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Rockler.com has 4-Piece K Body REVOlution Parallel Clamping Kit w/ KBX20 Extenders on sale for $179.95. Shipping is free with promo code V20733.

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Includes:
  • 2x 24'' Clamps
  • 2x 50'' Clamps
  • 2x Clamp Extenders
Features:
  • Sturdy jaw construction with metal-reinforced plastic housing
  • End clip is easily removable without tools so you can convert the clamp to a spreader
  • Adjustable, removable plastic risers lift your work off of the bar to eliminate marring and glue smearing
  • No-mar clamp faces are glue- and solvent-resistant

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  • Price Research: Our research indicates that 4-Piece K Body REVOlution Parallel Clamping Kit w/ KBX20 Extenders is $46.22 less (20.43% Savings) than the next best price for a similar set with prices starting from $226.17.
  • Rockler Refund Policy: Eligible for returns within 90-Days of the original purchase date (more info).
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$179.95 instead of $219.95 ($40 off) + free shipping with coupon V20733

https://www.rockler.com/k-body-re...-extenders

Get the most out of your clamps with this versatile clamp pack from Bessey. It bundles two 24'' clamps with two 50'' clamps and two connectors that let you combine clamps for extended capacity. Bessey's K Body REVOlution parallel clamps boast more clamping force than their predecessors—up to 1,700 pounds per clamp. In addition, you can apply force with a 6mm hex key in the socket at the end of the handle—ideal for users with wrist issues. Dual anti-slip protection prevents unexpected jaw release, while the extra-large clamping surfaces stay at a right angle to the rail, making them ideal for keeping drawers and case goods square, as well as for standard panel glueups. All four edges of the clamp face can be used for clamping: standard full jaw, laying on either side, or upside down clamping with the heel—ideal when you don't have enough space on the workpiece, or beneath it, to use the whole clamp face.
Features:
  • Sturdy jaw construction with metal-reinforced plastic housing
  • End clip is easily removable without tools so you can convert the clamp to a spreader
  • Adjustable, removable plastic risers lift your work off of the bar to eliminate marring and glue smearing
  • No-mar clamp faces are glue- and solvent-resistant
  • Clamp faces are removable to fit optional accessories like the Pivoting Jaw Faces (#51431, sold separately)
Package includes a pair of KBX20 Clamp Extenders for extra-long clamping capacity!
The KBX20 lets you splice any 2 KRE, KR, K, KREV or KRV clamps for greatly increased capacity. The aluminum extrusion will not pull out, sits flat on the table, and comes with mounting fasteners that work smoothly with the pre-drilled holes in the clamp's rail.
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I have somewhere between 60 and 70 parallel clamps in my shop. Jet and Bessey. Jet has a trigger/lever that needs to be squeezed to move the clamp head. It binds and catches and fights me on every single clamp. You have to feather the trigger JUST RIGHT to get it to move at all.

Bessey works smoother and more consistent. Their accessories are better than anyone else, too. I never use my Jet's unless I run out of Besseys on a job.

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10-01-2021 at 06:40 PM.
10-01-2021 at 06:40 PM.
Are there any major differences in quality between Bessey, Jorgensen and Jet? I know the accessories aren't compatible so I wanted some opinions before I commit to one brand. Thanks!
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10-02-2021 at 07:23 AM.
10-02-2021 at 07:23 AM.
Quote from Feraligators :
Are there any major differences in quality between Bessey, Jorgensen and Jet? I know the accessories aren't compatible so I wanted some opinions before I commit to one brand. Thanks!

I assume the extenders are not compatible but what other accessories wouldn't fit? I have a few Jet parallels and don't want to invest in another brand with potential problems
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10-02-2021 at 08:41 AM.

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10-02-2021 at 08:41 AM.
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Are there any major differences in quality between Bessey, Jorgensen and Jet? I know the accessories aren't compatible so I wanted some opinions before I commit to one brand. Thanks!
I've got Bessey, Irwin, and Jorgensen... I'm an avid hobbyist, not a professional and they all work perfectly for though the Irwin are much heavier and do not stand well without some supports. Many complain about Bessey not being parallel but my 24" are perfect.
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10-02-2021 at 09:07 AM.

