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  1. 18th February 2008, 05:07 PM #1
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    Default Irwin Quick Grip XP clamps?

    Hi Guys

    I want to purchase some more clamps and already have some Bessey clamps that are very good.

    Whilst I don't use them frequently, I still want the clamps to be strong and work!

    I have seen the Irwin Quick Grip XP clamps (http://www.irwin.com.au/cdetail.php?...ders%3C%2Fa%3E) and they look strong and the prices are considerably cheaper that than Bessey.

    Does anyone have any comments about buying the Irwin clamps?

    Thanks guys
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  3. 18th February 2008, 05:15 PM #2
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    I bought a bunch of the ~600mm clamps from Just Tools a couple of weeks ago. Certainly work well, clamp strong, and don't "explode" when you release them.
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  4. 18th February 2008, 05:20 PM #3
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    I've got the 300mm model and find it very strong and easy to use ... wish I had more.
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  5. 18th February 2008, 05:52 PM #4
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    Thanks guys

    Looks like it's "all systems go" !
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  6. 19th February 2008, 11:01 AM #5
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    I agree with the others, but will add one more point - mainly for others who may read this thread later.

    The XP Irwins are soooo much better than the non-XP variety. Don't bother with the old style Irwins - they do not have as strong a grip.
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  7. 19th February 2008, 04:17 PM #6
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    Yep, the XP clamps are fantastic! Though I wouldn't trade my K-Bodies for anything. Different clamp, different job I guess.

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  8. 19th February 2008, 10:30 PM #7
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    I love my Quick Grips! I am going to buy more... And they convert to spreaders too. Really easy to use one handed, nice deep jaws.
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  9. 20th February 2008, 12:48 PM #8
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    So great when you are up a ladder trying to lift something heavy into place, just one squeeze and it is held securely. The beam I was clamping to a post must have weighed 50kgs or more and it really only took one squeeze to hold it tight. Could not have done it with my k body clamps, not enough arms.
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  10. 20th February 2008, 12:55 PM #9
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    As mentioned before, Quick Grips are good for quickly holding things together, 1600x600x100 bench tops before getting the Bessey's out
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