Best Value for Money Clamps for DIY Enthusiasts and Woodworkers
There are all different types of clamps, but which one offers the best value for money?
08/01/2023
Whatever type of clamp you need, there are many different types to choose from, and considering how expensive clamps are, you won't want to waste your money on the wrong clamps or ones that you won't use, Pop into Builders and you will see how many different brands and types of clamps there are on the market and we did some research and what you would you each clamp for so that you can decide which is the best for your specific project.
Kreg Face Clamp
We didn't put the Kreg Face Clamp to the test at this particular workshop, but we have done at a previous workshop. Probably one of the best clamps on the market, the Kreg clamp is capable of gripping and holding parts together while being joined. Unfortunately, I am one of those people that just doesn't have the hand power to release the clamps and I end up yelling for one of my sons to help - not great if you are a woman working on your own!
Irwin Quick Clamp
I still have a couple of Irwin Spreader or Quick Clamps that I bought many years ago. At the time, these were the best clamps on the market, but no more. I tried to find a supplier for these clamps but it appears they are no longer available, unless you want to have them shipped. Anyways, they didn't manage to hold the frame together - so still not good enough.
Grip and Tork Craft Spreader Clamp
Very affordable, but these models probably offered the least amount of clamping pressure. After clamping the frame to the workbench and pumping the handle as much as it would go, it was still possible to move the frame from side to side.
Bessey KliKlamp
And saving the best for last... The Bessey KliKlamp was the only clamp in my arsenal that actually did the job of holding the frames together while joining the frame at the corners. Not only that, once you get the hang of the locking system, it's extremely easy to use - even one handed. See more information on Bessey Kliklamps in this article.
