Bessey KRK2450 K Body REVO Fixed Jaw Parallel Clamp Kit Includes: 2-24-inch, 2-50-inch K Body Clamps and 1 set of KP Blocks
- Fixed jaw includes 2 clamping surfaces to distribute force over broader area
- Soft non-marring jaw pads included for fixed jaws and spindle pad
- Alloy cast frame
- Powder coat finish on frame
- Zinc plated handle and threaded spindle
Product Description
Sets – Woodworking Clamps Type: Parallel Clamp Capacity: 24, 50 Throat Depth: 3-3/4… More >>
This is a review for a set of four clamps. Two of the four arrived fine. One was a pretzel, bent so badly, it would hardly move and could not be used. One several of the plastic pieces broken into pieces, rendering it unusable. The box was not beat up that badly.
I have bought these in a brick and mortar store where I carried the box home and everything was fine, but my first experience buying Bessey clamps online was not good – they had to be returned. This product needs much better packaging before it can be successfully shipped UPS.
I had these clamps sent twice. the first time the box was ripped and had a broken plastic lip on the face. I returned them and got another set which also had a ripped boxed. luckily, the second time they arrived OK with just one of the plastic stands dislodged. These issues point heavily to shipping. Packaging is not ideal for shipping these heavy clamps. They need some type of foam at the ends to protect them (where the rips occur… perhaps the package is droped too many times). These clamps are steady and great otherwise.
If you are deciding between these clamps and others (i.e. Jorgensen), pick these. I got both for Xmas and these are far superior to the others.
The price for this product is very competitive. The quality is exceptional
and the return service because of damage in shipping more than meets my expectation for service.
I ordered these clamps for my husband for Christmas this year. It was one of the ‘big deal’ presents I was purchasing and since he has produced some pretty fine items for me as a woodworker I figured I’d be a good wife and actually pay attention to detail about what he would like next in his ‘wood shop’. So, I decided I’d order him, not the lower grade clamps he asked for, but actual BESSEY clamps…(see? I pay attention! I know that Norm Abrams uses Bessey clamps!)
So what’s my complaint? Unlike everything else Amazon has shipped to me this holiday season, these clamps (keep in mind this was a Christmas gift) were in their ORIGINAL NORMAL PACKAGING on my front door step. No traditional brown box or bubble wrapped package discreetly covering the identity of the product inside…No! 2 weeks before Christmas, my husband gets to the door BEFORE I get home from work and now his ‘big present’ has been ruined this year. Thanks a lot Amazon!!!
So to be fair, he absolutely loves the clamps as I knew he would. I just wish Amazon would have let me know that this particuar item wouldn’t be packaged past what you would see at a store, otherwise I would have sent this to my parents house or his! GRRRRR!!!!