The set includes:
- 305mm mini one-handed bar clamps (x2)
- 152mm mini one-handed bar clamps (x2)
- 51mm handi-clamps (x2)
- 51mm spring clamps (x2)
Bought at Bunnings Malaga. Seems to be a promotional item i.e. it probably won't be restocked once sold out. I counted 21 sets in two different isles close to the toolshop.
By my calculations, if bought separately they would cost around $90
Overall good value, but from experience the handiclamps are a little too small to be much use (then don't open wide enough, no wider than the spring clamps, maybe 40mm max)
The spring clmaps are OK, nice to hold things in place when your kids have given up on helping you.
The bar clamps are good, although I have managed to break one.
I don't get the attraction of these clamps other than the quick release/set capability. Maybe for clamping something very light weight where precision is not a factor.
For anything precision based where alignment is critical, these things are a waste of time. One would be much better off getting from a gumtree some old steel clamps with threaded tightening mechanism (like a vice).
granted they're not for heavy or super precision work. But nor is most of what I do. I use mine a lot, e.g. to hold a sheet down to the bench to saw or route. I used them extensively building a gate, clamping successive pickets down in 2 directions, against a spacer and against the cross beams, screw in place remove clamps, rinse & repeat.
They should open up to 51mm as per the description on the pack.
Photo of Irwin 8 Piece Quick-Grip Clamp Set
(Two mini's on the left, spring in centre, handi on the right.)
Missing the best Irwin :(
Have a look out the front - if they still have them (probably not) you get this set with an irwin carry bag for $29 or something (previous ozbargain post)
That's the one. $20 eh? Bargain. Not that I've used mine ;)
Using shit you bought, but didn't need, is grounds for expulsion from here.
Got mine in the same deal for $20 and NOT used it either :( lol
I bought this exactly same set about 3 months ago from Bunnings. Good value
any idea what the Bunnings IN number is for this item? having trouble locating this item on their system :(
No idea. I only found 4piece for 29.98
what's in the 4-piece ? If its 4 bar clamps, I argue that's better value.
Thanks for the effort poseidon