Bessey SG-8WP SuperGrip 8-Inch Jaw Capacity 2-1/2-Inch Throat Depth Gripping Plier

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I've had two of these clamps for about a month and they are SO useful. I agree with other reviewers that I don't understand why these aren't in EVERY home improvement store - why is Bessey keeping them a secret. They work well in situations that I've tried to make due with quick-grips in the past, but the SuperGrip's just work so much better.

These aren't the cheapest clamps going around by any means, but you ARE buying quality, and you can expect these clamps to last a lifetime. The 8-inch clamp range also makes them much more versatile and useful for odd glue-up clamping too. Typical Bessey clamp quality is exhibited here. I use the Supergrips mostly to hold various featherboards to various tools in the wood shop, but have found many other uses for them as well.

The 8" width capacity is also a bonus, especially for curved lamination projects. Though is utilizes the "vise-grip" style clamping mechanism, I found it somewhat difficult to use "one handed". This clamp is pricey, but is superbly manufactured. It comes with two pair of plastic slip-on protective jaws for woodworking, or the jaws can be removed if marring is not a factor (welding). If Norm uses it, how can it be bad. The jaws clamp perfectly parallel, and are capable of tremendous holding power.

I also have used the SG8 (without the protective jaw covers) to hold metal together for welding or brazing. This is perhaps the best, most versatile hand tool that I have ever owned. I own 4 and will be buying several more. This high quality German-made tool is worth every bit of the $50-60 price tag.I am still amazed that this tool is not for sale in every Home Depot, Lowe's, Sears, Woodcraft or any other wood working tool outlet.I suggest that this tool be bought in pairs, but one tool alone will be an amazing, very helpful addition to any tool box. I use this handy vise clamp for gluing, to hold the fence in place for my router table, "ratchet" two warped boards together, hold featherboards to my table saw fence, hold a board to a work surface to cut, sand, route, plane, paint, etc.

I bought a pair of these clamps while back. They are expensive but I think they are worth the high price. Extremely well made, durable and handy. You can use them almost anywhere.