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    Default Bessey Rapid Action Clamps

    Bought some new clamps...the Bessey LC8's aka GH20's in europe


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    Here's the scoop i already had a GH16 (the samller version). They are quite exy ..i think i paid about $80 for it. Looked around, best price i found for these (LC8's)was $126 listed, without going into the shop. Ended up shipping them from the states for USD48 each.....even with delivery of $80...4 became about 1/2 price....Doesn't that just annoy u no end.

    a few diffs...1s from US are stamped made in Germany, not the 1 i bought locally...i guess we get the asian made stuff.

    Anyway if u are not familiar with these beasts...;they are just that, beasts..all metal construction (designed for welding). They are ratchet, therefore vibration proof. They dont let go of your work while you're routing. They can be operated 1 handed and they are easy to adjust e.g...1 click and the work can still be moved. 3 clicks and its goodnight. Worth the investment imo...bought once.

    I dont use any vises......combinations of these = all vises (obviously set up is much slower but very versatile)

    They are very well engineered as you would expect from the cost...but even in my 2 different types the GH16 and GH20....there are no common parts......it shows their attention to detail and engineering design. I LIKEY

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    link to website you purchsed from would be handy

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pac man View Post
    link to website you purchsed from would be handy
    Blimey...that was quick.

    Wasn't sure of the forum rules regarding posting links, anyway:

    Bessey Clamps are SMART Clamps! | VerySuperCool Tools - Woodworking ToolsVerySuperCool Tools - Woodworking Tools

    Very super cool tools...i have bought some other stuff from them...like the ultimate sharpening jig.

    I am not affliated to them in any way. I was justy annoyed that we get gouged here in Oz when u can ship stuff from the US for 1/2 the price...JUST WRONG imo

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    Thanks for your review and link, mate, very helpful.
    I join you in your view of pricing.

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    These clamps are the ducks guts we use them for clamping straight edges to 9 metre sheets of alluminium so we can rip them down with power saws and have never had any problems, ours are slightly bigger i would say but the same brand and design.

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    Default Trade Tools sell similar - much less expensive

    I have not done an exact comparison and am only a hobbyist user but I picked up a couple of very similar (though green handled) clamps from Trade Tools last year (I have no affiliation with TT of any kind, am just an occasional customer). The TT ones certainly are heavy duty and hold on really well. Much cheaper than the Besseys and may be worth a look.

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    They look like they will do the job

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    Default Here is a photo of the Trade Tools model

    Quote Originally Posted by Xanthorrhoeas View Post
    I have not done an exact comparison and am only a hobbyist user but I picked up a couple of very similar (though green handled) clamps from Trade Tools last year (I have no affiliation with TT of any kind, am just an occasional customer). The TT ones certainly are heavy duty and hold on really well. Much cheaper than the Besseys and may be worth a look.
    Trade Tools rapid action clamp.JPG

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    Bessey also make a cheaper version with plastic components. I have couple 6inch sized ones that work very well and are quite robust....as expected from a Bessey made product..... I got my pair from Masters pretty cheap.
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    Quote Originally Posted by simops View Post
    Bessey also make a cheaper version with plastic components. I have couple 6inch sized ones that work very well and are quite robust....as expected from a Bessey made product..... I got my pair from Masters pretty cheap.
    Hi Simops,

    Whilst not commenting on the Bessey LC8's the Bessey Kliklamps have a major flaw with the plastic components as noted below

    https://www.woodworkforums.com/f171/b...aution-167821/

    I can't tell from the pics on the LC8 if the trigger is plastic or metal but, if it is plastic, I certainly hope they are finally using UV stabilised plastic especially for a welding environment?

    fletty
    a rock is an obsolete tool ......... until you don’t have a hammer!

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