dave Lehnert
07-03-2016, 6:14 PM
Bessey makes a different variety than those pictured. They have yellow handles and are about 20% to 40% the cost of the red handled variety. You get a set of five for $47.13 (1.75" variety) or $92.93 (3" variety).

http://www.wwhardware.com/bessey-edge-gluing-clamp-ackf

looks to be the price for each clamp if ordered 5 or more.
If you order 20 or more the price is $46.22

jack duren
07-03-2016, 9:30 PM
Considered running a batch off the CNC but rather buy if possible...