HandyDan Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 3 hours ago, kmealy said: I kept wondering what he was thinking when he picked up that 90th, 91st, 92nd set of C-Clamps - either "I don't have enough" or "I can't find them in all the junk." Maybe Alzheimer's? "Can't remember if I have enough. I get some since I'm since the price is right while I'm here". FlGatorwood, Grandpadave52 and HARO50 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnewj Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 (edited) You can see and pick out the Chinese ju, finely crafted Chinese tools from the others? Edited March 26, 2018 by schnewj Dadio, FlGatorwood, Grandpadave52 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpadave52 Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Dadio said: I see some HF clamps mixed in there too. Well yeah...took some hunting but I found 'em for you (OK and me too)...what project is complete w/o H-F in the mix. FlGatorwood, Dadio, schnewj and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 You can pick up some deals at hf if you pay close attention. Bought 125 clamps from 12"-36" for .25 each as they wanted to clear the shelves. Have worked fine.. FlGatorwood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieL Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 Billy, I thought that you said that you don't speak Chineese. How are those Fisher-Price hammers holding up for you all ? FlGatorwood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BillyJack Posted September 19, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 I don't speak chinese but i do speak CHEAP... I be like Greedy Grady checking on a deal.. "What you selling cheap" Cal, Larry Buskirk, John Morris and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 16 minutes ago, CharlieL said: Billy, I thought that you said that you don't speak Chineese. How are those Fisher-Price hammers holding up for you all ? Hammers? Gunny and FlGatorwood 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BillyJack Posted September 19, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 8 hours ago, CharlieL said: Billy, I thought that you said that you don't speak Chineese. How are those Fisher-Price hammers holding up for you all ? FlGatorwood, Gunny, Cal and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieL Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 My experience with cheap clamps, such as the HF's is that they do not stay put when tightening, they like to walk around. I got rid of the ones I had and will never buy anything less then Pony's, IRWIN'S, etc. Cal and FlGatorwood 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunny Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 19 minutes ago, CharlieL said: My experience with cheap clamps, such as the HF's is that they do not stay put when tightening, I have had a few that gave me trouble over the years. 20 minutes ago, CharlieL said: never buy anything less I am all about getting good solid clamps, but this money thing. I am on like a diet lowfat beer budget. FlGatorwood, Artie and Cal 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlGatorwood Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 The only clamps that I have kept from HF are the F style that are 30" to 36" long. I have some bar clamps that are 30" long but I really don't like them. They tend to arch shewing the glue job. My preference for a bar clamp is nothing over 18". For those I prefer Bessy clamps. I do have some C-clamps from HF that work fine. I put all the squeezies out by the curb and somebody had a field day once. I was happy to see them go and the person who picked them up was happy to have something for free. Well, they crept like scope creep. Worthless to me. I prefer something that stays in place, not move the wood or the glue job. But, I have to operate on a budget of a retired civil service. It's not all that much, but as long as the food budget is priority, we do alright. I had a friend to give me about 12 30" bar clamps. I'm going to cut them down so that they work better. Lots of rust to clean off before they can be used again. In the meantime, I check CL or Lowe's sales or HD. Ugh. HD and their automated check outs. Cal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunny Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, FlGatorwood said: I have some bar clamps that are 30" long but I really don't like them. They tend to arch shewing the glue job. I got given several of these from HF one Christmas. Once I inserted a wooden stiffner inside they work great. Used some pallet wood glued together. Cheap fix but works well. Also, fit the budget because I have yet to win the lottery. As @steven newman might say, "stay tuned!" Artie, FlGatorwood and Cal 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlGatorwood Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 You have to play to win. I have yet to play. Cal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunny Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 1 minute ago, FlGatorwood said: You have to play to win. I have yet to play. Yeah I have yet to overcome this part of the equation as well. Artie, Cal and FlGatorwood 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven newman Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 Hmmm....I might have a few of the "good" ones...in use.. They just might work.... Cal, FlGatorwood, Artie and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Artie Posted September 20, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 You also have to play, to lose, I have a history of losing Cal, Gunny, Gene Howe and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 9 hours ago, CharlieL said: My experience with cheap clamps, such as the HF's is that they do not stay put when tightening, they like to walk around. I got rid of the ones I had and will never buy anything less then Pony's, IRWIN'S, etc. I think this is a common problems with most cheaper hollow end clamps. Notice the harbor freight from the Jorgensen? To correct this problem and to protect the work I have to put bottle caps ends on to protect and relieve the twisting action. It’s not perfect but I learned to get a little bit straighter and have less runoff when clamping. FlGatorwood, Harry Brink and Cal 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadio Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 Go Harbor Freight!!!!! Herb Gene Howe, FlGatorwood, Cal and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Buskirk Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Dadio said: Go Harbor Freight!!!!! Herb I'm skered. Gunny, FlGatorwood and Cal 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Larry Buskirk said: I'm skered. Don't be. Their return policy is great! FlGatorwood, Gunny and Cal 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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