Bessey LM4.012 LM General Purpose Clamp

by Bessey

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

MightyMini is a handy little guy that does the work of a 1-, 2- or 3-inch c-clamp - but nine times faster. Built to lighter specs, it can handle the majority of lighter duty clamping tasks. This clamp features quality cast jaws with a bright drawn steel rail serrated on two sides, an ergonomic grip wood handle, and a protective non-marring cap. There's a 4-inch nominal throat depth with a 12-inch nominal opening.

Product Description

Bessey LM4.012 0-12" Light Duty Zinc Die Cast Clamp Mfg# LM4.012 Features: * Zinc die cast jaws are light weight * Serrated rail for slip resistant grip * Non‐marring plastic caps on pressure pad Throat Depth: 4" Clamping Capacity: 0-12" Clamping Force: 440 LBS

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15 x 6 x 1.2 inches ; 4.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00004TRCH
• Item model number: LM4.012
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #364,258 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars Clampping with Bessey, March 19, 2006

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Cristobal Samaniego "Cris S." (Ann Arbor, MI 48103) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bessey LM4.012 LM General Purpose Clamp (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought 2 of this clamps base on my experience with BESSEY heavy duty clamps I already own (Model TG5.512).

This LM4.012model was a good clamp, but I was expecting it to be heftier. Their TG5.512 are absolutely superb. I was not expecting this one to be like the TG's but I expected more. for example, the clamping screw could have been larger to offer stronger clamping.

I also expected the end of the clamping screw (the one that contacts the object), to be one solid piece. Well it is a stamped piece. So it is hollowed with a piece of plastic to cover that end. It is not like the TG's end which is one solid piece. I expected a solid piece from a BESSEY clamp.

Last but not least, my TG's heavy duty ones have proudly engraved "Made in Germanny." These LM's do not even show any "Made in..." engravings. So, who know? In summary, they are good and do the job but I expected better...Heftier.

5.0 out of 5 stars A frequently used size, very handy, November 26, 2003

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Bob Feeser "MillCrafters.com" (Springfield, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bessey LM4.012 LM General Purpose Clamp (Tools & Home Improvement)

Which Bessey clamp is the one most used? I guess that depends on the type of project you frequently do. This particular model fills a very frequently used niche when you want a medium size clamp, with good throat depth and size. The little 4" clamps are probably the ones that get the most frequently used, then comes these. I love my Bessey K-Body clamps, but they only come out when I am assembing or gluing a larger project.
When others say, that you can never get enough clamps, I have to agree with that. The more, and greater variety you have, the better off you are. The one thing for sure is that Bessey clamps are the top of the heap. I still have a little stumbling that I do when figuring out the proper angle to grip the bar when trying to tighten the clamp. It normally takes a little tweaking for it to bite. That is only because I haven't spent the time to get the knack of the angle to bite. It takes only a few seconds to figure it out, but what I should do is spend a few minutes with the Bessey's and let them teach me the sure shot technique to get them to lock on the bar when I want to tighten them up. These clamps are simply put, the best clamps I have ever used. I am sure that they will be in use for many many years. Highly recommended.