Quick-Grip 5412 Mini Bar Clamp

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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Mini Bar Clamp, with a 12-inch maximum jaw opening and 2-7/16-inch throat depth, is excellent for smaller projects, especially in confined work spaces. Clamp features quick-release trigger that allows for one-hand use, soft, durable pads that won't mar work, positive locking action that holds work tight, and is made of high-tech resin construction making it strong, yet lightweight. Irwin tools are made of only the finest materials, manufactured to exacting tolerances.

Product Description

High carbon, heat treated steel bar. Soft, pliable pads protect fine finishes. Ideal for clamping small jobs. Slides, adjusts and clamps all with 1 hand. Clamp for gluing, nailing and drilling. No. 546: 6" No. 5412: 12"

Product Details

• Item Weight: 13.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004YOBQ
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 5412P
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #61,178 in Home Improvement (See Bestsellers in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very handy, February 19, 2007

By	J. Clarke - See all my reviews

I have at least a dozen of these. They're very useful for holding a stop in place or for jigs or to hold something lightly while applying larger clamps or even to hang up your coat. They are just the right size for such purposes--the "micro" clamps are too small (although they do have their place) and the regular too heavy to be convenient. They can be manipulated with one hand, which makes them more convenient than "F" or "C" clamps.

They aren't substitutes for larger clamps--they're "mini" after all. Clamping force is not huge, but enough to be very useful for many purposes.

Action is almost but not quite parallel--clamping down will sometimes shift one of the pieces being clamped--this hasn't been a problem for me but it's something to be aware of. If you absolutely need a parallel-action clamp these aren't the right clamp for you.

One thing to do when you get them. Give the bar a thorough wipedown with solvent or degreaser--half of mine when they came had grease on them and they slipped as a result. Once I cleaned the grease off they worked much, much more satisfactorily.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One man shop, these are a must, January 18, 2003

By	D. Netz (Clovis, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I do lots of small boxes and drawers. These clamps are perfect to use one handed to hold the small sides in place while I get stronger clamps in place. They're not strong enough for glue-ups. But they will keep the parts in place while you put the screw clamps on.

When there's no one around to help you'll be glad to have these!