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2.0 out of 5 stars
Poor design, July 20, 2006
This review is from: IRWIN 224212 1/2-Inch Pipe Clamp (Tools & Home Improvement)
Poor design:
1) The 1/2" pipe clamp has very thin and weak springs pushing the clutch plates; without the pipe, plates/spring would easily fall out.
2) The idea of eliminating the need for threaded pipe is nice but poorly executed; the clutch plates do not hold the pipe firmly thus allowing the clamp's upper part to spin as you rotate the handle
3) The plastic clampshell cover is very flimsy which broke during shipment allowing the clutch plates & springs from all 4 of my clamps to fall out!
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Good clamp for the money, September 18, 2011
This review is from: IRWIN 224212 1/2-Inch Pipe Clamp (Tools & Home Improvement)
I recently purchased 10 of these clamps, never have enough clamps, the fit and finish of these clamps was as i expected. The only complaint i have with this style of clamp is the head movement when clamping, but that is the only issue, and i read the reviews and new this would be an issue. I am currently glueing up door panels with mine theyu seem to hold as expected. The one thing i will say they are easier to use than the HF models.
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