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YAY Harbor Freight
shardian:
Harbor freight is the GO-TO place for many tools - especially clamps. I got some 60" bar clamps for $9 each. First off, Lowes doesn't sell them that large. Second, Lowes charges like $50 each for the biggest Bar Clamp they have at around 45"-50".
shmokes:
Speaking of bar clamps, I got this set from Amazon for $25. That's EIGHT bar clamps of varying sizes, plus a bunch of clips with surprisingly strong springs and nice, pivoting tips to accommodate varying thicknesses of materials. Freaking amazing quality for the price. It's all metal, except for the twisty handle, which is durable plastic (and the clips are plastic). All of the actions are smooth and work great. I have never seen a better value in clamps. The clamps alone are worth two or three times the price.
ChadTower:
I think that's the set that a bunch of us bought when it was listed in the tool price watch thread. I have one if it's the same set and I agree they're excellent clamps.
SavannahLion:
So am I understanding right that Harbor Freight is like what? The Wall*Mart of tool shops?
ChadTower:
--- Quote from: SavannahLion on July 30, 2008, 12:18:45 pm ---So am I understanding right that Harbor Freight is like what? The Wall*Mart of tool shops?
--- End quote ---
Not quite. It's more like Toys R Us. There's plenty of good quality stuff there - but there is also plenty of low end stuff too that you usually don't find elsewhere. And the selection is off the charts. Poke around their website for an idea.
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