Sash clamps versus Bessey K series clamps

[zelk]

Hi there,
when glueing up a table top, lets say, 1100 by 2000mm and 30mm thick, in Tassie blackwood, would you use Bessey K series clamps or are you better of with your normal sash clamps?
Regards,
Zelk

[zelk]

Surely, someone has some opinion on the matter!
Zelk

[les88]

I only have sash clamps so I would use those.
les

[bitingmidge]

zelk,

Not everyone logs in every minute of the day! Try again tomorrow for the answer you need!

Next time, remember to ask before you're half way through your glue-up!

If it were me, well my sash clamps haven't been used for anything sensible since I've had the K's. I can't imagine why they'd be superior to a clamp that provides perfectly square and even clamping pressure.

Note: I am an amateur, not a clamping expert, and have been known to complete jobs as you describe perfectly satsfactorily, using bits of rope, wedges and even a car jack.

Cheers,

P

[zelk]

zelk,

Not everyone logs in every minute of the day! Try again tomorrow for the answer you need!

Next time, remember to ask before you're half way through your glue-up!

If it were me, well my sash clamps haven't been used for anything sensible since I've had the K's. I can't imagine why they'd be superior to a clamp that provides perfectly square and even clamping pressure.

Note: I am an amateur, not a clamping expert, and have been known to complete jobs as you describe perfectly satsfactorily, using bits of rope, wedges and even a car jack.

Cheers,

P

Thank you for your reply Mr Bitingmidge,
The table top is a proposed project, I'm in rush to find more info regarding clamps for this purpose, as the Bessey deal on the forum is finishing tomorrow. I already have 4 K125 clamps and was wondering whether to buy 4 more for this project. Am I better of spending my money on sash or T bar clamps.
Zelk

[bitingmidge]

If you can afford the Bessey's, get them.

They are a lifetime investment, not a one project deal.

You won't need to buy the others in future either.

Cheers,

P

[outback]

I use K bodies for everything practicable. I haven't had a sah out of the rack since I bought the Bessey's. My only trouble is I don't have enough of them.

[Pat]

I have amassaed some 200 odd clamps. The ones I use for glue ups are my K bod's for the ease of use. No juggling clamps, blocks and workpiece. Just glue up, place the work piece in position and place the K Body in position, clamping to moderate pressure. I have found that you do not need to squeeze the bejeezus out of the work piece for it to combine.

[zelk]

Thanks Pat and Outback.

Pat, if gluing a table top would you still alternate the K body clamps, that is, one above and one below as you would with the T bar or sash clamps in order to reduce bowing?
Cheers,
Zelk