Whats the best clamps. The "Must-have"'s
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09-05-2009, 09:10 PM #1
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Millermatic140; Spectrum625; Bobcat250; Lincoln AC225; Bosch grinder
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09-05-2009, 09:26 PM #2
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Originally Posted by CarbedNotch
Bessey....................
Railmen.Last edited by Railmen; 09-06-2009 at 07:01 AM.
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09-05-2009, 09:59 PM #3
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As many of any kind as you can get. Originally Posted by CarbedNotch
Dynasty 200DX "Blue Lightning"
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Beverly Shear B-3
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09-05-2009, 10:34 PM #4
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I hope no one kicks me in the knees for saying this but, the HF lookalike to the visegrip 11s arnt to bad for 2 pair for less then 10 dollars. Will they clamp down a 1/2" plate for a bending brake to the bench and not bend....NO... they wont work for that. But for general everyday use they work great. In the event you did happen to break one or two, just set them back and the next trip near a HF stop by and they will give you new ones. IF it says Pittsburg they will replace it, no charge. I bought a 22" long 1/2 drive breakover bar, at the check out they said if it breaks bring it back. I bought it for a reason so I didn't hold back, and its still in one piece and straight too.
My other clamps are Strong Hand clamps.
Miller 211 A.S. and Spoolmate 100
Stickmate LX 235 AC / 160 DC.
Clarke 180 EN Just in case
Spectrum 375 X-Treme.
O/A Medium Radnor Torch, Large Victor Torch.
Milwaukee 14" Chop Saw.
4 x 6 Horizontal Band Saw.
Rockworth 80 Gallon 2 Stage 16 SCFM @ 175 PSI , 15 SCFM @ 90 PSI.
Jackson Passive shade #5 for the plasma.
I almost forgot the Hobart XVP AD Hood.
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09-06-2009, 06:43 AM #5
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You can never have enough of any kind. Any size including vise grips are welcome in my shop...Bob
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09-06-2009, 06:51 AM #6
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Stronghand clamps are really nice. I was die-hard vise grip untill I tried the Stronghands.
Bar clamps are important also. I like the ones the work with 1/2" or 3/4" pipe.
Bessey clamps are hard to beat.
You can never have to many clamps.
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09-06-2009, 08:02 AM #7
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Carver. Period. Originally Posted by CarbedNotch
http://www.destaco.com/products.asp?loc=USA〈=ENG&products=Clamps&Category _1=Carver+ClampsLast edited by chevyman_de; 09-06-2009 at 08:17 AM. Reason: Link added
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09-06-2009, 09:01 AM #8
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I keep meaning to give this eBay seller a try, but haven't so far. Looks like a good copy of a Wilton...which is a flimsier copy of the Bessey clamps. The price is right.
http://stores.shop.ebay.com/buzzard-...sasiZ1QQ_sopZ1Miller 251...sold the spoolgun to DiverBill.
Miller DialArc 250
Lincoln PrecisionTig 275
Hypertherm 900 plasma cutter
Bridgeport "J" head mill...tooled up
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Logan 7" shaper
Ellis 3000 band saw
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09-06-2009, 12:58 PM #9
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As the others have reported. Bessey clamps are 1st class along with Vise-Grips 11r & 6r locking C-clamps.
Wilton makes a good Bessey copy and the Chinese are knocking off the Bessey too.
I am always on the look out for Bessey's in my travels.
Good Luck!
Tom
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09-06-2009, 03:07 PM #10
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Those Carver clamps are very nice! What do they cost? Originally Posted by chevyman_de
Millermatic140; Spectrum625; Bobcat250; Lincoln AC225; Bosch grinder
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