re: Harbor freight clamps and clamps in general

Woody,

I have 8 each of 24" and 36" HF aluminum bar clamps. I’ve had them 10+ years and use them very frequently. My husband has also used them but not as often as I do. The only thing that ever happened with any of them is that one lost a nut off the bar used to tighten the clamp. That was easily replaced.

I tighten them as much as I physically can. I am a bit of a weakling but I still think they have held up well. (I’ve never had a failed joint from lack of pressure on the clamping.)

I picked up mine when they were 50% off and think they were an exceptionally good buy. With that being said, I can’t vouch for what they are selling currently. Sometimes corners are cut to increase profits after something becomes a big seller.

L/W