Groz clamp deal at Woodcraft
Has anybody bitten on this deal yet?:
http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/208...10%2F03%2F2013 I bought a set of these the other day, and I just went back and got another. It looks to me like Groz may have bought the tooling from Bessey for the old-style K-body clamps and are testing the waters to see if they'll sell. I've compared them side by side with the Besseys, and apart from a few minor cosmetic details (different plastic housings, and metal handles instead of wood) they are virtually identical. Given that most manufacturers are getting upwards of $40 apiece for their flagship bar clamps, at $25 apiece these are a steal. This is a good chance to add to your old K-body collection before the prices jump up by %40. -- Free bad advice available here. To reply, eat the taco. http://www.flickr.com/photos/bbqboyee/ |
Groz clamp deal at Woodcraft
On 10/11/2013 3:23 PM, Steve Turner wrote:
Has anybody bitten on this deal yet?: http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/208...10%2F03%2F2013 I bought a set of these the other day, and I just went back and got another. It looks to me like Groz may have bought the tooling from Bessey for the old-style K-body clamps and are testing the waters to see if they'll sell. I've compared them side by side with the Besseys, and apart from a few minor cosmetic details (different plastic housings, and metal handles instead of wood) they are virtually identical. Given that most manufacturers are getting upwards of $40 apiece for their flagship bar clamps, at $25 apiece these are a steal. This is a good chance to add to your old K-body collection before the prices jump up by %40. Yes, I got them when they were branded woodcraft about 3 years ago. Those blocks suck though. The oval prevents them from getting close to the corner. I was foolish enough to buy 2 sets of blocks and not use them until it was too late... ... -- Jeff |
Groz clamp deal at Woodcraft
On 10/11/2013 6:14 PM, woodchucker wrote:
On 10/11/2013 3:23 PM, Steve Turner wrote: Has anybody bitten on this deal yet?: http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/208...10%2F03%2F2013 I bought a set of these the other day, and I just went back and got another. It looks to me like Groz may have bought the tooling from Bessey for the old-style K-body clamps and are testing the waters to see if they'll sell. I've compared them side by side with the Besseys, and apart from a few minor cosmetic details (different plastic housings, and metal handles instead of wood) they are virtually identical. Given that most manufacturers are getting upwards of $40 apiece for their flagship bar clamps, at $25 apiece these are a steal. This is a good chance to add to your old K-body collection before the prices jump up by %40. Yes, I got them when they were branded woodcraft about 3 years ago. Those blocks suck though. The oval prevents them from getting close to the corner. I was foolish enough to buy 2 sets of blocks and not use them until it was too late... ... I never saw the Woodcraft brand clamps, but I don't think they're the same. At least that's what the salesman at Woodcraft said. He had some complaints about the older Woodcraft clamps that I don't think are an issue with these. Can't remember what he said the complaint was though... I've never used any of the blocks I've gotten with any of my clamp sets. I probably could have, but it's never crossed my mind at the time I've been clamping things up, and they're tucked away in a drawer somewhere, so out of site out of mind... :-) -- Free bad advice available here. To reply, eat the taco. http://www.flickr.com/photos/bbqboyee/ |
Groz clamp deal at Woodcraft
On 10/11/2013 9:57 PM, Steve Turner wrote:
On 10/11/2013 6:14 PM, woodchucker wrote: On 10/11/2013 3:23 PM, Steve Turner wrote: Has anybody bitten on this deal yet?: http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/208...10%2F03%2F2013 I bought a set of these the other day, and I just went back and got another. It looks to me like Groz may have bought the tooling from Bessey for the old-style K-body clamps and are testing the waters to see if they'll sell. I've compared them side by side with the Besseys, and apart from a few minor cosmetic details (different plastic housings, and metal handles instead of wood) they are virtually identical. Given that most manufacturers are getting upwards of $40 apiece for their flagship bar clamps, at $25 apiece these are a steal. This is a good chance to add to your old K-body collection before the prices jump up by %40. Yes, I got them when they were branded woodcraft about 3 years ago. Those blocks suck though. The oval prevents them from getting close to the corner. I was foolish enough to buy 2 sets of blocks and not use them until it was too late... ... I never saw the Woodcraft brand clamps, but I don't think they're the same. At least that's what the salesman at Woodcraft said. He had some complaints about the older Woodcraft clamps that I don't think are an issue with these. Can't remember what he said the complaint was though... I've never used any of the blocks I've gotten with any of my clamp sets. I probably could have, but it's never crossed my mind at the time I've been clamping things up, and they're tucked away in a drawer somewhere, so out of site out of mind... :-) Not sure what the problem is, I like them. Not really different from the bessey's.. time will tell. They have been used quite a lot. You can never have too many clamps ;-) -- Jeff |
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