Rockler has sale on irwin parallel clamps four for$120. Can I connect the long clamps end to end to create a 7foot reach?
Rockler has sale on irwin parallel clamps four for$120. Can I connect the long clamps end to end to create a 7foot reach?
Bessy makes a "clamp extender" which simply allows you to clamp 2 parallel clamps end to end. I don't know if the Bessy would fit the Irwin - worth looking in to though.
Something like this ought to do it.
Irwin Clamp Extender.JPG . Irwin Clamp Extender -2.jpg
Jaws used and their orientation would be different but, I'm at work and had to do this quick while I waited for a system to reboot.
Last edited by glenn bradley; 08-18-2015 at 12:24 PM.
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I've done them back to back in the past when I needed a quick solution. Worked OK as long as you can handle managing 2 clamps into position. Though those blocks look like a nifty solution as well!
good luck,
JeffD
The Bessey clamp extender requires the removal of one of the moveable heads so that there is a longer adjustable clamp.
http://www.besseytools.com/en/produc...023&ASIMOID_MC=
It appears that your suggestion give two clamps at a fixed length appart.
Greg