IRWINTools Irwin 59200CD Quik-Grip Handi-Clamp, 2-Inch

So, yes, I have to agree with others, these are not all that strong, inother words, if I clamp something really hard, I can still pull it free withsome effort. However for what my usage is, they will be fine, they look goodtoo, that accounts for something. For the price, (almost a give away price),they are winners in my book. Don't expect to squeeze blood out of a rockwith these, but they will hold things together fairly well.Full Open dimension JAW TO JAW approx 3 13/16 , first click approx 3 3/4(96mm and 95mm for the Brits)Jaw to throat distance (center) 3 3/16'' (81mm) full closed.Tool length 9 7/8'' (25cm)Tool Width (widest point closed) 5 3/16'' (13cm)The soft, robust, rubber jaw-pads are removable, which will be auseful feature for what I need them for.Great value, again considering my intended usage, I can't ding thesea star, I had a clue or idea of what they would be like when I purchased them.

I needed something to hold my Mazda's window in place while I replaced the power window lift motor, and this tool worked perfectly for the task. It's surprisingly light-weight, which I was initially worried about but came to appreciate, as it's very easy to manipulate. This was my first IRWIN tool but certainly won't be my last!

These clamps are good but they only open to 3/4" Max But they are pretty strong

These light duty clamps are great as a "third hand" for holding parts in alignment for subsequent final clamping with say screw type clamps. Overall the handi-grip is light and operates easily with one hand, smoothly loading and locking thanks to a fine pitch ratchet mechanism.Even though the handi-clamp frame members are all plastic the tool is ruggedly built and surprisingly rigid. However, the fine teeth on the metal ratchet mechanism can be overloaded if the average guy uses his full grip strength to achieve "extreme" gripping (clamping compression) loads. As well, if this is done there will be little clearance for your fingers to trip the ratchet unlatching lever between the tool's hand grips (i.e. a screw driver blade may be needed to trip the locking lever to unload the clamp).As an example In woodworking these Irwin handi-clamps will generally NOT develop the force needed on a caul to properly compress larger glue joints. In sum, don't expect that these light plastic handi-grips to be "Vise-Grip" or C-clamp substitutes -- they are not in that league. Again, this is a light tool to be used with one hand for quickly setting initial part alignment. Depending on your application, additional clamping tools may be required to assure satisfactory final clamping loads.

I prefer this style of clamp to spring clamps since you can control the amount of force applied and the swivel pads adjust to the angle of the material a bit. My big complaint is that the yellow plastic contact pads are more slippery than previous clamps I've had. This makes me over-squeeze the clamp and the handles can break especially after the plastic has aged some.Plus: Easy one-handed operationMinus: Clamp slips easily

No clamping power.

These are better than spring clamps for my purpose. You do not struggle against a strong spring to get them into working position. You simply move them to the right opening and then squeeze to apply whatever clamping force you want. Also unlike many spring clamps, the jaw-pads swivel to meet the clamped surface squarely. The release works with relative ease, though you do need to orient it toward the palm of your hand to be able to use it.I will eventually use these clamps in woodworking, but I have an unusual application for now. When I put a book on a stand, this clamp will hold the pages flat to the cover so they do not pull back toward the closed position.It was not immediately apparent to me that the 2-inch designation was the opening for clamped material. I bought two of this size and should have bought one this size and the second smaller. When an open book has more pages on one side than the other, this clamp will always handle the larger side and the smaller would handle the side with less than half the pages.OK, I said my application was unusual!

A nice product until you lose one or both of the yellow pads and find 10cents worth of plastic (and I'm being generous!) completely cripples this product. Either include extras or sell in a pac for a couple of bucks (a great profit that!). YUCK!'

Easy to use, grips well, reasonable price. I'd buy again.

Dependendo do uso muito bom, o aperto nao achei ser muito forte.

Seriously lacks holding power when compared to the previous gen of irwin's handiclamp. Save ur money and get the irwin 59400CD instead

O produto nem de longe se compara aos sistemas de grampo comumente utilizados em marcenaria por exemplo. Não serve por exemplo para manter fixas madeiras que estão em processo de colagem. A pressão exercida pelo equipamento é mínima porque o sistema não possibilita um aperto satisfatório. O pior é a propaganda parece enganosa pois não há 5 polegadas em nenhuma parte do equipamento. Pelo anúncio fica parecendo que a abertura é de 5 polegadas mas na verdade são só 2.

Really not good clamps, probably the worst Irwin.If you clamp something that is not parallels, the yellow tips just fly off!