SKU: 100-594

Bessey Variable Angle Band Clamp

Name: Bessey Variable Angle Band Clamp
Brand: Bessey
SKU: 100-594
Price: 34.9 USD
Availability: InStock

$34.90

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Clamp Any Shape!

Some projects defy a simple clamping solution... chair legs, odd angles, really long glue-ups. The band clamp can surround the project and apply pressure evenly to most corners with the help of the Vario Corner Clips. High quality strap clamp places even pressure on mitrer joints. Applies a positive, even pressure on all joints, perfect for clamping square, round, rectangular or irregular shapes. Comes with 4 pivoting Vario corners.

Features Include:

The 23' band is drawn in on both sides ensuring pressure is applied equally on all corners without distortion.
The integrated rewind mechanism is operated with a crank handle which eliminates tangling and damage to the strap.
Vario clip corners with twin-tilting pressure pads auto-adjust from 60° to 180° for easy assembly of most multi-angle projects.
The 2K composite handle with comfort insert comes standard.

Uses in the Shop:

Clamping odd-shaped assemblies
Appyling consistent pressure across four corners of square assemblies such as drawers and frames

Specialty Clamps

Beyond the standard bar clamps and parallel jaw clamps found in most woodworking shops, there are many special application clamps that answer one or many unique clamping issues. While you may not use them every day, when you need them, they're invaluable, and often a great time saver!

The term clamps covers a lot of territory. Some specialty clamps have very specific applications in the workshop, making them even more valuable to any woodworker.

Hand Screw Clamps

First up is the venerable Hand screw clamp. Possibly the oldest clamps on the planet, clamps with wooden screws can still found in flea markets throughout the US. But the steel screw clamps date back to 1903. Available in a wide variety of sizes, hand screw clamps provide positive pressure along the length and face of the clamp, on both sides. Excellent for aligning boards for a glue-up, or easily used as a stop on a fence.

They also add a level of security when working with small pieces near cutting tools, and can add an extra hand when supporting longer workpieces. In general, hand screw clamps are as versatile as your imagination, and a great addition to any modern shop.

Straight Edge Clamps

You may not think of a straight edge as a clamp, but that’s what it is. Available in a variety of lengths, the mechanism underneath clamps across a workpiece with enough force to hold the aluminum straight edge in place. Perhaps not enough clamping pressure for a glue-up, but excellent for guiding circular saws, jigsaws, router and much more.

By mounting a fence into the t-track extrusion, the clamp becomes a rip fence!

And the T-track extrusions along the top edge allow for the addition of other shop helpers such as a fence for your bandsaw.

Band Clamps

When it comes to clamping odd shapes, there’s one reliable answer: A band clamp. The 23-foot adjustable band is tightened with great pressure in a large circle. Corner blocks can be used to tighten against corners … or the band itself can brace against rounded corners or even cylindrical objects. You’ll know when you need a band clamp.

Toggle Clamps

Another specialty clamp is a toggle clamp. These are integral in jigs and fixtures throughout a workshop and are available in a variety of sizes, shapes and mountings. There are even self-adjusting toggle clamps to get the best pressure without a lot of fiddling around.

If you make frames, then you'll understand the value of the special purpose clamp. Just for frames!

Frame Clamps

And last on our list is a very specialized clamp. An adjustable frame clamp provides even pressure on the four corners of any frame. As an extra benefit, the contact on the frame is so slight that you can reach in to pin a corner without fuss.

Make sure your shop has all the specialty clamps you’ll need for your special project.