BESSEYClutch Style Bar Clamps - 12 In 600 lb - GSCC2.512- Woodworking Clamps with Ergonomic Handle, Non-Marring Pads, Durable Cast-Iron Jaws & Serrated Rail for Carpentry & Cabinetry

There are better clamps out there, including from Bessey, and there are cheaper clamps, but I think these are the best balance of price vs quality. (Of course using the right type of clamp for the job matters too.)I got some similar clamps on ebay for a fair amount less, but the quality just isn't there. The finish on the jaws has big globs on it, the clutches are harder to release and aren't consistent from clamp to clamp, and the protective pads are flimsy and don't stay in place at all. They still work, but I don't think I'll be getting any more of them.Bessey also has similar, more expensive clamps without the clutch, that you just rock to move. That gives a little more convenience, but at least for my level of amateur woodworking, it's not worth the extra money. Then there's the really nice parallel clamps which are in a whole different class. I may get four of those for certain jobs that need them, but I certainly can't afford to stock up on them.These clamps have a nice, consistent finish, feel solid, have good pads, and can also apply a lot more force than regular quick-clamps. Yet they're still cheap enough that you can afford to get a large number of them.

Usage is straightforward and easy. Just yesterday I had a half-lap joint that needed clamped into place. This easily did the job and now the joint is tight and sturdy. Without this clamp, I would have had to make another pass with the table saw and run the risk of making the joint too large and having a bad fit. I found a use for it the day I got it. Steve Ramsay - Woodworking for Mere Mortals on YouTube recommended these and I cannot agree more.

Nice bar clamp. Excellent size, versatility, and grip!! AND, very durable!!

It works great. The handle could be a bit bigger for easier turning, but it does the job well. I would purchase this again.

Great price. Works perfect.

This brand of clamps is used very much and delivers performance with durability, the price I paid for these was a steal! The finish one them is very nice and they have some nice weight to them. They're easy to use and don't slip like cheap clamps do. I highly recommend these clamps to anyone at any skill level.

This was just the ticket to fix a dovetail drawer that was coming part from a secondhand dresser. With wood glue and this clamp, I was able to fit the drawer back together, hold it in place about 24 hours, and use the drawer again. This product is very well made. The quality of the steel is excellent. I kind of wish the round circular piece on the end of the clamp that tightens against the item wasn't plastic, but I figure if breaks, the whole tool will still be usable.

Got two of the 24 inch clamps to glue up a tabletop. One of them arrived with a small crack in the wood handle which I had hoped was just a cosmetic defect. UNFORTUNATELY, after about half a month of occasional use the handle completely snapped in half 🥲Going to use my old clamps and some wood glue to see if I can fix it, because otherwise I love these!! As a novice getting into woodworking for fun, having larger clamps makes a world of a difference and these are solid in every other department.