Lowes has the Irwin 6-Piece Clamp Set for $20 with free in-store pickup. Shipping option is $6. Features pistol grip to make the clamps easy to use. Normally $40.
If you have a Menards in your area, they practically give these away from time to time. I got a 4 pack for $4 after rebate just a few months ago.
Sadly, these are now Made in China and kinda junky. I have a some old Made in the USA Irwins that clamp down and hold like a vise; these Chinese units will slip if you really bare down on them...really sucks when you're gluing something up and the clamps keep slipping!
These are indispensable. Everyone should have a set of these. Its like having an extra pair of hands. And I disagree with #2, this is a very good price for four clamps. These are much better quality than any you can get at harborfrieght and a better price. This is a great gift for your dad, etc.
The Amazon-linked kit is different. I would guess that this is one marketed specifically for Lowes. If you view the image on the Lowes site, it says it's "Light Duty" Don't get me wrong, $20 isn't a bad price, but these aren't top of the line clamps either
^ The ones on Amazon are also light duty, the main differences are the Amazon set has a pair of 2" clips instead of a pair of micro-clamps, and more importantly the Amazon set has reversible jaws so they can act as spreaders in addition to clamps.
great deal!
amazon sells it for near $50!
http://www.amazon.com/IRWIN-SET150-6-Piece-Clamp-Set/dp/B00008WFT9
Not that great of a deal at all!
If you have a Menards in your area, they practically give these away from time to time. I got a 4 pack for $4 after rebate just a few months ago.
Sadly, these are now Made in China and kinda junky. I have a some old Made in the USA Irwins that clamp down and hold like a vise; these Chinese units will slip if you really bare down on them...really sucks when you're gluing something up and the clamps keep slipping!
Good price.
These are indispensable. Everyone should have a set of these. Its like having an extra pair of hands. And I disagree with #2, this is a very good price for four clamps. These are much better quality than any you can get at harborfrieght and a better price. This is a great gift for your dad, etc.
Knarly is a menards junky =P
The Amazon-linked kit is different.
I would guess that this is one marketed specifically for Lowes.
If you view the image on the Lowes site, it says it's "Light Duty"
Don't get me wrong, $20 isn't a bad price, but these aren't top of the line clamps either
^ The ones on Amazon are also light duty, the main differences are the Amazon set has a pair of 2" clips instead of a pair of micro-clamps, and more importantly the Amazon set has reversible jaws so they can act as spreaders in addition to clamps.
Their heavier duty clamps are more expensive still, have an i-beam bar - http://www.amazon.com/Irwin-Industrial-512QCN-Generation-Spreader/dp/B001DK7SJM
I have a set of this, it's aren't heavy duty but good enough for home use.
Well said schiueva
save 10% with code 470704267815241 IF IT HAS NOT BEEN USED BY ///ANYONE/// AT YOUR LOCAL STORE.
if it has been used change zip code/store to one that will accept it and then change back to your own zip code.
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its been said else where (but not verified) that HD has a set of 12 for around the same price.
also it has been said that HF has $2 (use coupon) clamps with lifetime guarantee too.