Bessey TGJ2.536 2-1/2-Inch x 36-Inch Regular Duty Tradesmen Bar Clamp

by Bessey

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Bessey's simply unequalled, proven clamp design has made it the choice of professionals worldwide. 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 ergonomical grip wood handle.

Product Description

This Tradesman Medium Duty Clamp has a 36" clamping capacity, 1" x 1/4" rail size, 2-1/2" throat depth, and nominal clamping pressure of 600 lbs. It is part of Besseys Tradesman line of bar clamps that features a patented nonslip locking system, greater holding power than any other clutch-style clamp, corrugated cast jaws, high quality galvanized profiled rail, coated oversized acme thread, large ergonomically shaped wood handle, and glue-resistant non-marring plastic caps.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 38.5 x 4.5 x 1.1 inches ; 3.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 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: B00002245D
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: TGJ2.536
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #112,792 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Inspect it before you buy, July 30, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Bessey TGJ2.536 2-1/2-Inch x 36-Inch Regular Duty Tradesmen Bar Clamp (Tools & Home Improvement)

The clamp looks great until you start look closer at it. If you look at the lower jaw you will notice that the hole for the hand screw is usually not drilled staight or in the center. When the screw is not straight it can cause the work to misalign as you tighten it or if it's not drilled in the center, can weaken the clamp. I still like the clamps but when I buy them I go to the store and inspect each one I buy. I don't mind spending extra for quality tools but I think Bessey can do better than this.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great clamps!, April 9, 2001

By A Customer

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Bessey TGJ2.536 2-1/2-Inch x 36-Inch Regular Duty Tradesmen Bar Clamp (Tools & Home Improvement)

You can never have enough clamps! While these may not be as good as the Bessey K-Body clamps they do work really well for most applications. Adjusting the clamp is really easy to do and alot more efficient then most bar clamps.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bessey wins in medium duty as well, September 29, 2003

By 

Bob Feeser "MillCrafters.com" (Springfield, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bessey TGJ2.536 2-1/2-Inch x 36-Inch Regular Duty Tradesmen Bar Clamp (Tools & Home Improvement)

The nice thing about the Bessey Tradesmen's is that they are heavier duty than the competition, in the medium duty class, and you don't have to take out a second mortgage to afford a set of them. The locking mechanism works without any hassles, and the grip is strong. All in all a nice piece of equipment. A major competitor sells this model for less money, but it is also a lighter weight clamp. I like them all. Bessey makes great stuff, you can't go wrong with these. They are a great general-purpose clamp. Highly recommended.