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Workzone Quick Ratcheting Bar Clamps $9.99 Each/set @ ALDI (Bunnings equiv $14.99, or $21.60)

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Workzone Quick Ratcheting Bar Clamps $9.99 Each/set @ ALDI (Bunnings equiv $14.99, or $21.60)
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dufflover on 31/07/2022 - 12:43 aldi.com.au (4147 clicks)
Last edited 01/08/2022 - 11:53 by 1 other user

THE CLAMPS are back at Aldi.
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/681002

Considering inflation going on it's nice to see these still for $10 a set.

Like last time the real deals are for the F-Clamp set and the 450mm ratcheting set.
Bunnings are NOT matching the 300mm F-clamp which costs more than the set alone ($14.99)
https://www.bunnings.com.au/craftright-80-x-300mm-f-clamp_p5…

Nor the Craftright 450mm ratcheting set, it's over double the price ($21.60)
https://www.bunnings.com.au/craftright-450mm-2-piece-quick-a…

If you want a general set of ratchet clamps for the garage, get a set of Irwins for the long run. but the ones above are great for the times the Irwins don't have the reach.

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  • fiend on 31/07/2022 - 12:49

    Got the big ones last time, worked a charm. Time to stock up again.

    • dufflover on 31/07/2022 - 13:02

      "You can never have enough clamps?" or because they broke? :P

      I don't have a need or room in particular for any more clamps so I haven't bought any this round (yet), but damn you now I'm tempted to buy another set of each for if/when it breaks lol 🤔

      I was just in yesterday buying up some bags of the succulent potting mix instead.

      • fiend on 31/07/2022 - 13:05
        +1

        Need the smaller ones, the others are getting lonely 😉.

  • PainToad on 31/07/2022 - 12:56
    +11

    https://youtu.be/g2_zb6oyep8

    • c64 on 31/07/2022 - 13:15

      beat me to it :(

  • montorola on 31/07/2022 - 13:45

    Legit question but what are some uses for these?

    • dullbeard on 31/07/2022 - 13:50
      +6

      Most common is gluing wood, which needs to be clamped for a while while the glue sets.

      Or similarly, epoxy curing.

      But they are the kind of thing that can be used creatively. I bought these last night actually, to see if I can fix a car bumper without having to replace it. I will use hot water to make the plastic pliable, and one clamp on the parts that I need to compress, and another clamp—put in reverse—to push other parts of the bumper outwards.

    • c64 on 31/07/2022 - 13:51
      +4

      flattening your heaped sandwiches?

    • dufflover on 31/07/2022 - 14:27
      +5

      Some of my non-glue-up uses have been:
      - holding a piece in position for drill-driving
      - holding down other tools like saw boxes or a mat so they don't move while used
      - keeping a vertical thing standing up by using clamping the bottom and having the bar flat on the surface (say you're assembling some IKEA stuff)

      Granted they are all pretty much the same jist of help holding something in place.

    • Tardvark on 31/07/2022 - 15:13

      Repairing a fence is what I've used them for recently. The new beams were a bit warped so I used these to straighten them and bolt them into place so it was relatively flat.

    • skillet on 01/08/2022 - 08:54

      If you don't know what's the use for them then you probably don't DIY that often for them to be useful. Personally, I prefer huge full metal G-clamps if I am drilling or cutting, metal G-clamps provides more clamping force and very useful for metal welding. Also they last forever.

      These plastic metal clamps are good for quickly securing your work piece and super useful if you are doing repetitive work. PS, do not try to lube the sliding metal bar your clamp will not grip very well, if it's not sliding smoothly live with it.

  • dullbeard on 31/07/2022 - 13:54
    +2

    You can put these clamps in reverse, if you need to push things apart instead of clamp together.

    In order to accomplish this, don't try to turn both ends around to face outwards. I tried that and found it wasn't possible to reverse the end with the handle.

    Instead, just take off the small stopper and put it on the opposite end (facing outwards).

    • pinkybrain on 01/08/2022 - 10:01

      got a pic of this tip?

      how do you put it backwards?

  • CletusDB on 31/07/2022 - 14:09

    This was last week

  • kytosol on 31/07/2022 - 14:13
    +9

    They look like tiny machine guns..

    • happyangus on 31/07/2022 - 17:20

      Blimey, is it back to school time already?

  • getit on 31/07/2022 - 14:44
    +3

    I thought Warzone, what is wrong with me.

    • AussieGargain on 01/08/2022 - 09:25

      because they look like M4 carbines.

  • Switchblade88 on 31/07/2022 - 15:39
    +1

    I've had these big ones for a couple of years and are really good. Dunno why my Irwin/Bunnings ones all rusted but these haven't (yet).

