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Bessey KR3.524 24-Inch K Body REVO Parallel Clamp, 2-Pack
Bessey
Parallel jaw design keeps the jaw faces flat and parallel throughout the clamping range
- Parallel jaw
- 1700 lb clamping force
- 24-inch reach
- German made
Pros
- Jorgensen bar clamps are the American woodworking standard that pre-dates Bessey
- Steel bar and cast iron jaws -- the most durable construction of any clamp type
- Wider reach than pipe clamps at equivalent prices
- The correct bar clamp for woodworkers who want American-made traditional quality
Cons
- No parallel jaw design -- jaw racking is possible on panel glue-ups
- Heavier than pipe clamps at large sizes
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