BESSEY GTR16S6H All Steel Ratcheting Table Clamp with 6 5/16 Capacity x 2 5/16 Throat Depth & 540 lb Clamping Force, Red/Silver

Theres not much more to say about these other than, they're frickin bessey. I love bessey clamps. They're tough, classicly styled and more often than not reasonably priced. The simple slip and ratchet system is quick, easy and provides superb clamping force with minimal effort.I bought these for my triton track saw a they work perfectly. I also have the triton clamps which utilize the pistol grip ratchet mechanism, this is by far my least favorite style of clamp and most track saw clamps seem to be based on the same mechanism. So if you're looking to replace your track saw clamps or you're buying your first set these are the ones to use.

Best track saw clamp out there, but It’s not marketed well. They work fantastic as track clamps, they can be used as normal clamps when you’re not track sawing, and the price is closest to the low end of track saw clamps. I have quite a bit of experience with track saws, I was using an EZ Smart long before the big tool companies were producing track saws. I’m currently using a cordless Makita, but these clamps are amazing enough to compel me to write a review. These fit the Makita, Power Tec, Festool style track, maybe others, I think Dewalt has the same track profile, do some research.They are resin clamps with rubber feet that don’t ding your material nor your tracks slot, but keeps good traction. They are lightweight and slide easily in the track, yet not so easily that they fall off when you move your track off and on the work piece. The squeeze/release mechanism works well and doesn’t walk the track when you tighten it. The truly unique feature of these clamps is the way they apply a down force to the center of the center of the track. This is accomplished with a very unique design of the clamp’s head. It has a push button release which allows it to be removed, flipped upside down and reinstalled 180 out for “track mode.” Look carefully at the pictures in the description. This configuration uses the foot of the clamp head to apply an up force to the tails of the track not on the work piece which pushes the center of the track down onto the work piece. Brilliant design as a track clamp, yet they aren’t exclusive to trac-only clamping and are relatively inexpensive. Couldn’t be happier!

Looked at the festool version and decided for a few few dollars less to go with the Bessey clamps. I like Bessey clamps and have always been happy with the design and use of the Bessey clamps. All metal and easy to operate although will take some practice to get tight clamping with one hand.This clamp works perfectly for use in some bench dog holes and also fits into the rails of my Kreg portable benches. Although the clamp won’t work in the Kreg bench dog holes. Works well with the black and decker workmate and my shop built bench dog holes. Won’t work with the Mapell or Bosch guide tracks. For edge clamping on a bench the clamps are fast and hold tight. I especially like the smaller size, they do not interfere with my work as much as some other designs do.

I've been very happy with Bessey clamps in general but this niche clamp takes the cake. The construction looks solid. The clamping pressure this is capable of is more than a person should use when holding a guide to a board. I don't see any deflection in the bar when I crank down on these. They're built to last. The ease of use is exactly what I expect from a one handed, friction style clamp.I honestly can't wait to use these in my DIY saw guide build. That's right, they will work in more than just a Festool saw track. Other reviews saw that it will work in a Makita track and Matchfit dovetail groove but very few mention standard t-track. Some claim it doesn't work with t-track. Well they're right and wrong. T-track is a loose term as none of the brands make the same internal shape or size. I did a lot of research on the popular brands and it looks like it will fit Woodpeckers (no dimensional drawings, basing it on standard 1/4" hex bolt head sizing) and Orange Aluminum (confirmed by dimensions). The pictures show the clamps in the Orange Aluminum track and it fits like a glove!

As the pic shows, I'm using this to hold down a platform to my workbench. I'm using my router to carve signs and need to have a raised surface so that I can see where the bit is cutting. Actually, the platform is a step. The workbench is too thick to fit and rotate the short end of the clamp through the 3/4" hole. There's a small nub at the long end to keep the clamp handle from coming off the shaft. I ground off the nub so that the handle would slip off. I insert the shaft from the underside of the workbench and slide the hand back on. The nub can be removed with a grinder, dremel, or file. Very easy to modify and works exactly as I need it to.

These work great with my Milwaukee track saw rail guides. They feel really well made and sturdy. Much faster to adjust than the Milwaukee clamps! Worth the price!

These are one of bessey’s newest clamp offerings and as soon as I heard about them I ordered a couple sets.The main benefit of these clamps is that they work to clamp Festool/Makita/dewalt/triton guide rails for the track saws. They have a special end that slots right into the track and makes it easy to use one handed.Other than the special track tab, they are just like normal bessey clamps and can be used as a regular quick clamp, and as a spreader.Overall they are a great value as the Festool quick clamps are $42 (for now) and in my opinion not as easy or useful as these multi function clamps.So far I’ve been very happy with them and have been recommending them to my friends, so good job bessey!

I like Bessey clamps. I bought a Festool track saw. These are a couple bucks cheaper than the Festool version. I find them handy. I do t use them in place of Quick Grip style clamps, but I do use them in those type applications when more clamping pressure is required. Every woodworker knows you can never have enough clamps. More accurately you can never have too many variations unless your work is repetitive.