Aluminum bar clamps work quite well...

http://www.woodworker.com/cgi-bin/FU...ARTNUM=800-650

The other choice in the "frugal" range is pipe clamps which
are a major pain in the ass and heavy as a mud fence.


Coltrane wrote:

I am looking for clamps that are at least are between 40" and 48".
I am just starting to get into wood working and I am starting with some
cabinets and tables. I want to get quality clamps that will last but I
don't want to get the "rolls royce" of clamps.