Jorgensen 7248 48-Inch Heavy-Duty Steel I-Bar Clamp

by Jorgensen

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The Jorgensen 48-Inch Heavy-Duty Steel I-Bar Clamp is made with extra carbon and manganese to hold up to industrial use. It features a multiple-disc clutch with automatic gripping for a secure hold that is easily released. The clamp opens up to 3 feet, with a 2 by 1 3/4-inch clamping face and 5/8-inch cold-drawn steel screw for added gripping power. The crank-type handle is simple to operate, and Jorgensen backs its clamp with a 1-year limited warranty.

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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.

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 57.5 x 2 x 6.2 inches ; 10.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11 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: B0000224CI
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 7248
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #75,841 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jorgensen I-Bar Clamps, June 11, 2000

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Leah R. Guis (Grand Rapid, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jorgensen 7248 48-Inch Heavy-Duty Steel I-Bar Clamp (Tools & Home Improvement)

The I-Bar Clamps from Jorgensen are a step up from the traditional 'pipe clamp' that are very common. My first purchase of the 7200 series clamps was for a large kitchen that I was going to build. I noticed immediately that the I-Bar clamps were very heavy, twice as much as my usual pipe clamps. The heads and armature that tightens the body down on the material needing to be clamped were 30% larger and the I-Bar did not flex under pressure. I used fewer clamps and this allowed for more doors/panels to be glued up based upon the traditional pipe clamps that I had been using. I found the clamps to be very rugged, durable, easy to use, large enough to handle any situation outside the shop, and affordable. These clamps will be replacing any others that I have in my shop.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Big work...big clamps, May 12, 2007

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M. Peter Quinn "woodmole" (CT) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Jorgensen 7248 48-Inch Heavy-Duty Steel I-Bar Clamp (Tools & Home Improvement)

These are the clamps to use for large countertop glue ups, full size interior/exterior doors etc. They help keep large projects flat when aplied one under, one over. These are not for light work such as cabinet doors...they are too strong, too heavy and too expensive. But for big work with sprung joints these are the ultimate weapon. There are no stronger clamps. Pipe clamps bend, aluminum knockoffs twist...these dont give up. They will serve you well for decades. But don't be tempted to order these for light work thinking one size fits all...you will grow into them. These will break your cabinet doors in half and your back trying to lift them. Use the right tool for the job...use this tool for big work!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Big bad clamps!!, August 8, 2001

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"45mouton" (Arlington, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jorgensen 7248 48-Inch Heavy-Duty Steel I-Bar Clamp (Tools & Home Improvement)

I love these clamps. The steel construction is very sturdy, and heavy! When used with the Mastadon pads, they are just perfect to clamp together bookcases, cabinets and other wood projects. I especially like the large crank handles, which provides excellent feedback to the hand on the amount of pressure being applied to the work pieces. If you need to apply a lot of clamping pressure on your project, you can't beat this heavy-duty clamps!