IRWIN SET150 6 Piece Clamp Set :: Education by Design Store

Customer Reviews

Clamp anything, nearly anywhere.

2008-03-01
I already had a pair of Irwin's mini slide clamps for small art projects. I recently moved up to larger projects doing more seious wood working. Since I live in an apartment, space is very limited. (I do my work outside on the deck. Too narrow and not strong enough for a real workbench.) So, adding the Irwin clamp set to my Black and Decker WM125 Workmate 125 Portable Work Bench made a huge difference. Their versatility in clamping and ease of use allows me to make much greater use of the Workmate workstation, including as a base for my Dremel 220-01 Rotary Tool Work Station.
I can clamp equipment in place, or, better yet, because of the ease of opening and closing Irwin's clamps, I can safely move a piece of material without taking my other hand off a tool or working piece.

Everyone Needs Clamps

2007-01-10
I read lots of reviews, but rarely write them. I am a part time remodeler. I work alone lots of the time and could not do some of the jobs I do w/o one-handed quick clamps. They hold pieces plumb and level and tight together for fastening w/o a helper. This set is great for the price because you get 2- 12" bigger clamps with the ability to remove and heads and use them as a spreader (ie. push up and hold a length of fencing level, when working alone) 2- 6" thinner clamps (nice size to hold pieces of material for cutting etc)and the 2- small hand clamps which are handy for holding down plywood or a guide for cutting plywood. A useful assortment for a wide range of jobs. Get it when Amazon is having a sale and it is a "no brainer". You will be surprised at the uses you will find for these clamps. I have even used them for some glue-ups but pony clamps are generally better for that.

IRWIN SET150 6-Piece Clamp Set

2007-01-09
Clamps work well though one-hand operation of the features required to engage and disengage the clamps is a bit difficult on some models and of course one generally only has one hand free. As clamps go though these are some of the best I have used.

Excellent product, good price

2007-01-03
Only regret is that I didn't buy them sooner. Nice assortment, hold well and very handy.

Decent Clamp set

2006-11-25
I have had this clamp set for about 1 year. It is OK at best. There isn't alot of clamping strengeth or length to use with these clamps. I find myself using them more for light strenght hold downs (clamping something I"m going to hold into place while I glue and shoot nails into). The spreader clamp feature is OK, but remember these are plastic clamps with spring triggered clamping pressure, there is only so much strength and resistance these can be forced to apply. I use these enough to not give away, but can't see myself ever needing another set.

I love these clamps!

2006-11-04
I've been using Irwin clamps since they came out. I generally prefer the new stocky ones over their lighter weight original ones...but sometimes the small ones just fit the job. The non-marring pads are great. They don't slip like some other brands, and more importantly they don't fall off easily like some do. Then again I ALWAYS close the clamps when not in use, so I've never lost a pad. They are far faster than my vast collection of pipe style clamps, but can't be used for really long span clamping projects like the pipe clamps can. And they have nearly replaced the use of my buckets of C-clamps, except for when you need to clamp something "deeper" than these jaws will reach. Also when you need to reverse the clamp heads and use these babies as spreaders they can really save the day. That's a feature that took me some time to start using, but now I use it more all the time. All in all...the most handy and fastest clamps in my arsenal.

Problems with some

2006-09-28

Work great, very easy to use.

A couple of mine don't grip tightly anymore. I may try the suggestion of another reviewer (leave 'em out to rust a bit so they'll grip again).

Great grip but....

2006-04-24
I love Irwin products,especially the bar clamps/spreaders. However this is one case where a little "not-taking-care-of-your-tools-so-great" actually pays off.

Let me explain. The bars, when new, are smooth and slick. When you tighten down on something really tight, they tend to slip a bit after a moment or two, not much but enough to be a pain. Now if you leave them out for a fortnight (as I have done by accident) a little rust appears on the bars surface. This rust actually HELPS-it gives the clamp part something to "bite" onto.

That being said, these are great little clamps-you can never have too many!

Retired Cabinetmaking Teacher

2006-02-01
Great Price & great product! You basicly pay for two large clamps then you get the two smaller clamps & the squeez-clamps for free! Where at Home Depot, Lowes or where ever
can you get such a great price + NO taxes & Free shipping!! I have used these clamps on & off for 20-30 years and they are just a necessary item in any shop for quick strong clamping as well as some glue jobs.

How better to spend your time than resting and looking through Tool-Crib's Catalogs. You can plan ahead then order, save money and spend your time more wisely than waiting in line at the store.

Don Reece King

must have!

2004-11-09
I have several of these, and they're wonderful: they clip onto a hook on your tool belt, they hold rock solid, and come off easily. The rubber pads do a lot to prevent marring the work, but use blocks on more delicate work to avoid damage.

My only complaint was that I dropped one onto a concrete floor and the plastic on the sides came off. The clamp still functions well, but occasionally the trigger falls of at inopportune moments.