Wise Buys: Band Clamps
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- • Lee Valley 17F10.13
- • Craftsman 31458
- • Bessey VAS-23
Craftsman 31458
Craftsman 31458
Editor test-drive:
Craftsman's easy-to-use band clamp has a one-handed ratcheting mechanism (with rubber overmolded handles) that frees up my other hand to adjust the corner blocks as I tighten it. The 16'-long nylon band pulled out easily when I depressed the release button, and automatically locked when I let go. The band's metal end hooks onto a magnetic rod that prevents the hook from coming loose while setting it up. The corner blocks adjust from 60° to 180°, but I wish Craftsman would sell extra blocks for clamping up projects with more than four corners.
To learn more:
800-383-4814, craftsman.com
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Hmm, picture looks more like a grinder than a clamp.
8/15/2011 09:01:44 AM Report AbuseI have one of these clamps and use it when I make picture frames. I prefer it over the pony clamps that I have also. It is well worth the money.
8/11/2011 08:21:32 PM Report Abuse