Bessey SG-8WP SuperGrip 8-Inch Jaw Capacity 2-1/2-Inch Throat Depth Gripping Plier

by Bessey

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Deep reach gripping pliers combine the adjustability of a sliding jaw with the convenience of a grip plier. 8-inch opening by 2-1/2-inch throat depth.

Product Description

With the Original SuperGrip®, Bessey® has resolved the problem of uncontrolled clamping pressures and non-parallel jaws associated with other conventional grip pliers. SiperGrips® even have an adjustment for clamping tapered parts up to 7°. Includes protective pads.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002FSISY
• Item model number: SG-8WP
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #106,497 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well made, a true Bessey Clamp, April 25, 2004

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J. Lee "jon4" (Newport Beach, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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Like the other Bessey clamps in my collection this is well made. Acts like a large jaw vice-grip. Instead of taking the few seconds (minutes) to screw down a clamp this is very quick. Just a squeeze and it's done. Another of of these items that makes you ask why they didn't think of this before.

Heavy duty and one is surprised that it isn't made by vice grip. It has that same heavy feel to it. This was added to my K-Body, K-Body Maxis VarioPivot, Clamping Blocks and KliKlamp collection of fine clamps from Bessey.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bessey SG8WP locking Pliers, January 9, 2007

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Okie Tool guy (Tulsa, Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

This is perhaps the best, most versatile hand tool that I have ever owned. I own 4 and will be buying several more. I use this handy vise clamp for gluing, to hold the fence in place for my router table, "ratchet" two warped boards together, hold featherboards to my table saw fence, hold a board to a work surface to cut, sand, route, plane, paint, etc. I also have used the SG8 (without the protective jaw covers) to hold metal together for welding or brazing. This high quality German-made tool is worth every bit of the $50-60 price tag.

I am still amazed that this tool is not for sale in every Home Depot, Lowe's, Sears, Woodcraft or any other wood working tool outlet.

I suggest that this tool be bought in pairs, but one tool alone will be an amazing, very helpful addition to any tool box.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely worth the money!, April 8, 2008

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Robert Ellsworth "Chisholm Creek Craftsmen" (Edmond, OK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bessey SG-8WP SuperGrip 8-Inch Jaw Capacity 2-1/2-Inch Throat Depth Gripping Plier (Tools & Home Improvement)

This clamp is pricey, but is superbly manufactured. Though is utilizes the "vise-grip" style clamping mechanism, I found it somewhat difficult to use "one handed". It comes with two pair of plastic slip-on protective jaws for woodworking, or the jaws can be removed if marring is not a factor (welding?). The jaws clamp perfectly parallel, and are capable of tremendous holding power. The 8" width capacity is also a bonus, especially for curved lamination projects. If Norm uses it, how can it be bad?