Tradesmen Clamps

[Brian Parker]

I am thinking of purchasing the Bessey BTB30 30-Piece Tradesman Assorted Bar Clamp Set from Amazon. I see where they say that it includes four 6", six 12", four 18", eight 24", four 30", and four 36" clamps.

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The reason that I’m thinking of it now is for the free A-Frame Mobile Clamp Rack and its all shipped for $290.xx. I’ve added it up and it comes out to be a pretty good deal I think but I would like to get some of your info/opinions first. I know one can never have too many clamps, but I want quality clamps, this might just satify both of those.

[Bill Lewis]

I have a bunch of tradesman clamps (in addition to everything else, pipe bar K-bods). I like them mostly for dry fitting a piece, though they also work for gluing too. A little faster and eaiser to use than the K-bodies. That does seem like a good deal, it's less than $10 a clamp, plus the cart. Not Bad if you need some decent clamps.

[Ken Salisbury]

In order to be a boni fide member of Sawmill Creek the Terms of Service (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/terms.php) require you to use a real first and last name. Please PM Jackie Outten (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/private.php?do=newpm&u=6) with that information and she will update your registration to reflect your real name.

Please Brian - this is the 2nd request - I PM'ed you last week on this subject.



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[David Duke]

While not the best clamps on the market these are quality clamps at a good price. I bought this same set about 4 mths ago, it is a good way to expand your clamp collection and it will help determine the length of K-Body clamps or similar you will need.