So let me rephrase the question. How does this HF clamp - 24" = $6.99;
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=96213

compare to this Bessy clamp - 24" = $$13.49?
http://www.woodpeck.com/besseytradesmenbarclamps.html

I mean other than being half the price.

Harvey

I've fond that it depends on the thickness and width of the bars.
The bars on the Bessy clamps in those pics look wider than the HF's.

I've had generic bar clamps, like those, over 18" bend before you feel
like you have enough pressure on them.

I think you could buy a Bessy from HD or Lowes, and take it to HF to
compare.
Return the Bessy if the HF's work out.


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