Bessey KLIK-4S 4-Piece 8-Inch Ratcheting Action KliKlamp Set

by Bessey

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Bessey KliKlamp is designed for quick setup and release. An extremely lightweight tool packed with solid, quick performance features. Set includes 4 each of 8" x 3" deep ratcheting clamps.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 6 x 6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00065WPXY
• Item model number: KLIK-4S
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #61,791 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Nice Addition To The Clamp Rack..but, December 20, 2006

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Jason T. Amsden (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bessey KLIK-4S 4-Piece 8-Inch Ratcheting Action KliKlamp Set (Tools & Home Improvement)

These are fantastic little clamps. I use them in almost all my glue-ups. They are not a replacement for the the clamping power of the "traditional" bessey parallel clamp, but boy they are easy to use and convenient.
For example, I use these clamps for a board glue-up on the sides of the joint to keep the boards aligned top to bottom while my k-bodies apply the joint pressure. These clamps compliment right angle jigs very well. I got 8 of them now and I am thinking about the 12". I wish they had the 12" in this 4 pack package. It seems like a good value.
Update 4/07 - I have had two of these clamps fail...they start slipping immediately after putting on pressure...they are still nice overall...but i would look for alternatives given the cost

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Quick Clamps, September 2, 2007

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Tool Junkie "TJ" (Evergreen State - North of Seattle) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bessey KLIK-4S 4-Piece 8-Inch Ratcheting Action KliKlamp Set (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've been using these around the shop for about a year now. When you look to buy clamps, remember that you will need a variety of clamps for different tasks. I have parallel clamps, bar clamps, wooden hand screw clamps, spring clamps and quick action clamps.

These clamps are a type of quick action clamp. I prefer them over the Quick Grip clamps as they have more holding power and the ratchet is fun to use. When I first got them, I just played with the ratchet. I was also really surprised by how light they are. Much lighter than a Quick Grip.

If you don't have much hand strength (kids or older woodworkers), they are easier to put on the pressure than a Quick Grip (which takes a certain amount of grip strength) and you'll get more clamping pressure too. Another point, the bottom pad (the one the ratchet handle is attached to) is able to tip a little, so if you're attaching something that has an angled face (i.e. the two faces are not parallel to each other), it will still work (as long as the angle is not too steep - in this case, it'll slide off/pop out).

However, a couple of points to consider... Due to the ratcheting action, the pads are not parallel through the range of motion. That is to say, that if you have two pieces of wood that are aligned along an edge for a glue up, they will move on you as you tighten the ratchet through it's arc - not hard to deal with if you're expecting it - just remember to check the edge alignment before you walk away. Also, the ratcheting handle will need some clearance as it moves through it's arc - in tight quarters, this can be a problem. Remember that these clamps are speed clamps, not for heavy glue ups - they only give around 300# of pressure (some flex is evident) - not 600# of pressure like a Bessey Tradesmen clamp (much heavier bar). The ones I have seem to have a chrome coating that has flaked off in spots - not a problem in use, just makes them not appear as new. Another thing I don't know about is how long the teeth on the ratchet will last. This is a metal on hardened plastic action, which may eventually cause the teeth to fail (years down the road I'm assuming).

Now with all that being said, I still really like them. I much prefer them to my Quick Grip clamps. And they blow the spring clamps away (I find these type of clamps about useless). I have found that when I need to attach a jig or fixture I reach for my KliKlamps (I have 8 - 8").

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Clamps, June 29, 2006

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Dadu "Dadu" (Fremont, ca, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bessey KLIK-4S 4-Piece 8-Inch Ratcheting Action KliKlamp Set (Tools & Home Improvement)

These clamps are good.

- Very light weight.

- Took me few tries to getting used to it.

(1) The black ratcheting handle has to be all the way

out, away from the iron arm and

(2) the jaws have to be touching with

full contact on material before tightning.

(3) Now you pull the ratcheting handle towards the iron

arm to tighten it.

If step (1) is not fulfilled then you will not get the

full pressure after tightening. If you need less pressure

you can keep the ratcheting handle in the middle also, but

in my case I never wanted that. Since the ratcheting handle

will maintain its position when you release it, you have to

make sure before tightening that it is all the way

open before tightening. I frequently forget that,

and it takes some time getting used to it.

The release of the clamps are also great, just

one hand operation.

The maximum pressure cannot be changed, but for most of

my operation it is fine. I never planned to use these

for heavy duty operation.

Except the main clamp backbone, every thing else is non

iron. The jaws are probably light hardened aluminum, but

looks like plastic. It has a silver color.

The ratcheting handle and the release mechanism

is made of hardened plastic.

I have not used it too roughly or for a long time, to comment

on its durability, but uptil now these are holding up fine.

The finish is really nice.

This package of 4 has a very good price. I paid around $60

with shipping. In Wood craft and Lowes these are priced $20

a piece. Which adds up to $80.

These are all 8 inch long I wish they also offer the 12 inch

version at this price, or you can choose a pair of each kind.

Like two 6 inch and two 12 inch or two 8 inch.

I will recommend this product to any one at this price.

The main outstanding qualities of this product are

very light weight and ease of use.