7/25/2010

Review of Irwin 5464 Mini Quick Grip Clamp

I got these things for free, after I had passedthem up many timesbecause they were to expensive for a plastic clamp.
I must admit, grudgingly, that these are pretty darn good. I use them for clamping boards to the sawhorse,holding things in place for fastening.They allow you to get the boards sucked up tight before you drive a screw.They are pretty handy and have a good amount of holding power. They are super fast to use and are easy to adjust with one hand.(useful when you are holding a board in place with the other).
Update: after almost a year I have not broken one.

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Product Description:
4 pack, 6" 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.

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7/15/2010

Review of IRWIN 2021436N XP QUICK-GRIP BAR CLAMP/SPREADER 36"

I own all the sizes of these clamps - and every style that Irwin (and the former Vise-Grip) makes.Unlike the previous versions, these have grip power that is stunning - I use them in construction to straighten 2x4's, 2x6's, 2x8's - even 2x12's - there isn't a clamp I've used that can do this except this new "silver sided" line.

That's the key here - make sure that you buy the Irwin clamps that have the "silver" nameplate - the other Irwin clamps will not give you this performance.Don't get me wrong - all of them do a great job - but this line is far superior.

Also of note - the heads on these clamps swivel if unlocked - something to keep in mind when clamping or spreading at unusual angles.Irwin has outdone itself in designing/manufacturing this group of clamps.

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Product Description:
"IRWIN" XP QUICK-GRIP BAR CLAMP 36" Quick-grip XP one-handed bar clamp Up to 600lbs sustained clamping force Quick-change screw allows clamp to turn into a spreader I-beam bar removable pads 3-3/4" throat depth New feature locking swivel jaw to help conform to uneven work surfaces

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7/05/2010

Review of IRWIN 2021424 24-Inch XP Clamp/Spreader

I own all the sizes of these clamps - and every style that Irwin (and the former Vise-Grip) makes.Unlike the previous versions, these have grip power that is stunning - I use them in construction to straighten 2x4's, 2x6's, 2x8's - even 2x12's - there isn't a clamp I've used that can do this except this new "silver sided" line.

That's the key here - make sure that you buy the Irwin clamps that have the "silver" nameplate - the other Irwin clamps will not give you this performance.Don't get me wrong - all of them do a great job - but this line is far superior.

Also of note - the heads on these clamps swivel if unlocked - something to keep in mind when clamping or spreading at unusual angles.Irwin has outdone itself in designing/manufacturing this group of clamps.

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Product Description:
Patented Power Locks hold more pressure, longer. Provides 500 lb. of 1 handed force (900 lb. of 2 handed force.) I beam bar resists twisting and bowing, allowing maximum force to be applied. Quick Release trigger for nonexplosive pressure release. Quick C

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