Review of Quick-Grip 546 Mini Bar Clamp

I have several of these clamps purchased in the late 90's when they were marketed by American Tool Companies.They have been fantastic clamps and are the first clamps that I reach for when working on small projects.

I recently purchased some of the newer Irwin Mini Quick-Grip clamps, which seemed identical to the old ones except for the blue color.Unfortunately, the pistol grip trigger on the newer Irwin clamps does not engage the bar until it has been depressed about half way.The trigger on my older clamps engages immediately and advances the bar much further for each squeeze.In searching through the clamps on display at a local store, I found that the trigger action varied considerably.I was able to find a pair that worked reasonably well, but not nearly as well as my older American Tool Mini Quick-Grips.

The bar on the newer Irwin clamps also seems to be made of a softer steel.The locking mechanism leaves a groove in the bar each time the clamp is locked securely.The bars on my old clamps are still perfectly smooth after years of use.

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Product Description:
High carbon, heat treated steel bar. Soft, pliable pads protect fine finishes. Ideal for clamping small jobs. Slides, adjusts and clamps all with 1 hand. Clamp for gluing, nailing and drilling. No. 546: 6" No. 5412: 12"

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