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I have somewhere between 60 and 70 parallel clamps in my shop. Jet and Bessey. Jet has a trigger/lever that needs to be squeezed to move the clamp head. It binds and catches and fights me on every single clamp. You have to feather the trigger JUST RIGHT to get it to move at all.

Bessey works smoother and more consistent. Their accessories are better than anyone else, too. I never use my Jet's unless I run out of Besseys on a job.
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10-02-2021 at 11:40 AM.
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I have somewhere between 60 and 70 parallel clamps in my shop. Jet and Bessey. Jet has a trigger/lever that needs to be squeezed to move the clamp head. It binds and catches and fights me on every single clamp. You have to feather the trigger JUST RIGHT to get it to move at all.

Bessey works smoother and more consistent. Their accessories are better than anyone else, too. I never use my Jet's unless I run out of Besseys on a job.

Yes! The 2 jet I have seem to always bind when I'm trying to slide the bottom up or down. Glad it's not just me
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Yes! The 2 jet I have seem to always bind when I'm trying to slide the bottom up or down. Glad it's not just me

Yeah I have about 10 Jet parallel clamps. Only positive of it is I bought all of them when they used to do the buy 1 get 1 free deal every black Friday.
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10-03-2021 at 04:51 AM.
10-03-2021 at 04:51 AM.
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I've got Bessey, Irwin, and Jorgensen... I'm an avid hobbyist, not a professional and they all work perfectly for though the Irwin are much heavier and do not stand well without some supports. Many complain about Bessey not being parallel but my 24" are perfect.
But are your Irwins and Jorgensens parallel? My Irwin 48" and the Jorgensen cabinet masters I checked at Lowes were far from parallel, but the Bessey K-Body Revolution I saw at Home Depot were dead on.
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10-03-2021 at 03:25 PM.
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I assume the extenders are not compatible but what other accessories wouldn't fit? I have a few Jet parallels and don't want to invest in another brand with potential problems
I've been searching for a bit now and most commonly people rank them either all equal or Jet best, then Jorgensen, then Bessey and then a "significant" gap between Jorgensen/Bessey and the next best. Some people say the Bessey are better than Jorgensen, I guess you could call them equal and Jet a little better. Seems like the Bessey REVO Jrs aren't as good as the regular REVOs though.


I remember seeing someone claim that there were rebranded Jet clamps sold as not well known brands but I'm not sure if that is true.
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10-03-2021 at 03:29 PM.
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I've been searching for a bit now and most commonly people rank them either all equal or Jet best, then Jorgensen, then Bessey and then a "significant" gap between Jorgensen/Bessey and the next best.


I remember seeing someone claim that there were rebranded Jet clamps sold as not well known brands but I'm not sure if that is true.

Torquata is supposedly a rebranded Jet clamp
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10-03-2021 at 07:37 PM.
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Are there any major differences in quality between Bessey, Jorgensen and Jet? I know the accessories aren't compatible so I wanted some opinions before I commit to one brand. Thanks!
I have Bessey, Irwin, and Jorgensen. In general theirs not a huge difference and they all will get the job done. With that said the Bessey to me feel like the lowest quality and the Jorgensen the highest. I would recommend any of the three but would highly recommend the Jorgensen as to me they feel the easiest to use which saves time and hassle while setting up.
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10-04-2021 at 08:10 AM.
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Torquata is supposedly a rebranded Jet clamp

Only sold in Australia I think? Unless anyone knows where to buy them here
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I have 8 of these clamps – 4 24" and 4 40" – and I really like them. Easy to operate and plenty of clamping pressure. I think my next purchase will be some 12" or 18" clamps of the same brand.

Pro-tip though: don't let glue get on the actual bars of these clamps. It hinders the sliding side of the clamp and makes it difficult to adjust. And cleaning them is incredibly difficult. Put some blue tape on the bars under your glue joints and just peel it off for easy cleanup.
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lordjynx
10-06-2021 at 12:11 PM.
10-06-2021 at 12:11 PM.
Not in the same category really but for most jobs, pipe clamps are what I use. Super cheap, easy to change lengths, etc.
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