Bessey EKT55 One-Handed Edge Clamp

by Bessey

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Tightening the clamp and securing the edge are affected by simply twisting the handle. To clamp beading and edging strips to flat panels, a clamp is needed which prevents the material from slipping, does no harm to the clamped surfaces and provides a secure hold while, at the same time, permitting the clamped parts to be realigned if necessary. The maximum pressure applied to the edge is 450-500 lbs; the spindle travel of the pressure plate is 1-3/4 in. Panels of between 3/8 in. and 2 in. thickness can be clamped.

Product Description

Features a compound screw mechanism which allows simultaneous engagement of the top and bottom pressure pads while pressure is applied to the front edge of the countertop. Can clamp surfaces up to 2-1/8" thick. Pressure pads use soft plastic caps for gentle, no-slip clamping. Strong aluminum frame.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 7 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000022457
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: EKT55
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #115,453 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #43 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Clamps > Edge Clamps

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bessey EKT55 Clamp, December 27, 2001

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Christopher Lee (WI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bessey EKT55 One-Handed Edge Clamp (Tools & Home Improvement)

This clamp fills a specific need pretty well (at a significant price). I have used it primarily to install face frames on cabinets. It is easy to use and light considering its size. The mechanism worked smoothly. My only disappointment was that it did not apply as much pressure as I hoped. This may be because it was trying to grip a finished surface. I think it might do better on raw wood. I would be concerned if I needed a lot of pressure and the inside of the cabinet was laminated. I tried the Gross-Stabile model and took it back to get these. I am happy I did.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent, August 25, 2006

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Bill Walters (Estes Park, Co United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bessey EKT55 One-Handed Edge Clamp (Tools & Home Improvement)

Perfect. What a great idea. Bought 12 of them. Great for face fronts on shelves.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bessey EKT-55 edge clamp, December 13, 2003

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Sean Riesch - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bessey EKT55 One-Handed Edge Clamp (Tools & Home Improvement)

Very pleasant to use. The large metal casting is suprisingly lightweight, and some of the mechanism inside is plastic, so it is nice and light. I used mine to clamp edge molding onto plywood while gluing, and it gripped just fine, no slippage at all (so yes, to the reviewer above, it's great for bare wood). Much faster and easier to use than bar clamps. Now if only they can dramatically lower the price so I can get a bunch of 'em instead of just one...