Piston F-Clamps

[Arlin Eastman]

Jason

This is what I got from Menards and when I have funds I add to them.  I have the 12", 18", 24", 36", and 48" and they are all heavy duty and has a reach of about 6"

Here is the 12" one

http://www.menards.com/main/tools-hardwa...4212202793

This is the main page of all the MasterForce clamps and I hope to get a few different ones in the future too

http://www.menards.com/main/search.html?...rce+clamps

I do not have this kind but hope to in the future

http://www.menards.com/main/tools-hardwa...2640702276

Arlin

[meackerman]

wow.  for that price you can buy parallel jaw clamps (kbody etc)

[Rob Young]

HF clamps bow a lot??  What??  Why???  I use fine woodworking skills to insure that only minimal force is needed on my glue ups.  Everything straight and parallel.  Slip fit, no gaps, tight shoulders.  And if there are assembly issues, I break out the 3/4" pipe clamps and a dead blow.  


Now I really use the 6" ones a lot, the 12" and 18" not as much.  But for the price, they work very well.  I don't think one should compare a $3 clamp vs one that costs 2-3 times as much.

Fitting of the joints is key!

[Steve N]

 I don't think one should compare a $3 clamp vs one that costs 2-3 times as much.

I won't say more, you've said it all right there.

[Shop Dad]

I haven't tried them but a pro I know recently got some of the Piher clamps and loves them. They are very high quality. completely different class than the HF clamps.