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I use bar or pipe clamps when I’m gluing and joining larger wood that requires more capacity and more clamping force.  This could be a table top, or any other large surface over about 24″. I prefer <anchor>bar clamps</anchor> over pipe clamps, but pipe clamps are less expensive.  Just know that the pipe clamps for sale are just the jaws and don’t come with the pipe.  You’ll need a section of pipe (available at the home center) to mount the jaws on.
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MaterialAlloy Steel, AluminumBrandDubuque Clamp WorksItem dimensions L x W x H56 x 2 x 4 inchesColorSilverStyleClassicTensile Strength1000 PoundsUPC844788054455ManufacturerDubuque Clamp Works

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- One (1) 48" capacity Dubuque Clamp Works UC948 bar clamp
- Specifications: 1-3/8 x 7/8 in. notched bar with 1/8" thick walls; movable head has spring clutch for easy and secure adjustment; fixed head features a 1/2" acme-threaded screw and wing knob for final tightening
- Materials: bar made from heat-treated, extruded aluminum; movable parts made from heat-treated cast 683 aluminum; acme-threaded steel screw
- Design allows for single-handed operation. Clamp remains reliably straight under force -- clamp your workpiece against it to prevent misalignment. Wood glues will not react with or adhere to aluminum -- no staining on your workpiece, and easy clean-up!
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Made in USA by Dubuque Clamp Works, these aluminum bar clamps are lightweight, extremely rigid, and easy to adjust. The heat-treated, extruded aluminum bars measure 1-3/8 x 7/8 in. and have side walls nearly 1/8 in. thick for excellent resistance to bowing and twisting. The adjustable head has a spring clutch for easy adjustment along the notched bar, and the fixed head has a 1/2-in. diameter Acme-threaded screw and wing knob for final tightening. Because these clamps remain reliably straight under clamping force, you can clamp your workpiece against them to prevent misalignment. 1000 lb. load rating. 48" clamp capacity.

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Customers like the build quality, ease of use, and weight of the hardware clamp vise. They mention it's the best quality aluminum bar clamps available, has superior engineering, and is light weight. Customers also appreciate the good clamping force.

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14 customers mention "Build quality"14 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the build quality of the hardware clamp vise. They mention it's well-finished, has high-quality construction, and is the best quality aluminum bar clamps available. Customers also appreciate the superior engineering and say it'll be a must-have for woodworking.

"These things are incredibly lightweight, extremely strong, and they feature a clamping mechanism that feels extremely smooth and easy to use...." Read more

"...These are beautifully made tools, and as a bonus, they are made in USA...." Read more

"These clamps are just about the best quality and ease of use I have...." Read more

"These are super high quality, great engineering and really light weight. I bout these for furniture making and they are super easy to adjust...." Read more

9 customers mention "Ease of use"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the hardware clamp vise easy to use. They mention it's lightweight, easy to work with, and has a smooth operation. Customers also appreciate the clamping mechanism that feels extremely smooth and easy to adjust.

"...a clear positive stop when you get it into a groove that it's very easy to get a feel for after a minute or two...." Read more

"Purchased two and they are easy to use, light weight and have good clamping force." Read more

"...They're light weight, super smooth operation and do just as good of a job clamping up boards as the Bessey's and others with 1/4 the weight...." Read more

"...I bout these for furniture making and they are super easy to adjust. I was really surprised of the high quality...." Read more

9 customers mention "Weight"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the weight of the product. They mention it's lightweight, easy to use, and seems durable.

"These things are incredibly lightweight, extremely strong, and they feature a clamping mechanism that feels extremely smooth and easy to use...." Read more

"Purchased two and they are easy to use, light weight and have good clamping force." Read more

"... Lightweight! It's easy to position these with one hand holding the clamp and one hand tightening it...." Read more

"...They're light weight, super smooth operation and do just as good of a job clamping up boards as the Bessey's and others with 1/4 the weight...." Read more

8 customers mention "Clamping force"8 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the clamping force of the product. They mention it's fantastic, tightens well, and has excellent gripping. The clamping pressure is more than adequate, but not as strong as you'd get with a standard iron. The jaw slides smoothly and locks securely. Customers also appreciate that the fit and finish are far superior to any imported clamp they've used.

