On Sun, 27 Jun 2010 19:53:19 -0700 (PDT), Robatoy
wrote the following:

On Jun 27, 10:44*pm, John Doe wrote:
Just noticed some Irwin 9SP 9" locking C clamps (two per package
for $20 US) at the local mega hardware store, and grabbed them.
They have smaller Vise Grip handles and lighter duty clamp jaws
than the standard heavy-duty locking C clamp at the same store,
but the reach is 1 5/8" longer. Not massive clamping power, but
they work great as expected.

What do you use for a deep grip clamp?

I used to use a couple of these:
http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/P...mps/165461.jpg

Downside? $ 150.00 each. (Maybe better now, dunno.)

I used a pipe clamp and tubasixes to form up a concrete repair job for
a client's steps once. I cut it 3/4" too long and bend the tubasixes
with the clamp. Client was amazed and stated so with a kudo.
Cost: $6.99 for the Chiwanese clamp, $3.99 for the 4' pipe, scrap 2x6.
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=======|================ tubasix
|| |--------------------|
|| | | |
|| | | |
|| | | step |
|| | | ___|
|| | | / | repair area
|| | | / |
=======|================ tubasix (top, bottom, left side)
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pipe clamp (vertical)

Otherwise, for deeper-than-bar-clamp depths, I usually use wooden
handscrews. http://fwd4.me/UkR

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