Buy Jet 70424-2 24-Inch Parallel Clamp 2 PackJet 70424-2 24-Inch Parallel Clamp 2 Pack Product Description:
- The precision rule measurement system provides a consistent setup and quick identification of opening capacity
- Jet's exclusive slide-glide trigger makes precise adjustments rapidly
- The ergonomic SUMOGRIP handle integrated with soft grip for added comfort and increased power
- Jet's Moveable rail stand and end stop helps preset clamping capacity rapidly and accurately
- Extra wide non-marring jaw faces ensure even clamping pressure; lifetime warranty
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
By Jesse L. Bucholtz
I am throughly impressed with these clamps. Having owned Bessey, Jorgeys, Woodcraft generic (Green ones), and now these. The Jet clamps outperform in almost every aspect. I learned of these from The Wood Whisperer (Podcast) and had to give them a try. Here are the differences that I noticedThe Jet clamps have a trigger for fast adjustment and hold vertically without falling like my besseys after a few years of use. (Another reviewer posted that also) Nothing more frustrating than holding your face frame in one hand and having the clamp close/open in the other.I never thought that I would use the measurement on the side, but now I use it all of the time. I measure my project and place blue tape an 1/8" less than the width to keep the glue off the clamps. It is also nice to have all of your clamps opened to the same size when clamping a large face frame or projectThe size of the parallel surfaces dwarf all other clamps I own.The bar never bends like the rest of my clamps when clamping 8/4 stock.The handle is far superior to the bessey wooden handle. You can actually grip this one. Once you know it is tight, if feels like you could go 3 or 4 turns more. Almost enough to break the wood.Some other Jet features:Benchdogs. Another feature I thought I would never use, but when clamping up panel doors, it is nice to have your clamps secure and square already. Really, it saves me 2-3 minutes each door.Spreader. Eh, I've used it a few times on large cabinets that are out of square. The clamps are easy to switch around.Final thoughts. If you are going to invest in clamps, invest in the Jet Parallel Clamps. You won't be sorry!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
By Thomas H. Boyce
I have just about every brand of clamp at my business [...] and I use Jet clamps from 24" to 60" exclusively now every day, all day long, working with 1/64" accuracy.With out a doubt we find the Jet clamp superior in every way and have been using them for 3 years. The height off the table is perfect, ditto the stiffness, backing the jaw off slack or under tension is perfect, setting the jaw is faster by a significant margin than any other clamp and boy does it clamp!Once in a while a product comes along that really works well and this is one of that class. I highly recommend Jet clamps and had they been my first clamps it would have saved me a lot of money and time. I have bought other Jet products based on these clamps performance and to be honest not all of them are not as great as their clamps.Respectfully, Tom Boyce
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
By Sibicle
I searched for this information elsewhere and could not find it...hopefully it is useful to someone.The actual clamping capacity, though listed as 24", is closer to 25.5".The lower jaw (the one that moves) has four cross-braces in it, in pairs of two. If the jaws are opened wide enough that the lower (distal) pair falls off the bar, the clamp will no longer be able to provide any clamping force. However, opening the clamp as wide as it will go without with the lower cross braces falling of the clamp bar, the jaws sit just shy of 25.5 inches. Tightening down the clamp moves the cross-pieces away from the end of the bar (proximally), so the full range of motion is available from this position (~25.5 to 24.5).Aa others have remarked, the build quality on these is fantastic. Better even than the Bessy clamps I have used. I had no issue moving the clamp along the bar as some reviewers seemed to have trouble with.TL;DR--the clamp can easily clamp a 24 inch workpiece, and squeeze in a 25.5 inch one.
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