Wilton I-Bar Clamp, 4' Length, 1-13/16" Throat, 1-7/8" Clamp Face, 6000 Lbs. Clamping Force (21804)

My father pass on to me several old Hargrave bar clamps, which are the best I have ever used. I was attempting to find some more Hargrave bar clamps, but each search resulted in links to Wilton bar clamps. The pictures looked like the Hargraves, so I bought a pair. A picture may be worth a thousand words, but having the object in your hands is worth a million. It was appearent that the Wiltons are a much cheaper version of the Hargrave. The I beam of the old Hargrave clamps are much heavier and stiffer than the Wilton clamps. The lock mechanism is similar, the crank is similar, but the BEEF is just not there. In fact one of the clamps had a slightly bent I beam, which I straightened. These Wiltons are good bar clamps, but my old Hargrave bar clamps are excellent bar clamps.

Made in China. Clearly not quality but is beefy. I ordered one as a sample to see if it would work for my needs. Bar was bent. I don't know if it's from the poor quality or the poor packaging. Back in the box it goes.

Great tool

This clamp is useless.I have the same brand of clamp that i bought made in the US and they actually work.I would suggest no one buy this piece of garbage.They broke on the first use.my other clamps I've had for years still work.Wilton should really be ashamed for selling such garbage.

Its a real heavy duty clamp - no complaints. The slider has a racheting action, so it stays where you put it. It comes with a nice wood finished handle reminding me of the old days when my dad worked with his clamps. The clamp came in a huge box - but I guess whatever it takes.

Well made super strong will clamp anything.You mite think they cost to much but you will use them forever! Well worth the price.

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