I'm going to buy some of these clamps as I am doing a large panel glue up. I have been a subscriber for a while now, and it is good to know that your style has become much more relaxed and comfortable for you in your videos. This video is highly informative. Some don't mention that you only need ONE side threaded, and not both sides. Also you can buy a few cheap threaded couplers and attach the pipes together to make really long pipes for clamping. Thanks for the excellent explanation.
I just went today and got 2 10' 3/4 black pipe at Lowes, the guy there was able to cut them down and thread them for me, I got two 3' n one 4' out of each pipe. I highly recomend going to lowes just cause they could cut and thread the pipe. Also buy end caps for the other end and that will keep your bottom half of the clamp from sliding off the pipe when stored and it gives you something to hold onto when flipping your project to clamp the other side.
Something else to consider............. Keep various lengths of pipe on hand..... IF you wind up with projects that require clamps longer than your 4'/5' ... you can use small 3/4" connectors and utilize 2 pieces of pipe for extra length on one clamp. (keep in mind, both sections have to be threaded on both ends)
Amirhousein Hazratifar what really nice about these is you can make them any size you need. I would not go under 2' myself, but I have 3' up to 6' clamp just to have them on hand for different type projects.
You can try to anticipate your build sizes and get pipe in lengths that go 4-6" beyond that. If you expect to make 36" laminated boards, get 40" lengths of pipe. This way you'll get more cuts from a 10' length of pipe. But its trivial savings really. Its a good idea to have your cut list when you go to HD. This way they can thread your cuts on the spot.
Tool Review Zone I have bought the 3/4" bessey pipe clamp. But when I measure the diameter of the hole near the thread part of the clamp, it is nearly 1 inch or 2.5 cm, instead of 3/4". I would like to ask if it is a normal situation or have I bought a wrong one. I bought it from lee valley and I dont think they will treat me. If the hole is that large, I really doubt whether the pipe can be drill and hole with the clamp, or just sliding all around.
Its worth pointing out that Bessey pipe clamps (and other brands) are available for both 1/2" and 3/4" pipe diameters. For the project shown in this video (3/4" thick board stock) 1/2" clamps would have been more than adequate. The 3/4" clamps (shown in the video) are really too heavy and the pipe is more expensive, but hey if you already own them... by all means, clamp away! :)
I'm going to buy some of these clamps as I am doing a large panel glue up. I have been a subscriber for a while now, and it is good to know that your style has become much more relaxed and comfortable for you in your videos. This video is highly informative. Some don't mention that you only need ONE side threaded, and not both sides. Also you can buy a few cheap threaded couplers and attach the pipes together to make really long pipes for clamping. Thanks for the excellent explanation.
I just went today and got 2 10' 3/4 black pipe at Lowes, the guy there was able to cut them down and thread them for me, I got two 3' n one 4' out of each pipe. I highly recomend going to lowes just cause they could cut and thread the pipe. Also buy end caps for the other end and that will keep your bottom half of the clamp from sliding off the pipe when stored and it gives you something to hold onto when flipping your project to clamp the other side.
Great Tutorial. Got the clamps for Christmas. No instructions in box. Super product. Can't wait to use them.
Would there be any reason to get these over the half inch? What's the clamping strength difference? Can you really deviate the half inch?
I'm excited i just purchased this at 14.75$ at home Depot. Thanks for the review, im making tables!!
Good luck Neil!
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Thank you mate saved me a bunch of money
Very nice solution to save some budget 😎👍
Something else to consider............. Keep various lengths of pipe on hand..... IF you wind up with projects that require clamps longer than your 4'/5' ... you can use small 3/4" connectors and utilize 2 pieces of pipe for extra length on one clamp. (keep in mind, both sections have to be threaded on both ends)
What are the common sizes for pipe lengths?
Amirhousein Hazratifar what really nice about these is you can make them any size you need. I would not go under 2' myself, but I have 3' up to 6' clamp just to have them on hand for different type projects.
You can try to anticipate your build sizes and get pipe in lengths that go 4-6" beyond that. If you expect to make 36" laminated boards, get 40" lengths of pipe. This way you'll get more cuts from a 10' length of pipe. But its trivial savings really. Its a good idea to have your cut list when you go to HD. This way they can thread your cuts on the spot.
You said it made more sense for you to buy a 10' length of pipe. How did you thread your cuts? (I'm assuming you didn't just cut the 10' in half)
Home Depot threads and cuts for free for 1 pipe
Where do you buy the pipes?
+Julian Cheung you can buy them at lowes or home depot. Any hardware store really
Tool Review Zone I have bought the 3/4" bessey pipe clamp. But when I measure the diameter of the hole near the thread part of the clamp, it is nearly 1 inch or 2.5 cm, instead of 3/4". I would like to ask if it is a normal situation or have I bought a wrong one. I bought it from lee valley and I dont think they will treat me. If the hole is that large, I really doubt whether the pipe can be drill and hole with the clamp, or just sliding all around.
+Julian Cheung the outside circumference should also be 3/4. If it is not 3/4 the clamp will not screw on.
I got some 60" from menards.com. Hardware stores usually mark these up like crazy.
3/4 is the inner measure in the pipe. Julian, the clamps are right and a 3/4 pipe with Withworth thread (comon in gas pipe) fit well..
Its worth pointing out that Bessey pipe clamps (and other brands) are available for both 1/2" and 3/4" pipe diameters. For the project shown in this video (3/4" thick board stock) 1/2" clamps would have been more than adequate. The 3/4" clamps (shown in the video) are really too heavy and the pipe is more expensive, but hey if you already own them... by all means, clamp away! :)
Just bought some of these
You might want to re-think putting your personal phone number in your video. (See the yellow tag at about 5:45.)