"...are incredibly lightweight, extremely strong, and they feature a clamping mechanism that feels extremely smooth and easy to use...." Read more

"Purchased two and they are easy to use, light weight and have good clamping force." Read more

"...The movable jaw slides smoothly and locks securely. 4) The fixed jaw has course threads that apply tremendous force...." Read more

"...it the one time on the job I ordered it for but it seems to be a really good clamp." Read more

5 customers mention "Value for money"3 positive2 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the value for money of the clamp vise. Some mention it's worth every penny and well worth adding to their clamp collection, while others say it'll be overpriced.

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" Well worth adding to your clamp collection..." Read more

"...However, the price is too high on Amazon. I bought some more at a woodworking store and paid 15% less." Read more

"These are a little pricey but worth every penny. I had two and ordered a third" Read more

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These things are incredibly lightweight, extremely strong, and they feature a clamping mechanism that feels extremely smooth and easy to use. Even the oversized wing nut attached to the tightening mechanism feels good to use, which I wasn't expecting. The spring adjustment feels a bit fiddly at first, but there's such a clear positive stop when you get it into a groove that it's very easy to get a feel for after a minute or two.

In short: this was money well-spent.

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Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2020

This is by far the best aluminum bar clamp available. In terms of price, it is comparable or even lower priced than rocklers or Jorgensen's. For those that complain about clamping pressure, these are for finer projects that require more finesse in assembly. I have quite a few bessey kre's, jets, Jorgensen I bars, even some kreg automaxx hold downs which are all good quality clamps, but they can get pretty heavyand a lot of times you don't really need several thousand pounds of clamping pressure. As I have gained more experience in woodworking and my projects have grown more complex, I decided to treat myself to some specialty clamps. These are beautifully made tools, and as a bonus, they are made in USA. The closest comparison would be the rockler brand of aluminum bar clamps, but I read a few reviews that show the fixed jaw snapping off of the bar assembly. The crank handle looks easier to turn but you might end up putting too much stress on the fixed jaw. I think the wing nuts are perfect and gives you sufficient leverage to get the right clamping pressure. If you are gluing up entry doors with three inch long tenons, these clamps are not appropriate. But if you are gluing up cedar shoji screens or dining chairs, then these are perfect.

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Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2021

Purchased two and they are easy to use, light weight and have good clamping force.

Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2018

I get angry every time I use these clamps. Angry that I spent 20 years as a professional furniture maker before trying them. I have had another brand's aluminum bar clamps before, but they were fussy and lacked rigidity. I primarily used pipe clamps, favoring them over parallel jaw clamps for ease of operation.

Here's what's good about these clamps: 1) Lightweight! It's easy to position these with one hand holding the clamp and one hand tightening it. I don't have to worry about these clamps coming crashing down and destroying my work. 2) The detents on the bar are sufficiently spaced. 3) The movable jaw slides smoothly and locks securely. 4) The fixed jaw has course threads that apply tremendous force. I strongly prefer the fixed butterfly handle over the ones with a rod that moves and gets in the way of the workbench. This handle does not hit the workbench when tightening. 5) These are extremely rigid and the proper amount of tightening force will not bend them. I am extremely surprised that an aluminum bar can be this rigid. 6) Made in the U.S.A! The fit and finish is far superior to any imported clamp I've used.

If you are on the fence between parallel jaw clamps and Dubuque clamps, get these. It's better to use more clamps if necessary than it is to use fewer clamps that are fussy. These are by far the best clamps I have ever used and they will likely by my last ever bar clamp purchase.

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Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2018

I like everything about this clamp, so far. Only used it the one time on the job I ordered it for but it seems to be a really good clamp.

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Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2018

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I had 6 of these 48" clamps and have really enjoyed the light weight and easy adjustment that they offer. The only problem I have had is that applying too much torque can bend the screw mechanism so that they become extremely difficult to tighten over time. It may just be me and my tendency to over tighten my clamps to get the best compression when gluing boards together. I am now down to one working clamp and have, one by one thrown the clamps away as they have broken.

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Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2019

These clamps are just about the best quality and ease of use I have. They're light weight, super smooth operation and do just as good of a job clamping up boards as the Bessey's and others with 1/4 the weight. Highly recommend these bar clamps.

Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2018

These are super high quality, great engineering and really light weight. I bout these for furniture making and they are super easy to adjust. I was really surprised of the high quality. As soon as I opened the package and saw the clamps, I knew I made the right choice.

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