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  1. #1
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    Default Jet Parallel Clamps

    Considering the amount of coverage given in these forums to Bessey Clamps, I am surprised that there has been no interest shown in these new clamps from Jet. http://tinyurl.com/n9l9s

    Has anyone seen these new Jet Parallel Clamps? Are thy available here in Australia from any of the Jet distributors? How about you US members - any comments on these?

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    Look good... Nothing like a sturdy thread to apply a bit of pressure... Be interesting to see how strong the clutch is.

    I know it's another kettle of fish, but I haven't seen anything in here about SOLO clamps. Unbeatable for a quick clamping and far superior in quality to all the copies floating around...

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    As for Bessey... I've got two of their band clamps and a bunch of the self-adjusting corners and they're the best bloody thing since sliced bread!

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    Thanks for the tip! Always good to collect info on what's new out there - and a bit frustrating when you know you can't afford it...

    Damien
    Is it wrong to be in love with a sawbench?

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    Damien ive seen those Solo clamps before (photo only) and id realy love to get some. If anyone in Melb knows about them or where to get them please post

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    Default jet clamps

    They have had good reviews in the US woodworking magazines. They appear to be a copy/improvement on the Bessey's - very similar in appearance with the addition of the trigger mechanism to allow for quick positioning of clamp.

    When WMH send them out here they will probably be very xxxy - most of their jet prices for extras and add ons is very pricey, but usually of good quality.

    regards,
    Smithy

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    I've had a pair of those "solo" clamps for about 12 years now. The ones I've got are "Svenic" brand, made in England. Svenic made the first of those open framed caulking guns that everyone else does cheap copies of. I've still got the first one I bought about 17 years ago, a bit rusty (working on boats) and encrusted with all sorts of stuff, but still going strong.

    Mick
    "If you need a machine today and don't buy it,

    tomorrow you will have paid for it and not have it."

    - Henry Ford 1938

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    Quote Originally Posted by journeyman Mick
    I've had a pair of those "solo" clamps for about 12 years now. The ones I've got are "Svenic" brand, made in England.
    Mick
    The SOLOs are also made in England. I picked up mine in Hong Kong and had I known how bloody hard they are to come by in Germany and how bloody cheap they were where I bought 'em, I would have picked up 10 more! I'll be giving away the cheap copies to a mate of mine once I get my hands on some more real SOLOS... (he's not a good mate so don't worry...)

    Damien
    Is it wrong to be in love with a sawbench?

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