Had some time to kill waiting on my wife's dentist appt. so I went next door to the Home Despot to wander and mock. Had $15 left on a gift card burning a hole in my life, so figured another tool doodad perhaps.
Saw these clamps and the price was right, just under $8 each.
Apparently they are available in 2-1/4" jaw opening (mine), 4", and 7-5/8" They basically are like the typical spring clamps but have a ratcheting mechanism to lock them down.
They also felt quite sturdy (beefy) and had a nice relief with the "C" jaws whereas my cheap spring clamps have basically nothing. Makes for much more cross clamping options.
They "Act" like the typical "quick grip" (QG) clamps for utility, though limited opening range BUT they have the pivoting jaw pads that fix one complaint with the QG clamps. Fer instance, clamping this ebony trim onto a table leg. The QG clamps always go out of parallel when the pressure is applied. In this situation the part I'm gluing will slip down a bit. The Besseys don't have that issue, clamping pressure is always parallel (or whatever angle is presented).
Not a lot of clamping force, but sufficient for my needs. I 'll probably pick up another pair someday.
