Wood River Parallel Clamps

Straightpiped · Oct 10, 2009

Wood River - Parallel Clamps (K-Body) (Rating: 5)

Picked up a couple of these clamps with the sale that Woodcraft is having. I have always had Harbor Freight and Jorgensen F style clamps. I knew that I was going to need some clamping power with a project that I am working on and these turned out perfect.

I bought the 40" model and they are great. Quality is excellent. I have used them a few times since I got them three days ago. They are able to hold as much pressure as I am able to give them. The cam handle is a little tricky at first but not a problem to figure out. I almost wish I wouldn't have bought any, now I want more.

dbhost · Oct 11, 2009

I have been on the fence over these… The K bodies are a fantastic design, Might just have to add them to my arsenal…

ellen35 · Oct 11, 2009

I also own a set. I find them really really really nice!

Marc5 · Oct 11, 2009

Thanks for the review. I have been looking to add a few clamps to my arsenal for my next project and will most likely be the 40"in your review.

Timbo · Oct 11, 2009

I have always passed on these because the black plastic handle looks like a weak link to me. Can anyone compare these to the bessey's?

sbryan55 · Oct 11, 2009

This is a nice review. I have looked at these but have gone with Bessys instead. I will have to give these a harder look the next time I am buying clamps.

Dusty56 · Oct 11, 2009

I thought that these were made by Bessey for WoodCraft. I prefer the wooden handles that used to be on the K-Body clamps over these black plastic ones , but for the price difference , I might even be able to use the green ones. LOL….I haven't compared the new JET clamps to these yet .

dbhost · Oct 11, 2009

If the plastic handles are halfway as decent as the ones on my HF 36" bar clamps, they are fine… It is kind of hard to screw up what is effectively a plastic screwdriver handle anyway… Not impossible, but kind of hard to…

ahock · Oct 11, 2009

I have a few as well, and I guess my view differs. I'd prefer to spend a few extra $'s on K-Body Revo's and skip these. The cam is very finicky…I haven't been able to get it to slowly release pressure more than half an inch. Maybe it's just me…

longgone · Oct 12, 2009

The Jet clamps are the best I have used so far. I have other brands I have purchased in the past and now i will strictly buy jet. Check them out.

michstairguy · Oct 12, 2009

These are made by Bessey for Woodcraft. very good clamps but the new Bessey k-body revo clamps have addressed any issues the original k-bodys had

Straightpiped · Oct 12, 2009

This is all great feedback, but I did pick up the 40" for $30 a piece. Good clamp for the price.

GaryCN · Oct 12, 2009

I have 4 of them and one will no longer tighten, I've only used them a few times. I plan to return it on my next trip to Woodcraft.

Marc5 · Oct 28, 2009

Bought 4 clamps while they were on sale at woodcraft and so far they seem to be O.K. I will let you guys know if I run into the same problem as GaryCN, hopefully not.

Vincent · Oct 28, 2009

I looked at them when they were introduced as k-body replacements. A real besseyis serrated in several edged to help the grip. The Woodriver clamp is only serrated on one surface and has less grip. I passed on them and stocked up on k-body clamps when then were on clearance. I would not recommend them as primary clamps in your arsenal. Look at either the Bessey revo or Jet clamps. They will serve you better in the long run.

Philzoel · Jan 14, 2012

i bought the $99 set. Now I am wondering. of 6 used 4 and when clamping with mouth toward bench, ie, handle down, it is very hard to get one of them to grip. gravity pulls handle open and it is hard to turn and hold up one one of these.

Is the set screw an adjustment??

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