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Bessey KR3.550 50-Inch K Body REVO Parallel Bar Clamp (2-Pack)
Bessey
Parallel jaw design maintains contact across the full jaw width, eliminates the 'banana' cupping common in budget bar clamps
- 50-inch jaw spread
- 1,700 lb clamping force
- Parallel jaw design, jaws stay flat under load
- One-handed tightening
Pros
- Trigger operation enables one-handed clamping, essential when holding boards in position
- Converts from clamp to spreader without tools, useful for case assembly
- 600 lb clamping force adequate for most panel glue-ups
- Lowest price for a functioning 36-inch clamp
Cons
- Jaw pads can indent softwood under maximum torque, use protective pads for finished surfaces
- 600 lb force lower than Bessey K Body for demanding hardwood glue-ups
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