Product Description

The 24" bar clamp and spreader from Quick-Grip features quick-change multi-positioning jaws that lock on the end-pin or any position on the bar, plus a new quick-clip that easily converts the clamp into a spreader and a reversible/removable jaw. It also boasts one-handed operation, and non-marring, soft pliable pads to protect finish. The heat-treated black oxide bar provides added strength, rigidity and resistance to gouging, as well as rust prevention.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #19343 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Quick-Grip
• Model: 524QC
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 5.00" h x 2.00" w x 12.00" l, 1.00 pounds

Features

• 24-inch bar clamp and spreader with multi-positioning jaws
• Quick-Clip feature on jaw converts clamp into a spreader quickly and easily; no tools required
• Non-marring, replaceable stay-on pads; heat-treated black oxide bar
• 1-handed operation moves 2 times faster than the original Quick-Grip trigger
• 24 inches long; weighs 2.5 pounds

Amazon.com Product Description
The 24-inch bar clamp and spreader from Quick-Grip features quick-change multi-positioning jaws that lock on the end-pin or any position on the bar, plus a new quick-clip that easily converts the clamp into a spreader and a reversible/removable jaw. It also boasts one-handed operation, and non-marring, soft pliable pads to protect finish. The heat-treated black oxide bar provides added strength, rigidity and resistance to gouging, as well as rust prevention.

From the Manufacturer
Quick-Grip Bar Clamp/Spreader, measures 24 inches, features Quick-Change multi-positioning jaws that lock on end-pin or any position on bar, new quick-clip that easily converts the clamp into a spreader, one handed operation, and non-marring, soft pliable pads to protect finish. The heat-treated black oxide bar provides added strength, rigidity and resistance to gouging, plus rust prevention. Irwin tools are made of only the finest materials, manufactured to exacting tolerances.

Customer Reviews

Great Clamp, Good Size (You Decide)
This clamp uses the ingenius trigger grip design for unbelievable ease of use. This makes the clamp unbelievably easy to tighten using one hand. A few warnings about this particular product, however:

(1) Be sure the size is correct. I think the 24" size is probably a bit too big for most projects. I think the 18" size is the best all-around size. Personal preference and common usage really should make this decision for you.

(2) The plastic construction makes the clamps best for holding items "approximately" in place. If you need total clamping for cutting precision, look elsewhere.

All in all, a good product if it is the right size, and used for the right purpose. A good collection would probably include either this or the 18" size, the 36" size and the smallest size. If building such a collection, I would start with this or the 18" size.

Handy but could grip more firmly
I've used two of these clamps for about a year and do like the quick release. Some people have commented that it can pinch your fingers. Perhaps that is the case with the shorter models?

The grip is not strong enough for some board joining exercises, e.g. doweling butt joints. I'm not sure whether it is because of the soft yellow grips or something to do with the hand pull. Whatever the case, sometimes you have to wrap the hand pull with duct tape around the fixed blue stem in order to acheive enough clamping force.

I have to say that after purchasing the Jorgensen clamps I am happier with those although the quick release is not as easy to pull.

It works
It works. What more is there to say. It's a clamp. You squeeze it and it clamps down on what you have between the pads.