Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Customer Bessey KLIK-4S Review

Consumer reviews for Bessey KLIK-4S



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Category: Tools & Home Improvement
Brand: Bessey
Model: KLIK-4S
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Bessey KLIK-4S Review by Jason T. Amsden (Texas)

These are fantastic little clamps. I use them in almost all my glue-ups. They are not a replacement for the the clamping power of the "traditional" bessey parallel clamp, but boy they are easy to use and convenient.
For example, I use these clamps for a board glue-up on the sides of the joint to keep the boards aligned top to bottom while my k-bodies apply the joint pressure. These clamps compliment right angle jigs very well. I got 8 of them now and I am thinking about the 12". I wish they had the 12" in this 4 pack package. It seems like a good value.
Update 4/07 - I have had two of these clamps fail...they start slipping immediately after putting on pressure...they are still nice overall...but i would look for alternatives given the cost


Bessey KLIK-4S Review by Tool Junkie "TJ" (Evergreen State - North of Seattle)

I've been using these around the shop for about a year now. When you look to buy clamps, remember that you will need a variety of clamps for different tasks. I have parallel clamps, bar clamps, wooden hand screw clamps, spring clamps and quick action clamps.

These clamps are a type of quick action clamp. I prefer them over the Quick Grip clamps as they have more holding power and the ratchet is fun to use. When I first got them, I just played with the ratchet. I was also really surprised by how light they are. Much lighter than a Quick Grip.

If you don't have much hand strength (kids or older woodworkers), they are easier to put on the pressure than a Quick Grip (which takes a certain amount of grip strength) and you'll get more clamping pressure too. Another point, the bottom pad (the one the ratchet handle is attached to) is able to tip a little, so if you're attaching something that has an angled face (i.e. the two faces are not parallel to each other), it will still work (as long as the angle is not too steep - in this case, it'll slide off/pop out).

However, a couple of points to consider... Due to the ratcheting action, the pads are not parallel through the range of motion. That is to say, that if you have two pieces of wood that are aligned along an edge for a glue up, they will move on you as you tighten the ratchet through it's arc - not hard to deal with if you're expecting it - just remember to check the edge alignment before you walk away. Also, the ratcheting handle will need some clearance as it moves through it's arc - in tight quarters, this can be a problem. Remember that these clamps are speed clamps, not for heavy glue ups - they only give around 300# of pressure (some flex is evident) - not 600# of pressure like a Bessey Tradesmen clamp (much heavier bar). The ones I have seem to have a chrome coating that has flaked off in spots - not a problem in use, just makes them not appear as new. Another thing I don't know about is how long the teeth on the ratchet will last. This is a metal on hardened plastic action, which may eventually cause the teeth to fail (years down the road I'm assuming).

Now with all that being said, I still really like them. I much prefer them to my Quick Grip clamps. And they blow the spring clamps away (I find these type of clamps about useless). I have found that when I need to attach a jig or fixture I reach for my KliKlamps (I have 8 - 8").


Bessey KLIK-4S Review by Harold Jones (Northern, Maine)

The Klik clamp is one of the most useful clamps in my shop. For most things the pressure is adequate. The speed and security of the clamp is outstanding. My recent purchase added 4 of these clamps to a group I already own. Just a well designed clamp.

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