harbor freight clamps

[thumbs]

okay , so I read the last posting by GB and everyone said they are garbage --I ordered some any way--they got here and the first time i went to use one the handle broke from too much pressure(?)--so I said to my self, self, fix the problem--the handle was put on a molder pin on the unit--I drilled out where the molded pin was and put a bolt through the unit and put a nut one it--tighten down the nut and works like a champ or maybe a clamp--I can now apply lost of pressure and it holds great--I wasn't going to let poor quality get the best of me--if anyone has any broken ones--try this--Richard aka thumbs

[bigred7469]

Thanks for the tip.

Red

[dgman]

It just seems to me that if you have to modify something just to make it work, are you really saving money?

[thumbs]

dgman -you maybe right--instead of $1.99 for the clamp it is now up to $2.09--so I'm quite happy spending 10 cents more to make it work better--If I had paid the full $8.99 for the clamp, I would have returned it.. Richard aka thumbs

[yyyyyguy]

Hummmmm, how many items do I have laying around the shop that tho bought at a bargain needed a little TLR "tender-loving-repair" before it worked as it was supposed to (I have similar clamps that I have put bolts in to repair)

Pete

[Russ C]

Thanks for the tip Richard. I have a couple of those clamps for light work. If they brake I will take your advice. 

[Chachi]

I'm with you Richardwhy spend so much money on something that can be fixed for so little But I do have those and I have higher priced ones they both do the job I bought them for so if one Breaks I will do this if I can, why spend money if you don't have to.

[geneVG]

Can someone tell me what clamps you are talking about.

gene

[thumbs]

Gene. Harbor Freight had a sale on their 12 inch bar clamps- $1.99 each reg price $8.99--there was a lot of conversation about if they were any good or not--For 1.99 yes , for $8.99 not so good-- I don't know if they are still on sale, you could check their web site---Richard aka thumbs

[geneVG]

Thanks Richard for explaining what they were.

gene

[Gabby]

Just be aware some of the grip handles are made of plastic and they break where the pin goes through at the pivot point no ten cent fix for that. Apparently the ones from HF don't have that problem. I think I got mine at my local lumber yard / building supply.
Gabby

[edward]

 I have a few of there $1.99 clamps and don't really care for them, only get what you pay for.  Edward

[Paw Paw Ray]

I tried that a year ago and it workede maybe twice before it broke again.  Not worth the effort to me as.