Maxis VarioPivot Clamping System
By Benjamen Johnson
Bessey’s Maxis VarioPivot clamping system extends the versatility of your bar clamps by attaching them to your bench, somewhat like the previously covered VersaClamp. It works best with Bessey’s K-Body Clamps, but they claim the system works with other bar or pipe clamps too.
The two C-clamp-like ends attach to your bench top and capture any length of bar clamp between them. The clamps fit into rotating holders which can lock the bar clamp at any angle between 0 to 270°. The holders rest in an L-shaped track, which allows you to position the bar clamp along the side of the bench or over the work surface.
The Maxis VarioPivot Clamping system comes with the two c-clamp ends and runs about $50. You’ll need to provide your own bar clamp.
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August 29th, 2009 at 7:27 am
Any one know what the maximum thickness of the bench is for these things? I can’s seem to find that spec anywhere.
August 29th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
this can be done, basically, with a pipe clamp.
August 31st, 2009 at 2:57 pm
I think that the clamp can handle up to 4-1/4 inches of bench thickness.
September 4th, 2009 at 10:54 am
[...] Maxis VarioPivot Clamping System Bessey’s Maxis VarioPivot clamping system extends the versatility of your bar clamps by attaching them to your bench, somewhat like the previously covered VersaClamp. It works best with Bessey’s K-Body Clamps, but they claim the system works with other bar or pipe clamps too. [...]