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Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2024
The last five years or so even some Bessie clamps have really begun to disappoint me. It seems like some of the brands are trying to figure out how to create lower end product lines, hand that off to a Chinese partner, with the result that their products are just as crappy as a cheap Chinese knock off. fortunately, these clamps are still the real deal. Even though I’m pretty sure they’re also made in China. given today’s world politics I make sincere efforts to avoid anything made in china. They compete, if you can call it that, so incredibly unfairly. Furthermore, they outright and shamelessly have stolen so much American and European IP that it has gotten me to the point where I’m very engaged in avoiding Chinese anything whenever possible. I would rather pay a reasonable amount more if I can buy items that are truly made in the US. Not assembled. Made. That was my therapy session. Back to these clamps. They work really well, and they have enough force to hold wood pieces together I’m working on with enough authority I confidently leave stuff overnight.
Justin Smith
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2024
While these seem to be of similar quality as my older ones, I was a little disappointed to see they are now made in China.. That was my deciding factor in buying these! I knew my old one's lasted a long time and were American made! If I would have known, I probably would have shopped around a little more.
Jungle Geezer
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2024
Very sturdy and STRONG! I'll have to use both hands to open them. They close very tight. I'm going to buy another set.
CDM
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2024
These do a great job. Just what I needed
Jon Steigerwaldt
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2024
Great quality and gripping strength
Pasternak
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2024
I use these to glue/clamp 1x2 stock to the back of Masonite panels. Good solid grip. But not so stiff that opening a dozen several times a day doesn’t turn into an athletic event. Buy a bunch. You can’t have too many of these things. They are surprisingly useful for all sorts of things.
sciguy
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2023
Despite not being manufactured in the USA, these are pretty well made. I'm glad I purchased the version with the vinyl tip & handle covers--the covers cushion somewhat and keep adhesives from sticking as well to the clamp. Springs are very stiff, a plus or a minus depending on what you are using them for. Not a problem for strong hands, and I'm sure they will relax a bit over time.
Karen F
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2022
I consider myself a person of average or better strength, but these are tough to squeeze. Easily double the effort of my 40 year-old Stanley clamps, but well worth the price.
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