    Also godd that you can swap the end bracket to the other end and then use it to squeeze OUTWARDS which I haven't used often, but is very useful to have when the need arises.

    • Spending2Much on 01/08/2022 - 01:37
      +1

      I have a few Irwin clamps…and they gave ALL gone rusty. (That's just from being in garage)

      • soob on 01/08/2022 - 08:56

        Yep, the Irwins have got a really crap paint/coating on them, I have about 10, different ages, all rusty. I used both the Aldi and the Irwins in putting up a large shed recently, and the (year old) Aldis were actually better at holding sheets to the girders etc.

  • Loot N Plunder on 31/07/2022 - 16:35
    +1

    Load of junk i got the 4 piece set and 3 have broken in the same spot.
    The handles are plastic and break when you clamp them up tight by hand.
    I suppose they are ok for holding card board as for wood or steel forget it
    Get some G clamps they have never let me down

    • kaleidoscope on 31/07/2022 - 17:28

      Depends on your usage… I do smaller scale diy stuff at home and the ones I've gotten 5 years ago are still going strong. I got few irwin clamps on sale which have slightly larger surface but the aldi ones are my go to for smaller work

    • dufflover on 31/07/2022 - 18:37

      So you're complaining about the set that no one on OzBargain has particularly recommended in the first place in any of the previous runs :P

      I'd take the F-Clamps over a G-clamp any day too.

      • Loot N Plunder on 31/07/2022 - 19:04

        dufflover So you're complaining about the set that no one on OzBargain has particularly recommended in the first place

        Look at the picture that's the exact ones i have and are pieces of crap so what are you on about?

        working with heavy steel or huge wooden beams those f clamps have nothing on a g clamp when it comes to holding power
        screwdriver handle compared to a t piece yeahh nahh you keep m

        • dufflover on 31/07/2022 - 19:14

          It's called a thumbnail generated by the site. :P

          If you're working with huge heavy beams then yes you should take extra precautions and use the best type around for the job. That's something I won't be doing and I bet most people who buy Aldi or Bunnings generic clamps won't be doing either. If they're smart enough to figure out a thumbnail they'll be smart enough to realise that ;)

          (btw you do realise the G-clamp uses the same "screw down" bolt mechanism as an F-clamp that you criticise … the strength difference is in solidity of the other part but not the bit you named)

          • Loot N Plunder on 01/08/2022 - 07:48
            +1

            @dufflover: dufflover btw you do realise the G-clamp uses the same "screw down" bolt mechanism

            screwdriver handle
            https://pimdatacdn.bahco.com/media/sub1009/16a85bd19ae6d53f.…
            T piece handle
            https://www.tetools.com/assets/thumbL/M150.png?2021020403510…

            The T piece handle does up much tighter than the screwdriver handle
            I can even slide something over the t handle and go even tighter not on the screwdriver handle
            F clamps have their place and are good because they are fast to use but much more holding strength will be in the g clamp

            Would i trust a f clamp over a g clamp holding a beam over my head NO WAY

            • skillet on 01/08/2022 - 09:00

              @Loot N Plunder: Why you try to educate someone who refuse to listen? The full metal G clamps are cheap and plenty, their brain switch will flick one day and realise how G clamp will last forever. Oh my G clamp so strong will crush wood easily try that with an F clamp. Maybe balsa good try if you have a strong wrist from years of self pleasure activity. The only advantage of F-Clamp is long as hell, it will take a Giant G clamp to match the wide opening. I say both have their own uses.

              F-Clamp with T handle is another story though… but not cheap
              https://www.totaltools.com.au/49287-ehoma-200x100mm-general-…

    • TommyGun on 31/07/2022 - 20:51

      Same. Not worth it if you are planning on regular use, the handle will break.

    • moredealz on 03/08/2022 - 18:54

      Get a grip. Horses for courses and you get what you pay for. Ratchet clamps are relatively weak and not intended for heavy purposes. Light clamping and they work fine and a great cheap option. Pump the hell out of them and the handles will snap (they are plastic after all). F claps are better if you have a stonger application but still have limits. However for applications that don't require great strength they are cheap and fine especially for wide material. But hey, if you're going to work with heavy steel or timber beams then surely you wouldn't consider less than G clamps and even trying to compare is strange.

  • SgtGrumbles on 31/07/2022 - 19:00

    CLAMPS!

  • HungryRussian on 31/07/2022 - 21:29

    Was a random buy for me,boy i am glad i snatched them. Great quality, rubber pads can come off though, so consider gluing

  • dreamerman on 01/08/2022 - 08:14
    +1

    I have 2 sets of these and works well for home DIY. The only watchout for me is the screw holding the outer clamp arm tends to fall off but easily repleaceable.

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