This hand tool review focuses on the Irwin XP (Extreme Pressure) clamp and our brief was to see how much stronger this clamp was than other similar clamps on the market.
Testing the Irwin XP quick grip Clamp
This tool is incredible! With very little pressure at all we were able to clamp, not just square timber but round pipes, odd shaped off cuts and pretty much anything that we needed to keep still! The adjustable jaws allowed the clamp to tighten round the most angular shapes giving complete control over the piece we were trying to work on.
Another great feature about this set of clamps is the depth of the range. They start at 6 inches (150mm) then go to 12 inches (300mm) then 18 inches (450mm) then 24 inches (600mm) then 36 inches (1050mm) and finally a giant 50 inch version gives 1.250 metres of claming action.
There is a tiny little sliding foot on the bar of the clap which allows the clamp to be stood on the workbench while the piece of work can be dropped into it. This is a great feature as those who are regularly at a woodworking bench will know. Once again a great tool from Irwin which we are happy to give a 5-star rating to.
You can buy the clamp here http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/DIY-superstore/hand-tools/clamps/trigger-ratchet-clamps/xtreme-pressure-one-handed-clamp-1250mm-50in.html and view related woodworking projects here http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/diy-how-to-type/joinery-carpentry-woodwork.htm