Bessey Variable Angle Strap Clamp

joedw00 · Post by **joedw00** » Tue Dec 25, 2012 8:33 pm

Does anyone have one of these. If so what are the pros and cons? Rockler has them on sale $29.99 YOU SAVE $20.40 (Regular Price: $50.39). I might pay $29.99 but not $50.39.
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recurvearcher · Post by **recurvearcher** » Wed Dec 26, 2012 2:15 pm

I always thought of these as a little gimmicky, until I received one as a gift several years ago. It works great. Not a bad sale price either.

fixit · Post by **fixit** » Wed Dec 26, 2012 10:54 pm

I have a couple of these and like them. Makes glue-ups pretty easy. Just remember to use a slow setting glue rather than the fast set ones.

reible · Post by **reible** » Wed Dec 26, 2012 11:12 pm

Not sure if that is the same model I have, looks the same anyway. I got mine at amazon for about that price and free shipping. I added an extra set of angle plates too so I could do more then a square.

From my research at the time this seemed to be the best version to buy and I have nothing but good things to say about them. I have just one set and I'd like to add another set or even 2 more sets for some projects I have in mind.

Just went and checked, Bessey VAS23 is what I have. Amazon has it for $29.49 and free shipping. A 6-pack of angle plates adds $12.99.

Ed

joedw00 · Post by **joedw00** » Wed Dec 26, 2012 11:43 pm

Rockler has free shipping for over $25.00. Amazon says the extra clips are Currently unavailable. They are $20.49 Pack at Rockler, that is almost twist as much as Amazon. I think I will wait and see if the clips come in.