Monster sash clamp why so big ?

[andychip38]

Hi I was given this 5ft sash clamp years ago but have never used it as my ordinary ones are fine for what I do just wanted to know why make a sash clamp this heavy duty if anyone knows thanks

 

[rxh]

Boat building is my guess. I have a rather similar one but it has an extension bar.

 

[clk230]

Big windows , doors anything big really

 

[Cheshirechappie]

If I remember right, Record used to offer both their flat bar and tee-bar sash cramps up to 72" capacity, at considerable cost. Not sure if they still do. The boat-building ones were even heavier, but I don't think they've been commercially available for several decades. ( *Stands by to be proved completely wrong!* )

 

[ColeyS1]

The t section of the bar makes the clamp less likely to bend/bow over longer distances

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[skipdiver]

I've got 2 of those in my workshop. They may even be 6ft ones. Was given them by a customer and they come in handy from time to time.

 

[t8hants]

There were a couple of dozen in my old boat yard, handy for both timber and steel plate.
For me a 6' "T" section record is a standard size sash clamp all the others are lightweights.

 

[Penfold]

Well you know what they say................... Big bit of wood.............big sash cramp !

 

[worn thumbs]

Big jobs need big cramps.I have used 6ft cramps with 4ft extension bars a few times.It depends on the type of work you need to do.

 

[heimlaga]

I have one of those and wish I had a few more. It is very practical for occasional bigger jobs.