Bessey TG5.512 5-1/2-by-12-Inch Heavy Duty Tradesmen Bar Clamp

by Bessey

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Bessey TG5.512 5-1/2-by-12-Inch Heavy Duty Tradesmen Bar Clamp provides the most advanced hand-clamping technology available. Tradesmen bar clamps are fast action, high quality sliding arm bar clamps. These clamps feature a patented profiled rail, I beam design that minimizes the flexing or bending common with flat bar rails, patented non-slip locking device, zinc-finished drawn rail to prevent black marks from appearing on wood, protective non-marring pads, and a comfortable ergonomic grip wood handle. Bessey's simply unequaled, proven clamp design has made it the choice of professionals worldwide.

Product Description

The ultimate in stability, these workhorse clamps are invaluable for high-pressure applications and wide openings. Available in a wide variety of sizes, these clamps feature new ergonomic composite handles and have protective caps on both jaws.

Features:
* Integrated Bessey anti-slip system set screw that is molded into the sliding arm interlocks with the serration on the rail to prevent the clamp from slipping.
* Corrugated malleable cast iron fixed jaw and sliding arm generate powerful, rigid clamping. * Top jaw press fitted to rail - no mechanical fasteners to loosen.
* Powder coating protects against corrosion.
* High-quality profiled rail from Bessey's own ISO certified factories. The profile acts as a reliable reinforcement against torsional forces, while the serration on six faces additionally prevents the clamp from slipping.
* Smooth-running spindle with Acme thread - more clamping with less cranking.
* Work hardenend for strength.

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15.8 x 8 x 1.8 inches ; 5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00002245H
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: TG5.512
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #46,141 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #76 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Clamps > Bar & Pipe Clamps

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tough enough to get the job done, and then some, March 27, 2007

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L. T. Beasimer "www.LBphoto.net" (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bessey TG5.512 5-1/2-by-12-Inch Heavy Duty Tradesmen Bar Clamp (Tools & Home Improvement)

This Bessy 5 1/2" deep heavy duty clamp is tough enough to get the job done. The sturdy metal rail is notched on the narrow edges to provide powerful clamping action. The metal stationary end of the clamp can endure the pressure of a tight clamping. The movable metal clamp end easily moves along the rail until set into place by locking the location into the metal rail's notches. Once locked into place the screw lever allows one to get the clamp tightly into place. Being made of sturdy metal, this clamp is sure to do its job without failure. The design of this clamp does make it heavy, but not to a point where the average person cannot handle it comfortably. If you are looking for a clamp that will get the job done and last for years, the Bessy heavy duty clamps are a sure bet.

PROS:
Made of sturdy metal
Excellent design and quality
Worth the expense

CONS:
I didn't buy more

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Bessy Beast, February 4, 2004

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J. Conover (San Antonio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bessey TG5.512 5-1/2-by-12-Inch Heavy Duty Tradesmen Bar Clamp (Tools & Home Improvement)

The picture shown at this time is not the clamp, that is clearly not even close to a 5-1/2" throat depth. Anyhow back to the review. I had purchased 4 of these Beefy monsters to clamp some boards together to glue them. I definitely got my money worth. First off they are ridiculously oversized (big time kudos from me) huge handle, thick rail and jaws. Coming standard with big pads to protect the workpiece was also great. It weighs quite a bit too, which I like. In fact the only reason I would say someone would not like these clamps is because they are not a big, strong person, and just physically could not handle these clamps regularly. I am a pretty big guy so I can appreciate things made my size. Bessy, in my opinion, makes the best clamps around, and this is just another example of their quality products.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One Serious clamp!, December 13, 2006

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Timothy Lindgren - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bessey TG5.512 5-1/2-by-12-Inch Heavy Duty Tradesmen Bar Clamp (Tools & Home Improvement)

Someone keeps saying: "you can never have enough clamps". This needs revision. One can never have enough BESSEY clamps! I think I've tried every clamp maker out there. Most fail even basic tasks...clamp tight...without bowing or twisting.

Bessey's have never failed me, and I have since disposed of all the other brands. Bessey was won the contest hands down.

User note: The TG5 and TG7 clamps have enough torque to compress and possibly deform your joinery if you tighten them up too much. Remember, You want tight fitted joints before you glue up. Clamping pressure should be even and snug, but you don't have too (nor want too!) squeeze the sap out of the wood. You risk compressing the joint so tight that the jointed components flare or mushroom. A properly fitted joint or glue edge will hold a bond for centuries with a good quality PVA glue and EVEN clamping pressure.

The TG5 line is my defacto clamp as I now own over 50 of them in a variety of lengths. I also recommend the TG4, and TG7 if you do much bent-lamination work. For carcass and cabinetry, nothing beats the KBody.