Internal tooth washers provide extra stay-on power
Pressed and riveted fixed head adds clamping power
Editorial Review:
18", Jorgensen Heavy Duty Steel Bar Clamp.
The Jorgensen 18-Inch Heavy-Duty Steel Bar Clamp has an 18-inch opening and 3-inch reach for your heavy-duty projects. Two clamp pads protect your work from damage, and the fixed head is pressed and riveted to help keep material in place. Steel internal tooth washers measuring 1-3/16 inches in diameter give the swivel more stay-on power, while the castings use hardened steel thrust bearings and malleable ductile iron castings for extra strength. High-carbon steel gives the plated bars added staying power, and the large maple handles keep your hands fresh. This clamp is backed by a 1-year limited warranty.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
big joe bar clamp:
very robust bar clamps. i bought a few of them last year and am very satisfied with them. they are more robust than the besseys. the only problem could be that their shoes marr the workpiece but i do not mind because i always use thin plywood as step shoes. they are also larger than the besseys. a must.
A quality clamping device:
I am familiar with Jorgensen's reputation for quality tools, and this clamp is no exception. I purchased two 18 inchers and will also purchace at least two more 12 inchers from the same company. They are the clamp I reach for first when I want solid clamping for a work piece. They are easy to operate, quick adjustability clamping and releasing. I have other clamps with the ratchet type clamping action. They are also good but do not provide the firm clamping action that is often needed for woodworking... more info
pleasantly surprised:
I bought this as a fill in on an order. was quite surprised how rugged it is compared to others I have bought. will buy the jorgensen clamp from now on
Many Cheap Knock-offs,, This Is The Standard.:
Say you have a cabinet door to assemble or repair, are you going to dig out 3/4 inch pipe clamps? I hope you don't use a heavy, cumbersome tool for all of your assembly and repair. A raised panel door is not too awfully complex but it does deserve to be treated delicately and thoughtfully. These clamps seem to be intended for cabinet doors. Lighter than a Bessey K-body or a Jorgenson (or any other brand) 1/2 inch pipe clamp, they are just as versatile, plenty strong and every bit as adjustable. The handle... more info
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