Bessey Clamps

[camerio]

Brad, it would be interesting to see a picture or two, of the old ones you are talking about ....
Thanks .... appreciation will follow ...

[brad_nalor]

Brad, it would be interesting to see a picture or two, of the old ones you are talking about ....
Thanks .... appreciation will follow ...

Here's something similar from a seller on fleabay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-EARLY-ORIG ... 416a7d7655

The ones I find are probably later and no hole / pin is needed. I've found them for free to maybe paying $5.00 each tops.

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I just hate it that the Bessey clamps are made in China now. I am in the market for some pipe clamps and I like the Bessey a little better than the American made Pony/Jorgenson because they have the legs that get them a little higher off the bench so you can turn the crank easier. I still want to go by Rockler and look at their store brand. They have the same legs. If they are made in China, I'll go with the Pony and just get some or make some of the slide on legs to get the added height. I know we can't often avoid China made and if you are not bothered by where something is made, Harbor Freight has a Bessey pipe clamp clone for 2/3 the price of a real Bessey.

Warren D. Stephens
Happy Shopsmith owner

I'd encourage to dig in your 'scrap' bin and make legs that fit your needs. It only takes a few minutes.

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