Comments on: TM’s 2008 Favorites: Irwin 6″ Quick-Grip Clamps

By: Michael Pendleton

Michael Pendleton — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 01:09:47 +0000

If I had the money, I would only have these kinds of clamps! As it stand however, I have the more typical hodge-podge of pipe clamps, c-clamps, screw clamps, and a couple of those special purpose clamps that you buy for that one job…

But those quick-clamps always go onto the job site with me. In fact, my major gripe about my Craftsman tool box is that it isn’t big enough to hold these clamps!

By: Kurt Schwind

Kurt Schwind — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:44:52 +0000

I have a few of these myself and I don’t have a single pipe-clamp . . . yet. These are definitely my go-to clamps.

By: asbestos

asbestos — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:37:19 +0000

Adjustable has their version. same price range but they’re spreaders also, don’t slip,both ends are movable, and are made in the USA.
E-Z Hold clamps

By: paganwonder

paganwonder — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 02:39:19 +0000

Rarely in the shop for more than 10 minutes without reaching for on. Best extra hand there is except for the quiet blonde.

By: Keith

Keith — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 01:20:13 +0000

I have a pair of these blue ones as well as an old pair of black ones that that have just the Vise-Grip name. It’s too bad they changed the design when they merged with Irwin. The new style slips and doesn’t have the same clamping strength as the old ones. The new ones may be disposable but I have not found a suitable replacement for the old style.

By: Bugler

Bugler — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:56:50 +0000

I couldn’t agree more. I have several sizes of these, but I use the 6″ and 12″ most often.

By: beano_t

beano_t — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:29:21 +0000

I have these and use them all the time. I also have several larger ones and all in all they are indispensable in my shop.

By: Gareth

Gareth — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:10:04 +0000

I have 4 in my shop and use them heavily. Now I want a pair of 12″ ones for when these aren’t quite long enough.