On 6/9/2013 9:25 AM, JayPique wrote:
So I really like the functionality of the Craftsman brand quick-grip clamps. And I was under the impression they were covered by the Craftsman lifetime warranty. Alas, they are only covered for a year and you need a receipt to warranty exchange within that time period. DAMHIKT. Even still, I like the clamps, I just need to be more careful about working within the load limitations.

Anyone else have a preferred quick-grip style clamp they really like?
JP

I have a bunch of the Quick Grips, some before they said "Irwin" on the
side, I believe. I'm only a weekend home handyman, but I've found them
incredibly useful. Every job requires a third, fourth and fifth hand,
and that usually means clamps. The "one-handed" operation is a godsend
when I'm on a ladder, or in a tight spot, or when I'm holding the object
that needs clamping with the other hand.

I have six of the 6" size and six more of longer lengths. Do they
squeeze as tightly as other types? No. Maybe that's a drawback for
woodworking, at least in some applications. But I wouldn't give them up.

I have used them a lot, the oldest pair for ten years or so. And I
haven't exactly babied them. They get tossed in a bucket and dropped on
the floor pretty often. The only problem I've had so far was with one of
the longer ones. For some reason, a 1" section of the bar has gotten a
little corroded. As that's the only one with the problem, I tend to
suspect that I got some substance on it in that spot, maybe ice-melt
crystals. My garage is multi-purpose.