BESSEY KRE3540, 40 In., Parallel Clamp, K Body REVO Series - 1700 lbs Nominal Clamping Force , Spreader, and Woodworking Accessories - Clamps and Tools for Woodworking, Cabinetry, Case Work

I’ve had these at my old furniture company and just got these for my personal shop.. they are amazing and love how you can daisy chain them together to lengthen your clamp..

Alright, so, let me tell you about this clamp. First off, I feel like Thor wielding Mjolnir when I use this thing. Seriously, it's like the hammer of clamps - it doesn't just hold stuff together; it practically yells, You shall not pass! to any wobbly wood piece. I could probably hang off it and it'd still keep things tight. Forget muscles, this clamp's got the strength! As for woodworking, it's like having an extra set of hands that never complain or take breaks. Plus, if you ever need to spread the word about good clamps, this one's even got a spreader mode. It's the superhero of the workshop - trust me, your wood projects will thank you for introducing them to this Herculean clamp!

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I've done a lot of woodworking (advanced hobbyist) for the last 50 years. I've always found my Bessey clamps to be top of the line and these parallel K body clamps are no exception. I've tried my favorite woodworking store's knock-off versions on occasion to save some $$ and generally found they just don't measure up. The Besseys stay aligned and clamp down with the kind of force I need when gluing up a table top. I used these 40 inch clamps to glue up the leg assemblies for a new workbench I just built. They were just what I needed and they worked as expected. I happily recommend these clamps to you if you're looking for top notch K body clamps.

Great clamps. Initially, sticker-shock paralyzed my Amazon "Buy it now" trigger-finger, but rationality prevailed. It's been some time since I have purchased clamps; I bought good clamps the first time around and they served me well for a very long time. Clamps have evolved in the intervening years, and these are a welcome addition to my shop. I have 1 pair of clamps I like better, and those are from my grandfathers workshop and are likely from the 1930's...If these Bessey's last half as long as my grandfather's clamps, It won't be me using them : )

these are great clamps. i like how they stand up by themselves, making assembly easier.

I love the design and functionality of this product. I just wish the metal wasn’t so reactive to wood glue. DO NOT GET GLUE ON THE METAL BAR. I made the mistake of allowing wood glue(Tightbond II) to dry on the bar and it was extremely difficult to remove. In addition, the glue left behind a dark corrosion mark. Other than that, it’s a great product but definitely on the pricey side.

These are seriously heavy duty and HEAVY. Can’t think of any clamp that would provide both the clamping pressure and throat depth these have. But man are they pricey!