My vote is for the K body Bessey's. I love using them with the blocks to be
able to clamp something (like cabinet doors) on 4 sides and keep everything
flat. Sometimes I had problems gluing up doors with the pipe clamps, and
would end up with a slightly warped door. Plus, if anyone needs ideas on
what to get you for Christmas, father's day, birthday, etc. K body clamps
are a sure winner and you'll accumulate plenty pretty quickly! --dave (who
has about 30 K bodies and the smaller uniclamps now...)

"Coltrane" wrote in message
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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.

I have only seen Jorgensen Cabinet Master which can be found in 48".
Bessey has 3 different options the Tradesmen medium Duty goes to 40",
the Tradesmem Heavy Duty goes all the way to 90 with a 4.5 throat.
The last Bessey option is K Body clamp which has widths all the way to
98".

Can someone give me some input regarding these clamps or recomend
others.


thanks for your help


john