While gluing some cleats on table aprons, I had to use a lot of 3” clamps. After the glue-up I had a pile of various clamps on the bench and noticed some differences I’d not noticed before. The majority of my 3” clamps were either “Adjustable” or “Brink and Cotton” I remember some of the clamps having more bite than others but thought little of it. I was using all sorts of clamps from my inventory of small clamps.
Below are some observations I made of the two most common brands of clamps one finds at flea markets and yard sales. I’m showing this so the buyers can be more informed as to what to look for when choices have to be made. Clearly, the Brink & Cotton is the more desirable of the two.
Clamp comparisons
Pile of various 3" clamps
The glue-up. Required my getting creative and using what I had available in that size and capacity range.
Below are some observations I made of the two most common brands of clamps one finds at flea markets and yard sales. I’m showing this so the buyers can be more informed as to what to look for when choices have to be made. Clearly, the Brink & Cotton is the more desirable of the two.
Clamp comparisons
Pile of various 3" clamps
The glue-up. Required my getting creative and using what I had available in that size and capacity range.