An easy to use F-clamp. It's lightweight for professional use, but works just fine for homeowners and DIYers. I used mine (plus another, 30" version of the Yost) to clamp a kitchen cabinet together while glue set.
The lower "jaw" slides (just press the tab in, and push), and the height of the jaw adjusts via a traditional-style screw. There's small rubberized pads on each side of the jaw to avoid damaging whatever you're clamping.
Those pads are my only quibble-- the upper one comes off too easily, and is likely to go missing.
I did notice people complaining the pads are too small, the jaws are too shallow, etc-- I suspect if folks need professional design clamps, or ones designed to apply greater amounts of pressure across larger areas, they'll have to pay for that.
I, for one, appreciate a well-made, inexpensive clamp. For my sporadic use, I wouldn't want to pay any more-- and I'm happy there's a decent clamp in this pricing. Recommended.
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Yost - Since 1908
Yost has been building tools for 100 years. Our passion is making clamping tools that last a lifetime. Our staff is always ready to answer any questions you may have.
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Yost Medium Duty F-Clamps
Desgined for Woodworkers and DIY'ers
The Yost Medium Duty line of F-Clamps is designed with you in mind. The comfort-grip main handle is easier to use than traditional wood handles, and it provides more torque for better gripping power. The dual clutch plates on the adjustable arm provide superior grip to prevent the arm of the clamp from moving.
- 2.5" Throat Depth
- Comfort Grip Handle
- 3/4" x 1/4" Serrated Steel Rail
- 3/4" Screw Travel
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Comfort Grip HandleThe ergonomic plastic handle is designed for more comfort and increased clamping pressure. |
Swivel Jaw PadThe swivel jaw pad is built to grip various shapes. The plastic cap is used to prevent damage to delicate projects. |
Dual Clutch Adjustable ArmThe cast iron arm features two clutch plates to grip the serrated steel rail. This design holds the arm in place for better clamping pressure. |
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| Price | $10.49 | $15.06 | $21.19 | — | — | — |
| Jaw Opening | 6" | 12" | 18" | 24" | 30" | 36" |
| Throat Depth | 2.5" | 2.5" | 2.5" | 2.5" | 2.5" | 2.5" |
| Steel Rail | 3/4" x 1/4" | 3/4" x 1/4" | 3/4" x 1/4" | 3/4" x 1/4" | 3/4" x 1/4" | 3/4" x 1/4" |
| Construction | Cast Iron Body with Steel Rail | Cast Iron Body with Steel Rail | Cast Iron Body with Steel Rail | Cast Iron Body with Steel Rail | Cast Iron Body with Steel Rail | Cast Iron Body with Steel Rail |
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Cheaper but lower quality than the alternatives
They're all right, but they're worse than Bessey clamps in a few ways. Compared to Bessey, the Yost clamps have a more flexible bar (this might not be a big deal for very short clamps but it kind of sucks for a 36 incher), a slightly shorter screw with finer threads (you want a long screw with coarse threads), and smaller contact areas. They also have a much smaller and different style rivet holding the stationary end on, and the grooves in the bar are slightly shallower, making them more prone to slippage. They're also just lighter and flimsier in general.So compared to Bessey they aren't outstanding. But they're also a lot cheaper than Bessey, and they get the job done. I wouldn't buy them again, but they got the job I bought them for done without an issue.
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