** 48" length only - $10 / 25% off
From the website:
Get all the great features of the aluminum Sure-Foot® Pipe Clamp in a size that matches your project! This Rockler-exclusive design is available in 24", 36", 48", and 60" lengths.
Features:- Extra wide 2-1/2" foot for exceptional stability
- Higher base that raises the bar 1-1/2" above the table for excellent handle clearance
- Built-in clamp hook locks onto a 3/4" board eliminating the need to "clamp the clamp" when hanging on a wall
https://www.rockler.com/surefoot-...A1&linkID=
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The only down side of the pipe clamps is the weight of the iron pipes.
Basically, he cuts a piece of pine, or whatever, to fit in the back. He takes a small square of thin wood, I used 1/4" plywood, and uses dbl sided tape to fix them to the pads. Last of all he takes a file to the threads and very lightly goes over them in both directions. Of course he cleans the filings and greases them out again.
They are decent clamps for the money
We bought 12 of the Irwin version of the OP type for $10 each at Menards on sale, whereas Harbor Freight sells their similar version for $15 retail before any sale. The difference is no feet and no problem... put two boards down first and build off of those with the option of leveling the boards with shims on work tables and floors that might not be perfect. We actually have pieces of aluminum tubing from an old store front (scrap aluminum) instead of boards, but either work well for projects on floors that are not perfectly flat and level. Trying to level just the feet on these [over priced imported] OP clamps is futile at best.
Basically, he cuts a piece of pine, or whatever, to fit in the back. He takes a small square of thin wood, I used 1/4" plywood, and uses dbl sided tape to fix them to the pads. Last of all he takes a file to the threads and very lightly goes over them in both directions. Of course he cleans the filings and greases them out again.
They are decent clamps for the money
PS: So, I am supposed to pay the already overpriced $30 for imported clamps and then still have to rebuild them to do their job? Obviously, "decent clamps for the money" is objective and subjective.
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If you can break the clamp by turning the crank to clamp something, then no, that's not an unrealistic expectation of the tool. The video did nothing to remedy the screw being too weak.
No. The manufacturer needs to make sure the clamp handle is the appropriate length or the screw and clamp assembly casting is strong enough so it doesn't break itself. Otherwise they should just sell it at Harbor Freight.
I think what might be happening for some, is they are modifying these clamps to not bow that is an indication they are maxed out... and applying more pressure than the thread housing can take.... maybe. I know that by hand only tightening, you are not going to break the Irwin's we have that were $10 each for the 48".