Jorgensen 7236 36 I-Bar Clamp

by Jorgensen

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

With 7,000 pounds of clamping pressure, these clamps stand up to the rigorous duties of commercial shops and serious woodworking as well as welding and metalworking applications. The 36-inch, heavy-duty, steel I-bar clamps are made to withstand your demands. The head is threaded to accommodate the screw with a resilient fixed-head design while the multiple-disc clutch, constructed of hardened steel, holds securely at any point along the bar with an easy release. Clamp faces are 2 inches by 1-3/4 inches.

Product Description

These heavy-duty clamps are designed for high-demand professional and industrial use. The steel I-bar is extremely strong and resistant to twisting and bending. The sliding head is cast of tough ductile iron and features a 4-piece, hardened steel clutch.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 45.5 x 2 x 6.2 inches ; 9.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000224CH
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 7236
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,496 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #43 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Clamps > Bar & Pipe Clamps

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Clamp, February 1, 2003

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"kkauffunger" (Pittsburgh, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jorgensen 7236 36 I-Bar Clamp (Tools & Home Improvement)

Jorgensen I-bar clamps are the proverbial "be all and end all" when it comes to wood working clamps. They last forever and are extremely powerful. In comparison to Bessey (the other major manufacturer of woodworking clamps) I prefer Jorgensen for the following reasons:
1. Jorgensen's crank allows you to get more force on an object than Bessey's handl.
2. The I bar is smooth (as opposed to the Bessey which has raised bumps which are part of its locking mechanism). This makes it much easier to clean off glue which will inevitabley get on the clamp.
3. The Jorgensen clamp is much stronger than the the Bessey; I've seen numerous k -body clamps with cracked jaws.

It should be noted that one should take caution when gluing with the Jorgensen clamps; if the wood and glue come in contact with the bar, this will cause the wood to stain. Always keep the wood off of the bar. This is not a concern with the Bessey, which uses an aluminum bar. This is the only regard in which I believe that the Bessey clamps have it over the Jorgensens.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jorgensen bar clamps, August 21, 2005

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Brainfog (Arizona) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jorgensen 7236 36 I-Bar Clamp (Tools & Home Improvement)

These clamps are the best in the business. They allow you to use as much force as you need for any application. Other bar clamps handles don't allow as much torque when tightening. This is good if you don't have as much strength in your arms as you need. The bar style clamp is superior over the pipe clamp as well, because the pipe will eventually start to bend and the clamping pressure won't be even. This style bar clamp is also superior because the bar can be readily cleaned of glue. The Bessie style clamp has ridges that are difficult at best ti clean he glue from. These clamps can be heavy, but they are heavy duty and will therefore last a lifetime.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good bar clamp, January 25, 2012

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Bret Meyer (Lincoln, NE USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jorgensen 7236 36 I-Bar Clamp (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've been happy with these bar clamps for a long time. They provide a tremendous amount of pressure and I use them all the time for gluing up boards. The I-Bar limits the amount of flex that you get making these much better than the pipe clamps that are available. It's nice to see they still use acme threads on these. In high school, Wilton made a competitor to this that I liked better but I haven't been able to find them back. They had a nicer roller handle and notches in the bar that would lock the back of the clamp in place. The castings are a little sloppy and have some rough edges. The orange paint seems to chip off pretty easily, but neither affect the functionality of these clamps. Overall, I'm happy with these and will continue buying them unless the Wilton's show back up. It is also nice that they continue to be American made.