Having run out of hands juggling my trusty G clamps, I wondered about getting a couple of the one-handed variety. I guess that there may be a bit of a trade-off of convenience against brute force.
What would you put on Santa's list?
Chris
I've got about ten similar to these:
Peter
If you mean the ones that are based on the sealant gun mechanism, there's no trade-off they're a good replacement for a G-cramp and useful in difficult situations such as trying to clamp a bit of architrave to a door frame when working alone. I've also used some of the clamps that look like miniature sash cramps with a pistol grip to tighten them. These work OK(ish) but I've found them to be fragile.
Expensive, but these are both fantastic cramps, one for lightweight quick-cramping stuff - one-handed at a push - the other is genuinely one-handed but still offers heavy-duty cramping (unlike the pistol grip type).
I've tried several different brands, but I haven't found anything better than Irwin Quickgrip for both force and ease of use:
I wouldnt be without mine. Not as heavy duty as G clamps but good for most tasks, and several times quicker. You've been missing out.
NT
Long ago I threw out all my old clamps after I bought some Bessey's. They are too heavy, ruinously expensive, and difficult to store, but I won't use anything else now. And that includes the proper Record Sash Clamps.
R.
I've got some el cheapo Lidl ones which are fine for most clamping purposes. Friction type - a bit like a sealant gun. They don't replace traditional G Clamps under all circumstances but are a decent enough alternative.
Lidl IIRC have a DIY day next week - so worth checking it out.
IME its well worth having a bundle of cheap light ones as well as a few heavier duty ones.
NT
My cheapies are Netto I think. Nowhere near the clamping force of the Irwin's (only 25% at a guess) - but the advantage being so cheap is I have no hesitation in sawing them up if I need to make a "special".
I've got a whole load of those as well, very handy. I bought mine in a poundland type tool shop years ago & they have been brilliant.
I bought a couple of these from Wickes
I'm a great fan of F clamps like these
deserve them ;-)
Thanks to all for the helpful information.
Chris
They are OK, I have some of those as well. Always reach for the Besseys first, though, as they are streets ahead.
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