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Tools: Clamps Galore *PIC*
By:Malcolm Schweizer
Date: 7/6/2010, 11:40 am

Hello all,

Thought I would share some good deals on clamps:

Irwin 6" quick-grip 4-pack $21.80 http://www.grizzly.com/products/Irwin-Quick-Grip-Mini-6-4-Pk-/T20545

4" micro 2 pk clamp $7.50 http://www.cripedistributing.com/quick-grip-micro-clamp-spreader-530062el7-p-2206.html

Unfortunately the other deal was at weldfabulous.com on a two-pack of 12" and 6" quick grip clamps for $9.99 and it seems they are not on sale anymore. Anyway for those doing stapleless construction you can't beat the 4" micro clamps. Cripe Distributing has them cheaper than half list price. I got 40 of them (20 2-packs), and actually I may get more as I had all 40 in use at one time last night. I like them better than spring clamps because you can adjust the pressure for soft woods like balsa so they don't dig in.

They will ship outside the US if you call them.