BESSEYHS-6, 6 In. Wood Hand Screw Clamp

Works well, no slop, seems very durable and should last for years to come.

Great price and excellent quality.

This BESSEY HS-6 hand screw clamp is a solid addition to any toolbox. The 6-inch reach provides ample clamping force for most woodworking projects, from gluing up small joints to holding larger pieces together. The I-beam design ensures a strong, even grip, and the smooth action of the screw makes adjustments easy. While a bit pricier than some competitors, the quality and durability of this clamp justify the investment. Highly recommended for any serious woodworker.

These are what you would expect if you've seen them in a hardware store. One however was scratched and dented slightly indicating that it probably had been used and returned. Not as issue except for looks. Of course works fine.Just not expected.

These are a nicely put-together piece of kit. The description of the jaw length and throat depth is 100% accurate, the jaws are 12 inches long—give or take a 64th. There's some clot below who seems to think that they should have a 12" throat depth (despite the throat depth being accurately reported in the description as 6"). As per all similarly designed handscrew clamps, you get a reach of approximately half the jaw length. The one's I received (I bought two) each have a measured throat depth of 6"—give or take 1/32 due to the combined play in the threads and nut housings.The hardwood jaws are nicely milled. They are unfinished, which is adequate for their purpose. The screws and swivel nuts are well machined and nicely finished. The swivel nuts are slightly recessed in their bore holes so there’s no possibility of them protruding outside the surface of the jaw. The handles have a finish on them but are still easy to get friction. I find the handles a little on the small side (in diameter) and I have average to slightly small hands. They’re adequate though.Here are a few more measurements in case they're useful to anyone…Jaw width: 1-7/8”Individual jaw depth: 2-1/8”Max opening between the inner surface of the jaws with the jaws parallel: 8-5/16. Note that this differs from the description, which currently says 9-1/4”. That’s a significant enough error that I believe it is likely a typo rather than just variance.Handle length: 3-3/4”Handle diameter: 1-1/8 to 1-9/32 (extreme spread between four handles. Average = ~1-3/16)Threads: 7/16 x 14 (not “17/16” as currently noted in “From the manufacturer”—really folks, get a proof reader!).If I ever need more than two I would not hesitate to purchase the same models again. In case this is of any interest… Pinnacle also make a very similar product for around the same price (so similar, in fact, that I wonder if they’re from the same factory?).

Quality clamps! Prompt delivery. Recommended, will buy again.

Unfortunately this clamp is cheaply made. Screw threads are course, handled is short, jaws don’t match. No different from a generic except more expensive.

My woodshop is full of Bessey bar clamps. Thought I'd try their wooden hand clamps. They live up to the name. They cost more but they are Solidly built and they work great. Like the other Bessey clamps I have I'm sure they will outlast me.