If you have a Big Lots store close by. You may want to check out the Irwin 36” Bar Clamps for $9.99. If you are use to the Harbor Freight clamps, the Irwin is a definite step up in quality. Over the last few weeks they have had other clamps by Irwin as well.
Here is a link for Amazon if you want to see what they look like
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...88640?n=228013