On Sat, 3 Dec 2011 12:59:21 -0800, "Artemus"
wrote:


"SonomaProducts.com" wrote in message
...
I know you have to be very carful buying from Harbor Freight and much
of their stuff is pretty bad.

Replace "much of" with "some" and we can agree. But that's the same
with all tool manufacturers nowadays. If you don't believe me, DAGS
for "Delta Tools" recently.


I once had one of their quick squeeze
clamps crumble in my hand the first time I used it so I threw the
others out. However, I have to say I am very pleased with these hefty
little clamps at an incredible price.

I have a few each of the short ones (maybe 6 and 10 inch) and they are
working great.

http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-to...amp-96210.html

You need to inspect each one before buying it though. I've seen ones where
the shoe on the screw is out of alignment with the anvil by 1/4 to 1/2 inch. If

I've bought dozens of those and never seen that. shrug
It appears from that link picture that the new models sport rubber
grip inserts in their handles, too.


you don't have a local store and have to mail order you may be screwed. The
older ones with the wooden handle were much better in this way, but a bitch to
tighten up with slippery hands.

Friction tape is your friend, as are old towels, washrags, shop rags.
http://goo.gl/d2VTm A single wrap will do it, noting the direction so
it doesn't start peeling the first time you use it.


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